MEMPHIS, Tenn. — October is domestic violence awareness month, and one organization is working to raise awareness on the topic through a walkathon car and bike expo titled “I Survived It.” Ponya Dodson is the CEO and founder of Beauty Beyond the Scars – an organization dedicated to bringing attention to domestic violence and providing […]
Pothole Report
City of Memphis crews are now shifting focus to filling potholes that were left in the wake of last week s winter storms. They re asking residents to call 311 to report any. The head of public works for the city, Robert Knecht, says 16 crews will be tackling the broken road infrastructure, double the number that work on the issue during some seasons. Typically, crews can respond to a notice within 3-5 days , but Knecht says that may be extended to 5-10 days because of the high volume anticipated.
MLGW Update
Tens of millions of gallons of water are apparently still leaking out of Memphis water system and causing pressure to remain dangerously low. Officials say broken and frozen pipes that have thawed out in the last few days are now gushing. MLGW president and CEO J.T. Young says data from smart meters can help pinpoint certain leaks.
Let the melting begin.
City of Memphis crews are now shifting focus to filling potholes that were left in the wake of last week s winter storms. They re asking residents to call 311 to report any. The head of public works for the city, Robert Knecht, says 16 crews will be tackling the broken road infrastructure, double the number that work on the issue during some seasons. Typically, crews can respond to a notice within 3-5 days , but Knecht says that may be extended to 5-10 days because of the high volume ancicipated.
From Sunday, Feb. 21 Until further notice, reads MLGW s latest Sunday, Feb. 21 advisory to boil water before drinking it. The utility says the precautionary measure is necessary because of low water pressure due to frozen wells and broken water mains. Stagnant or slow moving water may breed pathogens, though none has yet been detected.
City of Memphis distributes 100,000 bottles of water
Memphians line up for free water from the city By Brandon Richard | February 21, 2021 at 6:36 PM CST - Updated February 21 at 6:50 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of Memphis and the Memphis City Council distributed more than 100,000 bottles of water on Sunday.
The bottled water went to MLGW customers in the city.
For the first time, MLGW issued a boil water advisory on Friday due to freezing weather, which caused several line breaks and water production issues that resulted in low pressure in its drinking water system.
Carloads of Memphians lined up at several different locations across the city on Sunday to a case of bottled water, which the City of Memphis and Memphis City Council distributed.
Pothole Report City of Memphis crews are now shifting focus to filling potholes that were left in the wake of last week's winter storms. They're asking