Nashville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has received a $40,000 grant to pay for STEM Academy and Middle College High School’s students’ fees for dual enrollment in college courses.
The Tennessee College Access and Success Network awarded a total of $412,426 this week to six schools, two higher education institutions and four nonprofits in its third annual grant competition, raising the total amount of Race to the Top funds awarded by the Network to more than $1.6 million. «Read the rest of this article»
APSU’s Barry Jones shares community’s hopes and dreams with new art project
April 30, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – Barry Jones, Austin Peay State University associate professor of art, sat at his desk in a small basement studio off First Street in downtown Clarksville. The room was dark because of the rain outside.
It tapped softly against the windows while Jones rubbed his hand through his beard. He seemed as if he could use a cup of coffee or something with a bit of caffeine. His eyes, usually gleaming with a quiet happiness, were red from staring at a computer screen on this dreary afternoon.
 Barry Jones, APSU associate professor of art, works on his new “Common Hope” project. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU)
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APSU Men’s Basketball signs Demarious Smith
April 19, 2013 |
APSU Sports: Austin Peay Men’s Basketball
Clarksville, TN – Demarius (D.D.) Smith watched his brother, Amius, star on defense for Austin Peay State University’s football team from 2008-11.
Now the younger Smith is hoping to bring that same defensive mindset to the Governors basketball team.

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Clarksville Montgomery County School activiites canceled this evening due weather
April 18, 2013 |
Montgomery County, TN – Based on information updated from the National Weather Service and Emergency Management, we will cancel ALL Clarksville Montgomery County School System activities, scheduled to occur at 6:00pm or later today. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville’s Blake Jenkines, former Kenwood Basketball star, to play in NCAA Tournament
March 20, 2013 |
 Blake Jenkines – Hampton University
Hampton, VA – Former Kenwood High School basketball star Blake Jenkines is living the dream of any college athlete by going to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. She and her Hampton University Lady Pirates, champions of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, will be a #15 seed playing #2 seed Duke University, Sunday in Cameron Indoor Stadium at 12:05pm ET.
The game will be televised live on ESPN2.
The Lady Pirates (28-5) are the No. 15 seed in the Norfolk Region, while the Atlantic Coast Conference champion Blue Devils (30-2) are the No. 2 seed.
“It wasn’t what we wanted, but it’s what we got,” Hampton head coach David Six said. “I think we’re better than a 15 seed.” «Read the rest of this article»
APSU to honor local artists and arts supporters during March 17th Ovation Awards
March 11, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday evenings, you might know him as Bucky Dawes, manager of the fictional country music star Rayna James on the ABC drama “Nashville.” Later this month, when Nicole Kidman’s new psychological thriller “Stoker” hits theaters, he’ll be the minister dressed in black with a white collar
But most people in Clarksville know him as the Julliard-trained actor David Alford, an Austin Peay State University graduate who has never forgotten his alma mater.
 David Alford is the recipient of this year’s George Mabry Award.
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Clarksville Montgomery County School System announces New College and Career Academies
March 2, 2013 |
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery School System is proud to announce the implementation of college and career academies in each of the seven public high schools with registration beginning next week for the upcoming school year.
 Rossview High student Ian Pope operates the camera for the school’s news program. The school will be offering the Academy of Media Arts and Technology.
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Clarksville Department of Electricity Power Outage
February 19, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Department of Electricity has lost power to 3 substations: Primary which services 3200 customers, Ladd which services 5300 customers, and East which services 3000 customers.
Total of approximately 10,500 customers. «Read the rest of this article»
Local schools compete in 8th Annual Black History Bowl at Austin Peay State University
February 14, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, dozens of middle and high school students stopped by the Austin Peay State University campus to participate in the Eighth Annual Black History Bowl.
“We had a good attendance with three middle school teams competing against each other and three high school teams competing against each other,” Dr. Barbara Peterson, APSU associate professor of education, said. “There was a heightened level of excitement and anticipation for this year’s event.” «Read the rest of this article»
Kenwood High School’s Maleek Hall signs with Tennessee Tech

Clarksville, TN – The Kenwood High School lobby was crowded with family and friends of Maleek Hall Wednesday morning, as he signed his letter of intent to play football for Tennessee Tech of the Ohio Valley Conference.
Hall had a superb senior season, rushing for 1506 yards and 21 touchdowns.
 Maleek Hall signed with the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
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