CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
TBI investigating hoax 911 calls on active shooters at several schools, including Rossview High: The FBI and TBI are investigating hoax calls made to schools in several states threatening gun violence. READ MORE
Parents swarm Rossview Elementary after gun report leads to search of school: Police and deputies roamed sidewalks on the campus as families waited anxiously for news, praying for their children’s safety. READ MORE
Man convicted of fentanyl distribution while on bond with murder charges, Waffle House shooting: The same man charged with killing a woman with her child in the back seat, and with the shooting at Waffle House, is going to prison for fentanyl possession. READ MORE
Weapons detection system for schools gets support, questions from County Commission: Officials visited a school system in Illinois to see how the technology is used there, and they came back with more info on how it could work for CMCSS. READ MORE
Couple charged with aggravated child neglect after baby found with burns, skull fracture: Shortly after arriving at the hospital, the baby was flown by LifeFlight helicopter to Vanderbilt. READ MORE
Construction for new downtown parking garage kicks off this week: Two parking lots will close downtown to prepare for construction of the new city garage at First and Commerce Streets. READ MORE
Annexation vote for land near Exit 4 postponed until Ward 12 seat filled: Discussions with the developer have led to several solutions, including possibly adding a public park in the area, which would be annexed into Clarksville. READ MORE
Quick freeze killed our plants, but some may come back: With the severe cold weather this past winter, many plants are trying hard to make a comeback, but will they? READ MORE
Tuesday Morning closing all stores, including location on Madison Street: Sad news for shoppers: Tuesday Morning is closing nationwide, which means the Clarksville location is going, too. READ MORE
Clarksville Lacrosse Club ends season on high note, preparing for TSSAA status in 2024-25 school year: While they now go with the CHS Wildcats mascot and wear purple and gold, the lacrosse team is composed of players from various high schools in town. READ MORE
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