Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of August.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Crucible Metals incentive was approved in Clarksville, promising to generate $5 million in tax revenue by 2029 and support over 400 jobs with a 20-year, 57%-Montgomery County property tax abatement.
APSU launched its new Honors College on Aug.
1 to unite its Honors Program, President’s Emerging Leaders Program, and offices for global education and research (supporting high performing students in Clarksville). A national search for the college’s inaugural dean will begin soon, with the new dean starting July 1.
Austin Peay State University will launch its fall Science on Tap series at Strawberry Alley Ale Works at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.
1. Dr. Amanda Stadermann will discuss lunar exploration and NASA's Artemis program + what Moon rocks reveal about our nearest neighbor.
At the CMCSS formal meeting in August, the board gave Point of Pride awards to local athletes.
The middle school relay team earned 2nd place at the state track championship while high school teams were honored in track, flag football, and at the National Junior Classical League Convention.
TDOT begins volume road work today in Montgomery County + nearby areas with lane restrictions and rolling roadblocks on I-24, I-40, I-65, and state routes.
Motorists should slow down, follow posted signs, and allow extra travel time as projects run through early next week.
A local clinic in Clarksville — alerting residents to update their MMR shots after three measles cases were reported in Tennessee — noted the nearby outbreak in Kentucky with nearly 20 confirmed cases in southwest counties.
Health officials recommend vaccination as the best protection.
Austin Peay State University soccer hosts Indiana State today at 1:00 p.m. on Morgan Brothers Field in Clarksville.
The Govs come off a road trip and a recent loss while Indiana State, leading its conference in assists, looks to score strong.
APSU volleyball team swept Kansas City 3-0 at the Winfield Dunn Center on Saturday, winning 25-19, 25-16, 26-24.
The Governors will travel to Cookeville for the Golden Eagle Invitational starting Friday, Sept. 4, with their opener at 10:00 a.m.
Kirkwood relied on its veteran defense to secure a 14-7 rivalry win over Rossview in hostile territory — AJ Little-Hayes made a key interception when the offense was off.
On Aug. 28, Montgomery Central beat East Hickman 36—8 by scoring five running touchdowns from key players Darius Howard and Malosi Laban.
Head coach Wyatt Page said his team will now focus on their upcoming game at Harpeth.
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