Clarksville News: Teen Shootings, City Property Tax, New Popeyes and Other Top Stories This Week

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

Police: 16-year-old boy shot a 16-year-old girl and himself: The girl was killed in the shooting on Timberline Way and the boy was in stable condition at a Nashville hospital. LEARN MORE

Much lower certified property tax rates, next votes: The new certified property tax rates have been set for the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County, with the city rate falling to $0.7488 and the county rate to $1.832. LEARN MORE

The municipal council approves setting the new property tax rate at $0.88: The council increased the tax from the certified rate to $0.88 per $100 of assessed value, saying there was no way to avoid it after $9 million in budget cuts. The budget includes a 5% raise for city employees. LEARN MORE

From Car Crash Heroism to the Baseball Field: Catcher with One Arm Knocks Doubt Out of the Park: He was only 4 years old when he lost his right arm in a car accident. Today, he's almost 13 years old and he's on the baseball field pursuing his passion. LEARN MORE

Police identify 47-year-old man killed in crash on Peachers Mill Road: One person was killed in the crash and the other vehicle involved fled the scene. LEARN MORE

The Independence Day celebration is approaching, but the municipal parade has been canceled: The city of Clarksville provided details this week about its annual celebration, but decided against holding a parade on the 4th. LEARN MORE

Popeyes drive-thru offered on Kraft Street near North Second: This would be the third Popeyes location in Clarksville and the first to offer drive-thru only. LEARN MORE

Prophet Basden's journey from Kirkwood High to the University of Kansas running track: Jarian Basden, who goes by Prophet, has signed with the University of Kansas. Less than two years ago, Basden wasn't even running track. LEARN MORE

Clarksville Now All-Area Softball Team: Discover the selections and the player of the year: Now is the time to honor the softball players representing Montgomery County schools. LEARN MORE

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