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ABB Announces $50 Million Expansion, 227 New Jobs In TN
(UCBJ) – According to state officials, ABB, a global technology company in Industrial Connections & Solutions, will invest $50 million and create 227 new jobs in Selmer. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and ABB officials announced the expansion on Nov. 5.
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Martin Receives Grant to Remove Soybean Water Tower
The City of Martin has been approved for a Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant to help fund the demolition of its soybean water tower. Interim City Manager Brittany Newton announced the grant approval during this month’s informal city board meeting. The grant program, administered by TDEC supports the redevelopment of...
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History Of Obion River Dredging To Be Highlighted
The Jackson Purchase Historical Society will host a program at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 7 in the events center at the Martin Public Library at 410 South Lindell Street, Martin, Tennessee. James and Gary Roberts will review the history of dredging operations along the Obion River in Weakley County,...
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Three Downtown Paris Intersections To Close Monday
Paris, Tenn.–– The City of Paris is notifying motorists of temporary closures at three downtown intersections scheduled for Monday, November 9, as the Downtown Signalization Project moves toward completion. A subcontractor will be completing the final pavement marking work, including repainting traffic lines and painting new crosswalk markings...
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Martin’s Incoming Mayor Discusses Priorities, Plans for City
Martin’s newly elected Mayor David Bell is preparing to take office in December and says he looks forward to helping guide the city’s future. Bell told Thunderbolt News about what led him to pursue public office and his vision for Martin. Mayor Bell also discussed the benefits of...
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14,100 Lights Illuminate Downtown Paris Christmas Tree
Paris, Tenn.–Yes, that’s right. A total 14,100 lights are illuminating the new Christmas tree in downtown Paris, plus the lights on the tree topper. The tree is one highlight of the downtown Christmas decorations, including the strings of lights on the streets around the courtsquare. The tree was the star of the show Friday night for the tree-lighting ceremony. The decorations are the work of Hopper-Reed Designs of Paris and will illuminate the courtsquare in downtown Paris through Christmas. Hundreds have been visiting Paris this weekend for the annual Christmas Open Houses and the Open Houses continue today, from noon to 4 p.m. Shannon McFarlin photo.
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ABB Plans Second Selmer Expansion, Promises 227 Jobs and New Plant
ABB is building a second new facility in Selmer, Tennessee, in less than two years, with state officials announcing a $50 million expansion expected to add 227 jobs at the Switzerland-based manufacturing company's McNairy County operations. The project will place a 120,000-square-foot Industrial Connections & Solutions facility right next to a 325,000-square-foot plant ABB only recently finished building in the same industrial park.
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Tharpe Says Farewell After 35 Years Of City Service
Paris, Tenn.–After 35 years of service to the city of Paris, an emotional Sam Tharpe said farewell at Thursday evening’s meeting of the Paris City Commission. It was Tharpe’s last meeting as a City Commissioner, following the results of Tuesday’s Election. Both Tharpe and Vickey Roberts lost their seats on the Commission, with Jennifer Culpepper and Rickey Searcy elected. Kathy Ray was re-elected; she also serves as Paris Mayor.