CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Kenwood Middle teacher dies, second teacher this month in CMCSS: In addition to the deaths of Tramel and Litchfield, another Kenwood Middle teacher was hospitalized. READ MORE
Jury convicts on first, second-degree murder in Kenneth Hudspeth trial: The 25-year-old case in the murder of Crista Bramlitt was reopened in 2019 after a DNA match was made, placing Hudspeth at the scene. READ MORE
Over 10,000 students opt out of mask mandate, here’s school-by-school breakdown: Some teachers are being told not to bother monitoring mask-wearing, since it’s almost impossible to enforce. READ MORE
Owner of Strawberry Alley Ale Works to open new restaurant in historic Federal Building: The building was originally built to be a post office in 1935 and was later repurposed as a federal office building in the 1960s. READ MORE
Fort Campbell hospital sees surge in patients critically ill with COVID-19: The vaccine mandate doesn’t apply to family members or veterans who also rely on BACH for medical services. READ MORE
APSU will pay up to $1 million to leave OVC, but private donations have it covered: Govs AD Gerald Harrison said they hope to keep some rivalry games. READ MORE
Florim USA to expand, adding 30 jobs with $35 million investment: The Italy-based porcelain floor and wall tile manufacturer will expand operations at its Clarksville facility. READ MORE
‘Handle With Care’ seeks to protect students in distress: Under the program, CMCSS students who’ve been dealing with police or other first responders at their home overnight would get extra care the next day at school. READ MORE
Interstate 24 widening tops wish list from local leaders: The idea is to improve I-24 from the Kentucky state line to I-65, approximately 50 miles. READ MORE
Soldier dies during underwater training: The soldier went under late Tuesday afternoon while conducting training at Joe Swing Park Reservoir and did not resurface. READ MORE
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