CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Liquor in Clarksville: Council votes to remove limit of 2 stores per year, keeps cap at 27: After months of deliberation, the City Council has approved an ordinance that would leave the maximum number of liquor stores allowed within city limits at 27, while removing the restriction of adding only two stores every two years. READ MORE
20 years later, School Board reviews whether it gave away too much authority: For 20 years, the School Board has stood alone in Tennessee – and in a minority nationwide – in using a board model that delegates much of its authority to the director. But the board is now revisiting that model, in what could create a significant shift in how CMCSS operates. READ MORE
On the issues: Clarksville Now candidate forums:
- Congress candidates Mark Green, Megan Barry on immigration, Ukraine, health care | VIDEO
- Tennessee Senate District 22 candidates asked about highways, abortion, school vouchers | VIDEO
- Clarksville City Council candidates on road improvements, rezoning requests, parks
Infrastructure, public safety, immigration top issues at GOP Convention of Candidates: Republican candidates on the November ballot spoke at the first-ever GOP Convention of Candidates. READ MORE
Police: Cell phones being stolen from deliveries in planned effort: Police detectives have been investigating these cases which seem to be part of an ongoing situation in other jurisdictions. READ MORE
500 soldiers from 101st Airborne Division sent to support Hurricane Helene response: The soldiers, part of “Task Force Falcon,” are equipped with over 60 all-terrain vehicles and are trained to perform various tasks as requested by civilian authorities. READ MORE
Clarksville Conversations: Sherry Nicholson of YAIPak Outreach on how you can help hurricane victims | PODCAST: When Hurricane Helene devastated East Tennessee, YAIPak Outreach of Clarksville jumped into action immediately, and they are continuing to provide relief. READ MORE
David Nussbaumer, city leader, Legends Bank co-founder, dies at 91: Nussbaumer served as a Montgomery County commissioner and for over 39 years on the City Council. READ MORE
Richview Cowboys defeat Kenwood Knights to win Middle School Football Championship: Despite Kenwood’s impressive special teams play, Richview walked away with their fourth consecutive title by a score of 50-26. READ MORE
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