CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Student rezoning for Kirkwood Elementary could impact 16 schools: Parents are getting their first look at the rezoning of local elementary schools, which will include repurposing Burt and St. Bethlehem. READ MORE
5 soldiers killed in 160th SOAR helicopter crash over Mediterranean: The Black Hawk was conducting routine aerial refueling training on Veterans Day over the Mediterranean Sea when the helicopter crashed. READ MORE
CMCSS investigating members of administrative team at New Providence Middle: The CMCSS Human Resources Department is conducting an internal investigation involving multiple members of the administrative team, but they haven’t disclosed why. READ MORE
40-year-old man arrested in May 4 fatality crash on Madison Street: The man has been booked into the Montgomery County Jail after being indicted on vehicular homicide charges. READ MORE
Rossview High weapons detection system pulled from agenda: Following a series of questions posed by the Montgomery County Commission during last week’s informal meeting, the Sheriff’s Office and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System decided to postpone the resolution. READ MORE
Austin Peay holds off Central Arkansas in 14-12 win, paving way to FCS playoff game: The Govs finish the UAC’s inaugural football season unbeaten in league play and claim the league’s automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs. READ MORE
Bi-County partners with Captis Energy to capture methane, reduce smell at landfill: Bi-County Solid Waste Management has signed an agreement to begin a new wellfield expansion project this month to reduce the landfill odor, increase gas collection, and provide better gas revenues and carbon credits. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy boys’ basketball wins home opener with Trae Rideau’s 26 points: Clarksville Academy boys’ basketball hosted the Northwest High Vikings to kick off each of their regular seasons. READ MORE
Clarksville’s Best: Here are the: The votes are in, and it’s time to announce the restaurants, shops and services voted best in 2023. READ MORE
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