Injuries reported in CTA bus accident

February 13, 2009 |

This car, involved in a collision with a CTA bus, was totaled.

BREAKING NEWS: On the last run of the evening, the Clarksville Transit Authority Route 2  bus which traverses Fort Campbell Boulevard serving North Clarksville, was involved in an accident on New Providence Boulevard near Discount Liquors and the New Providence Car Wash. The bus was rear-ended by a car just before 9 p.m., likely with injuries as the car was “destroyed”  in the crash. «Read the rest of this article»

“Mistaken identity” triggers tougher school dismissal procedures

February 13, 2009 |

A staff member at Kenwood Elementary School was suspended for five days without pay following an incident in which a five-year-old girl was mistakenly released to a Meritan Company case  worker and released from school, according to CMCSS Director of Schools Michael Harris.

Grandmother Latina Garrett and mother Shaquanna Downs discuss the CMCSS "mistaken identity" case

The child’s mother, Shaquanna Downs, spoke to media outside the school department prior to the CMCSS press conference. She is angry and upset over the mistake that put her daughter in the hands of a stranger, and cannot understand how this situation could be allowed to happen. “We expect our children to be safe at school,” Downs said. “It their duty and their responsibility to protect (the children).” «Read the rest of this article»

Fairground development detailed; water park quashed, pavilion replacement on hold

February 13, 2009 |

Plans for a municipal waterpark at Fairgrounds Park were quashed yesterday by the city’s Marina Committee, a move that came as no surprise to some  Clarksville residents. The redevelopment of the fairgrounds in to a marina/park has a $32 million price tag, a sum or leveraged debt approved by the Clarksville City Council several months ago.

JJR, the engineering firm contracted to design the “new” fairgrounds park and marina, reported to  the city that the multi- million dollar water park as planned was too large a footprint for the designated area. JJR also presented a preview of what the marina will look like when it opens next year.

Jim Durrett said the city is “not stopping” the water park but rather searching for a new location and conducting a “feasibility study” on whether Clarksville could or would support such a facility. «Read the rest of this article»

Community Centers set holiday hours for President’s Day

February 13, 2009 |

All Clarksville Community Centers will be operating on holiday hours on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents Day.   The centers will be open from noon-7:00p.m.  Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.

All regularly scheduled afternoon and evening activities will still take place. For community center hours, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksandrec.

Economic Recovery Bill and the African-American community

February 13, 2009 |

Over the next 5 years a half a billion dollars in job training money will be coming to Clarksville. Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) will open a new plant in Clarksville that will hire over 1,000 construction workers to build, and provide over 800 permanent high paying jobs when they open. HSC will be one of the richest employers in Clarksville’s history since the arrival of Fort Campbell in the 1940s.

Under the President’s Economic Recovery Bill, states and counties are poised to receive significant federal funding to stimulate the economy and put people back to work.

To learn more about the coming opportunities, join in a Community Discussion titled  “How Will President Obama’s Economic Recovery Bill Affect the African American Community?” to be held on  March 5 at the Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, from 6-8 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, is hosted by the Urban Resource Center and its director,   Terry McMoore, in partnership with the Center for Community Change. «Read the rest of this article»

Senator Barnes, Rep. Pitts praise Building Commission for APSU project approval

February 13, 2009 |

Senator Tim Barnes and Representative Joe Pitts today praised the Tennessee State Building Commission for granting approval of the early design phase of a project for the Chemical Engineering Technology Facility at Austin Peay State University.

Senator Barnes and Representative Pitts have been working diligently with members of the State Building Commission to gain approval for the project.

“This project is a very good thing for Austin Peay and Montgomery County,” stated Sen. Barnes.  “I appreciate the excellent work of the members of the State Building Commission and I look forward to working with them on other projects.” «Read the rest of this article»

Police seek public help to ID McDonald’s robber

February 13, 2009 |

Robbery Suspect

The Clarksville Police Department is requesting your help to locate an individual responsible for the two robberies of McDonald’s at 1921 Madison Street, Clarksville.  The same individual may have committed both Robberies.

On January 19, at approximately 10:30 p.m, a male subject entered McDonald’s, walked behind the counter, pointed a handgun at the employees, and demanded money.  Once he received the money, he fled from the business. «Read the rest of this article»

“Empty Bowls” raises $8000 to fight hunger

February 13, 2009 |

A sampling of bowls created by volunteers

Large bowls.  Small bowls. Soft muted colors or bright flamboyant tones. each bowls signed by its creator and donated to to benefit locals social service programs in their  fight to end hunger.

Empty Bowls Clarksville 2009 was held Thursday at the Montgomery County Civic Center, and each of those bowls was sold — hundreds of them, raising a total of $8000 to be divided between the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen and Urban Ministries.

“Hope Not Hunger” was theme of the event. For a $15 donation, patrons  could choose a handmade and signed bowl from the hundreds on display; each bowl was places in a small rafia bag. Guests then sat down to enjoy a meal that included a choice of soup (hearty beef vegetable, vegetarian vegetable or chicken noodle), along with chunky bread, a beverage and dessert. «Read the rest of this article»

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