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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired MCSO K9 Merlin ended his watch Monday, March 31 — after 13 years of work that included drug busts and community education — his handler Chris Bedell said he now spends quiet days at home. The loyal German Shepherd helped keep the community safe and will be remembered for his keen nose and faithful service. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local filmmaker Demetrius Hnarakis will premiere his film Autumn on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Customs House Museum in Clarksville—tickets cost $20 and a cast Q&A will follow while the film is released on Vimeo on demand. ClarksvilleNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Austin Peay deepened its global ties during its second annual APSU Week at the Institute of International Politics and Economics Winter School in Belgrade, Serbia from March 3-7 (APSU undergraduates joined faculty, diplomats, and Serbian graduate students in seminars and policy simulations that built on a 2024 agreement). ClarksvilleNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Clarksville Gas and Water Department turned off water on Kingsbury Road and Kingsbury Drive from Kingsbury Court to the end of the street for a water main leak repair—low water pressure may affect nearby homes. The repair work is expected to finish by 9:00 p.m. today. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Vince Caira of the Woodstock neighborhood said his street flooded six weeks ago and he fears further flooding as heavy rain is forecast tonight—he said city officials promised a gravity-fed drain system three years ago but never acted. The City of Clarksville is checking stormwater structures and distributing sandbags as up to 10 inches of rain is expected between tonight and Sunday morning. WSMV 4
- ➤ Clarksville city leaders are preparing for heavy rain today that is expected to continue into Sunday as the Street Department — with about 50 of its 100 workers on standby— begins filling sandbags, clearing drains, and readying road closures in at-risk north and northwestern areas. Residents are urged to clear debris from their drains and may call the Street Department for sandbags if needed. WKRN
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Transportation warned that text messages claiming unpaid toll road charges are part of a nationwide scam targeting Tennesseans. The agency said current roads are not tolled—though they will seek public feedback this summer on planned voluntary fee-based choice lanes along I-24 from Murfreesboro to Nashville. WKRN
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The young Clarksville Head Huntresses won the championship at the 41st Annual Nash Bash Rugby Tournament last weekend by defeating the Red River Rough Riders 25-5, High Country 22-7, Nashville Women’s Rugby Club 5-0 and Huntsville Super Novas 22-7. Head coach Theresa Singer praised the team’s strong defense and fast attack—helping set a promising stage for local rugby as club officials look forward to more success. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Three local wrestlers—Mariana Bowen, Audrey Levendusky, and Irelynn Laurin—earned All-American honors at NHSCA Nationals in Virginia Beach last weekend by finishing in the top three in a field where only the top eight receive this title. Their performances included key pins and close matches against top state and national competitors. ClarksvilleNow.com
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Austin Peay Governors vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Baseball Game
6-10 p.m. — Raymond C. Hand Baseball Park — Cheap tickets available — Experience the excitement of college baseball with a thrilling matchup in Clarksville.
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Bobby Watson Group Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Mabry Concert Hall — Tickets TBA — Experience jazz mastery from multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist Bobby Watson.
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Fort Campbell Eagles Hockey vs. Team Kentucky
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Ford Ice Center Clarksville — General admission ticket allows access to both games — Catch the exciting two-game hockey series featuring local teams.
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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
7-8:30 p.m. — F&M Bank Arena — Ticketed event — Dive into the magical realms of Frozen and Encanto with an enchanting ice performance featuring beloved characters and music.
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Nighttime Easter Egg Hunt
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Tie Breaker Park — Registration required for a chance to win grand prizes — Search for thousands of stuffed eggs in this fun nighttime hunt.
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Clarksville Cars and Coffee
9 AM – 12 PM — Getsome Coffee — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of car enthusiasts gathering over coffee and conversation.
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Disney On Ice - Frozen & Encanto
3:00-4:30 p.m. — F&M Bank Arena — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the enchanting tales of Frozen and Encanto through dazzling ice skating performances.
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Branded Christian Seminar
8 AM – 2 PM — Morgan University Center — Free entry — Engage in inspirational talks and discussions to deepen your faith and explore Christianity.
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Nazzy Knits Crochet Workshop
5-7:30 p.m. — 98 Franklin St — $5.41 total — Learn the basics of crochet and work on your projects with others.
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