02 Nov 2024

Author: Emma Mason

Local News

Tennessee State Parks announced the bridge across Lake Placid at Chickasaw State Park will be named the Joe Armour Memorial Bridge honoring the former park superintendent

Chester County, TN – According to the statement, naming the bridge for Armour honors his contributions to the continued management, improvement, and enjoyment of the park.  Armour was superintendent from 1963 until his death in 1969. State officials said that he had the original idea…

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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory due to mercury on Center Hill Reservoir in Dekalb and Putnam counties

Putnam County, TN – According to the statement, a precautionary fish consumption advisory is being issued for black bass species (largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth bass) in the reservoir. Sate officials said that pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children avoid eating the fish species included in the…

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Gov. Lee, TNECD Commissioner Rolfe and Rockford Spring Company officials announced the company will invest $10.3 million and create 62 new jobs in Marshall County

Marshall County, TN – According to the statement, the company will reportedly invest $10.3 million and create 62 new jobs in Marshall County as the company locates in an existing facility at 1100 Garrett Parkway.  The Illinois-based company will utilize the Lewisburg facility to serve its…