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Can you drink the water? In Giles County, yes. In Tennessee Ridge? No.

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PULASKI, Tenn. (WTVF) — Two different Tennessee towns have struggled with water after line breaks with temperatures still below freezing.

Both were having to hand out water to customers in Tennessee Ridge and Pulaski.

Residents from both Giles and Houston Counties have voiced concerns to NewsChannel 5 about this issue.

Here's what residents can do.

GILES COUNTY

Authorities had a positive update late Friday afternoon.

The area had a six-inch water main break in north Pulaski, but it has been fixed.

"As of right now, all water leaks in the city have been repaired. Tanks will start filling back up slowly. Thank you again for your continued patience and support," water officials said.

HOUSTON COUNTY

The city of Tennessee Ridge is now under a boil advisory for customers using the water out of their taps.

Tennessee Ridge City Hall is handing out vouchers for cases of potable water. The vouchers can be used at the Erin Piggly Wiggly or Sav A Lot.

The resident can contact city hall for more information as the supply is a very fluid situation, officials said.

Erin Church of Christ is also doing a water distribution. Delivery is expected tomorrow but road conditions may delay that further.

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Forrest Sanders recently introduced us to a Nashville hero named Eudora Boxley. She was the first black woman to have a cooking show on TV in Nashville. Her grandson was precious describing Eudora and how she raised him and how proud he and the family were of her impact not only on WLAC but on a city during the turbulent Civil Rights Era. A woman who did extraordinary things at a time when history did not expect her to.

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