Good morning, Clarksville.

LG Electronics uses advanced robotics and local talent at its Clarksville plant to manufacture washers and dryers for nationwide shipment and earned international recognition as a Lighthouse Factory from the World Economic Forum (highlighting its efficiency) as it prepares to boost production to 1.8 million units this year.

The Roxy Regional Theatre is hosting five final performances of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee — starting today at 7:00pm through Sunday at 2:00pm — at 114 Public Square.

Students can use code COUNTY for $10 tickets while all others can use code SYZYGY to get a discount.

Clarksville Arts & Culture announced new details for the Performing Arts Center project, including a 500-seat hall with modern sound and lighting — now projected at $65 million, with a capital campaign to fund costs as final plans head to City Council for review.

Crucible Metals secured a 20-year, 57% property tax break from Montgomery County to build a new $6.6 billion refinery on a 1,200-acre site outside city limits that will create over 400 jobs paying more than $83,000 a year.

Construction will start early next year with operations beginning in 2029.

Austin Peay hosted a chemistry camp in July for middle and high school students to conduct hands-on experiments in its labs where they extracted compounds from spices and learned lab techniques.

The camp gave a behind-the-scenes glimpse of college-level research (a valuable opportunity for young scientists).

Austin Peay State University launched a new Honors College on Aug.

1, uniting high-impact learning programs that support students' research and career readiness. Led by interim dean Dr. Tony Morris, the college houses several programs (such as study abroad and community-engaged learning) and will hire an inaugural dean next year.

APSU hosted its annual faculty awards ceremony on Aug.

10 at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall (APSU campus), where President Licari and Provost Cordova recognized faculty for excellence in teaching and community service.

Austin Peay professor Jody Alberd leads a two-year NSF-funded study this academic year to track how student veterans form engineering identities during their senior capstone projects.

The study will interview participants at three stages while advisors from multiple universities guide the process.

Montgomery County's chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues its literacy mission following her death by mailing nearly 10,000 books each month to enrolled children at Austin Peay State University where Bobbette Boutan leads efforts to spark a lifelong love of reading & boost local literacy.

Beesley Animal Clinic—known for affordable pet care—will host its Barks and Bourbon fundraiser on Sept.

17 and the Beesley Boo Bash on Oct. 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clinic also provides curbside vaccinations and advises pet owners to check online for updated service details.

Austin Peay will kick off their season today at 6 p.m. against Gardner-Webb at Fortera Stadium after a lengthy offseason.

The Govs are set to impress hometown fans as Gardner-Webb, led by new head coach Kris McCullough, begins its season under major changes.

APSU Govs will kick off the 2026 season today at 6:00 p.m. against Gardner-Webb at Fortera Stadium in Stacheville.

Coach Jeff Faris enters his third season with the team ranked in the top 20 of preseason polls.