CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Fire drills saved family of 8 when house went up in flames: When she heard popping sounds, then her husband yelling “Fire!” she ran outside. Her eight children did the same, gathering by the pear tree. READ MORE
Woman charged with first-degree murder in death of disabled 13-year-old son: Following the autopsy report, the woman was indicted by the grand jury on murder charges. She turned herself in Sunday night. READ MORE
Dial tones to wireless in homes: How fiber internet has grown: No longer is the public subject to the maddening tones and wait times of dial-up. But it took bold steps for Clarksville to lead the way in creating a fiber-optic network. READ MORE
Man arrested by FBI over threat to shoot immigrants, ‘go to war’ against America: The FBI said the men were trying to recruit a group to travel with them to the border to shoot immigrants. READ MORE
Rezonings rejected for Deerwood Road and Guthrie Highway: Two rezoning applications failed Monday night at the County Commission following a candid public hearing last week. READ MORE
450-gallon native aquarium coming to Wade Bourne Nature Center: The aquarium at Rotary Park would be the only one in northern middle Tennessee, and stocked with fish native to the area. READ MORE
‘They are trying to get their freedom back:’ Iranian APSU professor speaks out against oppression: A local professor is among thousands across the world wondering what may lie ahead for family and friends back home as violent crackdowns on protests continue in Iran. READ MORE
Northwest running back makes Player of the Week: This high school player finished the game with 14 carries for 124 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In addition, he had one reception for 89 yards. READ MORE
Operation Honor gives free boxes of food, supplies to soldiers, veterans, their families: Hear from the military families themselves on what the Operation Honor giveaway meant to them. READ MORE
Hiking in Clarksville: Bridges and berms on the Clarksville Greenway: Looking for a place to take a fall-colors stroll? Check out this video tour of the Greenway. READ MORE
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