CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Woman who gave birth on jail cell toilet sues Montgomery County Jail medical provider: She first learned she was pregnant the day she was booked into the Montgomery County Jail. Eight days later, Alyssia Moulton gave birth to her baby, by herself, while sitting on a toilet. READ MORE
Renovation work continues at Salvation Army shelter, closed over roof leaks | PHOTOS: After closing the doors to their emergency shelter in June, the Salvation Army of Clarksville is set to reopen at the end of this year, thanks in part to the work of some volunteers from Ohio. READ MORE
‘Rhonda the Roundabout’ has public debut, City of Clarksville adjusting signage, signal timing: Day 1 of Clarksville’s first public roundabout went well overall, and there were no wrecks, but there were a few missteps that caught a lot of social media attention. READ MORE
Red River Pedestrian Bridge gets more grant funding, bringing estimated total to $4.1 million: The construction of the project will include a 290-foot long, 10-foot-wide bridge that will cross the Red River at the site of a former railroad bridge. READ MORE
Man charged with abuse and neglect, death of 2-month-old baby in Clarksville: The 51-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges, including felony murder and aggravated child abuse and neglect. READ MORE
Who’s trashing Clarksville? Drivers, deputies notice rising amount of litter on local roads: Roadside littering has been an eyesore and nuisance in Montgomery County over the years and it got worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. But lately, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has noticed a rising littering trend with the changing seasons, and so have concerned citizens. READ MORE
Kirkwood Elementary opens its doors for inaugural school year | PHOTOS: Kirkwood Elementary School opened its doors for the first time on Wednesday. Kirkwood Elementary completes the three-school campus with Kirkwood Middle and Kirkwood High, which opened in the last two years. READ MORE
Police ask for public’s help identifying suspect in burglary of a business in Clarksville: The Clarksville Police Department is currently investigating the burglary of a business that occurred last month and is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect or their vehicle. READ MORE
Rossview High plans to ‘rise up’ and build off successful 2023-24 football season | PHOTOS: The Rossview High football team set a personal record in winning the most games since 2014 last season. Now, with a much younger squad, Rossview will look to build off of that success and aim to take the program a step further. READ MORE
Police ask for help locating porch pirate who stole several Amazon packages in Clarksville: The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an unidentified man who reportedly stole multiple packages from a victim’s doorway on Professional Park Drive. READ MORE
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