MLGW has launched PowerPay, a prepaid option that lets customers "refuel" utility credits, skip monthly bills and monitor usage in real time through smart meters.

Get Alarmed, Tennessee! expands to include free carbon monoxide detectors after Winter Storm Fern; state officials say a federal grant will pay for the rollout.

MLGW's multi-year upgrades have cut outage minutes and limited storm blackouts, but older neighborhoods still lag.

A severe winter storm has kept Memphis students home for nearly two weeks, exhausting built‑in snow days as the district weighs make‑up options and learning packets.

The National Park Service is studying eight Memphis-area lynching sites after a congressional directive. Public meetings and a comment period run into early April.

Calvary Episcopal is planning a memorial and archive at the 87 Adams site to honor roughly 3,800 enslaved people sold there, backed by Monument Lab and community researchers.

The Memphis Fire Department announced the death of Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Paschke. The department says funeral arrangements are pending and has asked the community for support.

Town officials issued a precautionary boil-water advisory after a water-line break reduced pressure. Use boiled or bottled water until testing clears the supply.

Wintry conditions in Memphis lead to the suspension of trash collection on January 29, 2026, following previous cancellations, with residents advised to keep bins curbside.

Memphis Theological Seminary will end academic operations after 2025–26 and has arranged a teach‑out with SMU’s Perkins so students can finish degrees without extra tuition.

Collierville Fire & Rescue warns of the dangers posed by ice and snow falling from rooflines, urging caution when walking near buildings during winter.

Collierville Police urge residents to warn children about the dangers of playing on frozen ponds and lakes, highlighting the risks of unpredictable ice.

Memphis suspends solid waste collection due to severe winter weather, causing road safety concerns. Service disruptions follow earlier cancellations, with residents advised to leave carts out for delayed pickup.