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

Kewpie to build food plant in Montgomery County with jobs paying almost $26 per hour: Japan’s leading manufacturer of mayonnaise, salad dressings, sauces and marinades will bring about 85 jobs. READ MORE

Police name suspect in hit-and-run that injured 2 pedestrians walking dog: She’s wanted on charges from aggravated assault to false report after the incident on Lafayette Road. READ MORE

Election results: Final results for all local races, plus governor and Congress: READ MORE

• 7 takeaways from Election Day: If it ain’t broke, re-elect it | OPINION
• Mayor Pitts returns: ‘We’re proud of our record’
• Democrat Glynn narrowly defeats Vallejos for state House: ‘I felt relieved’
• Rep. Johnson wins again: ‘What we’ve got is really good’
• 4 candidates sail through uncontested races
• 92-year-old voter has been casting ballots for 73 years

World War II veteran who saw Japan surrender: ‘We all got cigars’: Meet Thurell B. Myers, a 98-year-old World War II U.S. Navy veteran and Clarksville native. READ MORE

10 veterans who made a difference this year: From government leaders to volunteers to business owners, here are 10 veterans who’ve made a big difference over the last year.  READ MORE

Healing Flames Forge helps veterans workers blow off steam with hammer and anvil: The idea came from an episode of Forged in Fire that aired in June 2020. READ MORE

Suspect arrested in 2020 fatal shooting at King Mao restaurant: The suspect has been in custody in Illinois, and he was extradited to Clarksville to face murder charges. READ MORE

County Commission to vote on new 12-step employee pay plan next week: After getting the results of a pay study, officials are looking to get employees on new pay schedules. READ MORE

Man critically injured in shooting, crash near Tobacco Road: Police responding to the 911 call found a man with a gunshot wound in his side. READ MORE

Clarksville High quarterback earns Player of the Week for rushing performance: The senior quarterback finished the playoff game with 13 carries for 91 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. READ MORE

Nonprofits, spread the word about your efforts on #ClarksvilleStrong: The new website will connect donors and volunteers to organizations, and connect people in need with the agencies that can help them. READ MORE

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