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News in Clarksville: MoCo health benefit debate, gun trafficking case, Harlem Globetrotters and other top stories this week

News in Clarksville: MoCo health benefit debate, gun trafficking case, Harlem Globetrotters and other top stories this week

Clockwise from the top left, new Army rifles, Kenwood High football, Fright on Franklin, and Harlem Globetrotters. Photo: Clarksville Now


CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

Sponsor removes proposal to give county commissioners full-time health insurance benefits: The Montgomery County Commission pulled a resolution that would enable themselves to opt-in to the same health benefits as other full-time county employees. READ MORE

Man dies from injuries after being hit by car on Fort Campbell Boulevard: The man was hit while crossing the highway, and police have released his identity. READ MORE

Goodbye M4: Fort Campbell tests new Sig Sauer XM7 Rifle, with 6.8mm ammo: The shift to intermediate-caliber rounds marks a departure from the Army’s reliance, for more than half a century, on the small-caliber 5.56mm ammunition. READ MORE

1 of 3 Fort Campbell soldiers pleads guilty in gun trafficking case: The soldiers were arrested in 2021 for gun trafficking connected to a Chicago mass shooting. READ MORE

At least 20 indicted on voting fraud charges, more to be served: Around 20 people were charged, mainly for registering to vote with a felony record. READ MORE

13-year-old girl shot after fight at Summit Heights: Several people told police there were groups of juveniles, between 12 and 16 years old, who got into a fight in the neighborhood. READ MORE

Harlem Globetrotters coming to F&M Bank Arena: As part of their 2024 world tour, the Harlem Globetrotters plan to make their way to F&M Bank Arena in January. READ MORE

2 players from Kenwood High named Players of the Week: They combined for a total of 2 offensive touchdowns, 2 defensive touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery. READ MORE

5 Star Media Group welcomes new president/general manager: Kevin Miskimins, an experienced leader in broadcast sales, strategy and collaboration, will lead the group that includes two website platforms and nine radio stations. READ MORE

Halloween fun guide: Trunk-or-treats, Fright on Franklin, haunted houses and more in Clarksville: Looking for fun things to do this Halloween in Clarksville? We’ve got you covered. READ MORE

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