Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Several homes in the Hillwood subdivision were damaged by severe storms Tuesday night, leaving Kayce Cramer struggling with repair costs and cleanup amid limited funds.
She started a GoFundMe to help cover her expenses while balancing her dog’s medication needs.
The U.S. Army and DynaCam will host the Connor O’Sully Drifting experience at Fort Campbell on Friday, July 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the AAFES Main Exchange parking lot (2840 Bastogne Ave) to offer a family-friendly drifting exhibition with car displays, food trucks and driver meet-and-greets.
MJ: The Illusion is coming to Clarksville for a tribute show on Aug.
22 at 7 p.m. at Mabry Concert Hall (on the Austin Peay campus), where fans will experience Michael Jackson's iconic hits and dynamic dance moves.
TVA showcased the nearly complete natural gas plant — now 90% finished — on its Cumberland Reservation in Stewart County on Wednesday.
Final electrical testing will continue through October before the facility becomes fully operational in late fall to early winter.
James Price of the Better Business Bureau offers back-to-school shopping tips to help families avoid crowded stores and online scams.
He recommends shopping early for a better selection and spotlights the local 8th Annual Songwriters Night (supporting small business grants) as a chance to save on tax-free weekend deals.
APSU’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences has installed a new scanning electron microscope that gives students publication-quality images to study meteorites and other samples.
Professor Amanda Stadermann said the easy-to-use instrument — a breakthrough for hands-on learning — will enhance STEM courses.
A 14-year-old Kenwood Middle School student who survived a fatal bus crash earlier this year criticized school board leaders for not providing enough support to students involved (he said the district needs to step up its services).
Austin Peay State University’s Peer Leader Program earned international certification through Dec.
31, 2030 and helped new students adjust to college life while building leadership skills. A new hub for peer leaders is opening at the Memorial Health Building this fall (the certification was renewed in June).
Junior quarterback Chris Parson was named UAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and one of four Govs on the preseason All-UAC teams.
APSU will begin its season on Aug. 27 with a game against Gardner-Webb at Fortera Stadium — season tickets are on sale.
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