Water pressure has continued to drop Friday, Jan. 19, for some Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers. 

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Macy’s plans to lay off both retail and corporate employees.

The City of Memphis is using all of its available resources to improve road conditions, but low temperatures are hindering those efforts.

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Strickland vetoed a referendum ordinance that would ask voters whether the Memphis City Council could set its salary and the salary of mayor-appointed directors. The council believes the veto was done improperly.

On a cold and miserable night — a night when fans were urged to stay home — the Tigers blew a 20-point lead to lose to South Florida. And then Penny Hardaway hinted at ominous chemistry issues within the team. 

The $1.5 million sale expands office space for Memphis Tourism, which keeps its office just 120 feet away and allows Memphis in May to remain in its headquarters after a year of big changes in the festival.

Priority roads for the City of Memphis are major roads — generally defined as roads with four or more lanes — and roads with bridges, inclines, declines or overpasses.

MLGW has recently added an online tool for customers to check and see if their neighborhood is at risk of contamination and under the boil-water advisory. Read this article for the link.

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Schools, campuses across county closed Friday

Demetrius Haley asked Thursday, Jan. 18, for the trial to be moved outside of the city due to excessive media coverage of the case, according to court documents filed electronically. 

Students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the six suburban districts won’t return to school until at least Monday.

Memphis Public Works Director Robert Knecht said people should stay off the roads because ice accumulation will make it difficult for the city to continue clearing streets Thursday. 

After more than three days of freezing conditions across the Mid-South, MLGW’s concern is shifting from power outages to water issues as mains break and low pressure becomes a predominant issue. 

The Desoto Athletic Club asks Collierville to take over, TVA hit record power demand and it may be too cold for crime.

Memphis saw a 50% decrease in crime between Sunday, Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 16, from the same point in the week. Criminal incidents were down 62% from the same three-day period in 2023.

Division 7 Judge Bill Anderson said there was about a foot of water at the front of his courtroom.

Dorcas Young Griffin will remain in an interim role as director of the county’s community services division in the move up to deputy chief administrative officer.

Suburban districts and Memphis-Shelby County Schools have made the decision to close schools Thursday, Jan. 18, as more wintry precipitation is expected.

MLGW’s president and CEO said his focus is now on the impacts that extended periods of cold weather can have on the area’s water system. 

The Tennessee Valley Authority supplied more electricity Wednesday morning than at any other point in its history. 

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Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall have forced many local businesses to close this week, but Global Café has been delivering warm, hearty meals to those in need citywide. 

TBI looks into first 2024 jail death, The Lobbyist struggles with crime perception and snow days aren’t for everyone.

“I ask you to check on your family, friends, neighbors, and, of course, any pets. If you know someone that needs assistance, get them assistance,” said Greg Waymon of the city’s Office of Emergency Management. 

From clearing roads to holding court, snow days come with some serious considerations and lots of detail for local government services.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday, Jan. 16, plans for a special session of the legislature later this week to finalize a development deal that would create around 2,000 new jobs in the north Mississippi county. 

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