Tim Barnes and Joe Pitts tout Unemployment Benefits for Military Spouses in Governor’s Budget

January 31, 2012 |

Proposed 2012-13 state budget supports military families

Clarksville, TN – State Senator Tim Barnes and State Representative Joe Pitts thanked Governor Bill Haslam this week for including unemployment benefits for military spouses in his proposed 2012-13 budget.

“The Governor’s support of this bill shows that Tennesseans truly care about our military families,” Barnes said. “This is a tangible way to show our support and gratitude to our veterans, and I’m humbled to have the opportunity to do so.” «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Police ask the Public’s assistance in Identifying Possible Counterfeiting Suspects

January 31, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to identify three suspects who tried to purchase over $1,500 of merchandise from a Wilma Rudolph Boulevard business over a two day period, using counterfeit bills.

On January 22nd, 2012, the counterfeiters successfully purchased $700.00 worth of merchandise using counterfeit $20.00 bills.

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Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County’s Valentine Project for Chained Dogs

January 31, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County is very proud to be partnering with the wonderful students and teachers of Rossview Elementary School who will be making Valentines cards for chained dogs in our community.

Our goal is to mail 200 cards. This campaign is modeled after the Dogs Deserve Better initiative, which has been successful nationwide in reaching out to families of chained dogs and making a difference in the lives of so many of those animals.

Valentine Project for Chained Dogs

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Clarksville City Councilman Nick Steward to make Special Announcement

January 31, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville City Councilman Nick Steward will hold a public meeting and press conference tomorrow, the 1st of February, 2012. This meeting will be held at the offices of Keller Williams Realty located at 2271 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville. It will began at 12:30pm and will last for approximately 20 minutes.

Councilman Steward will discuss his plans to run for State House District 74 during the 2012 election cycle. Please join Nick for this special occasion.

This event is open to the public as well as media.

New Austin Peay State University exhibit examines connection between text and textiles

January 31, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Centuries ago, before the appearance of printed books, stories and personal histories were set down on meticulously hand-embroidered fabrics. It’s little wonder then that the word “text,” which originated around the 14th century, was derived from the Latin word “textus,” which loosely means “to weave.”

The connection between the two words is the subject of a fascinating new art exhibit at Austin Peay State University’s Trahern Gallery – “Text and Textiles (A SAMPLER).” «Read the rest of this article»

IRA and Retirement Plan Limits for 2012

By Frazier Allen | January 31, 2012 |

IRA Contribution Limits

Clarksville, TN – The maximum amount you can contribute to a traditional IRA or Roth IRA in 2012 remains at $5,000 (or 100% of your earned income, if less), unchanged from 2011. The maximum catch-up contribution for those age 50 or older remains at $1,000. (You can contribute to both a traditional and Roth IRA in 2012, but your total contributions can’t exceed this annual limit.) «Read the rest of this article»

Planters Bank Presents Checks to Rossview Schools

January 31, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On Monday, January 30th, Planters Bank presented checks to Rossview High School and Rossview Middle School. A check was also sent to Rossview Elementary School.

The bank donated $10.00 for each account opened between August 1st-December 31st at its new Planters Bank Rossview branch.

Planters Bank Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President Stacey Wenzler presents a check to Rossview High School Assistant Principal Schanda Dowdy and Librarian Valerie Meadows.

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Vocal Ensemble Amarcord returns to Austin Peay State University for Community Concert

January 31, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – One of the premier vocal ensembles in the world, Amarcord, is returning to Clarksville at 7:30pm on February 17th, for a Clarksville Community Concert Association performance at the Austin Peay State University Music/Mass Communication Building’s Concert Hall.

The ensemble, which last appeared locally in 2005, is known for its diverse repertoire of music, from medieval plainsong to madrigals and Renaissance masses to compositions and cycles of works of the European Romantic period and the 20th century, all the way up to rock, pop, soul and jazz hits. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Gas and Water Department to Close a Section of Parham Street

January 31, 2012 |

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Gas and Water has closed Parham Street from Farris Drive to Kraft Street until approximately 12:30pm for water valve replacement work. Construction workers will detour Parham Street traffic to Farris Drive and Kraft Street.

Some area residents may also experience low water pressure.

Nashville Predators return to action at the Minnesota Wild

By Hank Bonecutter | January 31, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – The Nashville Predators are ready to take on the second half of the NHL season, as they return tonight against the Minnesota Wild.  The Predators head into the final game of January with a 10-2-0 record this month.  The franchise record for wins in a month is 11, posted in March 2010.

This month marks the seventh time in franchise history the team has recorded double-digit wins, including the third time in January. «Read the rest of this article»

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