There are 6 article(s) tagged water:

• October 2026

  • East Parkway water guy back selling drinks to thirsty drivers

    After an arrest that outraged many Memphians, Demarcus Dickerson was back selling cold drinks at the corner of Poplar Avenue and East Parkway.

    By Jody Callahan October 08, 2026

• December 2022

  • MLGW CEO says water pressure is slowly returning

    Many businesses are operational now that water pressure has returned to restrooms and other facilities. 

    By Ben Wheeler December 28, 2022

• October 2022

  • Letter to the Editor: ‘No consideration’ should be given to sending water to California

    An argument against building a pipeline from the Mississippi River to California.

    By Letters to the Editor October 15, 2022

• September 2022

  • DeSoto sends supplies to Jackson amid water crisis

    The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi has mobilized assistance in DeSoto County where groups are working to provide clean water.

    By Toni Lepeska September 01, 2022

• February 2021

  • MLGW to suspend nonpayment cutoffs; boil water advisory ongoing

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will suspend service cutoffs for nonpayment until further notice and extend its pandemic payment plan option. The boil water advisory remains in effect.

    By Daja E. Henry February 21, 2021

  • As airport sees water issues, MLGW asks customers to reduce usage

    Memphis is known for its water, but according to Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, we will need to use less of it until the end of the week.

    By Allyson Brown, Blake Fontenay February 18, 2021