Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation will host its third annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28 at Civitan Park (650 Bellamy Lane) on the Lacrosse Field, featuring a 9 a.m. Adaptive Hunt and a helicopter egg drop from APSU’s College of STEM.
Families should arrive early for scheduled hunts.
Dave Russell was named Program Director of Beaver 100.3 on March 16 and will co-host Beaver Mornings with Monica Reed starting March 23 (he is also set to lead The Outlaw 100.7) for local listeners.
The Downtown Artists Co-op will celebrate its 25th anniversary on April 18 at its Live Art Auction Gala in the Franklin Room at F&M Bank — overlooking downtown and the Cumberland River — where live and silent auctions, a catered meal, music from Ensemble Serenade, and wine will feature.
MTE CEO Chris Jones explained that the utility restored power to 30,000 members after a severe ice storm and will use AI+Small Modular Reactors to improve grid reliability for 359,000 customers.
APSU's Office of Community Engagement and Sustainability is expanding its green programs after student volunteers set a record by collecting 330.6 lbs of recyclables during the football season and will host World Water Day on March 24 and Earth Week workshops from April 20 at MUC Plaza.
An EF-0 tornado touched down in north Clarksville at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, causing minor roof and tree damage along a five-mile path near the Tennessee/Kentucky border.
The BBB warns locals to watch for uninvited storm-chaser contractors offering quick fix repairs & scams.
The 101st Airborne Division demonstrated its use of unmanned aircraft systems with ground forces during a live-fire exercise at Fort Campbell on March 12.
Brig. Gen. Travis McIntosh said the test, using a mix of Gray Eagle and smaller systems, marked a key step in modernizing battlefield tactics.
Clarksville Athletic Club now offers a free children’s fitness area for 4-6-year-olds next to its Sports Performance section so parents can work out worry-free.
Members aged 10 and up receive a free one-hour trainer session (extra sessions available with club stickers), and the club features pools, saunas, and a track.
APSU women’s basketball hosts UTRGV at F&M Bank Arena at 6:00 p.m. today in a first-round WNIT match; the game marks the team’s first postseason appearance since the Women’s Basketball Invitational in 2022.
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.
Living The Gospel of Jesus Christ Men's Conference
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — William O. Beach Civic Hall — Registration required — Empower yourself in faith and community through inspiring talks and worship.
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