Topic: Bill Larson

Fort Campbell soldier Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Loheide received Silver Star in Ceremony on Friday

April 8, 2013 |

Bill Larson, Master Sgt. Pete Mayes, Laura Boyd, and Fred Holly contributed to this piece.

Fort Campbell, KY – It was June 27th 2010 and elements of the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division were in Afghanistan participating in Operation Strong Eagle. Among these were 2nd Platoon  HHC of the 2/327th Infantry Regiment.

Their mission was to clear the Ghaki Valley working in conjunction with Explosive Ordinance Disposal Teams (EOD), Route Clearance, Civil Affairs, the Afghan National Army (ANA), Afghan Border Police (ABP), and the Afghan National Police (ANP).

A info graphic from the Stars and Stripes on Operation Strong Eagle

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Clarksville Police Officers bring a Merry Christmas to 210 Children and their Families

By Bill Larson | December 16, 2012 |

Bill Larson and Officer Jim Knoll of the Clarksville Police Department contributed to this story.

Clarksville, TN – On December 15th, 2012, the Clarksville Department in conjunction with the Clarksville Police Union and Fraternal Order of Police made the holidays much brighter for 210 local children by sponsoring the children to a holiday shopping spree at one of the three area, Walmart Supercenter’s.  The Police Union and Fraternal Order of Police spent over $20,000 to ensure these kids would have a Christmas to remember.

“In these tough economic times when we have so many parents being laid off or losing their jobs as companies downsize; for some of these children, this will be their only Christmas,” said Tyler Barrett,  President of the Clarksville Police Union.  “We reached out to these families and try to assist them and make sure that their children are able to have the Christmas they deserve.”

A Clarksville Police officer helps a young shopper keep a running talley of her purchases (Jim Knoll/Clarksville Police Department)

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The Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash had another howlingly successful year

November 1, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society transformed the Riverview Inn Ballroom on October 20th into a ghoulish place, but one with an important purpose. It was to serve as the site of the 6th Annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash. The fund raising event drew 150 people many of them in costume to help raise money to help fund the operations of the local chapter of the Humane Society for another year.

Nearly $13,000 was raised. $3,616 of that was through the Mr & Miss Wags to Witches Pet Photo Contest, and another $4,000 through the live and silent auctions. six local companies sponsored tables for their employees and guests. “This event could not happen without the support of local businesses and individuals who donate items for our auctions, as well others who donating their services to help support the event such as advertising, linens, photography, and the free beer.” said Humane Society President Stacey Hopwood.

Some of the great costumes at the 2012 Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash

Clarksville’s Native American Cultural Circle to hold 15th Annual Intertribal Powwow at Port Royal this weekend

By Bill Larson | October 12, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The Native Cultural Circle (NCC) of Clarksville will be holding their 15th annual Intertribal Powwow on October 13th and 14th; the festivities begin around 9:00am on Saturday, and 10:00am on Sunday. The Grand Entry that officially opens each day begins around Noon. Come out and take part in a two day celebration of Native American Culture and traditions. «Read the rest of this article»

Through The Looking Glass

By Sue Freeman Culverhouse | April 9, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Having lunch at The Looking Glass Restaurant and Gourmet Bakery is a pleasure fit for any one with a discriminating palate. Rated five stars by both Orbitz and Yahoo.com,  the restaurant began its life as an art gallery that served a light gourmet menu and specialty coffees.

Entering the restaurant, you see a beautiful Zen garden that features a huge rock fountain, a Japanese coy pond, luscious flowering plants and diverse seating options. To your right is the recently opened additional dining room featuring mauve and shades of purple walls and exquisitely set tables. To your left is the main dining room with a display of bakery goods to tempt any bread- or sweets-lover’s appetite.

The Looking Glass Restaurant and Gourmet Bakery

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Gala Civil War Ball Benefits Fort Defiance

By Sue Freeman Culverhouse | January 17, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Ladies in antebellum gowns featuring hoop skirts, frills and ruffles danced with gentlemen dressed in blue and gray uniforms. Sounds of the hammered dulcimer, fiddles and guitar accompanied the authentic dances of the Civil War era as the band, Red River Breeze played lilting reels and other music of the times.

Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Defiance, the annual Civil War Ball was held at the Emmanuel Center, 303 Fairview Lane, in Clarksville from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday, January 14th. It was sponsored in part by the Clarksville Montgomery County Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee.

The Grand March

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“From the Sideline” to debut on WJZM 1400 AM on Monday

By Hank Bonecutter | January 1, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – A brand new sports-talk show, focusing on Clarksville area sports is set to debut Monday afternoon, exclusively on WJZM 1400 AM, and WJZM.COM.  “From the Sideline” with James Horne and Wade Neely will air weekdays, 3:00pm-6:00pm on Clarksville’s only news-talk-sports radio station, part of the new Clarksville Sports Network.

“We saw a great opportunity to provide Clarksville with the most extensive coverage of area sports with the Clarksville Sports Network” said Hank Bonecutter, president of Cumberland Radio Partners, and owner of WJZM. ”We will have a daily talk show, a new website, at www.clarksvillesportsnetwork.com, photos, videos and more in 2012. James and Wade, along with photo-journalist Cidnie Brewington will have non-stop coverage of the Clarksville/Fort Campbell sports scene” said Bonecutter.”

The Talent behind the Clarksville Sports Network; Wade Neely, Cidnie Sydney-Brewington, and James D. Horne

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Come out and experience another culture right in your back yard with the NCC Powwow

By Bill Larson | October 4, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – The Native Cultural Circle (NCC) of Clarksville will be holding their 14th annual Intertribal Powwow on October 9th and 10th; the festivities begin around 9:00am on Saturday, and 10:00am on Sunday. The Grand Entry that officially opens each day begins around Noon. Come out and take part in a two day celebration of Native American Culture and traditions. «Read the rest of this article»

A Year In The Life Of Mag’s Coffee Shop

July 2, 2011 |

Written by Ken Bradford

Back in January 2010, somewhere in the middle of chasing dolphins and tromping through alligators in the Florida Keys, the idea of opening a “coffee shop” was born.

Come out and experience another culture right in your back yard with the NCC Powwow

By Bill Larson | October 4, 2010 |

Clarksville, TN – The Native Cultural Circle (NCC) of Clarksville will be holding their 13th annual Intertribal Powwow on October 9th and 10th; the festivities begin around 9:00am on Saturday, and 10:00am on Sunday. The Grand Entry that officially opens each day begins around Noon. Come out and take part in a two day celebration of Native American Culture and traditions. «Read the rest of this article»

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