Care-A-Thon 2017 - Impossible Things

Written by Ken Cummins

Published: 20 October 2017

Last Updated: 20 October 2017

With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter.

Download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

UPCOMING BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES NOV. 1-13

Todd Central High School, 806 S. Main St. Elkton, KY. 42220

11/2/2017: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

American Red Cross, 1760 Madison St. Clarksville, TN. 37043

11/6/2017: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

11/13/2017: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

APSU-Omega Psi Phi Fraternity-Foy, 521 Marion St. Clarksville, TN. 37044

11/10/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Written by Ken Cummins

Published: 18 October 2017

Last Updated: 18 October 2017

Pardue Memorial Free Will Baptist Church at 1895 Memorial Drive, Clarksville, invites you to their Homecoming on Sunday, October 29^th.  Worship will be at 10:30 a.m., followed by dinner on the grounds.  There will be special music, also.  For questions, call the church at 931-648-0459.

Written by Ken Cummins

Published: 18 October 2017

Last Updated: 18 October 2017

Watch for the Loaves and Fishes Jingle Bell Food truck during November and December on Saturdays.  Food donations and monetary gifts are appreciated to help them continue their mission of feeding the hungry in the area for over 34 years Mon-Sat from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at 215 Foster St., Clarksville.  During November the Loaves and Fishes truck will be at these locations:

   Nov. 4^th: Madison St. Kroger, Dover Crossings Kroger, and St. B              Kroger

   Nov. 11^th: IGA and Rural King

   Nov. 18^th: Loaves and Fishes will be tailgating at APSU and at APSU football game (bring canned goods to the tailgate and game)

   Look for the Jingle Bell Food truck at various Dollar General Stores.

In December:

   Dec. 2^nd: Hilltop Market Hwy 149 and Food Lion Hwy 48

   Dec. 9^th: Walmart Madison St., Walmart Ft. Campbell Blvd

   Dec. 16^th: Walmart St. B, Gordon Foods

Loaves and Fishes need volunteers during their food drive.  They also need kitchen supervisors to work in their soup kitchen.  To help call Jill Crow at 931-649-9529 or Susan Chapman at 931-216-7275, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Written by Ken Cummins

Published: 18 October 2017

Last Updated: 18 October 2017

On Tuesday, October 31^st Downtown Trick-or-Treat in Hopkinsville will begin at 3:30 p.m.  Merchants and organizations will be on South Main Street, from E. 6^th Street south to E. 13^th Street, giving out candy until 5:30 p.m.  Adults are encouraged to accompany children ages 12 and under.  Children should bring their own bags.  There will be no parking, and the street will be closed on S. Main Street between 7^th and 13^th Streets after 3 p.m. on October 31^st .