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

Mayors offer updates on key projects, what’s to come in 2025: Hundreds of people turned out for the Mayors’ Power Breakfast, where they heard updates on several city and county projects. READ MORE

‘Lisa would have never let it get this bad’: Husband of dog rescue owner on what went wrong: On Dec. 24, volunteers went to Sagley’s Biker Bully Farm and found 37 dogs in “deplorable” condition. On Friday, Clarksville Now toured the rescue and heard JD Sagley’s take on the last three weeks of controversy. READ MORE

State report card shows 90% of CMCSS schools get A, B or C: The School System reviewed the 2023-24 State Report Card, and this year’s results were much improved over last year. Here are the school results. READ MORE

Dunlop Lane homicide: Mother of alleged shooter brings him back to scene, hands over gun: The fatal shooting unfolded during an argument between two cousins, according to an arrest warrant. READ MORE

Winter storm falls short, Clarksville gets 2-3 inches of snow: Snowfall ended with the roads mostly clear, and far short of the emergency situation that was predicted. READ MORE

City Council asks state to keep Swan Lake at Dunbar Cave State Park: The resolution came after Tennessee State Parks issued a plan to allow the artificially created lake to be drained and returned to its natural state as a creek. READ MORE

Lawyer censured for inadequate case management, lack of communication: A Montgomery County lawyer received public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. READ MORE

County looks to add new position to manage over $4 million in opioid lawsuit settlements: The county received $900,000 from direct settlements and will receive an additional $3.4 million from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council. READ MORE

AEW Dynamite brings wrestling show to Clarksville | PHOTOS: F&M Bank Arena hosted AEW Dynamite, attracting a packed house of wrestling fans. READ MORE

CHS senior guard earns Player of the Week for scoring 42 points in 2 games: Malon Smith led the Wildcats to victories over Community Christian and Jo Byrns in the White House Christmas Tournament. READ MORE

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