CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Roundabout construction to begin for closed Dunlop/Rollow Lane intersection: With Dunlop Lane already closed for ongoing flood mitigation work, the Montgomery County Highway Department is moving ahead on its plans to turn the intersection into a roundabout. READ MORE
Veteran slaying trial: Wife found guilty of murder: After three days of testimony and only 1 hour and 20 minutes of jury deliberation, Theary Lim, charged with killing her Army veteran husband, was found guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday and immediately sentenced to life in prison. READ MORE
UPS driver caught on video smashing into parked truck | VIDEO: The man’s truck took a hit from a UPS driver. But as seen on his Ring camera footage, the driver backs up, looks at the damage and then drives away. READ MORE
Woman charged with murder of 18-year-old with his own gun: A woman is accused of killing a man with his own gun and stealing the gun, along with several of his belongings. READ MORE
Replant Clarksville launches to restore tree canopy: To address the declining tree canopy, several community leaders came together to form Replant Clarksville, an organization that aims to coordinate and expand tree planting efforts, with a goal of 3,300 new trees in three years. READ MORE
Construction site stabbing victim was 27-year-old man from Guthrie: The man who was stabbed to death at a construction site on Old Russellville Pike Tuesday morning has been identified as 27-year-old Ivan Villa Contreras of Guthrie, Kentucky. READ MORE
Council approves CDE borrowing money for growth-related upgrades: CDE Lightband’s resolution to borrow money to pay for growth-related expenses was approved by the City Council unanimously. The debt will be paid for with a corresponding 1% electricity rate hike. READ MORE
Downtown @ Sundown 2025 to feature tribute bands: The free Downtown @ Sundown concert series kicks off again in May, bringing an array of popular tribute bands with hits from Michael Jackson, Kid Rock, Pink Floyd and more. READ MORE
Montgomery Central tops West Creek, going to first-ever state flag football championship | PHOTOS: The Indians’ defense pitched a shutout, and two timely touchdowns for Central earned them a 13-0 win, clinching them a berth in the state tournament, and ending West Creek’s season. READ MORE
Summer farmers markets in Clarksville 2025: Some new summer markets have popped up. Here’s a list of where you can find local markets for locally sourced vegetables, food and other goods. READ MORE
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