Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
Good morning, Clarksville.
APSU Department of Theatre & Dance will present LIZZIE: The Musical, a rock show about Lizzie Borden, at the Gotcher Theatre (Trahern Building at APSU) from April 16 to 19.
Tickets cost $10 for students and $15 for adults.
Harlem Globetrotters performed at F&M Bank Arena today as part of their 100-Year Tour, entertaining families with basketball tricks and humor.
Fans enjoyed the on-court skills of long-time team member Lucius ‘Too Tall’ Winston and rising star Chandler ‘Bulldog’ Mack — an event that has become a cherished local tradition.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is partnering with the USO to host the USO MilKid Art Show throughout April at its Main Branch, showcasing artwork by military-connected youth themed Through My Parent’s Boots.
A Gallery Opening Celebration is held today at 11:30 a.m. with light refreshments and craft activities.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council named Dawn S.
Smith as its new VP of Marketing and Communications on Monday, Apr. 6; she will lead efforts to promote business investment and economic growth (drawing on years of strategic marketing expertise).
Mark Wilkins, coach of Independence's boys basketball team, resigned Friday to join the administrative team at Page as an assistant principal (after five seasons with a state championship and strong player support).
An interim coach has not been named yet.
APSU will host an emergency response simulation on Monday, Apr.
13 at the Health Professions Building to train 250 students, faculty and actors in teamwork and crisis care after a simulated drunk driving crash. Dr. Adrienne Wilk leads the exercise — it lets participants practice communication and patient care skills.
The Clarksville Gas and Water Department has closed a section of Garth Drive between Old Trenton Road and Covington Street for water valve installation, so traffic is detoured along both roads and the road will reopen by 3:00 p.m. today.
Dawn S. Smith has been named vice president of marketing and communications by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council.
She began her role on Monday, April 6 and will lead marketing efforts to boost local business investment.
A Tennessee mother is urging lawmakers to support HB 1898— a bill that would require AI companies to disclose safety measures after a teenager died by suicide last November.
Advocates ask parents statewide to contact their representatives amid growing online safety concerns.
The APSU softball team hosts Lipscomb at Cathi Maynard Park today in a weekend series with a 2:00 p.m. doubleheader; a Senior Day Sunday game at 1:00 p.m. will honor six graduating seniors.
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.
That 1 Mailman Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Ticket required — Experience the hilarious storytelling of That 1 Mailman with special guest Comedic Cody.
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