CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a proposed doubling of the military “death gratuity,” a proposed rezoning on Old Russellville, and a lawsuit by Clarksville firefighters.
Rep. Van Epps sponsors bill to double military death survivor benefit to $200,000: The HONOR Gold Star Families Act increases the “death gratuity” or bridge payment for the families of fallen servicemembers from $100,000 to $200,000. READ MORE
Former firefighters, union sue city over alleged retaliation, anti-union policy: Five former Clarksville firefighters say they were fired for union participation that involved speaking out on pay and poor working conditions. READ MORE
Rezoning on Old Russellville Pike clears first council hurdle, flooding blamed on clogged pipe: The City Council’s meeting last week was packed, with the majority there to oppose a proposed rezoning on Old Russellville Pike. READ MORE
Fort Campbell drone theft suspects identified following public tips: 101st Airborne Division has released more details about the theft of four drones, with both suspects identified. READ MORE
Here’s who’s running for state House seats: The state primary for governor, US Senate, US House, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House is coming up in August, and Tuesday was the cutoff for candidates to qualify. READ MORE
How’s school cell phone ban going? Rise in first offenses, questions about messaging kids: CMCSS recently presented data and survey results from the first year of the new phone and expanded electronic devices policy. READ MORE
Dunlop House downtown added to National Register of Historic Places: The National Register of Historic Places – the official list of historic places worthy of preservation – now includes the Joseph Dunlop House. READ MORE
Homeless center project leaders await 3rd party study, The Well idea postponed by City Council: The City Council indefinitely postponed a proposal that would have turned The Well property into a homeless outreach center with expanded services downtown. READ MORE
Austin Peay basketball coach Corey Gipson agrees to contract extension | ANALYSIS: Gipson led the Govs to their first regular season ASUN Championship, a 22-9 overall record and a 15-3 mark in conference play. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy names Rob Rininger head football coach: Athletic director Sean Wilson announced the hiring of new head football coach Rob Rininger. READ MORE
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