CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
40% of local third-graders need new testing or tutoring: After testing on the English Language Arts portion of the TCAP in April, 40% of third-grade students here will need support this summer or next school year to prepare for the fourth grade. READ MORE
Fourth-grader bitten by service dog during school field day at Carmel Elementary: School nurses were on the scene to take care of the student until the student was taken to a doctor, according to school officials. READ MORE
3 people shot in Lincoln Homes: Police arrived to find three people with gunshot wounds, and the victims were flown to different hospitals in Nashville. READ MORE
CMCSS sues Facebook, Tik Tok, others over student mental health crisis: The school system has filed a lawsuit over a growing mental health crisis among students that it says has been caused by social media companies. READ MORE
Man charged with DUI vehicular homicide in 2022 wreck: The wreck last year on Tiny Town Road killed Roberto Barraza, who had a son and two daughters. READ MORE
Amsterdam Local café opens soon in former auto repair shop downtown: Some of the offerings will include espresso, an artisan bakery, a café menu and a variety of small market items such as milk, cheese and bread. READ MORE
From Frosty Morn to Exit 8 Athletic Complex, here are updates on 15 big city projects: The City of Clarksville provided an update this week for ongoing projects that are in various stages of development. READ MORE
Hansel Enmanuel, basketball player with one arm, verbally commits to Govs: The internet basketball sensation announced that he intends to transfer to Austin Peay State University. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy announces expansion with 16 classrooms, gymnasium, stage: In the last four years, CA has seen ongoing growth, and student retention is the highest in the school’s history, creating the need for additional space. READ MORE
Life-saving 85-year-old man ready to donate 44th gallon of blood: Raymond Swadley has been donating unit after unit of whole blood since he was 21, and he’s now up to 346 pints. READ MORE
Clarksville High eliminated from state baseball tournament: The Wildcats’ season come to an end on Wednesday. However, they allowed only 2 runs through 3 games. READ MORE
16 valedictorians and salutatorians from Clarksville-area schools: Congratulations to these top-performing graduates from each school! READ MORE
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