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2 days ago in Lifestyle

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

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Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year

Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.

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Speaker at a podium with blue floral arrangement, giving a talk at a banquet with flags behind him.

today in Around Town Clarksville, Elections, News, Photos

Montgomery County Democrats gather for annual Blue South Banquet | PHOTOS

The Montgomery County Democratic Party held its annual Blue South Banquet, with candidates discussing their campaigns and speakers on local government.

Clockwise from the top left, protest over Senior Center, Dalton Eatherly in court, Chi-Town Hot Dogs and boy rescued from attic.

yesterday in News

News in Clarksville: Search for 3-year-old, Senior Center protest, 101st deployment and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including the search for a missing boy, protests over the Senior Center changes and a 101st Airborne Division deployment.

yesterday in News

UPDATE: Traffic back to normal after injury crash on MLK Jr. Parkway

The Clarksville Police Department is working an injury crash that occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway at Sango Road.

Keith Cherry in front of his home on Camden Crossing on June 3, 2026. (Christian Brown)

yesterday in News, Special Reports

Veteran gets new roof from local builders after being ghosted by contractor: ‘That revitalized my belief in people’

Following Clarksville Now reports on two veterans with complaints about a national contractor, local businesses have stepped in to help, and both have gotten their money back.

Senior center protest outside City Council Chambers on June 5, 2026. (Christian Brown)

Friday in News

Protesters object to changes at Senior Center, resident speaks out on Adult Day Center closure

A protest was held outside the City Council meeting opposing the changes being made to the Ajax Turner Senior Center, where the city plans to take over operations.

Friday in News

School Board public comment changes on table as CMCSS updates staff cellphone policy

The School Board is considering banning speakers from giving away their time and cutting the speaking limit back to three minutes.

City Hall entrance with large glass doors, brick exterior, and colorful flower planters along the walkway.

Friday in News

City of Clarksville awarded $150,000 grant to launch financial empowerment center 

The City of Clarksville’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department has been awarded a $150,000 implementation grant to support the launch of the City’s Financial Empowerment Center.

The opening of the new Montgomery County Highway Department building on Crossland Avenue on June 4, 2026. (Joshua Peltz, MCHD, contributed)

Friday in News

Montgomery County Highway Department celebrates opening of new facility 

Montgomery County officials, community leaders, and transportation professionals gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Montgomery County Highway Department Headquarters Facility, a project designed to support the county’s continued growth and enhance public service for decades to come.

Thursday in Crime, News

UPDATE: Man surrenders after 10-hour standoff with Clarksville Police

Police were in a standoff Thursday night with a man who fired gunshots inside a home in northwest Clarksville.

Thursday in News

City Council postpones ordinance to abolish Parking Commission, put enforcement under CPD

After weeks of discussion, the City Council voted to defer an ordinance that looked to abolish the Parking Commission and move parking enforcement under the Clarksville Police Department.

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