News in Clarksville: Waffle House shooting, I-24 potholes, pastor arrested and other top stories this week

Clarksville news: Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

By ClarksvilleNow.com January 29, 2022 3:00 pm

Clarksville NowClockwise from the top left, murder trial, Waffle House shooting, food trucks, and Crumbl Cookies.

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

3 shot outside Waffle House, suspect was out on bond with murder charge: He was indicted this summer on a homicide charge from 2018, involving a woman shot in her car with toddlers in the back seat. READ MORE

Active COVID-19 cases top 4,400 as Omicron variant dominates: The active case count is higher than it’s ever been in Montgomery County, and there are reports of Tennova patients being treated in the hallway. READ MORE

Jury finds estranged husband guilty of first-degree murder in 2018 stabbing: His wife had tried to get an order of protection three weeks before she was found dead in a driveway. READ MORE

Tennessee House OKs redistricting maps that hand part of Nashville to Rep. Mark Green: The new maps concentrate more power in Montgomery County, giving us three dedicated state House members and one dedicated state senator. READ MORE

Senior pastor at Clarksville church arrested in Michigan on charges he raped 2 teenagers: The church says he left Clarksville for Michigan to take care of ill family members, and that the allegations are false. READ MORE

Interstate 24 lanes to be shut down for pothole repairs: Commuters from Clarksville to Nashville will soon get some relief – but be ready for lane closures. READ MORE

Education funding, I-24 expansion, medical marijuana could all get attention from state this year: Clarksville Now chatted with the House Speaker on what to expect. READ MORE

101st Airborne Division units put on heightened alert to deploy: The move comes amid rising tensions rise between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine. READ MORE

Crumbl Cookies bringing specialty flavors this spring: The cookie chain is set to open their first Clarksville location later this year. READ MORE

Dinner with the Trucks returns for 2022, with new events announced: Food trucks have been taking off, and there are several new developments you’ll notice this spring. READ MORE

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Business

4 hours ago

Vanderbilt confirms it will take over Tennova-Clarksville, retain employees in ‘good standing’

VUMC plans to acquire full ownership of Tennova-Clarksville from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. for $600 million.

Crime

29 minutes ago

Mom found guilty of reckless homicide, neglect in death of disabled 13-year-old son

Cheyenne Dawn Maddox, charged with the murder of her disabled, 13-year-old son was found guilty of a lesser charge of reckless homicide.

Crime

22 hours ago

Sarah Fuson, daughter of Montgomery County sheriff, found guilty of aggravated child abuse

A former daycare employee, the daughter of Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson, has been found guilty of abusing a toddler at a local daycare.

News

24 hours ago

Police seek vehicle involved in motorcycle crash on Madison Street

Clarksville Police are seeking the public’s help locating the driver of a car that was behind a motorcycle that crashed on Madison Street.

Sports

2 hours ago

Rossview High football falls to Antioch in defensive battle | PHOTOS

The Antioch Bears traveled to Exit 8 for a region 5-6A matchup with the Rossview High Hawks. The two teams battled for field position all night, and both defenses had shining moments, but here’s how the game finished.