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2 days ago
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Severe weather causes power outages in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands of Memphis Light, Gas, and Water customers are without power due to severe weather in the area early Thursday morning. There are currently 12,577 customers experiencing the outage. The majority of the Mid-South is under a Slight Risk (Level 2/5) for severe weather. A flash flood warning was also issued for Shelby County and Tipton County. Check the latest forecasts from WREG Weather Tips for if your power goes out: Check to see if the lights are out in neighboring homes — if so, it's likely a larger outage. Access the MLGW outage map via or the MLGW app. Report the outage on the MLGW app or call 544-6500. For more tools, visit here. Tips for if a powerline is knocked down: Stay away and call MLGW at 528-4465. Assume the line is 'energized' and stay away and warn others to do the same. Do not remove fallen tree limbs or other debris from power lines. (Tree limbs and other objects can conduct electricity that can shock anyone coming in contact with them.) This story will be updated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-06-2025
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Woman wants help after receiving $7,203 MLGW bill
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is calling for help after she received an MLGW bill that's worth more than $7,000. Tracy Moore told WREG there has been an issue since she moved into government housing in 2023. Moore said MLGW told her there was a water leak at the residence before she moved in; however, despite the repairs, the bill continues to increase. Memphis OKs 3% raises for city employees in new budget She told WREG that MLGW cut her lights off, due to non-payment; however, she says she will never be able to make enough money to pay it. 'The light company said it wasn't on they side, that it was on the owner. I do not own this home and I shouldn't be responsible for this big, outstanding $7,000 something water bill,' said Moore. Moore said she moved into the Section 8 housing property in 2023, and she's had issues ever since then. She said that her first bill was nearly $1,500, and when she contacted MLGW, they told her that the matter was under investigation. FBI investigates viral DMV text scam; unpaid ticket message is fake Once the investigation finished, Moore says the utility company told her there was a water leak inside the home before she moved there. 'I contacted the owner, and the owner was like explaining to me that this problem should've been solved before I moved in and as months and years has passed, and you know, they constantly said that they going to fix it,' said Moore. Moore said MLGW told her the water leak appeared to be underneath the home, but a few months ago, the owner brought in a crew that made repairs inside the home. Millington hires new girls' basketball coach WREG reached out to the real estate company, Memphis Passive, and they claim the utility company told them there wasn't a water leak and it's the tenant's responsibility to pay her bills. 'I'm taking care of three disabled. I'm working. You know, I'm trying. And so, you know, having car problems. You know, trying to get back and forth to work and all of this, it's really took an impact on us,' said Moore. Moore said she hopes the issue gets fixed sooner rather than later. She said MLGW previously removed $700 from her bill, but they told her that the remaining balance is her responsibility. WREG also reached out to the utility company, and they said they can only release information to the account holder. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
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MLGW calls NAACP claims ‘patently false,' requests apology
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Light Gas & Water responded Monday to the NAACP, which claimed last week that xAI's operations in southwest Memphis are endangering the health of nearby residents. A letter sent by NAACP to both MLGW and the county health department accused those entities of looking the other way as xAI ran gas turbines to help power its Colossus supercomputer in southwest Memphis, and of violating open meetings laws. NAACP pens letter calling for end of xAI supercomputer The response letter sent Monday by MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen says those claims are 'patently false.' McGowen says MLGW has no role in approving the use of gas turbines and undertook an impact study to ensure that the xAI facility would not impact service to other utility customers. City officials including the mayor have previously said the number of gas turbines at the site was lower than what environmental groups claimed, and on May 6, the chamber of commerce announced the turbines would be removed. McGowen's letter went on to request an apology from the civil rights organization over what it called 'baseless, inflammatory claims.' Read the letter below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Health
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NAACP pens letter calling for end of xAI supercomputer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Your News Leader has obtained a letter sent by the NAACP calling for local regulators to immediately stop Elon Musk's supercomputer project. The letter was sent on Thursday to the Shelby County Health Department and the Commissioner of Memphis, Light, Gas and Water. The civil rights group claims xAI's operations in southwest Memphis are out of compliance with environmental rules. Pearson calls out Health Department, Mayor Harris over xAI In the letter, they urged the health department and MLGW to issue an emergency order for xAI to cease operations completely. You can read the full letter below: naacp-xai-mlgw-scdh-letterDownload We have reached out to MLGW and the Shelby County Health Department for a response. We will update this story when we have more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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Veteran's house struck by lightning causes ceiling to cave in
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An Air Force veteran's house was struck by lightning in Bartlett while he was out of town. Willie Hooper's home was struck by lightning during Sunday's severe weather in Shelby County. The 62-year-old told WREG he was on his way to visit his daughter in Ohio, and he started to feel ill so he stopped in Kentucky. 'I could not see my cameras that I have on my house. They were not working,' said Hooper. 'So, I talked to my neighbor and she said she has power and she didn't know the issue was, so I called my son and then I called MLGW.' At first, Hooper says he thought someone maybe cut the security system and broke into his house. 'And soon as we walked upstairs, I see the ceiling kind of caved in,' said Willie Hopper Jr., son. 'The guy from MLGW was behind me he kind of looked over my shoulder and said 'We got the answer, we know what the culprit is.'' MPD arrests over 120 people in Operation Code Zero The technician determined the damage was caused by a lightning strike to the roof. Hooper said he was thankful he was not home. 'There was definitely a point where the boom and the flash happened at exactly the same time. We were watching TV and it startled us all,' said his neighbor. 'Where it hit is where my computer is at, and that is exactly where I normally sit,' said Willie Hooper. 'So I think it's a thing that God is trying to tell me something.' Hooper is headed back to Bartlett to check on the damage to his house. The Bartlett Fire Department told WREG they did not respond to Hooper's home because they were not called for assistance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
