Thomas Roberts, Jr. Oct 3, 2008
Records Featured Sections Services. He was born August 11, 1933 in St. Louis to the late Thomas and Zora Golda (Dotson) Roberts. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Nurse shortage: Not enough graduates to meet demand Oct 3, 2008
About 200 students apply to the nursing program each year at in Clarksville. But the school only has room for 50. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
I have no idea what I’m doing Oct 3, 2008
In other games it will be: Franklin over Brentwood, Centennial over Dickson County, Independence over Clarksville Northeast, Maplewood over Lawrence County, Tullahoma over Shelbyville, Giles County over Montgomery Central, Page over Creek Wood, Fairview over East Hickman, Lewis County over Harpeth, Hickman County over Loretto, Richland over Houston County, Clarksville Academy over Community, Jo Byrns over Eagleville, McEwen over MTCS, Huntland over Riverside Christian, Perry County over... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Section of Rt. 13 closed in Montgomery Sep 25, 2008
Route 13 is closed in the area of Phillips Road south of Clarksville 000038D0. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (WREG.com, TN)
Prep football, soccer, volleyball, tennis, NFL Sep 24, 2008
Mooney (2) 4-1 2234, Fostoria (1) 5-0 1965, Kettering Alter (2) 5-0 1506, New Lexington 5-0 1157, Massillon Tuslaw 5-0 1058, Genoa 5-0 769, Plain City Jonathan Alder (1) 5-0 5510, Clarksville Clinton-Massie 5-0 54Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Brookville 29 ... DIVISION IV: 1, Coldwater; 2, Fostoria; 3, Genoa; 4, Steubenville; 5, Youngstown Mooney; 6, Plain City Jonathan Alder; 7, New Lexington; 8, Massillon Tuslaw; 9, Clarksville Clinton-Massie; 10, Brookville. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
1A playoff spots could be at stake on Friday Sep 24, 2008
In Region 5, Cascade (4-0, 3-0) travels to MTCS (3-1, 2-1), McEwen (3-1, 2-1) visits Community (1-3, 1-2), Eagleville (2-2, 1-2) hosts Nashville Christian (1-3, 0-3) and White House Heritage (1-3, 0-3) ventures to Clarksville Academy (0-4, 0-3). The Champions game with the Cougars is the most intriguing as MTCS has been resurgent under former Smyrna coach Phillip Shadownens. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tennessee-Martin beats Austin Peay Sep 21, 2008
- Cade Thompson threw for 254 yards and three touchdowns to lead Tennessee-Martin to a 31-17 victory over Austin Peay on Saturday night. The Skyhawks first score came on a 36-yard Tom Hansen field goal in the first quarter. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Central rally falls short Sep 15, 2008
That s something we didn t do last week (at Clarksville Northeast). Trailing 33-16, Columbia drove 65 yards in 11 plays with quarterback Ryan Tilghman running the final 23 yards for the TD with 8:11 remaining in the game. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tenn. Democrats declare Kurita's victory invalid Sep 14, 2008
The panel voted 33-11 on Saturday to declare Kurita's 19-vote victory "incurably uncertain" after her opponent, Clarksville attorney Tim Barnes, alleged heavy Republican interference in the Democratic nominating contest. A joint convention of the Democratic executive committees in Cheatham, Houston and Montgomery counties will now determine who the nominee will be. (WREG.com, TN)
These picks don’t need any lipstick Sep 12, 2008
The Lions are reeling after a disappointing Region 6-5A loss at Clarksville Northeast ... In other games it will be: Brentwood over Blackman, Siegel over Centennial, Hendersonville over Dickson County, Franklin over McGavock, Tullahoma over Coffee County, Kenwood over Shelbyville, David Lipscomb over Stratford, Christian Academy of Knoxville over Page, Fairview over Creek Wood, Rossview over Montgomery Central, Adamsville over Loretto, Stewart County over East Hickman, Richland over Riverside,... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Central looks to tame Tigers Sep 12, 2008
Fresh off an upset loss at Region 6-5A foe Clarksville Northeast, the Lions (1-1) return home to face a stiff challenge in Marshall County (2-0). I think it s important momentum-wise, said Central coach Vance Belew. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Attorneys claim GOP interference in Senate vote Sep 11, 2008
Both Barnes and Kurita are from Clarksville. Barnes' candidacy was boosted by Democrats who were upset at Kurita's vote to elect Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey in 2007. (WREG.com, TN)
Raiders’ Flowers returns with TD Sep 10, 2008
Receiver/kick returner Bryant Belew suffered a shoulder injury in the second half of Friday s loss at Clarksville Northeast. The multi-purpose 6-5, 190-pounder scored TDs on long plays via both a kickoff return and a pass this season. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Miller, Eagles run past Central Sep 7, 2008
CLARKSVILLE Speedy Northeast quarterback Brian Miller used the dampened field conditions to his advantage Friday guiding the Eagles to a 31-14 thumping of Columbia Central ... This is my first year here (former Clarksville High assistant) ... Northeast ended a 16-game losing string with a 21-6 win on Aug. 29 over Rossview, who upset Clarksville 20-7 Friday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Things are heating up on the field Sep 5, 2008
In other games it will be: Brentwood over Dickson County, Independence over Centennial, Franklin over Ravenwood, Shelbyville over Lawrence County, Tullahoma over Whites Creek, David Lipscomb over Page, Marshall County over Creek Wood, Giles County over Cheatham County, Collinwood over East Hickman, Hickman County over Fairview, Harpeth over Loretto, Lewis County over Richland, Jo Byrns over Clarksville Academy, Nashville Christian over Community, Cascade over McEwen, Eagleville over MTCS,... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tigers, Eagles are in unfamiliar roles Sep 5, 2008
at Clarksville NE (1-0). The Indians have a renewed sense of hope after ending their 16-game losing streak with a 21-6 win over Rossview last Friday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sports scoreboard Sep 1, 2008
Maynard West Central 47, Clarksville 7. Mediapolis 60, Wayland WACO 27. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Demos to hear challenge in state Senate primary Aug 26, 2008
Rosalind Kurita of Clarksville. Party chairman Gray Sasser said Monday a special meeting of the Tennessee Executive Committee is planned as part of "an open and fair process.". (WREG.com, TN)
Chargers squads build with frosh Aug 26, 2008
The other freshman are outfielder Ashlee Hawkins, Harpeth; outfielder/second baseman Kari Mason, East Robertson and shortstop/second baseman Morgan Ledbetter, Clarksville High ... Lee; Tyler Hillis; Sam Rice, Clarksville; Jonathan Byrd, Knox Bearden; Justin Bell, Marion County and Blake Gentry, Dickson County. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Obituaries for Aug. 23, 2008 Aug 23, 2008
Virginia E. Muller, 85, of Clarksville, Del. died Aug. 20 at her granddaughter's residence in Dennisville, N.J. Born in Collingdale, she lived in Delaware for the past 28 years. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Fearless Friday Predictions Aug 22, 2008
Clarksville Northwest @ Henry County ... Henry County 42 Clarksville Northwest 17. (The Insiders -- Tennessee Prep)
DEATH RATES: Highest, lowest Aug 20, 2008
Hospitals that stand out - USATODAY.com. Hospitals that stand out. (USA Today)
Gannett, owner of The Tennessean, cutting 1,000 jobs Aug 19, 2008
-based Gannett (NYSE: GCI), publisher of USA Today, locally owns , The Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro, the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle and several area community newspapers and niche magazines. Reader Comments. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
$18.5M Lowe's coming to Clarksville Aug 17, 2008
5M Lowe's coming to Clarksville - Nashville Business Journal ... 5M Lowe's coming to Clarksville ... Lowe's has signed a deal with Jemsite Development Inc. to bring a Lowe's store to south Clarksville. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Gannett is cutting 1,000 newspaper jobs Aug 15, 2008
In Tennessee, Gannett owns The Tennessean in Nashville, The Jackson Sun, The Leaf-Chronicle in Clarksville, The Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro, a number of weeklies and WBIR-TV in Knoxville. Jackson will not lay off any full-time employees but plans to eliminate the equivalent of 11 full-time positions by leaving vacant positions open and reductions in hours. (WREG.com, TN)
More bold action needed in fight for Michigan's future Aug 14, 2008
It's Clarksville, Tenn ... Clarksville is offering to Hemlock Semiconductor a nearby Tennessee Valley Authority ``megasite. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Tennessee man dies in WK crash Aug 13, 2008
Published: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:01 PM CDT A Clarksville, Tennessee man was killed in a three-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on the Western Kentucky Parkway. According to a report released by the Kentucky State Police, Joseph Litz, 70, and his wife, Brenda Litz, 67, of Clarksville, Tennessee were traveling east on the parkway near the 114 mile marker when the driver of a tan 2002, Chevrolet van motioned to them that there was a problem. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
First Advantage Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results Aug 9, 2008
Founded in 1953, First Federal Savings Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Advantage Bancorp, is a federally chartered savings bank headquartered in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Bank operates as a community-oriented financial institution, with four full-service offices and one limited service office in Montgomery County, Tennessee, which is approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville near the Kentucky border. (Primezone Releases)
Nagy Qualifies for US Amateur Aug 6, 2008
" Anthony Tsiolkas of Winston-Salem, NC and Crawford Reeves of Greenville, SC, joined Cody, Gandranata and Nagy to claim the five qualifying spots. The U.S. Amateur Championship will be played at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, NC, August 18-24. Place Competitor Score Qualifiers T1 Crawford Reeves, Greenville, SC 67-67--134 (-6) T1 Anthony Tsiolkas, Winston Salem, NC 65-69--134 (-6) T3 Austin Cody, Charleston, SC 68-67--135 (-5) T3 George Gandranata, Indonesia 71-64--135 (-5) T3... (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Columbia pilot survives crash landing near Ky. Aug 6, 2008
Sandstead, who lives in Columbia and builds energy-efficient homes, had taken off from Hunter Field in Spring Hill Saturday morning and was on a 40-minute flight to an aviation event in Houston County, southwest of Clarksville near Kentucky Lake. Sandstead said he didn t panic as he looked down at the seemingly endless expanse of woods below him and realized he might be headed toward a crash landing. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Nagy, Wiedergruen Advance to US Amateur Qualifying Final Round Aug 5, 2008
T68 Lane Hite, Clarksville, VA 38-38--76 (+6). T68 Ray Grant, Charlotte, NC 36-40--76 (+6). (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Chad Petersen Aug 2, 2008
Services were held Monday, July 28 in Clarksville, Tn. followed by cremation. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Owner speaks! Aug 1, 2008
" Since he was found on Saturday, the tubby tabby has been staying with Camden County Animal Shelter volunteer Deborah Wright. She says the cat eats normally despite its girth. The largest tabby on record weighed 46 pounds, 15 ounces. That cat, who lived in Australia, died in the 1980s. The Guinness World Records has since dropped the category, fearing cat owners might harm their animals in an attempt to break the record. Hundreds of people have called seeking to adopt the cat.So now that we... (The Drudge Report)
Cabot Road Show at Columbia’s Wal-Mart Friday Aug 1, 2008
The Cabot Road Show will be visiting Wal-Mart Supercenters across the Nashville area, including Clarksville and Springfield. The Cabot crew promotes the benefits of calcium and the goodness of cheese and distributes recipes, prizes, coupons and samples of the World s Best Cheddar. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Raiders off to a good start under Scharsch Jul 31, 2008
The Dawgs will also face Community on Aug. 8 in Unionville before hosting Clarksville Academy on Aug. 15. Zion Christian will visit Lancaster Christian at 4 p.m. next Friday before welcoming them to Columbia for a 4 p.m. match-up on Aug. 15. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
First Advantage Bancorp (FABK) Chief Executive Officer to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell Jul 30, 2008
In November of 2007, First Federal Savings Bank, located in Clarksville, TN, completed its conversion from a federally chartered mutual savings bank to a federally chartered stock savings bank by becoming the wholly owned subsidiary of First Advantage Bancorp. As part of the conversion, First Advantage Bancorp successfully completed its initial stock offering, selling 5,264,683 shares of common stock to the Bank's depositors and the Bank's employee stock ownership plan. (Primezone Releases)
Van pools growing in popularity in Nashville Jul 22, 2008
Officials at the factory in Ashland City met with RTA representatives this week to discuss the possibility of using 12 van pool vans for employees' commutes from the Clarksville area ... About 30 percent of the A.O. Smith workforce commutes from Clarksville ... St. Cyr-Griggs says the demand for round-trip Clarksville service is high. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Americans’ title bid falls short Jul 22, 2008
PULASKI Lawrenceburg opened its bid in the nine-team Little League State 12s Tournament at Exchange Club Park with a 10-6 win over St. Bethlehem of Clarksville Sunday. Lawrenceburg, one of the tourney s four undefeated teams, will play Johnson City at 6 p.m. Monday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Lipscomb wins Music City Classic Jul 21, 2008
(#15) Maplewood over (#18) Clarksville, 10-8. 2nd Round. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
Commercial Appeal, WTVF big winners at AP awards Jul 20, 2008
Other first-place winners in the division were The Daily Herald of Columbia for business news, and The Leaf-Chronicle of Clarksville for sports photography. For newspapers with less than 10,000 circulation daily, The Mountain Press of Sevierville won four first-place honors: feature reporting; business news; feature photography; and individual achievement/body of work in photography (Curt Habraken). (WREG.com, TN)
A Remarkable Telling Jul 20, 2008
Upon her return to Clarksville, Tenn ... The banquet at the town armory marked the first time black people and white people in Clarksville sat together for an official event, he writes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Tenn. Press Association announces 2008 awards Jul 19, 2008
(AP) - The Tennessean in Nashville, The Leaf-Chronicle in Clarksville, the Southern Standard in McMinnville, the Memphis Business Journal and the Erwin Record won top general excellence awards in the Tennessee Press Association's 2008 newspaper contest. Dozens of awards were announced Friday from 1,394 entries from 77 publications. (WREG.com, TN)
World's fastest woman in Bonne Terre Jul 19, 2008
She told the story of the young girl from Clarksville, Tenn. who overcame poverty and polio to set her feet to walking and then running. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Mustangs, Rebels lead the way at MCC Jul 19, 2008
Franklin's defense then controlled both Clarksville and surprising Pope John Paul II to close out the day with a 6-0 record. With Starnes, Lee and Eric Brown making several plays and deflections, the Rebels defense gave up an average of only 7. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Woman dies in motorcycle crash Jul 8, 2008
(AP) -- Author 00002FFB ities say a Clarksville woman was killed when she lost control of her motorcycle and ran under a tractor-trailer driven by a New Hampshire man. Tennessee Highway Patrol spokeswoman Laura McPherson says the accident occurred at 2 p.m. Sunday on Highway 48/13. (Concord Monitor)
Find Just the Right Words for Your Cards for Free at Gift Card Messages Dot Com Jul 5, 2008
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Soldier's body returned to Clarksville Jul 3, 2008
Family and supporters waited Wednesday at Outlaw Field in Clarksville, where the body of 20-year-old Spc ... The Leaf-Chronicle reports that a 14-car procession was led through Clarksville by the Patriot Guard Riders and police cruisers ... Plocica graduated from Rossview High School in Clarksville in 2006 a few months before enlisting. (WREG.com, TN)
Love climbs points ladder Jun 27, 2008
However, she will be playing most every week, including the three-day state amateur in Clarksville. I like to play in a tournament every week if I can, said Love. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Pros take aim at Shootout Jun 25, 2008
Other mid-staters golfers are Charlie Gibson, Franklin; Phillip Pettit, Jr., Murfreesboro; Chris Rogers, Franklin; Chris Barron, Ashland City and Yoshia Yamamoto, Clarksville. Poe, Fennell win. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Mesquite Rodeo results for June 20-21 Jun 24, 2008
Cory Rasch of Clarksville, Tennessee with a score of 87. 5. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Columbian in Hooters Classic field Jun 24, 2008
Other players from Tennessee schedule to participate include: Brice Bailey (Memphis), Chris Barron (Ashland City), Jack Croyle (Knoxville), Chris Erwin (Brentwood), Charlie Gibson (Franklin), Luke List (Nashville), Phillip Pettit Jr. (Murfreesboro), Jake Reeves (Lenoir City), Chris Rogers (Franklin), Scott Stallings (Knoxville) and Yoshio Yamamoto (Clarksville). Also the Hooters Tour s money leader David Skinns from Lincoln, England, will also be playing in Spring Hill. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Colleges customize remedial courses Jun 23, 2008
The other participating schools are Cleveland State, Jackson State, Columbia State, Northeast State in Kingsport and Austin Peay State in Clarksville. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (WREG.com, TN)
Mothers charged for leaving children in car while tanning Jun 22, 2008
(AP) - Two Clarksville women were arrested after being accused of leaving their three children unattended in a car while they tanned at a salon. According to warrants, Danielle Elaine Brayman and Sarah Lee Gustofson, both 22, were booked into the Montgomery County Jail on Friday. (WREG.com, TN)
HopFed Bancorp, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend Jun 19, 2008
The Bank has eighteen offices in western Kentucky and middle Tennessee as well as Fall Insurance of Fulton, Kentucky, Heritage Solutions of Murray, Kentucky, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Dickson, Tennessee, and Pleasant View, Tennessee and Heritage Mortgage Services of Clarksville, Tennessee. The Bank offers a broad line of banking and financial products and services with the personalized focus of a community banking organization. (PR Newswire)
A death in the family brings war in Iraq home to relatives Jun 18, 2008
An ordained minister who served a church in Clarksville, Tenn. Reed saw the Army as a way to serve his country and God. (Florida Times-Union)
Tennessee man arrested on charges after backing truck into hotel room Jun 12, 2008
No injuries were reported in the incident, but the driver, Donald Alley of Clarksville, Tenn ... Donald Alley, 38, of Clarksville, Tenn. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Local civil rights leader dies at 96 Jun 11, 2008
nephew Thomas (Geraldine) Porter of Jacksonville, N.C., niece Elaine McClain of Nashville, cousins Allison Webb of Clarksville and Bobby Joe Webb of Marietta, Ga, god-children, Dr. Olivia Burks of Missouri City, Texas, Dwight Burks Jr. of Missouri City, Texas and James Bellafant of Columbia and several devoted friends and other relatives. Story created Jun 10, 2008 - 15:03:20 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Goody's files Chapter 11, will close five Tennessee stores Jun 10, 2008
Goody's will close Tennessee stores in Kingsport, Clarksville and three in Chattanooga. The company announced two store closings in April in Hermitage and in the Rivergate area. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Clarksville $75M project may end up a commercial port Jun 7, 2008
Economic development officials in Clarksville say a new fuel terminal planned for the area could pave the way for a commercial port. Texas-based pipeline company Teppco Partners LP is spending $75 million to build three refined fuel terminals along the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers -- one in Clarksville, one in Clifton and a the third at a yet-to-be determined site. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Bulow BioTech Prosthetics gets new financing from Frist Capital Jun 7, 2008
Bulow, which was founded by former Paralympic athlete Matthew Bulow, also has offices in Cookeville and Clarksville, Tenn. Frist Capital is a private investment company that invests the assets of a Nashville family. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Commissioners courting VW for Chattanooga vote to seek grant Jun 5, 2008
Clarksville and Limestone County, Ala. also have TVA megasites designed to accommodate an automobile assembly plant. (WREG.com, TN)
Let's be Neighbors Jun 5, 2008
Rose and Bill Catt, Sr. drove to Clarksville, TN to attend the funeral of her forty-four year old niece last week. They joined others on the river for the Memorial Day Weekend. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Prosthetics firm opens Nashville office Jun 5, 2008
which also has offices in Cookeville and Clarksville, Tenn. was founded in 2006 by former Paralympic athlete Matthew Bulow. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Harned says Logan positioned for growth May 31, 2008
The County is also served by US 431 running north-south from Central City to Springfield and Nashville and US 79 goes northeast from Clarksville to Morgantown through Russellville, said Harned adding, This puts Logan County in a good position. Harned also praised R.J. Corman railroad which runs through the center of Logan County connecting the main line of CSX to the Norfolk Southern line to the west. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Drowning victim found May 29, 2008
Christy s body was recovered when it surfaced Thursday morning around 9 a.m. The area had been searched by divers at least three times and specially trained dogs had picked up Christy s scent in the location, according to The Leaf Chronicle, a daily newspaper in Clarksville. During the search, Christy s wife, Pat, and sons, Greg and Gary, along with other members of the family and friends remained at the Danville boat ramp awaiting any news. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
