Jun. 28—The reopening of Wilson Lock, 75 miles downstream of Decatur, after nine months of repairs will eventually ease a backlog of barges in Decatur, but the local and national economic effects of ...

Sep. 9—A familiar sight on the Tennessee River for more than 50 years, the Port of Decatur's sole fleet boat and its "heart and soul," the Mary Ethel, will be replaced by a new vessel in approximately ...