APSU’s Phi Alpha Theta wins eighth Best Chapter Award
Clarksville, TN – While much of America focused on each word said during the recent first presidential debate, something else was gnawing at the back of the mind of Austin Peay State University professor of history, Dr. Minoa Uffelman.
For the last seven years, the University’s Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society (PAT), which Uffelman advises, has been recognized each fall with the national Best Chapter Award, but September was drawing to a close without word on a possible eighth consecutive award.
Austin Peay President Dr. Alisa White with the University’s Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society (PAT).
Clarksville’s 4th Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day set for October 16th
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, October 16th, 2016 between the hours of 1:00pm and 4:30pm, the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will hold Clarksville’s 4th Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day in the parking lot of The Pet Food Center located at 2243 Lowes Drive, Clarksville, TN.
This event is held to bring awareness about the misconception of Bully Breeds.
City of Clarksville announces Ricky Cumberland appointed Clarksville Fire Marshal
Clarksville, TN – Ricky Cumberland, a 20-year veteran of Clarksville Fire Rescue, has been promoted to Fire Marshal, Fire Chief Mike Roberts announced Friday.
Cumberland, 51 and a 1993 graduate of Austin Peay State University, has served as a Fire Prevention Officer with the department since 2001. He joined the city fire department in 1996 as a firefighter after three-years as a Clarksville Police Officer.
He officially begins as Fire Marshal on October 1st, and succeeds Ray Williams, who was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief earlier this year.
Clarksville Fire Marshal Ricky Cumberland
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan names Jennifer Byard Clarksville Parks and Recreation Director
Clarksville, TN – Jennifer Byard, who has distinguished herself as a leader in positions with several city departments, has been named director of the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan announced Friday.
Byard had been Assistant Director since January 2015 and served as interim director of the department after Director Mark Tummons resigned in July to take a position in Texas.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Byard
CMCSS to host #InclusionWorks Employer Seminar
Montgomery County, TN – On Friday, October 7th, 2016, Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts and the Business Advisory Council for transitional students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System will be hosting the #InclusionWorks Employer Seminar.
#InclusionWorks Employer Seminar to be held Octover 7th, 2015 at Civic Hall at Veteran’s Plaza.
SAFE Receives Grant from The Healing Trust
Clarksville, TN – Soldiers And Families Embraced (SAFE) recently received a grant from The Healing Trust, formerly Baptist Healing Trust, which awarded funds totaling over $1.1 Million in its most recent grant cycle.
SAFE’s grant was for $29,500 and will be used to provide counseling to military families. SAFE provides free, confidential, professional counseling to active duty military, veterans and their families.
Shown are Dr. Cathy Self, President and CEO of The Healing Trust, Jodi McCullah, SAFE Executive Director, and Briana Lavacot, SAFE Program Director.
Clarksville’s Native American Cultural Circle to host 19th Annual Intertribal Powwow at Port Royal
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Native Cultural Circle is proud to present the 19th Annual Intertribal Powwow and 10th Annual Trail of Tears Memorial Walk! All drums and the public are welcome!
The Intertribal Powwow will be held October 8th and 9th on the Powwow grounds located just outside of Port Royal State Park in Adams, TN.
19th Annual Intertribal Powwow to be held October 8th and 9th at Port Royal State Park.
CMCSS Parent Chosen Volunteer of the Year
Woodall chosen by Tennessee School Boards Association
Montgomery County, TN – Stanley Woodall, the school system’s Parent Ambassador for Sango Elementary School, has been selected to receive the 2016 Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Mid-Cumberland School Volunteer Recognition Award.
Woodall was recognized Thursday night at the TSBA Fall District Meeting at Stewart County Middle School.
Tennessee School Boards Association picks CMCSS Parent Stanley Woodall as Volunteer of the Year.
APSU student Mary Sencabaugh creates mural honoring 2017 eclipse
Clarksville, TN – On the afternoon of August 21st, 2017, the skies over Clarksville will go dark for approximately two minutes as a total solar eclipse blacks out the sun.
A once-in-a-lifetime event, the eclipse figures to draw hundreds of amateur and professional stargazers to town for the brief opportunity to witness history.
APSU student Mary Sencabaugh’s Eclipse Mural.
Austin Peay State University Physics Student visits National Lab, Discovers Quasar
Clarksville, TN – Quasars—massive black holes that emit large amounts of radiation—are among the brightest objects in the universe, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to identify.
For centuries, they’ve been mistaken for other shining celestial objects, and in recent years, astronomers had yet to accurately identify a certain one of these brilliant specks in the southern sky.
Austin Peay physics student Jacob Robertson
