Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
Good morning, Clarksville.
A Fort Campbell soldier died and another was injured during a helicopter training incident Wednesday evening at Fort Campbell—emergency crews responded and the investigation is ongoing.
At approximately 7 p.m. on June 11, an aviation incident occurred in the Fort Campbell training area involving two servicemembers—one soldier was confirmed dead and the other was evacuated to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and remained in stable condition—while emergency services responded immediately and an investigation is underway.
A citizen’s call about a person with a warrant led Clarksville Police to Abby Creek Drive near Heritage Point Circle, where, at about 11:00 p.m., officers heard a gunshot and found two males in a dispute, with one man suffering a gunshot wound to his leg and flown by LifeFlight to a hospital in Nashville + authorities say there is no public threat + the investigation is ongoing.
Austin Peay State University announced today that its 41st Candlelight Ball raised a record-breaking $266,642 for student scholarships and academic programs — the event at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel also featured a Toyota RAV4 raffle and honored local leaders Antonio Murgas and Jeff Truitt for their community contributions.
Hundreds of soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division are leaving Fort Campbell for the Army’s 250th anniversary parade on June 14th in Washington D.C.—the nearly 500 participants include a platoon with modern equipment and members wearing vintage Vietnam-era uniforms to honor the division’s storied past and future.
Millan Enterprises will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on June 27 to celebrate the opening of a 513-space public parking garage behind F&M Bank Arena at 90 College Street—guests are invited to enter through the North First Street entrance—and the facility will open to the public at 1 p.m.
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.
Corey Gipson Basketball Day Camp
1-5 p.m. — Dunn Center, Austin Peay State University — $150 plus $9 fee — Kids from K-6th grade can have fun and learn basketball fundamentals in a positive environment.
Piano Lessons by Fortissimo
6-8 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Free participation — Explore your musical journey with group piano lessons for all ages.
Rhythm & Reels: Sonic 3 Family Night
7:30 PM — Heritage Park Sports Complex — Free admission — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of games and a family-friendly movie featuring Sonic 3.
Clarksville Independence Day Celebration
5-9 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — Free entry — Celebrate America’s independence early with food, music, and fun activities for the whole family.
An Angry Mob and a Hollow Tree: Exploring Clarksville’s Railroad History
3-4 p.m. — Customs House Museum and Cultural Center — Free entry — Discover the intriguing love-hate relationship between Clarksville and its railroad history with insights from historian Todd DeFeo.
Music Reading Lessons
6-8 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Free entry — Discover the joy of music reading with hands-on lessons for all ages.
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