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Wilson County authorities are on the lookout for three suspects wanted for an armed robbery and deadly shooting at a popular marina in Wilson County. Investigators with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office said it appeared that a “cold-blooded murder” unfolded in the parking lot of the Cedar Creek Marina and Restaurant off Saundersville Road around midnight on Saturday morning. Deputies were called to investigate shots fired when they found a 27-year-old man shot in his car in the parking lot. They soon determined that the shooting followed an armed robbery at the marina’s restaurant.

A Clarksville councilwoman would like to see a pause before adding any more liquor stores to the area, citing concerns over DUI crashes and safety. On Thursday, Ward 6 Councilwoman Wanda Smith discussed her proposal at the council’s executive session. Smith told News 2 that she plans to postpone her ordinance at the next city council meeting. However, she added that she hopes to reintroduce the measure in September.

Clarksville will celebrate July 4th on July 3 at Liberty Park. The event will be free and open to the public. The park will open at 5 p.m., with activities and music beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening will conclude with the fireworks show at 9:10 p.m. On Thursday, July 4, there will be festivities on both ends of Cheatham County. From 7 a.m.-9 a.m., Pegram United Methodist Church, located at 479 Thompson Road, will host its annual Fourth of July breakfast in Pegram. Breakfast plates start at $5. Pegram will then have its annual Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m., then will host its annual Fourth of July celebration at Pegram Park, at the intersection of Highway 70 and Thompson Road, all day, with live music, kids activities, food trucks with food for purchase, and a fireworks display at nightfall.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency participates in Operation Dry Water, a year-round boating under the influence and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually occur around the July 4th holiday. The combined efforts of the participating law enforcement agencies will result in removing impaired operators from the state’s waterways, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for boaters.