CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Homes flooded by neighborhood stormwater off Trenton Road: Two families have discovered why their homes keep flooding. With a nearby sinkhole no longer working, they said their properties have become the neighborhood retention pond. READ MORE
What happened with brief appearance of reserved parking signs on Main Street: An attempt at reserved on-street parking downtown ended abruptly after pushback from dismayed business patrons. READ MORE
Q-Up the Classroom radiothon raises $27,000 to fill Teacher Warehouse: The first-ever two-day radiothon on Q108 had a goal of $20,000, and that goal was surpassed by noon Friday. READ MORE
Family hunts for football jerseys accidentally sent to Goodwill: A woman is exhausting every resource she can attempting to locate her son’s football jerseys that were supposed to be turned into a sentimental graduation blanket. READ MORE
Ohio church groups come to Clarksville, helping rebuild homes after December tornado: Volunteers from Ohio churches came here to conduct home repairs, construction, and beautification for survivors whose homes are still in disarray. READ MORE
F&M Bank removes CEO, names new CEO and president: Seven months after announcing John Peck as its CEO, F&M Bank has removed Peck from the position. READ MORE
Local nonprofits, shelters, food charities, animal rescues and others: Check out the new Clarksville Strong listing of nonprofits that support everything from hunger relief to youth mentoring to animal rescues. READ MORE
Northeast High student-athlete qualifies for AAU Junior Olympics: Carmen Johnson, a rising junior track runner, has qualified in the 1500M following her performance at the region six qualifier in Knoxville last month. READ MORE
Record-breaking high school running back Isaiah Johnson returns to Rossview: The former Eastern Illinois University and Buffalo Bills running back is returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach. READ MORE
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