Good morning, Clarksville.

APSU is preparing to host the second annual Zone 3 Writers’ Festival from April 16 to 18 on campus.

Pulitzer finalist Rebecca Makkai will lead a reception and reading at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Mabry Concert Hall, while free workshops and panels help writers build their skills.

Dawn S. Smith was named the new vice president of Marketing & Communications at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council.

She began her role on April 6 and will lead efforts to boost business investment and economic growth in the region.

The 10th Mega Job Fair will take place at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15, where over 20 employers and resource agencies will help job seekers connect with new work opportunities.

Montgomery County's unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent this January from 3.6 percent in December, according to data from TDLWD.

Most counties saw a rise while Williamson County had the lowest rate at 2.7 percent.

APSU community grieves the loss of Professor Emeritus Dr. Solie Fott (dedicated educator and musician) who passed Monday, April 6 in his home.

He had a long career with APSU and the Clarksville Community Concert Association, and his legacy continues through music scholarships and awards.

Austin Peay State University named Dr. Robert Baron associate dean of its College of Arts & Letters effective Aug.

1. Baron has strengthened its communication programs since 2012 and will now oversee curriculum, accreditation, and adjunct onboarding.

APSU biology researchers and students are analyzing nine nearly complete skeletons and loose bones found in their lab that were likely collected unethically between the late 1800s and 1980s, and they will cremate and bury the remains at the university farm with respectful markers while preparing to publish their findings.

Tennessee’s rural clinics were targeted with nearly $207 million aimed at boosting workforce capacity, expanding telehealth, and improving preventive care.

Lawmakers introduced a Rural Health Agenda that would offer up to $200,000 in loan repayments for clinicians serving communities facing severe shortages.

APSU softball lost 10-7 to Lipscomb last Sunday at Cathi Maynard Park after staging a late rally with four runs in the bottom of the sixth.

The Govs will face UT Martin Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Henderson County Sports Complex.

The APSU women’s golf team rallied on Sunday at Miller Memorial Golf Course to win the Jan Weaver Invitational by erasing a 13-stroke deficit — Ella Arnzen and Jordin Cowing forced a playoff win over Murray State.

The team will compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship April 17 — 19 at Dothan Country Club.

APSU men’s tennis lost 4-2 to Tennessee State Sunday at Governors Tennis Courts.

The team will face No. 9-seed Bellarmine Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. CT at Florida Gulf Coast Tennis Courts for the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship.

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.