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New study presents solutions for combatting Memphis' disproportionately high energy burdens
What’s happening: A study and its ensuing report, conducted by Atlanta’s Greenlink Analytics and commissioned by the Southern Environmental Law Center, has further shed light on an issue that affects nearly half of all Memphians – and an expensive one at that. More than 48 percent of Memphians face high energy burdens, and more than 30,000 families in Shelby County experience what are considered to be severe energy burdens.
Tennessee Weather Alert: Heavy Downpours, Localized Flooding Expected Sunday
Nashville, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for a dramatic shift in weather as heavy downpours and potential flooding are expected on Sunday. The National Weather Service in Nashville forecasts very heavy rain throughout the day, posing a significant flood risk for low-lying areas and those with poor drainage.
Moneybagg Yo talks 'Speak Now,' "Whiskey Whiskey" and Memphis rappers
Moneybagg Yo released his album Speak Now back in June, and like other artists, it reflects some of his real-life happenings. "I'm a real time artist. I like to record when stuff really going on accurately in my life. That's the mode I was in," he tells Rolling Stone of recording Speak Now. "I feel like whatever I'm going through in a day or that week, or whatever pain I'm enduring, I just use it as an outlet ... I'm really just going in the studio to let it off, get it off, and get going."
This woman-owned Memphis marketing firm more than doubled in size since launching just two years ago
What’s happening: An award-winning, woman-owned marketing firm continues to gain steam in its hometown of Memphis, where the boutique agency Campfire Collective has quickly established itself as one of the city’s fastest growing firms. The company recently announced a bevy of new hires and the creation of two new leadership positions.
Sculpture honoring Orange Mound community selected for library and genealogy center
What’s happening: Several months after community members celebrated the grand opening of the Orange Mound Library & Genealogy Center – a $17 million redevelopment of the historic Melrose High School building that includes a new library and genealogy center, and eventually 28 senior living apartments – the UrbanArt Commission has announced their selection for an on-site sculpture installation.
Collierville blames ex-employee for utility error; customers’ bills may be higher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The town of Collierville says utility customers may receive higher-than-normal bills next week because of a mistake by an employee. The town says a new employee either did not perform the meter readings or recorded incorrect dats from May through June. The employee was terminated July 11. “We understand that this adjustment […]
Your First Alert to increasing rain chances for the weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A steady flow of Gulf moisture continues to stream into the Mid-South as the week comes to a close. This will keep rain chance in the area through the weekend and into the beginning of next week. That will be followed by a drier and much warmer pattern that will set in by the middle of next week.
Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee: here’s a list of exempt items
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee, and traditional sales tax on back-to-school items like clothes, computers and other supplies are exempt. The tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Items sold in-store and online are eligible, but restrictions do apply. Below is […]
‘Lord, thank you’: Honor student on life support after hit-and-run wakes up
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Mitchell High honor student put on life support after a hit-and-run crash three weeks ago has been taken off his ventilator and is on the road to recovery, his family says. Sharon Jones said her grandson Thomas Powell woke up Thursday morning and is talking. “This morning when I went up […]
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