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It's a matter of compliance, not expansion or upgrade. Those were the sentiments of local officials while discussing a proposed Moore County Jail renovation during Monday's Metro Council meeting.

At Monday's meeting, the Metro Council voted to temporarily reduce speed limits on rural county roads during the solar farm construction for safety reasons.

Conflicting accounts have emerged following a recent TDEC inspection of the Silicon Ranch solar site. The project’s environmental consultant said the company was given 30 days to correct erosion concerns, while Silicon Ranch CEO Reagan Farr disputes that characterization.

With the launch of the “Old No. 7 Tower,” Metro Moore County first responders are now connected to Tennessee’s statewide emergency radio system — a shift officials say will improve communication when major incidents occur.

During Tuesday’s meeting, MUD Board members expressed frustration that nearly 1,600 meters still require manual readings despite a $1.4 million system upgrade intended to modernize billing and reduce water loss.

A discussion at Tuesday’s MUD Board meeting raised the possibility of limiting or eliminating cash payments for local water bills in response to the federal phase-out of pennies. No action was taken, and the board did not fully explore how such a change could affect customers who rely on in-person payments.

The momentum swung back-and-forth on Tuesday, but the Raiders pulled out the 54-47 win over Huntland. They play at Franklin County High School on Friday.

At Tuesday's MUD Board meeting members voted down a proposed residential sewer rate reduction but a final vote of 3-2. They agreed to revisit during the new budge cycle.

Apartment developer Gateway is suing Metro Moore County claiming that local officials blocked a proposed 42-unit development. On Tuesday, a local judge denied their attempts at an early win, and the lawsuit continues.

After multiple complaints from locals and an environmental engineer tasked with protecting Moore County during the solar farm construction, TDEC officials plan to visit to investigate a stormwater noncompliance issue — likely this week.