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Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Middle Tennessee shelters took in nearly 60 pets displaced by wildfires in southeast Georgia, freeing up shelter space in the region. The Nashville Humane Association welcomed 18 animals (10 dogs and eight cats) as Greater Good Charities coordinated an emergency flight for relocated pets. NewsChannel 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Creek High School celebrated its 2026 prom on Saturday night (May 2) at the Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville; the event brought students together for a festive evening. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ The 42nd Candlelight Ball held on Saturday, May 2 raised over $400,000 at the Renaissance Hotel, exceeding its $225,000 goal to support APSU scholarships. Awards were given to key contributors, and the next ball will coincide with APSU's 100th anniversary in 2027. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Austin Peay State University will host three Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies at the Dunn Center on Friday, May 8 with sessions at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Tickets available today online include a livestream option—clear bag rules apply. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Kenwood High School will start using the Open Gate Weapons Detection System next week by installing five detection units at its front and activity entrances; students must pass through the devices, which allow phones in backpacks but require laptops and binders to be removed. NewsChannel 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Gas and Water Department will shut off water on Tuesday, May 5 at 9:00 a.m. along Madison Street — between Golf Club Lane and Liberty Parkway — to replace a fire hydrant, with service returning by 5:00 a.m. Wednesday. Low pressure may affect nearby Davis Drive and Willow Heights. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Riverdale wide receiver Brylan Oduor (ranked No. 16 in Tennessee, No. 51 nationally) committed to Auburn after posting on Instagram May 2. He received offers from several SEC schools before finalizing his decision. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Former Northeast quarterback Phoenix Love partnered with Underdog Performance to organize an exposure camp for high school athletes in Clarksville recently — the event featured combine testing, position work and competitions to showcase local talent. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ The Nashville Sounds won 5-1 on Sunday at First Horizon Park against the Norfolk Tides as five players drove in runs, with Brock Wilken extending his on-base streak to 22 games. The team will travel to Louisville for a six-game series starting Tuesday, May 5th at 5:05 p.m. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The Titans reshaped their 2026 receiver lineup by keeping Calvin Ridley on an amended contract after a slow 2025 — offensive coordinator Brian Daboll praised his return from their history at Alabama. The team also drafted Carnell Tate as the top receiver and signed Wan'Dale Robinson to a four-year deal. The Leaf Chronicle
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Luke Severeid Live Comedy Show
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Southern Soul Lovers Tour featuring Sir Charles Jones
6-9 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — General admission — Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with the hottest Southern Soul party featuring a powerhouse lineup.
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