Tarboosh associates seek after-hours permit for new club, KTK, despite criminal complaints

The after-hours club KTK located at 3441 Fort Campbell Boulevard was the scene for multiple public disturbances in the early morning hours after their soft opening on September 4th. The business is now seeking an after-hours permit from the city.

Montgomery County 911 working via “pen and paper” after reported ransomware attack on county servers

Though county officials have not officially confirmed, multiple employees have reported the county IT department is battling a #ransomware attack that has disabled all county computer systems, servers, and user accounts – including 911 operators, who say they’re working on “pen and paper” as of Saturday mid-day.

City Council aims to pay attorney fees for those accused of ethics violation

On September 3rd during the monthly regular session, the Clarksville City Council passed on first reading an ordinance brought forward by Ward 11’s Gary Norris that would permit the council the ability to pay attorney fees for those facing ethics violation complaints.

Tarboosh loses liquor license for 6 months after ignoring COVID-19 executive orders, refusing to provide TABC records of sales

Tarboosh Hookah Bar in downtown Clarksville has agreed to a six-month suspension of its liquor license, after the TABC (TN Alcoholic Beverage Commission) filed suit, alleging violations of multiple executive orders, refusing to provide records to the TABC, failing to keep records of purchases and sales of liquor, and overall posing a risk to public safety.

Soldier indicted on child pornography charges; wife still offering babysitting services

23-year-old Chase Bowman-Raines was federally indicted with possession and distribution of child pornography. His wife continued to offer child care services out of their Fort Campbell home.

County Health Director: Montgomery County #15 on COVID-19 death Top 20

Montgomery County Director of Public Health Joey Smith confirmed via social media that Montgomery County made the list of the top twenty cities in Tennessee for COVID-19 deaths.

Mayor renews mask mandate hours after violating it

Mayor Jim Durrett disregards his own mask mandate while swearing in Wendy Davis as the interim circuit court clerk.

Pharm tech revoked after theft of 10,884 oxymorphone, oxycodone & Xanax pills worth $90k

29-year-old Amy Lynn had her pharmacy technician registration revoked by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy for diverting 10,884 pills, including oxymorphone, oxycodone, and alprazolam. Her workplace suffered a loss of $90,000.

Election Update: City Council, City Judge, and Circuit Court Clerk

Another week has ended in the race to qualify for Clarksville City Council and City Judge. The qualification period opened on Monday, June 22nd and the deadline to return petitions is August 20th. This week, no new candidates officially qualified for the respective City Council race, but a sixth potential candidate has picked up a petition to run in Ward 12.

Jeff Bryant wins Highway Supervisor, Bill Powers to face Ronnie Glynn for State Senate

In case you missed it, today was Election Day! According to the Montgomery County Election Commission website, a total of 12,406 people voted prior to Election Day and we saw a 17% voter turnout overall.