Domino effect of power problems from Memphis hit North Mississippi
An “event” occurred Tuesday at a Memphis Light, Gas and Water substation, causing a voltage drop across Shelby and North Mississippi. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
An “event” at a Memphis substation led to power outages in North Mississippi, low water pressure in parts of the Bluff City and flaring at Valero Energy Corp.’s local refinery. Now, the Shelby County Health Department is monitoring the situation for potential health impacts.
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MLGW power outages Northcentral Valero Energy Corp.Keely Brewer
Keely Brewer is a Report for America corps member covering environmental impacts on communities of color in Memphis. She is working in partnership with the Ag & Water Desk, a sustainable reporting network aimed at telling water and agriculture stories across the Mississippi River Basin.
Beth Sullivan
Beth Sullivan covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. Previously, she worked at The Austin Chronicle as an assistant editor and columnist.
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