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

Whitfield/Needmore traffic circle opens next week: The first true roundabout in Clarksville is in the final stages of construction and is on track to open just in time for the start of school. Here’s how they work. READ MORE

Victim identified in nightclub shooting: Police have identified the man killed during a shooting at a nightclub parking lot on Fort Campbell Boulevard as a 27-year-old Clarksville man. READ MORE

Maberry wins GOP bid for House seat: ‘hardest primary race in history of District 68,’ Smith: fight isn’t over: In a race that took a harsh turn between the top two candidates, with negative attack ads filling mailboxes in District 68, Aron Maberry defeated Joe Smith, Carol Duffin and Greg Gilman to become the Republican candidate in the state House race. READ MORE

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Youth Academy Industrial Park Childcare Center opens with 800 spots from nearby employee families: The Youth Academy Industrial Park Childcare Center opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. READ MORE

New funding plan emerges to start building Fredonia Park: The Montgomery County Budget Committee is looking to reallocate $900,000 worth of funding to include Fredonia Park Phase 2 construction in the fiscal year 2025 budget. READ MORE

Newcomer’s Guide to Clarksville: What to know, where to go and how things work: If you’re new to the area, you may not be familiar with some of the fun things to do, how to navigate things like schools, or who to call about that pothole. This is the Clarksville Now “Newcomer’s Guide to Clarksville,” full of information you need to know. READ MORE

Northwest High hopes to turn luck around in 2024-25 football season: Northwest is under new leadership with first year head coach Mark Hall. After being hired on this off-season, Hall is looking to turn the Vikings’ luck around. READ MORE

Voting begins for Clarksville’s Best 2024: Voting has begun, and you’re all set to pick your favorite restaurants, shops, schools and more in the big annual Clarksville’s Best contest! It’s free to enter, free to vote, free to win! READ MORE

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