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MLGW says most customers back online, federal money being requested

MLGW says most customers back online, federal money being requested

There are still 107 crews that will work until power is restored to 100% of customers, MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said.
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City of Memphis opens emergency mental health line for 911 callers

City of Memphis opens emergency mental health line for 911 callers

The dedicated mental health line for 911 callers is in addition to a non-emergency 988 line that offers crisis counseling.
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New Collierville McDonald's breaks ground. Glasgow project to start

New Collierville McDonald's breaks ground. Glasgow project to start

A new McDonald's has broken ground in Collierville, while construction on the Glasgow project in Germantown is set to start its first phase.
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Memphis in for hot days, cooler nights and a light breeze this weekend

Memphis in for hot days, cooler nights and a light breeze this weekend

Temperatures are expected to hover around the 90s with a small breeze, according to NWS in Memphis.
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Where do kids eat free in Memphis? 6 restaurants offering deals

Where do kids eat free in Memphis? 6 restaurants offering deals

Back to school means back to busy. In honor of this, here are six Memphis restaurants where kids can eat for free (or at least, at a big discount).
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Tennessee families need $183K income to afford daycare, study finds

Tennessee families need $183K income to afford daycare, study finds

A new study found Tennessee families need nearly $183,000 in annual income to comfortably afford full-time daycare.
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Shelby County Sheriff-elect Buckner talks transition, first steps

Shelby County Sheriff-elect Buckner talks transition, first steps

Shelby County Sheriff-elect Anthony Buckner hosted his first transition team meeting, featuring nearly 40 people, a week before he assumes office.
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Lawsuit over TN's ability to pay bail law dismissed by federal judge

Lawsuit over TN's ability to pay bail law dismissed by federal judge

A federal judge dismissed a yearslong fight to overturn Tennessee's recent law banning judges from considering a defendant's ability to pay bail.
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Social Security, SSI payment schedule for September 2026. What Tennessee residents should know

Social Security, SSI payment schedule for September 2026. What Tennessee residents should know

September is almost here, which means Supplemental Security Income recipients will soon receive their monthly benefits. Here's what to know.
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Two weeks. No power. Gary, Indiana, failed Black citizens. | Opinion

Two weeks. No power. Gary, Indiana, failed Black citizens. | Opinion

As data centers overload grids across the country, power outages like the ones we're seeing now in Gary and Memphis will only become more frequent.
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Leadership Memphis announces 2027 Executive Program Class

Leadership Memphis announces 2027 Executive Program Class

Leadership Memphis has announced its 2027 Executive Program Class. Here's who is included.
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Why We Will Always Love Dolly Parton

Why We Will Always Love Dolly Parton

Behind the glitter, she was the toughest, most soulful of songwriters. Remembering the icon who represented the best of American music — and the best of America