Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, Clarksville.
The Clarksville Fire Department honored two teens for calling 911 on a fire along South Senseney Circle while walking home from school.
Fire Chief Freddie D. Montgomery Jr. presented each teen with a mayor's coin on behalf of Mayor Joe Pitts.
Clarksville Kiwanis Club wrapped up its 37th annual Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo after three nights of bull riding, trick roping and breakaway roping on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Volunteers and sponsors backed the event that raised funds for programs benefiting local children.
Historic Collinsville will host Civil War Days with military reenactors June 12-14 at its 40-acre site in rural Montgomery County.
The event features a lantern tour Friday evening and battle reenactments on Saturday and Sunday.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation relaunched MoCo Movie Nights with free outdoor movie screenings across parks through Aug.
29. The season begins May 30 at Downtown Commons (215 Legion Street) at 7:30 p.m. and welcomes families, friends, and neighbors to enjoy films under the open sky.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a travel warning for delays at border crossings this Memorial Day weekend as record travel is expected, with 950,000 Tennessee residents planning trips over 50 miles by car (AAA projections show 39.1 million car trips nationwide).
Mayor Joe Pitts offered a reflective Memorial Day commentary at a recent observance in Clarksville, highlighting the recent opening of the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Historical Museum on Fort Campbell — urging community members to honor the sacrifices of military heroes by visiting the museum or local cemeteries.
The American Red Cross invites locals to donate blood and platelets today from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at its Clarksville site at 1760 Madison Street; donors must meet eligibility requirements to help hospitals stay ready for summer emergencies.
CPA baseball avenged last season’s loss by shutting out Brentwood Academy 6-0 to win the TSSAA Division II-AA championship at Middle Tennessee State University on Thursday, May 21.
The Lions secured their first state title in five years with a 24-game win streak.
Touch a Truck Summer Reading Kickoff
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library — Free — Dive into family fun with an array of vehicles to explore and learn about their vital roles in the community.
USPA Iron & Forge Invitational
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — Entry fee based on weight class — Compete in various powerlifting divisions for qualifications to national competitions.
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