Good morning, Clarksville.

APSU is partnering with Armored Trucking Academy to offer an expanded four-week CDL training program for adult learners and high school students through the local school system; classes will start every two weeks from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., cost $6,800 for adults, plus use federal aid starting in July.

Driscoll 'Cole' Augustine, an Army veteran and physician, is running for a District 7 seat on the school board.

He aims to improve education and community support by drawing on his experience as a parent (his three children attend Kirkwood Elementary).

APSU creative writing students visited Chicago recently to learn from Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Makkai (the 2025-2026 Roy Acuff Chair of Excellence), touring bookstores, literary landmarks and museums while attending a lecture and discussion.

The trip, funded by the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, provided hands-on insight into the literary industry.

The city council approved honorary street designations for Pastor Willie J.

Freeman on Spring Creek Parkway (under construction) and for Rev. Alvin O. Oldham on Peachers Mill Road at its meeting on April 2; a ceremony to unveil the signs will be planned.

The Clarksville Police Department said K9 Riggs retired on Dec.

15, 2025 after years of service. On Apr. 2, the City Council approved his adoption by Officer Pacheco, who will continue to care for the beloved dog in retirement.

With the final frost behind us, local gardeners are urged to start planting spring gardens by using transplants like tomatoes+peppers+beets, following the University of Tennessee and USDA guidelines to yield a summer harvest.

Weather differences mean adjustments may be needed for various regions.

Austin Peay's baseball team secured its first sweep by winning all three weekend games against Bellarmine + now sits at 10-8 in ASUN play.

They are tied for second in the Gold Division and will play Western Kentucky in Bowling Green and Lipscomb next.

Voting is open for the Clarksville area boys high school athlete of the week, covering performances from April 13-19, until Thursday, Apr.

23 at 2 p.m. Candidates include local sports stars (from track, baseball and soccer) that show top results, letting voters pick the standout performer.

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.

Luke Severeid Live Comedy Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Tickets required — Experience a night of nonstop laughs with rising comedian Luke Severeid.