City sends mass texts, voicemails to some residents
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the City of Memphis sent out mass text messages and voicemails to residents as part of an emergency mass communication system. (Bill Dries/The Daily Memphian file)
The texts read, “This is a test from the City of Memphis Mass Communication system that will contact you during… Reply with Yes to confirm receipt or…” followed by a link.
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Julia Baker covers criminal justice for The Daily Memphian. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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