CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Recess in schools: Moms push local schools to offer more breaks for kids: Two Clarksville moms are pushing CMCSS to increase the amount of recess, saying it improves academics and reduces behavior problems. READ MORE
Roxy Regional Theatre board parts ways with Executive Director Ryan Bowie: The Roxy board president said it was a mutual agreement. Bowie said it was a resignation and detailed his reasons in a letter shared with Clarksville Now. READ MORE
Former Kenwood assistant principal charged with rape of teenager gets ‘nolle’ dismissal: Originally charged with statutory rape, he took a lesser plea of assault, and the charges could be expunged from his record. READ MORE
Army recovers flight data recorders from Black Hawk crash that killed nine soldiers: Referred as “black boxes” in civilian aircraft, the recorders have been sent back to Fort Rucker to help determine the exact cause of the crash. READ MORE
Sarah Fuson, daughter of sheriff, arrested on aggravated child abuse charge: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says she abused a young child in her care, causing serious bodily injury. READ MORE
Part of downtown Clarksville to close for movie filming: Portions of downtown will be closed later this month for filming a parade scene for new Amazon movie, Holland, MI. READ MORE
Former school nurse at Northeast High sentenced to federal prison on child porn charges: A search of his house resulted in the seizure of a small covert video camera and “upskirt” videos. READ MORE
Man sentenced to life plus 10 years in prison for murder of soldier: The Clarksville man was convicted of murdering his wife and shooting of another man at Fort Campbell. READ MORE
Parlor Doughnuts coming to Madison Street: The Clarksville location marks Parlor Doughnuts’ third location in Tennessee and features an array of bakery items and specialty coffees. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy two-way player named Player of the Week: Coming off a season where he was named a finalist for Mr. Baseball and Clarksville Now Player of the Year, he’s now committed to play for APSU. READ MORE
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