Clarksville, TN

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – 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. ‘Nothing short of bullying:’ TBI confirms investigation of Sheriff’s daughter, Fuson talks decision...

News in Clarksville: Booking log decision, fatal crash, HomeGoods opening and other top stories this week

Tennessee State

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – YAIPak Outreach in Clarksville has received close to 10,000 toys, games, books and other items from 7-year-old Hope Hensley of Nashville. Hope Hensley had just celebrated her birthday a few days before, and she has her own pageant support platform, Helping Others Prepare for Excellence, or H.O.P.E.

Seven-year-old Hope Hensley donates thousands of toys to YAIPak Outreach

CLARKSVILLE, TN – In the 2019-20 academic year, about 7.7% of students enrolled in Tennessee schools were classified as English Language Learners (ELL), according to the state Comptroller of the Treasury’s Office of Research and Education Accountability. In addition, Clarksville and the state continue attract more international industries, such as Hankook Tire, LG Electronics and others.

APSU’s Teaching English as a Second Language program prepares teachers for diverse careers

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The motorcyclist involved in the fatal crash last week on Fort Campbell Boulevard has been identified as 19-year-old Quamon Howard. Clarksville Police said the crash happened around 8:56 p.m. Thursday, March 23, and involved a vehicle and a motorcycle. According to the release, the motorcyclist was flown by Lifeflight helicopter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he later died as a result of his injuries.

Motorcyclist involved in fatal crash on Fort Campbell Boulevard identified

Mississippi State

CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will host author Aram Goudsouzian from 7-9 p.m. April 5 in Heydel Hall, located inside Austin Peay’s Art + Design Building. The evening is funded by the Roy Acuff Chair of Excellence and...

APSU to host live reading with author Aram Goudsouzian

Kentucky State

Hopkinsville, KY

Quamon Corde’ Howard, age 19, passed away on March 23, 2023. Viewing Thursday, March 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at All Nations House of Prayer Hopkinsville, KY, with the Celebration of Life to follow at 12:00 p.m. at All Nations House of Prayer Hopkinsville, KY. Interment 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023 at Kentucky Veteran Cemetery West, Hopkinsville, KY.

Quamon Corde’ Howard

Barbara L. Nunn, age 80, of Clarksville, TN passed away, Friday, March 24, 2023. Barbara entered this life on August 13, 1942, in Monroe, LA to the late John and Lucille Petty Holmes. She was a retired marketing specialist from Trane Company after 40+ years of dedicated employment. Barbara enjoyed traveling alongside her husband before his passing in 2019. She also enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Barbara Nunn

F. Bernice South, age 79, of Clarksville, TN passed away Saturday, March 25,2023. Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Stafford officiating. Burial will follow at Liverworth Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery. The family will...

F. Bernice South

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville native and former amateur golfer Rob Long was inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame on Saturday. Long became the 54th member of the Hall of Fame following a ceremony at Freedom Point in Clarksville. Long was a standout student-athlete for Austin...

Former amateur golfer Rob Long of Clarksville inducted into Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame

Oak Grove, KY

OAK GROVE, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The first of two Q108 Daddy-Daughter Date Nights kicked off Friday at Valor Hall in Oak Grove, Kentucky. The sold-out event saw smiles all around as young ladies and happy fathers enjoyed a special evening of music, dancing and more. The Q108 event...

Q108’s Daddy Daughter Date Night brings all smiles and fun | PHOTOS

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – There are currently multiple hazards in effect as thunderstorms sweep the area. The National Weather Service has issued both a Flood Advisory through 2 a.m. Saturday and a Wind Advisory through 7 a.m. Saturday. Storms will start to move off into the early morning...

WEATHER ALERT: Thunderstorms sweep area resulting in Flood and Wind Advisories

A Celebration of Life service for Larry Dean Francis, age 67, of Clarksville TN, will be Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Larry Francis

Patricia W. Sylawa, age 86, of Clarksville, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 27, 2023. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at McReynolds- Nave & Larson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2...

Patricia Sylawa

Nashville, TN

Ahnaelle Janaia Decimus, age 5 weeks, of Clarksville, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Ahnaelle was born, February 15, 2023, in Nashville, TN to Junior Decimus and Daska Edouard of Clarksville, TN. Ahnaelle was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Lafortune Decimus. Ahnaelle is...

Ahnaelle Janaia Decimus

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The final of two Q108 Daddy-Daughter Date Nights wrapped up on Friday at Valor Hall in Oak Grove, Kentucky. The sold-out event saw smiles all around as young ladies and happy fathers enjoyed a special evening of music, dancing and more.

Q108’s Daddy Daughter Date Night wraps up with music, dancing and more | PHOTOS

Heaven gained a beautiful angel on March 21, 2023. Zakari Elijah Parker, born February 23, 2023, to Natalia Head and Jactavious Parker. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Natalia Head and Jactavious Parker; siblings, Zantrell Head and Za’riyah Head; grandparents, LaCretta Head, Terry McCullen, Chassidi Parker and Jackie Davis; aunts, Osbriah Head, Kyoko Ogburn, Jackiya Parker, and Janaveunsha Parker; uncles, Victor Rose, Lexavier Head, and Jahiem Parker. Zakari is preceded in death by his uncle, Kantrell Head, and aunt, Kazariah Head.

Zakari Elijah Parker

Cumberland Furnace, TN

Alice Jane Black Hodges, lovingly known as Janie, age 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. David Mackens officiating. Burial will follow at Black Cemetery.

Janie Hodges

Lillie Mae Harris Grier was born on November 25, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Mary and Ross Harris. She entered peacefully into rest on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Lillie accepted Christ at an early age at First Assembly of God Church and she later...

Lillie Mae Harris-Grier

Heaven has a new angel. Freddie Louise Yarbrough Lyle, age 71, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, March 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sykes Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Jeter and Rev. Gary Herndon officiating. Burial will follow at Alex Yarborough Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Freddie Lyle

Illinois State

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Here’s the countdown of songs that rose to the top in Beaver Country this week. Tune in daily to 100.3 FM for today’s top country or check out the Beaver 100.3 streaming station. 10. You Didn’t by Brett Young. 9. Gold...

Top country songs this week on Beaver 100.3: It’s just different

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NewsBreak

Roxy theater funding safe, council postpones vote on parking passes for elected officials

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – After weeks of discussion, the City Council voted Thursday to continue funding the Roxy Regional Theatre. Additionally, the council postponed voting...

Roxy theater funding safe, council postpones vote on parking passes for elected officials

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