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Making headlines this week

2 soldiers held as persons of interest in disappearance of Shadow McClaine who been missing for two months.


CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) A look back at some of the biggest news this week in Clarksville and the headlines you may have missed. Links under each photo will take you to the original story.

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PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Largest steamboat in the world docks in Clarksville
Described as the largest and most opulent riverboat in the world, the American Queen has docked on the shores of the Cumberland River at the McGregor Park Riverwalk

Courtesy of CID
Courtesy of CID

2 soldiers held as persons of interest in disappearance of Shadow McClaine
In a statement released Tuesday, the U.S. Army post says, “Two Soldiers are currently being held as persons of interest in the disappearance of PFC Shadow McClaine.”

greenwayClarksville Greenway is partially closed until further notice
The closed area on the southern section of the Greenway extends from mile marker 1.25 to mile marker 2.5 due to logging activity near the trail.

cpd-tiny-townOne person was killed another injured in crash on Tiny Town Rd
Speed, alcohol and controlled substances are being considered as contributing factors in the crash.

KREIDEL-CANDICE-911-Call-Non-Emergency-Disorderly-Conduct-P.I.-Bond-1500Half naked woman in clown makeup arrested for drunkenly chasing cars in Clarksville Candice Kreidel is accused of chasing cars and jumping in front of cars in traffic.

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A proposed redevelopment of Frosty Morn for senior housing (Contributed, City of Clarksville)

yesterday in News

Affordable senior housing proposed for Frosty Morn redevelopment, with 65 units

A special session meeting has been scheduled for the City Council to discuss a lease agreement for the development of affordable senior housing at Frosty Morn.

yesterday in News

Family of girl killed in school bus crash files lawsuit against CMCSS, bus driver

The family of one of the girls killed in the Kenwood Middle School bus crash is filing a lawsuit against the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.

Rustom Khouri addressing the Clarksville City Council on April 2, 2026. (Christian Brown)

yesterday in News

‘I know it’s been a long road’: City Council OKs rezoning for new, 4-story VA Clinic

The Clarksville City Council unanimously approved the first reading of a 61-acre site rezone, which was recently selected as the location for Clarksville’s new VA Clinic.

Water overflowing near the intersection of Old Russellville Pike and Dunbar Cave Road in February 2025. (Jim Knoll contributed)

Thursday in News

Old Russellville Pike rezoning approved, RJ Corman to clean up debris near tracks

The City Council narrowly approved the second reading of a rezoning that will transition more than 10 acres on Old Russellville Pike.

Checkers location. (Contributed by Allie Nowak with All Points Public Relations)

Thursday in Business, News

Checkers returns to Clarksville with location on Fort Campbell Boulevard

Checkers and Rally’s has announced they are opening a new fast food restaurant on April 7 on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

Latest Headlines

11 hours ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

11 hours ago in National, Trending

The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

2 days ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...