Lifestyle
2 days ago in Lifestyle
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."
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14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’
The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday. The pop superstar has been nominated in every decade of her musical career. She has 19 competitive MTV VMA wins and in 1986 became the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award.
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yesterday in News
Tylertown Road widening under way, streetlights and sidewalks to await future funding
Long-planned improvements to Tylertown Road have been held up by complications that made the project more expensive, paired with cuts to funding.
yesterday in Military, News
Fort Campbell ending bus service to after-school care for off-post CMCSS students
Army families that enjoyed bus transportation for their off-post students to before- and after-school on-post programs will soon have to make other arrangements.
Tuesday in News
Attendees push back as School Board adopts new rules on signs, disruptions
The School Board voted to tighten decorum rules amid continued public frustration over recent district controversies.
Tuesday in News
UPDATE: Ajax Turner Senior Center to reopen Monday with court ruling
Clarksville Now received confirmation that the Ajax Turner Senior Center nonprofit will be reopening their doors on Monday, Aug. 24.
Tuesday in Elections, News, Special Reports
Mark Riggins raises 11 times nearest opponent in Clarksville mayor’s race
In July and August, Clarksville Now reviewed the campaign donation reports for the City of Clarksville mayoral race. Let’s look at the results so far into 2026.
Tuesday in News
UPDATE: Teen on bicycle injured in crash with SUV in Clarksville
A 14-year-old was hurt in a bicycle crash Tuesday afternoon with an SUV near West Creek High School in Clarksville.
Sunday in News
CMCSS says laptop limits in elementary schools in place before new state law
With Tennessee tightening rules on classroom technology, CMCSS says it already scaled back elementary laptop use and moved toward more hands-on learning.
Sunday in News
UPDATE: Heat Advisory continues, with index up to 106 today
Clarksville forecast: Hot weather will continue Monday, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and heat index values topping 100 degrees.
Saturday in News
Extreme Heat Warning issued for Clarksville with heat index up to 112
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties through 7 p.m. Sunday.
Saturday in News
UPDATE: Military-grade blasting cap found in donated bag at Goodwill
The Goodwill Store on Needmore Road has been evacuated over a possible explosive device found in a donated bag.