APSU given StormReady sign by National Weather Service

May 26, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University was designated a StormReady University by the National Weather Service during a brief presentation held Tuesday, May 24th on the main campus.

Larry Vannozzi, meteorologist in charge with the NWS in Nashville, and Tom Johnstone, also with the NWS Nashville bureau, presented APSU Chief of Police Lantz Biles with a StormReady sign to be placed on the APSU main campus.

Austin Peay State University Chief of Police Lantz Biles (from left), Lt. Carl Little and Sgt. Georganna Genthner on May 24 receive a sign designating APSU as a StormReady University from Larry Vannozzi, meteorologist in charge with the National Weather Service in Nashville, and Tom Johnstone, also with the NWS Nashville bureau. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)

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Latest CDE Power Outage Update

May 26, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – As of 7:30pm, we now estimate 700 customers remain without power.

Crews are currently working in the following areas: Rocky Hill, Rossview Road/Virginia Hills, Dunlop Lane near the hospital, Madison Street/Golf Club Lane, Porters Bluff/Glenwood. «Read the rest of this article»

Liberty Park Boat Ramp final preparations

May 26, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – As opening day for the Liberty Park boat ramp and boat docks grows near, TMS Contracting employees and City employees were hard at work Thursday, May 26th with final preparations.

Around 1:00pm, TMS Contracting, launched a Crestliner pontoon boat on loan from Bill Roberts Thunder Road Marine (located at 1018 South Riverside Drive), to do some work on the Marina Basin. This makes the Crestliner the first boat launched from the Liberty Park boat ramp.

TMS Contracting moving the turbidity barrier from the mouth of the Marina Basin using a Crestliner pontoon boat on loan from Bill Roberts Thunder Road Marina.

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17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Cases Colors

May 26, 2011 |

Written by Spc. Michael Vanpool
101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion takes over Mission; ‘Wagonmasters’ take the helm

Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan – The 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion ended their year-long deployment Thursday, May 26th, when they cased their colors and handed over their responsibility to the 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion at a relief in place and transfer of authority ceremony.

The battalion, based out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, was assigned to the 101st Sustainment Brigade. They provided logistical support to nine task forces in the 14 provinces of Regional Command East and Capitol during their yearlong deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Commander Ltc. Col. Leslie Caballero and Command Sgt. John Gory, and 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Jose Solis, and Command Sgt. Maj. Dolishia King salute the colors during the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Peter Mayes)

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Tennessee Commerce Bank Donates to Fort Campbell Fisher House

May 26, 2011 |

Franklin, TN – Chaplain (Major) Thomas Faichney from the 3BCT, 101st Airborne Division, received a donation of $500.00 on behalf of Fort Campbell Fisher House from Tennessee Commerce Bank Chairman/CEO Mike Sapp at the bank’s recent annual shareholder meeting at the Cool Springs Marriott Hotel. Fort Campbell Fisher House provides a cost-free “home away from home” for service members and their families who are receiving medical care at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital.

Tennessee Commerce Bank is a longtime supporter of servicemen and women from units of the 101st Airborne Division, who are returning from their most recent deployment in Afghanistan.

(Left to Right) Chaplain Thomas Faichney receives donation of $500 from Mike Sapp, Tennessee Commerce Bank Chairman/CDO.

CDE Power Outage Update

May 26, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN - As of 1:00pm, we do not have any circuits still down, so all outages are scattered and isolated for the most part. All CDE crews are working and we have crews from neighboring communities assisting with the restoration process.  «Read the rest of this article»

BACH observes Memorial Day

May 26, 2011 |

Limited Services during Day of No Scheduled Activity (DONSA)

Fort Campbell, KY – In honor of the national observance of Memorial Day, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) personnel will observe the federal holiday Monday, May 30th, therefore all clinics and pharmacies will be closed.

The Emergency and Urgent Care centers will remain open to provide acute and emergency medical care. «Read the rest of this article»

DLA, RIC-GEO team up to simplify Afghan logistics

May 26, 2011 |

Written by Spc. Michael Vanpool
101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan – When the 101st Sustainment Brigade arrived in Afghanistan six months ago, the commander, Col. Michael Peterman, and his staff aimed their sights at simplifying the logistical battlefield after ten years of war.

They sought to work closely with other logistical elements in their area of responsibility, Regional Commands North, East and Capitol. The Lifeliners began to re-manage the storage of cargo and supplies on Bagram Air Field, in a project called BAF After Next.

Millions of dollars of unused equipment have been found on the Billing of Material Yard at Bagram Air Field. The 101st Sustainment Brigade set their sights on simplifying the logistical fielding with their "BAF After Next" concept. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Peter Mayes)

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Single Injury Crash sends One to Vanderbilt

May 26, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – On May 25th, around 5:40pm, a FEMA supervisor, Stewart Edward White, 78, was involved in a single vehicle injury crash on Dover Road near Paula Drive. He was traveling east on Dover Road in a 2010 Toyota Corolla, crossed into the westbound lanes, hit a telephone pole, and then the vehicle rolled.

Clarksville Firemen use the jaws of life to extricate Stewart White from his Toyota Corolla. (Photo by Sgt Vince Lewis, CPD)

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Clarksville Parks & Recreation facilities observe Memorial Day Holiday

May 26, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Main Office, located at 102 Public Square will be closed Monday, May 30th for the Memorial Day holiday.  The Kleeman, Crow and Burt-Cobb Community Centers will also be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. «Read the rest of this article»

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