Good morning, Clarksville.

The Kiwanis Club of Clarksville installed its new leadership for the 2026-27 year including President Andy Laughlin and officers Michael Johansen, Lance Morgan, Ryan Streeter and Dan Black.

The club recognized Kiwanian of the Year Steve Wilson during its installation program, and more than $900,000 raised will support local children and youth programs.

Youth Villages will host its Holiday Heroes Impact Hour on Thursday, Oct.

29 at 11:30 a.m. at Freedom Point at Liberty Park, 250 Marina Way. The event will showcase the holiday giving program that benefits over 3,000 local children and families — and share volunteer details.

Local attorney Christian D.

Game, who helps clients navigate bankruptcy and estate planning, has been named Best Attorney in the 2026 Best of Clarksville awards. He has built strong community ties since relocating from Colorado in 2023 and values direct communication with his clients.

The American Red Cross in Clarksville stays on alert by training volunteers and preparing for disasters — the recent Fire Home event installed smoke detectors in over 100 homes, and the chapter also organizes blood drives at APSU and local churches.

APSU's Department of Art + Design will present Rooted+Rising at Customs House from Oct.

30 to Jan. 7 with a reception on Nov. 7. The exhibit, curated by Professor Paul Collins and student interns, features faculty and student artwork that connects APSU's creative past with its future.

Local lead guitarist Edwin Sloan, who has played with Neil Brock and the Cover Up since 2015, now performs with the band after Neil Brock left — his decades of musical experience also shine as he teaches music at Mary’s Music on Riverside Drive.

Austin Peay State University will host a free observatory night on Dec.

19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Coleman Tractor APSU Farm (1991 Pickens Road) where families can view celestial objects through telescopes and secure tickets on a first-come, first-served basis for sessions limited to 50 visitors.

Since Dr. Luna-Vedder took charge in July 2022, the school system has improved test scores and teacher retention while opening new campuses, including Freedom Elementary near Fort Campbell and the Kirkwood Complex to serve growing families; math and reading scores have jumped, and nearly 6,000 staff have strengthened community education.

APSU student Keira Scott, an engineering physics major (with a minor in math), spent her summer at the University of Pittsburgh researching water-repelling coatings to improve biodegradable plastics.

She plans to share her REU experience with APSU students as a step toward graduate school.

Gary F. Baumann retired after nearly 40 years of military and civilian service at a ceremony held on Oct.

15 at the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum in Clarksville. He began his career as a Marine Corps officer and later served at Fort Campbell.

More than 100 sites in Middle Tennessee offered free flu vaccinations on Tuesday, Oct.

20 amid rising hospitalizations, with options available for children and older adults. Health officials noted protection takes 10 days to two weeks after the shot and urged residents to act early.

GLP-1 weight-loss injections from a compounding pharmacy were recalled nationwide after sterility concerns emerged — 22 tirzepatide vials used in drugs like Zepbound were reclassified by the FDA as a Class II risk.

Tennessee patients and providers are advised to verify their medication supplies.

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital earned the 2025 Zero Harm Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association after every inpatient unit recorded zero infections in CLABSI and CAUTI.

Hospital leadership credited improved nurse rounding and staff education for this achievement.

After a 26-10 win over Alabama on Oct.

20, Tennessee football’s defense and run-heavy offense sparked shifting opinions in the local sports scene. Fans praised Coach Josh Heupel’s adaptability while some writers continue to debate the team’s quarterback choices.