Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
Good morning, Clarksville.
A free Community Lacrosse Clinic is scheduled for Jan.
24 from 9 to 11 a.m. at APSU Jenkins Family Field House—hosted by local lacrosse clubs—to offer youth and families a chance to learn the sport’s basic skills and encourage teamwork.
Montgomery County held its first ever BBQ Fest Across the River at RichEllen Park with 20 teams cooking chicken, pork, ribs and brisket.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation partnered with the Tri-County Sportsmen Association and local sponsors for the two day festival.
St. Bethlehem Little League mourned 10-year-old Flantscheska Reyes, whose death on New Year's Day deeply affected players, coaches, and families.
F&M Bank and Volunteer Bank will continue operating as divisions of Lawrence Bank under a single bank charter effective Jan.
1 to build on their longstanding local presence. Tony Gregory, Mark Seaton, and other bank leaders will guide the transition to serve customers in nine counties.
Beginning Jan. 8, the Economic Development Council and partner groups will host Downtown ArtWalk at their new Franklin Street location (335 Franklin St.), featuring local graphic designer Annalee Parker’s exhibit Everyday Landmarks which stays on display until Feb.
4 during regular office hours.
Clarksville Gas and Water Department announced water main replacement on College Street beginning Monday, Jan.
5 at 7:00 p.m. causing water service to be off from Kraft Street to 1362 College Street and a northbound lane closure at 7:00 a.m., with work set to finish by Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 6:00 a.m.
The Clarksville Gas and Water Department has closed Maple Lane from Claridge Drive to East Porters Bluff Road for water main maintenance — detours are provided on Claridge Drive and East Porters Bluff and work is expected to finish by 5:30 p.m. today.
Flu cases in Tennessee are very high as health officials (per CDC) report outpatient visits nearly doubling from 3.7% to 6.5% on Dec.
20, with a baseline of 3.1%; residents should get a flu shot, wash hands, and stay home if sick.
The Tennessee Health Department released December restaurant inspection scores for Clarksville today; most restaurants earned scores from 85 to 100 while establishments scoring below 80 have expanded reports for further review.
APSU women’s basketball players Anovia Sheals and Jim’Miyah Branton earned ASUN weekly awards after strong performances last week.
They will play North Florida today at 1:00 p.m. in Jacksonville.
APSU women’s basketball team plays North Florida today at 1:00 pm CT at UNF Arena in Jacksonville (their fourth ASUN meeting) after a 71-65 win to open conference play.
The Governors aim to extend their record in a competitive matchup.
The No. 19 Tennessee men’s basketball team opens SEC play today at Bud Walton Arena at 2:00 p.m. CT, facing the No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks — fans can watch on ESPN2 and stream the game on the ESPN App.
Paint N Sip Workshop
6-8 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $4.28 Tax + $1.23 ticket service fee — Sip some wine and unleash your creativity while painting a masterpiece.
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