CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

Liquor by the drink in Montgomery County will go to public vote in November: The referendum would allow restaurants outside the city limits to sell alcohol. READ MORE

Clarksville man driving wrong way on highway crashes in Kentucky, 3 killed: Deputies spotted him just before he crashed head-on into a minivan. READ MORE

Downtown will return to analog parking meters: Over 200 coin-only parking meters have been in storage since 2014. The city is about to re-install them, replacing the digital meters. READ MORE

Suicide at Montgomery County Jail: Family sues, saying inmate needed more attention: The lawsuit demands $2 million in damages. READ MORE

Apartment building fire displaces 8 families: Firefighters were able to keep the damage to two apartments. READ MORE

Joe Shakeenab chosen to represent Ward 11 on City Council: He was picked over Ricky Reda to fill the seat vacated by Ashlee Evans. READ MORE

‘I’ve lived this whole year in a fog:’ Family of Shadé Lazu remembers her loving influence: It’s been a year since Shade Lazu was killed in a wreck, leaving behind her children and grieving family and friends. READ MORE

Sen. Marsha Blackburn proposes bill designed to reduce wait times at VA clinics, hospitals: The average wait time at Clarksville’s VA clinic is 22 days for new patients seeking care. READ MORE

Teenager found shot to death in car: Police responding to a shooting in progress found the man with a gunshot wound to the head. READ MORE

Clarksville High fends off Henry County’s rally to win second game: The Wildcats finished off Henry County with a 5-4 win. SEE PHOTOS

Candlelight Ball returns with sellout crowd: It was the first in-person gala since COVID, and it was a blast. SEE PHOTOS

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