CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the aftermath of the fatal school bus crash, updates on the zinc plant project, and a DUI homicide verdict.
Family of girl killed in school bus crash files lawsuit against CMCSS, bus driver: The family of one of the girls killed in the Kenwood Middle School bus crash is filing a lawsuit against the school system. READ MORE
- ‘My heart is heavy’: Mourners gather in vigil for students
- T-shirt fundraiser under way from Education Foundation, Q108
- Parent describes moments before, after school bus crash
Korea Zinc launches $6.6B ‘Project Crucible’ refinery project | PHOTOS: Local and state leaders joined executives from South Korea at the DoubleTree by Hilton to mark the beginning of the national metal smelter facility. READ MORE
Jury finds driver guilty of DUI but not homicide in Tiny Town Road crash: Jurors returned a split verdict, finding Zachary Schunn guilty of DUI in the 2021 crash that killed Kaitlyn Harris. READ MORE
Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center may be folded into Clarksville Parks & Rec: The City of Clarksville is considering taking over the operations of the center, making it part of Parks and Recreation. READ MORE
‘He told me to put a tracker in her car’: Daughter testifies in Eagle View Drive murder trial: Jurors heard emotional testimony from Bean’s daughter and graphic autopsy findings as the shooting trial continues. READ MORE
‘It’s time for us to push back’: Protesters gather at McGregor Park for No Kings day | PHOTOS: A No Kings protest was held at McGregor Park, with a large crowd gathering along the side of Riverside Drive. READ MORE
Alabama man pleads guilty to robbery in Manning Drive fatal shooting: An Alabama man pleaded guilty to robbery charges in the 2022 Manning Drive fatal shooting. READ MORE
Hegseth stops investigation into 101st helicopter visit to Kid Rock’s house | VIDEO: Army officials at Fort Campbell had suspended crews of two Apache helicopters that stopped by to Kid Rock’s house near Nashville. READ MORE
Neighbors, Clarksville Fire Rescue save dog who ran out into traffic: Clarksville Fire Rescue came upon the scene and stepped in and blocked Tiny Town Road, then tended to the dog and helped save her from fatal injury. READ MORE
Checkers returns with location on Fort Campbell Boulevard: Checkers and Rally’s announced they are opening a new fast food restaurant on April 7. READ MORE
Rossview High grad gives a ‘go’ for launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission: Davis Hunter, born and raised in Clarksville, led one of the many NASA teams that launched the Artemis II crew toward the moon. READ MORE
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