CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week. And don’t miss Your Week, Your News, our weekly podcast conversation about the top stories.
APSU official fired over ‘gross misconduct’ involving fake invoice for conference that didn’t happen: An executive director at Austin Peay State University who has been the subject of multiple audits over several years has now been fired for “theft or dishonesty and falsification of records.” READ MORE
New Govs basketball coach Corey Gipson introduced at F&M Bank Arena: It’s a homecoming for Gipson, who played at Austin Peay and worked as an assistant coach for Dave Loos. READ MORE
Rudy’s Diner on Madison Street to close, car wash planned for location: After years of serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Rudy’s is closing, according to a sign on the restaurant’s door, and documents that indicate there’s a car wash coming. READ MORE
With over 900 new jobs coming downtown, Clarksville growing its hospitality industry: The local hospitality industry is seeing a sudden increase in the need for employees to fill the gaps. READ MORE
Widening I-24, cutting federal spending top priorities for Sen. Marsha Blackburn: Blackburn recently met with city and county officials to talk about several issues, including work on widening the interstate. READ MORE
Clarksville Gas & Water to charge industries ‘reservation fee’ for large volumes of water: In a special called meeting of the City Council, members voted to grant Gas & Water authority to negotiate water and sewer reservation fees with large-usage customers. READ MORE
Memorial Drive and MLK Parkway improvement plans unveiled: The Street Department held a public meeting to answer questions about development plans for Memorial Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy head football coach resigns: Cougars head football coach Scott Murray has resigned after two seasons with the program. READ MORE
County takes step to reduce recidivism: The County Commission has agreed to fund a 15-passenger transport van for Community Corrections. READ MORE
Authorities accuse Clarksville waste hauler of dumping mystery substance along road: The white substance was found along Jim Green Road in Todd County, and it was later burned, releasing toxic chemicals. READ MORE
Miss Tennessee USA crowned in pageant at Austin Peay State University: Meet Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2023! READ MORE
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