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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...
The Jackson Sun
Jackson river project aims to reduce flooding, add public access
A 985-acre conservation project along the South Fork of the Forked Deer River aims to reduce flood risk in parts of Jackson before officials say they eventually plan to open the property for public access. The land sits south of U.S. Highway 70 and west of U.S. Highway 45 on Jackson's southern edge, according to a community announcement. The West Tennessee River Basin Authority is developing a restoration plan and timeline that would reconnect the river with its floodplain, slowing water flow, reducing erosion, and lessening flood risk in East Jackson and Bemis, officials say. The property was formerly owned by the Jones Family Trust. The Nature Conservancy and The Conservation Fund purchased it in 2025, then sold it to the State of Tennessee in 2026. “Rivers need room and channelized rivers are limited. By reconnecting the river to the floodplain, we can reduce challenges like flash flooding and sediment pollution – improving water quality, wildlife habitat and our quality of life in the Jackson area,” said David Blackwood, executive director of the West Tennessee River Basin Authority. Why the South Fork is being restored The South Fork of the Forked Deer was straightened and channelized in 1916 to drain
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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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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.
mainstreetmediatn.com
St. Joseph Considers Secondary Water Source
Water was the main topic of discussion during the Nov. 3 meeting of the St. Joseph Board of Commissioners. In October, members voted to assess penalties and late fees for any water district that purchases water through the city’s system that fails to pay bills on time. The vote came about because of routinely late payments by the Iron City Water District.
fox17.com
Talkin’ Traffic: We ask Governor-Elect Marsha Blackburn and new NDOT director their plans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As more people move to Middle Tennessee, more cars are on the roads. Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and new Nashville Department of Transportation Director Ryan Lynch are facing an issue many cities have, but they know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to shaving time off your commute.
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Tennessee's juvenile justice strategy
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Tennessee youth correctional system under scrutiny