CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Over 900 homeless children reported in Montgomery County, help is available to families in need: Hundreds of children in Clarksville are homeless, most of them living with their families in cars, in temporary motel rooms, or on the street. All told, there are currently over 900 homeless children here, a number that last year topped 1,300. READ MORE
Push to remove ‘DEI’ human resources position rejected, criticized by City Council: The council rejected a proposal to eliminate a so-called diversity, equity and inclusion position from the human resources department. READ MORE
Bill proposed by Clarksville legislator to eliminate DEI in local government, universities: The legislation would put a stop to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in government entities and public universities. READ MORE
15-year-old dies from injuries in weekend shooting at shop: The 15-year-old who was shot at a store on Peachers Mill Road Sunday night has died from his injuries. READ MORE
Proposed plans for 5-story apartment downtown deferred one month by applicant: A proposed zone change for around 3 acres of land has been deferred one month per the request of the applicant, PB&J Properties. READ MORE
1 shot to death at home in St. Bethlehem area: Police were called to the residence in the area of Dunlop Lane and Ted Crozier Boulevard. They found a gunshot victim who died at the scene. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy boys basketball coach resigns ‘to pursue other opportunities’: Head boys basketball coach Damarius Smith resigned on Wednesday, with a week left in the regular basketball season. READ MORE
Surge in soldier motorcycle wrecks prompts meeting at Fort Campbell to find solutions: In response to a troubling rise in motorcycle-related crashes and fatalities in Tennessee and Kentucky, leadership at Fort Campbell joined forces with local officials, law enforcement, and safety advocates to tackle the issue. READ MORE
Kenwood High guard earns Player of the Week after dropping 37 points in overtime win: The sophomore accumulated 37 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals. She stepped up when some of her other teammates fouled out. READ MORE
Help send kids to camp through Camp Rainbow Radiothon, with $1 million milestone in sight: You can show your support by tuning in for the annual Beaver 100.3 radiothon, coming up Feb. 13 and 14. And this year, you can be part of the historic $1 million fundraising milestone! READ MORE
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