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Morris Chapel, TN · Traffic & Transit
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Jackson drivers feel the squeeze as gas prices stay high
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Six months of high gas prices have forced many Jackson drivers to rework their budgets, as a gallon of regular gasoline averages $4.04 nationally and local motorists pay close to that same mark. Residents describe the financial strain. Felicia Transou, a Jackson resident, said the cost...
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Jackson streets flood as drivers takes precautions
The city of Jackson received a large amount of flash flooding over the weekend creating a number of safety concerns on the road. 39 News speaks to local Jackson drivers on how to drive safely in flooded areas.
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Jackson streets flood over weekend, drivers take safety precautions
The streets of Jackson saw a large amount of water flooding its streets over the weekend. Many public and business streets were flooded with somewhere between 4.5 and 5.5 inches of rain in 45 minutes, the city’s post-rainfall report indicates. . With weather events like the flooding occurring in the...
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I-40 crash causes heavy delays, traffic diversion
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A motor vehicle crash on Interstate 40 has caused heavy traffic delays and a diversion of traffic into Lexington and Parsons. Traffic is delayed in the area of mile marker 114 for several miles. This is a developing story. Stay tuned on air and online...
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Jackson approves anti-icing upgrades for city vehicles after storm
Earlier this year, many of Jackson’s roads were iced over due to Winter Storm Fern. Now, Jackson’s City Council voted Tuesday morning to purchase anti-icing upgrades for city vehicles, including brine tanks. "Brine is already a liquid-based form, we can put it out up to two days prior...
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THP urges drivers to slow down, follow school bus laws as new school year begins
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - With the new school year underway, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to obey school zone speed limits and traffic laws surrounding stopped school buses. State troopers and local police are urging drivers to slow down and put their phones away as yellow buses return...
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Traffic alert: North Royal Street and Kingsfield Drive closed due to downed powerlines, crash
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - North Royal Street and Kingsfield Drive are closed to through traffic, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said the closures are due to downed powerlines and a motor vehicle accident in the area. Motorists are asked to find an alternative route. This is a developing...
Dresden Enterprise
What is the history of the Blue Star Memorial Highway marker at South Lindell and University streets in Martin, and who is responsible for restoring and maintaining it?
A Blue Star Memorial Highway marker is located at the corner of South Lindell Street and University Street, where the old electric company was, in Martin. I have driven by this large metal sign and marker for years and never thought much about it. Today was the day I asked questions: When was this installed? Who placed it? Who is now responsible for it and its care? I noticed the blue star has lost its vibrant color, and the sign needs to be cleaned and restored.
Lexington Progress
Dangerous Intersection Continues to Plague Lexington
Officials have added more traffic patrols, installed rubble strips, flashing lights, larger “stop” signs, and “High Crash Area” signs but the intersection of Tennessee 22A and the bypass (Tennessee 459) continues to be dangerous. The latest accident occurred on Friday night, July 24th, before 7:00 p.m....
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City of Jackson begins work on McClellan Road, residents are relieved
One of the roads people in Jackson have most requested fixes for is McClellan Road. Road crews are continuing Jackson’s $10 million street resurfacing project this week on McClellan Road. The city is asking drivers to keep an eye out for road crews and obey flagmen as they alter traffic. People online praise the city for its work on the road. Cynthia Huxtable is glad that McClellan’s pothole problem is being addressed.
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Construction Begins Monday At Paris’ ‘Catfish’ Intersection
Paris, Tenn.–Construction begins tomorrow, Monday, July 13, on improvements to the Tyson Avenue, Mineral Wells Avenue, and Veterans Drive intersection, one of the major intersections in Paris. This TDOT Multimodal Access Grant project will bring enhanced pedestrian safety features, improved medians, and a new sidewalk connecting the intersection to...
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Jackson residents feel the pinch as gas, grocery and airfare costs climb
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Gas prices are climbing again following announcements of additional strikes in Iran, and Jackson residents say they are already feeling the financial pressure across fuel, food and travel costs. Economists say rising oil prices could push everyday costs higher — from gas to groceries to airfare...
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Drivers battle heat to keep cars cool in Jackson
The summer heat keeps rising higher and in times like this it’s important to remember to take care of your vehicle. In many cases a car on a summer day can be the same as an oven. 39 News shows us how to take our vehicles in the heat.