Saturday, May 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ APSU senior Christine Jator became the first student to earn both the William McClure Drane Award and the Halbert Harvill Civitan Citizenship Award at the Student Life and Leadership Awards Ceremony—she will start a doctoral program in statistics at Southern Methodist University after graduation. Main Street Clarksville
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service issued severe storm watches early Friday and a level 4 alert was in place for the Nashville area as strong storms swept through Middle Tennessee overnight from Friday evening to Saturday morning — bringing heavy rain, damaging wind gusts, hail, and isolated tornado reports that prompted local authorities to urge residents to stay prepared. WSMV 4
- ➤ Hurricane season will begin on June 1 and Colorado State University forecasts 17 named storms for 2025 with a 21% chance that a tropical storm may hit Tennessee—local officials urge residents to stay alert as the National Hurricane Center will update forecasts on May 22. The Leaf Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Campbell officials announced that Gate 4 and the Visitor Control Center are closed for road construction until June 2; visitors should use other gates for access. Gate 3 and Gate 7 operate 24 hours a day (Gate 5 is open weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.). Clarksville Online
- ➤ The Clarksville Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for the Click It or Ticket campaign to boost seat belt use from May 19 to June 1, urging drivers and passengers to buckle up during the summer travel season. Officers will enforce the law day and night — issuing fines to reduce injuries and fatalities linked to unrestrained occupants. Clarksville Online
- ➤ State Rep. Ronnie Glynn and Rep. Vincent Dixie held a post session town hall on Wednesday to update Clarksville residents on new bills including the DEI law that limits hiring based on diversity factors and a constitutional amendment on bail reform. Glynn explained that Montgomery County has three approved road projects—such as the $26 million Exit 8 and Rossview Road expansion starting in 2028—and expressed concern that a stagnant fuel tax may hinder future transportation improvements. ClarksvilleNow.com
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The APSU baseball team tied its single-season wins record with a 4 to 3 win over Lipscomb Friday at Ken Dugan Field — the team will play its series finale today at 1:00 p.m. CT at Lipscomb. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Austin Peay State University senior Macee Roberts earned Third Team National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-South Region honors for her strong season at third base, starting 55 games, recording 51 hits and driving in 32 runs, and she hit a career-best five home runs including a game-winning shot on April 18. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Rossview Hawks outlasted the Clarksville Wildcats 2-1 in the Region 7-AAA championship as Luke Ramsey scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute after a tied first half — the Hawks now plan to face Bartlett later today while the Wildcats will travel to Houston to take on the Region 8-AAA champion Mustangs. Main Street Clarksville
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Clarksville Anime-Fest
10 AM - 5 PM — Quality Inn Exit 4 — Check website for ticket details — Celebrate the colorful world of anime with screenings, contests, and community fun.
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Chad Reed Live Anniversary Show
8-11:30 p.m. — Good People Lounge — $20 — Celebrate four years with a live performance from Chad Reed hosted by Mike Drew and DJAY David.
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That’s So 2000s: Karaoke & DJ Party
8-11 p.m. — The Creative Circle by DBO Gallery — Free before 10 PM — Celebrate Y2K hits with karaoke, contests, and themed drinks.
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Dave & Buster's 2nd Annual Dad Games
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Governor's Square Mall — Starting at $20 — Compete in a fun-filled arcade showdown with prizes and family-friendly festivities.
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