CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
‘We thought he had the flu’: Man’s brush with death ends with arms, legs amputated: It started with fever, upset stomach and coughing. Then his hands and feet started to go numb. He walked into the hospital on his own, but in a matter of hours he was being flown to Nashville with a disease that would change his life. READ MORE
10 under 40: Ten young leaders who are helping to shape Clarksville’s future: From first-time business owners, to Circuit Court judges, to young creatives, here are 10 people under 40 who’ve already made a big difference. READ MORE
50-year-old woman killed in apartment fire: Firefighters responding to a structure fire found a person dead in an apartment near Dover Crossing. READ MORE
Jeep Crew, Manna Cafe making sure Clarksville stays safe, warm after snowfall: As temperatures dropped, the Jeep Crew helped dozens of people on the roads, and Manna Cafe gave people in need shelter from the storm. READ MORE
Sidewalk projects on Peachers Mill, Crossland get $2.5 million in federal grants: Some federal money is coming our way to build sidewalks along two streets to improve walkability. READ MORE
Woman dies from injuries after being hit by car on Fort Campbell Boulevard: The pedestrian was hit near Concord Drive at about 9:10 p.m. READ MORE
Power rankings for high school boys’ basketball: Rossview in lead with 11-7 season: Here’s how the local high school basketball teams stack up in the Clarksville Now power rankings. READ MORE
Power rankings for high school girls’ basketball: Here’s the Clarksville Now ranking of where each girls team stacks up so far. READ MORE
Rossview senior forward earns Player of the Week: This Rossview High senior forward averaged a double-double and hitting a game-winning shot. READ MORE
APSU’s Governor wins national Mascot National Championship in Orlando: The Gov won the Open Division Mascot National Championship down at Disney. READ MORE
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