CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
37 dogs found in ‘deplorable’ condition at Indian Mound rescue, malnourished, unvaccinated, wounded: Animal rescue volunteers from Clarksville went out to help with a dog rescue after the owner suddenly passed away. When they arrived, they were shocked to discover dozens of dogs in “deplorable” condition. The Stewart County sheriff says no charges are pending. READ MORE
In Walmart Christmas Eve shooting, 19-year-old held gun to woman’s head: Additional details have emerged about the shooting at Walmart on Christmas Eve, including that the 19-year-old held a gun to a woman’s head and threatened her children before he was shot several times. READ MORE
2024 year in review: Top 10 news stories of the year in Clarksville Now | COMMENTARY: It’s time to click through the archives for the last 12 months and try to make sense of the year that was, along with the editor’s takes on what happened. READ MORE
Council member proposes eliminating DEI officer to create seed bank: The ordinance sponsored by Councilperson Travis Holleman to create a seed bank argued that the Biden administration doesn’t care about “the American people’s wellbeing” and that Clarksville can’t depend on the federal government to “aid us in a time of need.” The council voted it down. READ MORE
Cumberland Plaza Parking Garage to close for repairs: Now that the new, eight-story First Street Parking Garage is open with 587 spaces, the Cumberland Plaza Parking Garage next door will close for several months of repairs. READ MORE
Man killed in shooting in apartment on Dunlop Lane: A man was killed in a shooting at the Fieldstone Village apartment complex just outside Clarksville: READ MORE
Kentucky begins medical marijuana program, but Tennesseans can’t join in: As of Jan. 1, Kentucky will begin its new medical marijuana program, and plans are already in the works for a dispensary in Oak Grove. However, Tennesseans considering crossing State Line Road to join in better think twice. READ MORE
Kirkwood High sophomore places third at collegiate wrestling tournament: Sophomore wrestler Janiya Johnson competed in a collegiate wrestling tournament at the end of December, which was comprised of All-Americans, national finalists and even an Olympic silver medalist. READ MORE
West Creek senior nominated for National Flag Football Player of the Year Award: Quarterback Kinleigh Lewis has been named one of the 32 nominees for the Maxwell Award, the National Player of the Year award presented to the best flag football player in the nation by the NFL. READ MORE
Winter fun guide 2025: Expos, concerts, galas and movies coming up: It may be cold outside, but there are still plenty of fun things to do around town! Here are some of the upcoming events in Clarksville this winter. READ MORE
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