CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
New VA Clinic planned 6 times bigger than existing facility: Clarksville is slated to get a new 235,000-square-foot multi-specialty VA Clinic. But the big question: Where will they put it? READ MORE
2 real estate agents charged with fraud in $6 million ‘Blessings of God Thru Crypto’ scheme: Over $4 million of the $6 million in pool funds were transferred to a variety of digital wallets, and the defendants misappropriated $1 million to pay their own debts, according to federal officials. READ MORE
Plan rejected to demolish historic house on Madison Street: Some spoke up to say they’d be willing to purchase the property and save the house, proposed for demolition to make room for apartments. READ MORE
2014 cold case homicide trial ends with guilty plea: Shooter will serve 3 years: Shaquille Miles – charged with the 2014 murder of Fran “Frankie” Caratini – pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. READ MORE
House and vehicles consumed in massive fire on Tylertown Road: The property is outside the Clarksville city limits, so there are no nearby fire hydrants. READ MORE
Smyrna man pleads guilty to 2021 DUI homicide, gets 12 years: A young mother of four was killed in the wreck on the Bypass, and three others were injured. READ MORE
Gigi’s Cupcakes set to be reopened as a family business: Gigi’s has survived! It will reopen under new ownership by the Cruse family. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy looks to build culture under new head football coach: As Steadman Bell takes over the CA program, he has championship aspirations in mind. READ MORE
15-year-old from Clarksville lands role in ‘The Out-Laws’ on Netflix: John Wesley Randall plays Aaron in the comedy adventure with stars such as Ellen Barkin, Adam Devine and Pierce Brosnan. READ MORE
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