Opinion: MLGW on why Memphis’ water future is secure
“Thanks to natural recharge zones and our local reduction in demand, our water system is sustainably replenishing itself. But we cannot afford to become complacent.”
Topic: MLGW
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September 2026
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August 2026
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20K without power as MLGW tackles lingering outages
MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said the timeline for when power would be fully restored remains the same: He’s “optimistic” most residents should have the lights back on by Thursday night.
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MSCS keeps 19 campuses closed Tuesday due to lingering power outages
Families of students who attend the 19 closed schools can receive free meals on Tuesday. Food will be available at each closed campus between noon and 2 p.m., through a partnership with the YMCA.
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MLGW restores power to 105K — but warns progress will be slow for remaining outages
As of Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, approximately 35,000 customers remained without electricity, down from a peak of 140,000 at the height of the storm’s aftermath.
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What we do and don’t know about TVA’s data center rate hikes
When the TVA Board of Directors approved the new rate class for data centers in Memphis on Aug. 20, it held back some important information.
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Watchdog, activist Joe Kent dies after battle with cancer
Local watchdog and activist Joe B. Kent, who regularly harshly criticized local politicians, officials, and organizations at public meetings, died at age 63.
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Ask the Memphian: How vulnerable are MLGW systems to cyberattacks?
Although Memphis Light, Gas and Water hasn’t been targeted by recent cyberattacks, utility officials promise Memphians they remain hypervigilant to keep the water supply safe.
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July 2026
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Waddell: New MLGW voting reps give stronger voice to the suburbs
“This week the suburbs accomplished something 10 years in the making — getting two official votes on the Memphis Light, Gas & Water board.”
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Bartlett appoints voting member to MLGW board
On Tuesday, Bartlett also approved a new assistant director of finance.
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Collierville rep returning to MLGW board — this time with more power
A new Tennessee law allows Memphis Light, Gas and Water to have two voting representatives from Memphis’ largest suburbs, one from Collierville and another from Bartlett.
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Opinion: Risks of SpaceXAI data center outweigh benefits
“If you plant the right trees in the right places, embrace and care for our native ecosystem, and hold industry and government accountable for their impacts on our environment, we may just succeed.”
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Opinion: Why does my electricity go on vacation more than I do?
“The real problem here — the sweaty elephant in the room — is infrastructure sorely in need of an upgrade. But as an average user who just expects the lights to come on when I flip the switch, I can’t accept that power in an urban area should go out so easily, so often and for so long.”
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Storms lead to power outages across metro
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s outage map showed more than 15,000 of the utility’s customers without power.
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June 2026
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MLGW could charge SpaceX, other big users more for water
Memphis Light, Gas and Water could soon charge heavy water users a fee based on how much water they consume and when they consume it.
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May 2026
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Gaining by reducing: St. Jude receives $1 million for energy-saving projects
Eight projects saved St. Jude millions and earned the research hospital a reward from the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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April 2026
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Wind, rain, hail hit Memphis; flooding possible
A line of thunderstorms bringing strong wind gusts, an inch of rain and even the possibility of a tornado hit Memphis Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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State leaders give Memphis suburbs votes on MLGW board
Locally, two new voting representatives would come from Shelby County’s largest suburbs — Bartlett and Collierville.
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Suburbs could get voting representation on MLGW board
About 30% of the MLGW’s customers live outside the city limits, and new legislation in Nashville could give them a say on the board.
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March 2026
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Morgan Steel expanding locally, adding more than 100 jobs
“We’re serving customers in Ohio, Mississippi and Texas, so we could have started a steel distribution center anywhere in the Southeast,” Morgan Steel CEO said. “But we’re happy to continue to grow right here in Memphis.”
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MLGW recruiting from high schools, Southwest
Memphis Light, Gas and Water partnered with Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Southwest Tennessee Community College and other career and technical organizations in the area for its Customer Service Career Academy.
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February 2026
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MLGW: Price of gas, increased electricity use led to higher bills
The bitter cold that battered Memphis in January has led to February utility bills that are much higher than last year and last month.
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January 2026
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Customers can stop dripping faucets — for now, MLGW says
When temperatures drop below 20 degrees for more than four hours, Memphis Light, Gas and Water says customers should resume dripping their faucets.
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What a year’s worth of xAI power bills tell us
MLGW is in the process of providing updated records, which are expected to significantly alter the totals initially reported in this story.
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Opinion: XAI must power a just transition for Memphis
“Let xAI not be a monument to what was taken from Memphis but a testament to what happens when a city demands justice for its people.”
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From partial records to massive bills: Inside xAI’s $50M Memphis energy footprint
Initial public records provided to The Daily Memphian showed only a fraction of xAI’s true electric consumption and almost none of its natural gas usage, prompting questions about incomplete disclosure.
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