CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the debate over the homeless outreach center, a $500,000 settlement for the professor fired over a Charlie Kirk post, and an update on Highway 374.
Council postpones homeless outreach center vote to ‘continue the conversation’: For weeks, citizens and officials have debated about the proposed location. This led to the City Council postponing the decision. READ MORE
APSU to pay $500,000 to professor fired, then reinstated over Charlie Kirk post: Austin Peay State University will pay one of its professors in a settlement after initially firing him for a social media post in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death. READ MORE
Fairgrounds, Highway 374, Greenway: Updates on key projects from Mayor’s Power Breakfast: Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden provided updates on several key initiatives that are underway from county government. READ MORE
City Council approves resolution to clear way for $35 million redevelopment of Lincoln Homes: The first provision in the Lincoln Homes redevelopment process is for the City of Clarksville to abandon to CHA portions of three streets. READ MORE
Who’s running for county mayor, sheriff, commission? Here’s the list so far: The Montgomery County primary for mayor, sheriff, the entire commission and part of the School Board is coming up, and candidates have begun throwing their hats into the ring. READ MORE
District 6 candidates make their case to Montgomery County Commission: Three candidates were given the opportunity to address the body on why should be appointed to serve as the District 6 County Commissioner. READ MORE
Land Between the Lakes going back out with copters, bait traps to kill feral hogs: The Forest Service will begin its annual campaign to reduce the number of feral swine at LBL. READ MORE
Clarksville High senior volleyball player earns TSWA All-State honors: The TSWA has announced its selections for the volleyball all-state team for all five classes in the state, and it included a CHS senior. READ MORE
F&M Bank Arena to host state basketball championship tournament: For the first time, the BlueCross State Championship Basketball Tournament will tip off at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville. READ MORE
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