Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Local community leaders and law enforcement honored Marcel 'Marc' Coulon, a long-serving officer who died March 4 at home in Clarksville at age 80.
Funeral services were held March 10 at Cheatham County Funeral Home (recognizing his lifelong dedication and kindness).
YAIPAK Outreach is launching two new programs — Olga helps with affordable housing and Josefina supports trafficking survivors — and will host community classes at the LeoLillie Training Center; locals can also tour the nonprofit warehouse at 1255 Paradise Hill Road.
Since 1847, Clarksville Foundry has produced custom iron castings for local projects and national infrastructure.
The Red River Street facility supports skilled jobs + preserves a key piece of our manufacturing legacy.
APSU Food Pantry has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to boost food options for students as it prepares to move into the new Millan Foundation Impact Center next year.
APSU can now order and pick up food while using case management software to track usage, giving all students greater access to fresh produce and essential supplies.
APSU CES expands programs – including a Clothing and Thrift Swap on March 4, a World Water Day celebration on March 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Earth Week initiatives starting April 20, after students set record by collecting 330.6 pounds of recyclables during the 2025 football season.
APSU women’s basketball accepted a bid to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament and will host UTRGV on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at F&M Bank Arena; the Govs earned the bid with wins in the ASUN Tournament quarterfinals and semifinals, marking their first postseason appearance.
APSU infielder Andres Matias was named Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week after posting an 8-for-20 performance with 12 RBI and five extra-base hits in five games last week.
He achieved his first multi-home run game on March 10 and helped the Governors finish the week 4-1.
The 2026 Montgomery County girls basketball season concluded with Clarksville Christian winning its fifth TSIAA state championship and Lauren Hassell earning TSIAA Miss Basketball, while Ellie Claus of Clarksville High (her first season as head coach) led the Wildcats to a district title and players from 10 schools were named to the All-County teams.
Kristen Johnson was named the new volleyball coach at Clarksville Academy Tuesday morning.
The alumna—previously a head and assistant coach—replaced Michael Griggs and will focus on building discipline and academic connection in the program.
Lipscomb Bisons vs Austin Peay Governors Baseball
1-2 PM — Raymond C. Hand Baseball Park — Secure your seats — Experience thrilling collegiate baseball action in Clarksville.
Willie Brown — Live Puppetry Show
7:30 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wit and imagination of ventriloquist Willie Brown in an interactive comedy show for all ages.
Darren Brand Live Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Ticket sales are final — Experience high-energy comedy from Wild 'N Out star Darren Brand at Joker’s.
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