CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Major retailer eyes Clarksville for ‘transformative’ project behind Governor’s Square Mall: A major big-box retailer has its eye on a spot on more than 200 acres, and the anchor alone would bring in 800 jobs. READ MORE
‘If I didn’t do what I did, we wouldn’t have survived’: Vietnam War hero inducted into Fort Campbell’s Medal of Honor Rotunda: During a surprise enemy attack in Vietnam in 1970, 101st Airborne Division soldier Kenneth David jumped into combat and drew enemy fire away from injured soldiers. READ MORE
Body found in field behind strip mall on Dunlop Lane: The Clarksville Police Department was investigating the death of a person whose body was found in on an empty concrete slab in a field. READ MORE
‘This is good conversation’: City Council debates firefighter pay study: A passionate debate was held on a potential pay study to find out how local salaries for firefighters compare to nearby and similar-sized communities. READ MORE
‘We are not a bottomless pit’: County Commission weighs in on middle school wrestling proposal: The School Board has postponed their vote on implementing middle school wrestling teams over concerns about cost and implementation. READ MORE
Moss’ Southern Cooking building demolished on Memorial Drive | VIDEO: The former Moss’ Southern Cooking restaurant was demolished on Thursday by the new property owners. READ MORE
School Board member Herbert Nelson announces resignation during meeting: The District 3 representative for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board is stepping down. READ MORE
APSU’s Health Professions Building welcomes first students: Future nurses, radiologic technologists, and medical laboratory scientists are now training side-by-side in Austin Peay State University’s new Health Professions Building. READ MORE
Northeast defensive back named Player of the Week for interceptions hat trick: This Northeast defensive back made three interceptions in one game, including a 57-yard pick-six. READ MORE
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