Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Clarksville hosts family-friendly Halloween events and bull riding—enjoy the bull riding at F and M Bank Arena Saturday Oct.
24 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. while free kids events take place at Franklin Street, Rotary Park and Easthaven with trunk-or-treats at APSU on Sunday Oct. 25.
The Fall Safety Festival returns Saturday at 672 Riverside Drive with free food, trunk-or-treat, and fun safety stations (featuring partners like FEMA and Walgreens), all growing from its humble start at an Allstate Insurance parking lot.
The Customs House Museum and 20+ local music legends will perform an encore concert at Mabry Concert Hall on Dec.
13 at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $35 + proceeds will benefit the museum while celebrating Clarksville’s musical heritage.
A recent edition of Clarksville Living recounts the Bell Witch legend that began in 1817 when John Bell’s family encountered strange noises and ghostly touches at their plantation—sparking paranormal researchers to explore eerie local lore surrounding a spirit called Kate.
Austin Peay State University’s Zone 3 Press is hosting Newbery Honor-winning author Darcie Little Badger on Thursday, Nov.
5 at 7 p.m. in Art (Design Room 120) for a free public reading with a Q&A session to follow.
APSU Center for Literacy at the Eriksson College of Education launched to improve reading for students from birth through 12 — it will offer training for teachers and author visits for second graders.
Over $50K in grants will fund a fellowship that sends APSU students to Title I schools.
Austin Peay State University received a generous gift from The Ivy Endowment Circle to create the Glistine Green Jones Scholarship Endowment, which honors her legacy of mentorship, service, and leadership.
The endowment will support future scholarship opportunities for Kappa Rho members on campus and in the community.
The Clarksville Gas and Water Department has turned off water on Wedgewood Drive, Chip n Dale Drive, Iroquois Road, and Merritt Drive for fire hydrant replacement — residents may experience low water pressure.
Water is expected to be restored by 3:30 p.m. today.
Kirkwood girls soccer captured their first region title by defeating Clarksville High 4-1 Wednesday night with key goals by freshman Molly Jones & junior Ellie Shires.
The Cobras will prepare for a sectional matchup against Collierville at home on Saturday, Oct. 24 under coach Kelley Guth’s leadership.
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