Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

Legal expenses for the MSCS takeover and Wanda Halbert litigations should advise future intra-government battles, says Otis Sanford.

On Saturday evening, severe storms caused power outages across Memphis and Shelby County. MLGW warns customers to prepare for a multi-day recovery, with most power expected to be restored by Thursday evening.

Watch as MLGW provides an update on the recent bow echo storm that swept across the mid-south.

Watch as MLGW provides an update on the recent bow echo storm that swept across the mid-south.

Severe storms with straight-line winds exceeding 70 mph caused widespread power outages in Memphis and Shelby County on Saturday evening. Doug McGowen, President and CEO of MLGW, advises customers to prepare for a multi-day recovery. The majority of power is expected to be restored by Thursday evening.

Two former advisory commissioners representing Shelby County suburbs now have full voting authority on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Board following a new state law expanding the utility's governing board.

This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” Eric Barnes hosts a journalist roundtable with Memphis Flyer's Toby Sells and Daily Memphian reporters Bill Dries and Abigail Warren.

As a winter storm system takes shape, Memphis Light, Gas and Water says it is taking steps to protect utility services while urging customers to prepare for extreme cold.

MLGW is now accepting applications for its Winter Moratorium program, which protects seniors and disabled customers from utility disconnections during the months of December, January, and February. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2025.

Perea Elementary has received a $210,000 grant from TVA’s School Uplift program, recognizing its efforts to reduce energy waste and improve learning environments. The program, supported by MLGW and TVA, helps schools save on energy costs and reinvest in education.