Good morning, Clarksville.

Tickets are on sale for the 37th Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo, a three-night PRCA event at Montgomery County 4-H Arena from May 14–16; the rodeo features bull riding, tie down roping, and a women’s breakaway roping qualifier with proceeds benefiting local children.

Austin Peay invites community to join Plant the Campus Red at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Apr.

23 at Morgan University Center Plaza to celebrate graduates by planting 4,000 flowers and trees. The first 150 volunteers will get a free T shirt, work gloves and snacks.

Austin Peay State University's Department of Art and Design is hosting its 58th Annual Juried Student Exhibition from April 13 to 29 in The New Gallery, featuring 55 works by 45 students.

A reception will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 (free entry during public hours).

AAA reported that Tennessee gas prices rose three cents since last week, with the state average now at $3.88 (Clarksville recorded $3.89) and a 64-cent jump compared to a month ago.

The increase added roughly $20 to a 15-gallon fill-up.

APSU has named Dr. Robert Baron as associate dean of the College of Arts & Letters effective Aug.

1. Baron, a communication professor since 2012, will chair curriculum committees, oversee adjunct onboarding, and mentor department chairs.

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden are accepting applications for youth leadership programs that offer high school students a chance to learn about local government; applications for the Mayor's Youth Council are due May 1 and for the Emerging Leaders program through May 20 in the area.

Mayor Joe Pitts proclaimed April as National Cleaning for a Reason Month at Mugsy's Coffee on April 1.

He presented the proclamation to Christina and Stevie Cowart of Your Happy House Cleaner, which is running a fundraiser to support free home cleanings for those undergoing cancer treatment.

Rossview beat Kirkwood two to one on Tuesday night when goalkeeper Pierce Grandy saved a penalty kick in the 72nd minute to give the Cobras their first loss, and head coach Seth Ramsey said the win could boost the season.

APSU Baseball secured a 17-7 walk-off win Tuesday at Joe Maynard Field (Raymond C.

Hand Park) in Clarksville after redshirt junior Ray Velazquez hit a game-ending two-run double. The team will host Bellarmine Friday at 6:00 p.m. for the start of Atlantic Sun Conference play.

The Stewart County Rebels beat the Hawks 4-1 in a pitching duel at Rossview High School on Monday night, with Rebel pitcher Ema Borden allowing only one run before her team scored four unanswered runs.

Austin Peay baseball lost three games at Raymond C.

Hand Park over the weekend, falling to 16-20 after early leads in each contest, and will try to rebound in a home rematch with Tennessee Tech on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. (They remain three conference games outside the division lead.)

Clarksville’s top high school basketball players were named to the 2025-26 All-Area Boys Basketball Team, highlighting standout athletes from local schools like Rossview, Kirkwood, and Montgomery Central.

Award winners including Armani Smith and Coach Johnny Jackson received honors for their season-long efforts.

Voting is open until Friday, Apr.

17 at 2 p.m. for the community’s pick of the top high school boys soccer player, with six candidates based on midseason stats — including Damien Barnes, Antonio Cowan, Joao Castello, Emiliano Fuimaono, Luis Herrera, and Zachary Taylor.

Voting for the Leaf-Chronicle midseason high school baseball player of the year is open now until Friday, April 17 at 2 p.m. in the Clarksville area, featuring several local athletes from Clarksville Academy and other teams (their stats include high batting averages and low ERAs).

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.