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    Bill LarsonBill Larson is the Creator and Publisher of Clarksville Online, and works as a network administrator for Compu-Net Enterprises. He is politically and socially active in the community. Bill serves on the board of the Clarksville Community Concert Association, and is a member of the Friends of Dunbar Cave.

    You can reach him via telephone at 931-249-0043 or via the email address below.

    Email: clarksville@clarksvilleonline.com



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    Clarksville Youth Fishing Rodeo a big hit with the Kids

     

    Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - TWRAClarksville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in partnership with the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, Grandpa’s, Walmart, Boyles Bait, First Baptist Church, and Yellow Creek Baptist Church worked together to give the youth of Clarksville an opportunity to enjoy a day of free fishing in Liberty Park on Saturday.

    The annual Youth Fishing Rodeo is held on the second Saturday in June to coincides with Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day and 16 and under Free Fishing Week. “This is the 12th year that we’ve joined together with the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, and all of our sponsors to bring the outdoors to young kids who may be fishing for the very first time,” said Montgomery County Wildlife Officer Dale Grandstaff. This year, there were 380 kids gathered around the fishing pond at Liberty Park to have a great time in the great outdoors!

    The 2013 TWRA Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park

    The 2013 TWRA Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park

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    101st Combat Aviation Brigade “Wings of Destiny” uncases Colors at Fort Campbell

     

    Wings of DestinyFort Campbell KY, 101st Airborne DivisionFort Campbell, KY – During a short ceremony on Tuesday the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade uncase the colors signifying the completion of their return to Fort Campbell after a nine-month deployment in RC East and RC North in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 2012–13.

    Brig. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, the Acting Senior Commander of Fort Campbell officiated the ceremony which was hosted by Col. Paul Bontrager, the commander of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade.

    101st Combat Aviation Brigade Uncasing Ceremony at Fort Campbell

    101st Combat Aviation Brigade Uncasing Ceremony at Fort Campbell

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    Vietnam Veterans of America Memorial Day Candle Light Vigil

     

    Clarksville, TN – It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers, those who lived to come home, but even more importantly those who did not. No remains were returned during the previous year, that leaves 30 remaining missing POW/MIA’s from the State of Tennessee. Each one was honored in a ceremony held in front of the William O. Beach Civic Center at Veterans Plaza in Clarksville Tennessee on Sunday evening.

    The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 396 holds this Memorial Day Vigil each year to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces left that country in 1975.

    Colonel (Ret) Tom Denney addressing the crowd at the 2013 Vietnam Veterans of America Candle Light Vigil in Montgomery County on Sunday

    Colonel (Ret) Tom Denney addressing the crowd at the 2013 Vietnam Veterans of America Candle Light Vigil in Montgomery County on Sunday

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    Clarksville Montgomery County School System celebrated High School Graduation

     

    Clarksville-Montgomery County School SystemClarksville, TN – On Thursday, May 23rd,  Montgomery Central High School graduated 194 students in a ceremony held at Austin Peay State University‘s Dunn Center. Family and friends of the students gathered to watch as they walked across the stage to pick up their diplomas.

    2013 Montgomery Central High School Graduation

    2013 Montgomery Central High School Graduation

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    John Wesley Carney III is not being sought by the Clarksville Police Department

     

    Clarksville, TN – As the result of a clerical error, Clarksville Online mistakenly published a story stating that the Clarksville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation were still seeking John Wesley Carney III in relation to a Home Invasion that occurred on May 3rd. «Read the rest of this article»

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    Vietnam Veterans Candle Light Vigil to Recognize Tennessee Soldiers still missing from the Vietnam War

     

    Annual Montgomery County Candle Light Vigil honors those still missing in action from Vietnam

    Clarksville, TNVietnam Veterans of America LogoThe Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 396 will be holding their Memorial Day Vigil on Sunday May 26th at 7:00pm at Veterans Plaza (350 Pageant Lane), in front of the Wiliam O. Beach Civic Hall to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces left that country in 1975.

    This year the guest speakers will include Col. Tom Denny Retired, a Vietnam Veteran; along with various city and county dignitaries. The colors will be posted by an honor guard composed of Montgomery Central High School JROTC Students.

    A Vietnam Veterans of American member carries forward the chair of one of the POW/MIA soldiers at the 2012 Candle Light Vigil

    A Vietnam Veterans of American member carries forward the chair of one of the POW/MIA soldiers at the 2012 Candle Light Vigil

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    Rain didn’t dampen the kickoff of 2013 Montgomery County Relay For Life

     

    Montgomery County Relay for LifeClarksville, TN – Montgomery County Relay for Life held the kickoff for the 2013 Relay for Life yesterday at the Hilldale Baptist Family Life Center Soccer Field. Hundreds of Cancer Survivors along with community members gathered to raise funds to help the American Cancer Society seek a cure for cancer.

    Relay for life is the world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement, and truly shows that one person, one idea can make a huge difference.

    Montgomery County Relay for Life's 2013 Relay for Life

    Montgomery County Relay for Life’s 2013 Relay for Life

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    2013 Queen City Road Race was a test of the Runner’s Endurance

     

    35th Annual Queen City Road RaceClarksville, TN – On Saturday the City of Clarksville’s Department of Parks and Recreation held their 35th Annual Queen City Road Race on the campus of Austin Peay State University, late yesterday they released the results of the races.

    It was a rainy, cold, miserable of a day for running but that didn’t stop the 1,650 Racers who turned out to challenge themselves by running in the race.

    “It’s absolutely awesome. It’s amazing to me that 1,650 people would come out and brave the elements and participate want to run and walk and just get out be physically active! There’s a lot of smiling faces and it’s been a wonderful day, even despite the rain,” said Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation Director Mark Tummons, as we stood together at the finish line.

    The start of the 2013 Queen City Road Race 5k race.

    The start of the 2013 Queen City Road Race 5k race.

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    Tennessee Titans Caravan rolled into Clarksville Tuesday

     

    Tennessee TitansClarksville, TN – The Tennessee Titans rolled into Clarksville on Tuesday with linebacker Akeem Ayers; defensive tackle Jurrell Casey; and Mike Keith, the voice of the Tennessee Titans on the second day of the 2013 Titans Caravan. The Caravan stopped in Clarksville at the Lowe’s Drive Krogers.

    The second day of the Caravan began with private stops in White Bluff at the White Bluff Elementary School, in Waverly, TN at the Waverly Junior High School, in Camden at the Briarwood Elementary School. Two public stops were also on the agenda for the second day of the Caravan at Clifty Farm Country Ham in Paris, TN and finishing up at the Kroger store stop in Clarksville.

    Akeem Ayers and Jurrell Casey visit with young fans at the Lowes Drive Kroger's in Clarksville, TN on Tuesday

    Akeem Ayers and Jurrell Casey visit with young fans at the Lowe’s Drive Kroger’s in Clarksville, TN on Tuesday

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    Cumberland River and Red River have crested in Clarksville and are subsiding

     

    Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland River has crested at Clarksville at 47.65ft at 10:30pm on April 28th 2012. This is the 10 highest flood on record passing the 47.40 ft record set February 17th 2003. At 46 feet, the left bank of the Cumberland River overflows and flooding officially begins in Clarksville. For comparison purposes the May 2010 floods crested at 62.58 ft.

    McGregor Park is closed with most of the walkways and all of the Plaza’s underwater. Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation maintenance employees had already removed their equipment from their storerooms beneath the River Center the previous day as a precaution. Early this morning workers were on hand monitoring the river levels and attempting to keep the flood debris from settling in the stairwells

    Mark Tummons the Director of the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation surveys the flooded Liberty Park

    Mark Tummons the Director of the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation surveys the flooded Liberty Park

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