CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Deputies made ‘high-risk’ traffic stop after football game shooting: Deputies were able to quickly catch three suspects following the gunshots at West Creek High School. READ MORE
City considers allowing open container 7 days a week downtown: Less than a year after rules went into effect allowing oGutnpen container, there’s a push to allow it seven days a week. READ MORE
With nearly 100 motorcycle wrecks this year, police and riders urge slowing down: A local safety trainer says one of the biggest dangers is the left-hand turn. Here are some of the biggest motorcycle wreck causes. READ MORE
Clarksville sounds off on TBI report that shows local crime rate declining: The numbers show an decline in the crime rate for the last several years. But some residents just don’t buy it. READ MORE
Parking garage across from F&M Bank Arena to be complete in fall 2023: Here’s the latest on the parking garage that’s being built downtown next to the arena. READ MORE
Fire destroys family’s home in Cunningham: Multiple units were dispatched to the scene of a house fire early Tuesday morning. The community is stepping in to help the family. READ MORE
Schools enter 2022-23 with over 100 active student COVID-19 cases, 68 employee cases: Here’s what CMCSS is doing to help prevent the spread this year. READ MORE
3-way race coming up for Clarksville mayor, 3 City Council races contested: November’s ballot has three people running for mayor. Here are all the names that will be on the ballot for city and state races. READ MORE
Crews begin work on Exit 8 Athletic Complex: Work on the Athletic Complex at Rossview Road and International Boulevard is officially underway. Here are the latest plans for phase one. READ MORE
Dutch Bros Coffee opens first location in Clarksville: They’ve opened their first location here, on Second Street, with a second one coming to Madison Street. READ MORE
Montgomery Central running back named Clarksville Now Player of the Week: He gained 218 all purpose yards and two rushing touchdowns with his 11 carries. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy’s Eddie Ricks III announces he’ll play basketball for Morehead State: Ricks, who helped lead CA to a state championship appearance in 2021, is going to Morehead State. READ MORE
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