CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
‘Cellphone blackout’ approved for schools starting this fall: The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board has adopted a “blackout” policy that bans students from using cellphones during the school day. READ MORE
Body of missing 12-year-old boy recovered from Big West Fork Creek: The body of the 12-year-old boy who went who went missing on Big West Fork Creek on Sunday was recovered earlier this morning at approximately 10:24 a.m., according to Clarksville Fire Rescue. His body was found less than a mile downstream from the original search area. READ MORE
New Phoenix movie theater opens with ‘film cutting’ at Governor’s Square Mall | PHOTOS: Phoenix Theatres celebrated the grand opening of their Clarksville location Thursday with a marching band, buffet, live music, a “film cutting” and premieres for the Mission Impossible and Lilo & Stitch movies. READ MORE
2 tornadoes touched down Tuesday, both EF0 causing little damage: The storm that passed through Clarksville on Tuesday brought two tornadoes, both EF0, on different sides of town, according to the National Weather Service. READ MORE
Centerstone cuts ribbon on Clarksville’s first Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit: The center will offer short-term, intensive treatment in a safe, therapeutic environment with no appointments needed, at the first such crisis care facility in Clarksville. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy falls in state baseball title game to Columbia Academy | PHOTOS: The Cougars’ defense held the Bulldogs to only two runs but couldn’t get the bats going, as they fell 2-0, while being honored as the state runner-up for the first time in program history. READ MORE
BACH makes temporary closures, combines medical services: Certain medical services on Fort Campbell are consolidating as Blanchfield Army Community Hospital adapts to the absence of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade and 101st Sustainment during their deployments. READ MORE
Fort Campbell honors almost 8,000 soldiers in final Boots Display Memorial | PHOTOS: The final Boots Display Memorial is taking place this week at Fort Campbell, honoring almost 8,000 soldiers who gave their lives for their country. READ MORE
101st Airborne Division flies community, business leaders to JRTC in Louisiana: The 101st Airborne Division recently hosted local community leaders and civilian aides for a round-trip Chinook flight to the Joint Readiness Training Center in Louisiana. READ MORE
Akita Ramen Sushi and Izakaya offers Wagyu beef, toro and more from Sango location: Enjoy juicy Wagyu beef, sushi and ramen at Akita Ramen Sushi & Izakaya, which has opened in Sango. READ MORE
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