MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman accused of opening up a Memphis, Light, Gas, and Water account in someone else’s name and leaving a balance over $700 is now in jail. Laroya Thompson, 26, is charged with identity theft. She is currently being held in jail on a $2,500 bond. On July 18, 2023, the victim […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A MLGW worker was attacked by a dog while checking for a faulty meter, leading to a shooting in a resident’s backyard, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Around 8 a.m. on Saturday, deputies responded to a house in the 4200 block of Hickory Run Place, where a Memphis Light, Gas, […]
Memphis’ water troubles might be coming to an end soon. With freezing temperatures expected to end Sunday, Memphis, Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) plans for water pressure to begin returning to normal soon. On Jan. 21, the utility company held a news conference at Sheahan Pumping Station in East Memphis. Prior to the news conference, […]
The boil water advisory currently affecting Memphis Light, Gas & Water’s entire coverage area is expected to last into next week. MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said Saturday evening that while 36 water main leaks and over 2,000 leaks in homes and businesses have been repaired, there are still plenty more fixes to be made and […]
The energy conservation alert Memphis Light, Gas & Water and Tennessee Valley Authority put in place Tuesday afternoon has been lifted, MLGW said Wednesday morning. MLGW ordered the conservation alert to meet the high energy demands due to frigid temperatures. MLGW said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that because of the […]