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No TDOT lane closures for Labor Day weekend
More than 600,000 Tennesseans are expected to travel by car on the Labor Day holiday. While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will still be on site in many construction zones. Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.
Edwards Selected as EMS Chief
Edwards joins Montgomery County from the Department of Health, where he serves as Region 5 consultant for the EMS Division.
Small business endorses Curtis Johnson in House District 68
NFIB/Tennessee supports pro-small business candidate in Nov. 2 general election
County Commission to meet
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners will meet September 7 at 7 p.m. at the County Courthouse to hear the following agenda: Public Hearing: Zoning AB-1-2010: Resolution Approving the Vacation of any and all Portions of Woodlawn Park Road no Longer Needed Due to the Realignment of Woodlawn Park Road Resolutions: 10-9-1: Resolution to Transfer [...]
Russell D. Merriweather to receive Tennessee Andrus Award
AARP recognizes Nashville volunteer for decades of work to improve the lives of Tennesseans of all ages.
Race to the Top assessment program grant to benefit Tennessee
The proposed assessment system will be computer based, with students taking parts of the assessment at key times during the school year, closer to when they learn the material, rather than waiting for a single test at the end of the year.
Preventive medicine keeps soldiers in the fight
The unforgiving terrain of the Nangarhar, Nuristan, Konar and Laghman provinces in eastern Afghanistan hosts hoards of insects and wildlife that create quite a hairy situation when it comes to cohabitating with troops. Mosquitoes and sand flies present a particular challenge because they can be carriers of vector-borne diseases such as Malaria…
Traffic class puts students in the driver’s seat
Student Traffic Awareness Training (STAT) Class covered rules of the road and common driving errors, crash statistics, and impaired driving. Students had an opportunity to put their driving skills to the test while using the DUI goggles and attempting to text and drive.
Command Sgt. Major Brown brings perspective, experience to Afghanistan
“Going into a unit with a historical reputation was a pleasure … coming back and serving with that same unit years later – wearing the [screaming eagle] patch on both shoulders – is an honor.” — Army Command Sgt. Maj. James M. Brown
APSU opens with record enrollment; student parking overflows campus
Classes are back in session at the University, and with close to a thousand more students attending this year, the number of people on the roads and walking the sidewalks will definitely be noticeable.
Crossland to close Wednesday night for water valve repair
Gas and Water crews will repair a 12-inch water valve at the intersection of Crossland and Riverside Drive.
Fort Campbell loses five soldiers in Afghan conflict
A memorial service will be held for five soldiers who died this week in Afghanistan. Fort Campbell also holds a monthly Eagle Remembrance Ceremony. The next ceremony will be held Sept. 8 at 4 p.m.
APSU enrollment reaches new high
APSU has 10,539 students enrolled for Fall 2010 – an increase of more than 752 students enrolled on Day 1 in 2009, a 7.7 percent increase – according to figures from the registrar’s office.
New Providence, Ft. Campbell Boulevard paving underway
Road work expected to last through mid- to late September.
Disaster assistance application deadline nears
In addition to the property tax flood relief, flood survivors also have a little more time to take advantage of a sales tax refund program offered by the Department of Revenue that also was approved by legislators and signed into law by Governor Bredesen.
Product recall notices issued
Consumer product safety recall notices issued for gas smokers, baby hammocks and TV wall mounts.
Night work continues on local road projects
Traffic alert have been issued for construction work on Red River Bridge and on New Providence and Fort Boulevards.
Agribusiness team assists Afghan farmers develop agricultural resources
Kentucky National Guard’s Agribusiness Team are helping Afghanistan’s farmers to become agriculturally self-sufficient and develop their agricultural marketplace. The National Guard task force is composed of a mix of Army National Guard Soldiers and Air National Guard Airmen with a variety of skills and backgrounds in agriculture matters.
Bredesen announces $18.5 million in transportation grants
Grants to fund projects in 34 Tennessee communities, plus one statewide project. Grants include $1.3 million for Phase II rehabilitation of RJ Corman bridge in Montgomery County.
TDOT, Stewart County mark end of Highway 79 road-widening projec
The TDOT project widened a 4.6 mile section of the highway in Dover. Officials today will celebrate completion of the work.
Plant-a-Seed campaign seeking $6000 in sponsorships
Mission Clarksville’s July 2010 DIRT Crew had a team goal of harvesting 650 lbs. of vegetables, but by the end of the month, they had more than doubled that by pulling in a whopping 1425 pounds.
Task Force Taskmaster celebrates Iftar
It is a custom for Muslims to celebrate iftar, the evening meal where they break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. It is not often soldiers are part of the religious ceremony usually shared among the Afghan communities.
Movies playing in Clarksville
