CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Farmington neighbors divided over Rossview Road widening, new homes: What was once a quiet suburb of Clarksville is now roaring with the sounds of dump trucks, bulldozers and construction, leaving many neighbors frustrated by the change. READ MORE
Crashed truck stolen from off-duty deputy who was mowing 96-year-old grandfather’s lawn: The driver crashed into utility poles on Providence Boulevard, shutting down the highway for several hours while crews put things back together. READ MORE
Montgomery County needs juvenile justice center, according to study: Currently, Montgomery County transports most young detainees out of jurisdiction to the Middle Tennessee Juvenile Detention facility in Columbia, a two-hour drive away. READ MORE
Fatal hit-and-run turned cold case: A year later, family still seeks answers: The man nicknamed “Golfball” was crossing the street to get some ice on a hot July night when he was hit by a car. A year later, no one knows who did it. A new $1,000 reward might help. READ MORE
American Jazz gets stuck on Lake Barkley sandbar, passengers asked to disembark: The river cruise ship became stuck near Barkley Bridge during a seven-day trip from Memphis to Nashville. READ MORE
Man who killed himself in police standoff charged in 2019 Summit Heights slaying: Police were trying to serve a warrant at a home on Cobalt Drive but the man wouldn’t come out, and then he killed himself, according to police. He was out on bond after being charged with first-degree murder. READ MORE
Veteran population drops over rising house prices: After years of increases in our veteran population, we had 6,000 fewer in 2020, despite ongoing growth. Part of the problem: The VA loan program doesn’t work when houses are selling above market value. READ MORE
Lewis family remembers 40th anniversary of deadly crash at Red River bridge: On July 5, 1981, the Rev. Roy L. Lewis and his relatives skidded on the bridge, causing the vehicle to careen into the Red River, killing four people. READ MORE
New playground, pavilion opens at Woodlawn Park: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation dedicated its new Community Hub playground at Woodlawn Park, with swingsets, slides, exercise areas and a pavilion for families. READ MORE
Clarksville farmer to star in CBS’s ‘Big Brother’ show: Brandon “Frenchie” French is one of 16 cast members to star in the show’s 23rd season. READ MORE
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