New APSU scholarship honors victim of carbon monoxide poisoning
September 17, 2015
Clarksville, TN – At Kenwood High School on Tuesday, 18-year-old Skylar Hughes presented Austin Peay State University President Alisa White with a $25,000 check.
The money, which Skylar helped raise, will fund the Kathryn Watson Over Endowment—a new scholarship, named for Skylar’s former teacher, that will be awarded each year to a Kenwood graduate majoring in education at APSU.
The Kathryn Watson Over Endowment, created by Skylar Hughes, 18, to honor the memory of her former teacher Kathryn Watson Over who died along with four other people on Sept. 18, 2011 from carbon monoxide poisoning, is announced during a ceremony at Kenwood High School on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. (Beth Liggett, APSU)
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to hold Community Meeting June 30th
June 20, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is hosting the second in a series of three meetings, dubbed Community Information Exchanges, to address the concerns of the community and get feedback from citizens about activity in their particular area of the county.
This meeting will be for citizens in the communities south of the river in Montgomery County (zones 4 & 5, see graphic) and will be held at 6:30pm Tuesday, June 30th at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 1388 Cumberland Heights Road, Clarksville. This includes all areas in Montgomery County south of the Cumberland River.
Montgomery County Zones 4 & 5.
Vietnam Veterans of America held their annual Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil Sunday night, May 24th
May 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, May 25th, the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 396 held their annual Candlelight Vigil to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces withdrew in 1975.
It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers, those who lived to come home, but even more importantly those who did not.
LTC (Retired) Jose Garcia delivering the keynote address at the 2015 Vietnam Veterans of America Candle Light Vigil.
5th Annual Young Women’s Leadership Symposium coming to APSU April 10th
March 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – During a presidential election year, names like Hillary and Sarah often stand out because all the other candidates stumping for votes are usually men.
The question of why women often shy away from politics has troubled Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Political Science, since she was a doctoral student, and in 2010 she decided to host an event to encourage a new generation of women to get involved in the political process.
Blankets for Clarksville Senior Citizens
December 5, 2014
Written by Joe Pitts
Tennessee State Representative – District 67
Nashville, TN – This is the time of year when every organization seems to put out their “help needed” sign in our community. And each of these groups is worthy of our support.
I am adding another need to the list for our community. We have 20 senior citizens who are residents of the Lincoln Homes neighborhood and are in need of blankets in advance of the colder weather ahead
I am hoping, during your shopping time over the next few days, you will purchase one, two or half a dozen and make these available to a group of our senior “saints.” [Read more]
Block Party held in Lincoln Homes by LEAP and Clarksville Housing Authority
November 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On a crisp October Saturday LEAP organization in collaboration with the Clarksville Housing Authority hosted a Block Party in Lincoln Homes. Laughter could be heard as you approached the block party. It was coming from dozens and dozens of children enjoying free hot dogs, popcorn, and ice cream as well as playing games, jumping in the inflatables provided by A Jump’n Good Time, and live music from DJ Greedy.
LEAP Site Lead Dorlisha White spearheaded the event with the help of Martha Witherspoon of the Housing Authority.
Block Party held in Lincoln Homes by LEAP and Clarksville Housing Authority.
Youth earn cash prizes with Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Summer Youth Program and Money Management
July 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Maria Jimenez, local accountant and creator of the “FUN Accounting for Preschoolers” program, issued a challenge to the children of the Summer Youth Program.
Participants in the Clarksville Parks and Recreation program were given the opportunity to develop a business plan for a fictional business or profession of their choosing.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Summer Youth Program participants won cash prizes for developing the best fictional business plan.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2014-2015 Board
July 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Chamber Board of Directors.
The Chamber elects new leadership each fiscal year, with the fiscal year running from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2015.
Chamber Chairman, Jeff Truitt.
Manna Café to host “Grits N Gravy” Fundraiser June 19th
June 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is holding “Grits and Gravy,” a fundraiser breakfast sponsored by Align MD and Riverview Inn, on June 19th from 7:00am to 9:00am at Riverview Inn (50 College Street).
Guest speakers will include Tennessee State Senator Mark Green and State Representative Joe Pitts. [Read more]
Little Shop of Horrors takes root at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre, May 30th – June 28th
May 27, 2014
Cult classic sets up shop on corner of Franklin and First in downtown Clarksville on Friday, May 30th, at 8:00pm
Clarksville, TN – A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, “Little Shop of Horrors” has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. This summer, the Roxy Regional Theatre brings the hilarious cult classic back to the corner of Franklin and First in downtown Clarksville, May 30th – June 28th.
Ryan Bowie stars as meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn, who stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” after his coworker crush, played by Alicia Jayne Kelly.
Ryan Bowie and Alicia Jayne Kelly star in “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, May 30th through June 28th.
