CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Tornado cut 11.3-mile path of destruction across north Clarksville: The NWS damage report details what happened and when, with over 260 homes destroyed and hundreds more damaged. READ MORE
Survivors scramble to recover belongings before apartments are cleaned out: Tornado victims from Blue Grass Meadows were told to get their stuff and get out within days of the storm. After a Clarksville Now report on the situation, an attorney stepped in to help. READ MORE
Tornado siren timing questioned, but county says sirens not primary notification system: As the sound of rushing wind and crashing debris swept through, some residents claim the next sound they heard was a bit ironic: a Tornado Warning siren. READ MORE
10-year-old boy killed in home collapse during tornado: A neighbor pulled the children from the debris, but Arlan didn’t survive. The family lost their son, their home, and almost everything they own. READ MORE
Family sheltering 2 survivors loses home to fire: A family already sheltering survivors of the tornado lost their home to a fire two days later in the Autumn Creek subdivision. READ MORE
1 killed in crash with Clarksville Fire Rescue vehicle: The firefighter was responding to an emergency when the vehicles crashed on Peachers Mill Road, killing the other driver. READ MORE
Police identify Florida woman, Clarksville man, 10-year-old boy killed in tornado: Donna Allen was visiting from Florida with her son when the storm struck. READ MORE
How to help others during tornado recovery: Looking for a way to help? Here are several ways you can volunteer, donate supplies and more for those who lost homes. READ MORE
Do you need help? Shelter, supplies, laundry, storage, food and more available: Here’s the updated list of services available to tornado victims. READ MORE
‘She lost everything, and she still wants to help’: De Louthen lost her home in the tornado, but that didn’t stop this mother of five, grandmother and head cashier at Lowes from being a top relief volunteer. READ MORE
Thousands volunteer to clean up debris | VIDEO: Volunteers packed the streets this week to help drag debris to the road, clean up garbage, and clear spaces. READ MORE
Other stories
APSU welcomes new head football coach Jeff Faris: Following the departure of Scotty Walden, Austin Peay Athletics has named Jeff Faris the 22nd head football coach. READ MORE
Brantley Gilbert coming for show at F&M Bank Arena: BG Nation take notice: Brantley Gilbert is bringing his Off the Rails Tour to Clarksville this April. READ MORE
5 Star Media Group Toy Drive collects more than 1,900 toys for children: For close to 20 years, 5 Star Media Group has hosted its annual Christmas Toy Drive, and this year was another holiday success. READ MORE
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