News in Clarksville: Waffle House shooting, I-24 potholes, pastor arrested and other top stories this week

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at some of the best local reporting from Clarksville Now this week.

3 shot dead outside Waffle House, suspect was on bail for murder: He was indicted this summer on a 2018 homicide charge involving a woman who was shot in her car with toddlers in the back seat. READ MORE

Active COVID-19 cases top 4,400 as Omicron variant dominates: The number of active cases is higher than it has ever been in Montgomery County, and there are reports of Tennova patients being treated down the hall. READ MORE

Jury finds ex-husband guilty of first degree murder in 2018 for stabbing: His wife had tried to get a protective order three weeks before she was found dead in a driveway. READ MORE

Tennessee House approves redistricting maps that give part of Nashville to Rep. Mark Green: The new maps concentrate more power in Montgomery County, giving us three dedicated State House members and one dedicated State Senator. READ MORE

Senior pastor of Clarksville church arrested in Michigan for raping 2 teenagers: The church says he left Clarksville for Michigan to care for sick family members, and the allegations are false. READ MORE

Interstate 24 lanes to be closed for pothole repair: Commuters from Clarksville to Nashville will soon be relieved – but be prepared for lane closures. READ MORE

Education funding, I-24 expansion, medical marijuana could all get state attention this year: Clarksville Now spoke with the Speaker of the House about what to expect. READ MORE

The units of the 101st Airborne Division are put on heightened alert to deploy: The move comes as tensions rise between the United States and Russia over Ukraine. READ MORE

Crumbl Cookies bringing specialty flavors this spring: The cookie chain is set to open its first location in Clarksville later this year. READ MORE

Dinner with the Trucks returns for 2022, with new events announced: Food trucks have taken off, and there are several new things you’ll notice this spring. READ MORE

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