Search WREG.com

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Light, Gas, and Water is offering free space heaters or electric blankets to low-income seniors and disabled residents to help them stay warm this winter. The utility company is partnering with Neighborhood Christian Centers Inc. to give 100 electric blankets and 100 space heaters to eligible customers through the Power of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating a crash that left a utility pole snapped in half in the Berclair area. The incident happened on Summer Avenue and Waring Road. The condition of the driver is unknown at this time. The MLGW power outage map showed fewer than 100 customers without power near the scene. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority held a public meeting in Westwood Tuesday to discuss a proposed multi-million dollar project to upgrade its gas plant in Memphis. According to the Tennessee Valley Authority, the project is still in its early stages. Poster boards filled a room inside Mount Vernon Baptist Church as community members […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Light, Gas & Water’s board on Wednesday approved a 12% electricity rate increase for three years beginning in 2024. Gas and water rates would remain the same. MLGW’s budget must be approved by the City Council before it goes into effect. MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen will go before the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis has a new generation of leadership in the mayor’s office, and Mayor-elect Paul Young says he’s the unifying leader that Memphis needs to take it to the next level. WREG’s Greg Hurst interviewed Young on his Informed Sources program, days after Young declared victory in the race. Part 1 of the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — MLGW crews worked along Peabody Place and Main Street in downtown Memphis Monday morning following a power outage over the weekend. The outage was initially noted by some residents around 6 a.m. Sunday and lasted for several hours. The issue happened on a clear, sunny day. “That’s definitely the weirdest issue. I feel […]

UPDATE: MLGW says power has been restored to all affected areas downtown. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A large portion of the downtown area is without power due to equipment failure, according to Memphis Light, Gas, and Water. MLGW says that crews are on the scene attempting to isolate the damage and effect repairs. The matter is […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Routine gas maintenance will be performed by Memphis, Light, Gas, and Water on Winchester Road next week. According to MLGW, maintenance will take place west of South Houston Levee Road, and an odor of gas will be released in the air as part of the work. The public within the surrounding area […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Light, Gas and Water will receive a $250,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority to assist customers who have delayed bills. MLGW says that they will be matching the grant from TVA, and the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) is administering the program as long as the funds last. “We are committed […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Light, Gas & Water is proposing a 12% rate increase for three years beginning in 2024 as it starts on a $1.2 billion project to improve the region’s electrical system. The proposed rate increase had previously been 10.5% over three years. MLGW said it would amount to about $5 more a […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested early Monday morning after police say he burglarized three area businesses in less than two hours. Investigators said Jacob McCrary, 33, was caught red-handed breaking into an ATM at the Bank of America in the 1600 block of Winchester. Police said McCrary tried to fight officers but was […]