Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
Good morning, Clarksville.
The Davila family paddled their kayaks around rising water on Freestone Drive today as floodwaters surrounded their home.
They will use the kayaks for at least a week since water levels remain high and cleanup is underway—showing how the family is adapting to ongoing flooding challenges.
The Clarksville Gas and Water Department will shut off water on Harper Road today at 8:00 a.m. for scheduled main maintenance and aims to restore service by about 3:00 p.m.—residents may experience low water pressure during the work.
Neighborhoods such as Woodstock, Elberta Drive + Freestone Court remained flooded after Saturday's storms and many residents could not return home.
Mayor Joe Pitts said engineers are studying drainage in these areas and the city is considering asking FEMA to re-evaluate flood zones to help fix the ongoing problem.
Today at 10:00 p.m. the Clarksville Gas and Water Department will turn off water on Lowes Drive between 2201 Lowes Drive and Trenton Road and on Trenton Road between Lowes Drive and Needmore Road for valve replacement work—low water pressure is expected.
Water service will be restored by about 7:00 a.m. on April 10.
Today, Mayor Pitts and Chief Burdine welcomed eight new police officers into the Clarksville Police Department—each new recruit is set to complete an in-house training program before heading to the Law Enforcement Training Academy in September.
After the initial developer let its option expire, a new regional developer has stepped in to plan retail, grocery and multifamily housing on the 30-acre Vulcan site downtown — final details will be set after a TDEC environmental investigation that began Monday and lasts 30 to 45 days.
Senior pitcher Samantha Miener was named ASUN Pitcher of the Week after throwing 12.2 scoreless innings and leading APSU to two wins—including a 5.0-inning shutout against Bellarmine—she also pitched in an 8-0 win on Saturday.
The Governors will host Murray State tomorrow at 3:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Clarksville Cars and Coffee
9 AM – 12 PM — Getsome Coffee — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of car enthusiasts gathering over coffee and conversation.
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.
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.
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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