CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Healing through horses: Veteran Equine Time helps on trail away from trauma: In 2016, Dar Place was taking 14 different medications and near suicide. But he stopped. And he ended up on a mission to help others find their way from trauma to healing with Veteran Equine Time. READ MORE
U.S. Marshals arrest Clarksville murder suspect in Memphis: Four years after a man was shot to death near an apartment complex on Austin Peay State University’s campus, federal agents have located and arrested a suspect who is now in custody. READ MORE
Longview Ridge expansion proposed with 72 lots for upper-scale homes: Another cluster development is planned that looks to redevelop around 62 acres north of Memorial Drive Extension, and using a new national home builder, Lennar Homes. READ MORE
Democratic candidates share initiatives to rebuild Tennessee’s middle class: Democratic candidates for state House and Senate seats spoke on their legislative initiatives as part of their “Cost-Cutting Caravan” tour stop. READ MORE
Lee Erwin celebrates 50 years on the air: Lee Erwin, the voice of Clarksville through severe weather, parades, traffic jams, today’s top hits, and breaking news, began his radio career 50 years ago in 1974. His half-century on air was celebrated Friday with the proclamation of Oct. 27 as Lee Erwin Day. READ MORE
School Board picks Kent Griffy to return as chairman, Chris Lanier for vice chairman: After a deadlocked vote for the new board chairman last month, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board met with a different lineup and chose new leadership. READ MORE
Former Rep. Tommy Head dies at 79: James Thomas “Tommy” Head, 79, of Henrietta, who served nine terms representing Clarksville in the Tennessee House, has passed away. READ MORE
Moss’ Southern Cooking owner looks to sell, settle into retirement: For 27 years, Clarksvillians have relied on the good company and delicious food of Moss’ Southern Cooking. But owner Sheila Moss now plans to sell. READ MORE
Fort Campbell senior running back named Player of the Week after 3-touchdown performance: The senior athlete had 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries, and a catch for 25 yards. He also dominated defensively with a 65-yard pick-six. READ MORE
Enjoy 135 vendors at this year’s Q108 Vintage Fair Holiday Marketplace: The big annual Vintage Fair is coming up Saturday, Nov. 2, at Beachaven Vineyards and Winery with Santa’s workshop, milk and cookies with Santa Claus, and, returning this year, barrel train rides! READ MORE
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