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Officers Successfully Identify Suspect in 4-Car Hit-and-Run Injury Crash
Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Following a four-car hit-and-run injury crash on Friday afternoon, officers successfully identified the driver responsible and obtained warrants for his arrest. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 21-year-old convicted felon Donte Bell, Jr. of Nashville, rear-ended a car, causing a 4-car collision on...
Miss Austin Peay wins preliminary talent award in Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Miss Austin Peay Volunteer 2024 Kara Short singing her rendition of Barbara Streisand’s “A Piece of Sky,” won a preliminary talent award on Thursday during the second night of preliminary competitions at the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.
Dem, LGBTQ leaders call for Clarksville councilman's resignation over anti-DEI, LGBTQ talk
Clarksville City Council's Thursday meeting drew a standing room only crowd, including spectators wearing T-shirts and holding signs and flags in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, as they called for the resignation of councilmember Travis Holleman, following his June comments criticizing diversity, equity and inclusion and LGBTQ initiatives. Some signs read "Love over Hate", "We're not going back" and "Stand up to hate." ...
Austin Peay State University to host summer commencement ceremony Aug. 2
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Austin Peay State University will host a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, to honor its Summer 2024 graduates. This semester’s graduating class includes approximately 700 students. Undergraduate and graduate students from each of Austin Peay’s academic colleges will be recognized. Tickets...
Smyrna Airport Director John Black announces retirement: 'I am truly grateful'
Long-time Smyrna Airport Executive Director John Black announced he'll be retiring by the end of 2024, according to a press release. “I am truly grateful to have had the incredible opportunity to be part of the growth and development of one of Rutherford County's greatest assets,” Black said in the press release from the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority. “We have accomplished so much with an amazing team, and the airport is set for a bright future ahead.” ...
Eighth & Main reopens at former Big Shake's with new menu, burgers, old favorites and more
When Big Shake's Hot Nashville Chicken announced it would be closing its franchise earlier this year, it came as a great disappointment for many Nashville Hot Chicken fanatics. At Columbia's downtown location at 822 S. Main St., which first opened in late 2021, co-owners Belinda Corken and Amy McGee were faced with two...
Life’s What You Make It live music & dance show to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville
CLAKRSVILLE, TN − People International Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to making the world a better place through song, dance, and community service, announces its 2024 live music and dance show, Life’s What You Make It. This year’s event will be held on Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clement Auditorium at Austin Peay State University.
DUI: Andrew Shaw scores 0.213% BAC after backing into police car
36-year-old Andrew Shaw was involved in an accident with a police car on East Boy Scout Road on July 14th. When officers arrived, they observed that a grey Chevy Impala had backed into a police car. During the officers’ interaction with Shaw, they noticed signs of intoxication as well as the smell of alcohol coming from his person.
BUI: Elijah Clayton flees police by jumping off officer’s boat during sobriety tests
25-year-old Elijah Clayton was seen boating under the influence and attempting to evade arrest on the Cumberland River on July 13th. Officers noticed a white man being towed behind the boat without a life jacket and another man operating the vessel wearing a multicolored life jacket. When officers turned on their patrol lights and stopped the boat, its occupants quickly began exiting. Officers then spoke with the boat operator, identified as Elijah Clayton.
Peck Out As F&M Bank CEO
After serving as CEO for seven months, F&M Bank confirmed Friday that John Peck will no longer serve in the role. The bank told Clarksville Now that Peck was removed from the position. Former Chief Financial Officer DeWayne Olive has been named CEO, while John Wallace Jr. will serve as president.
Ohio church groups come to Clarksville, helping rebuild homes after December tornado
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – “God tells us where he wants us to go,” said Tim Pride, group leader of the Ohio Mount Carmel Christian Church volunteers. The group has been in Clarksville for almost a week, helping members of the community who are still suffering the effects of the December 2023 tornado with some much-needed home repairs. Mount Carmel, in a joint effort with their partner, 3C Community Christian Church, took on 17 projects in the Clarksville area, bringing in over 100 volunteers to help.
Davin McDowell slaps girlfriend, makes her fall during altercation
25-year-old Davin McDowell was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Lexus Tinsley, at their Oak Park Drive residence on July 12th. When officers arrived, McDowell told them nothing happened between him and his girlfriend. Officers then spoke with Tinsley, who stated that McDowell hit her but that she was okay.
Marcus Steele steals $80 worth of merchandise at Dollar General
27-year-old Marcus Steele was caught shoplifting at Dollar General on Dover Road on July 8th. Steele was observed taking items off the shelves and putting them inside his shopping cart. He then left with the cart and merchandise without paying. The stolen items were valued at $80.65. Steele was later...
Ashley Phillips strangles, threatens girlfriend with pocket knife after going through her phone
23-year-old Ashley Phillips was involved in a domestic altercation with her girlfriend after she looked through her phone at a Westfield Court apartment on July 12th. When officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with the victim, who claimed she had gotten into an altercation with Phillips. She stated Phillips had gone through her phone and found several messages she did not like. The victim informed officers that the argument continued, and Phillips began taking things out of the victim’s wallet.
Jeremiah Stacy throws baseball bat at uncle during altercation
20-year-old Jeremiah Trinity Stacy had a domestic altercation with his uncle, Robert Yoreck, at their Randell Drive residence on April 16th. Yoreck told responding officers that Stacy threw a baseball bat, striking him on the right shin. The police checked NCIC and discovered that Stacy violated an active condition of release with Kileigh Burney as the protected party. After officers deemed Stacy the primary aggressor, they obtained warrants for his arrest.
Mario Demon Jones cuts forearm with knife to prevent girlfriend from leaving during altercation
36-year-old Mario Demon Jones was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Kerisa Baker, at a Raleigh Court apartment residence on July 11th. When officers arrived, they found Jones with a large cut on his forearm and Baker with a large bruise and a lump on her forearm. Both...
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