The Equal Representation Act would require a citizenship question on the next US Census asking whether the respondent is a citizen, a resident non-citizen or an illegal immigrant. Senator Hagerty called Memphis Morning News to discuss the ERA and the continued push to grow populations in states as an effort to maintain political power.… MORE
When MLGW released the request yesterday to conserve energy during the peak demand hours this morning, rumors started to spread on social media about rolling blackouts being scheduled.… MORE
Just two weeks in office, Memphis Mayor Paul Young calls in to Memphis Morning News for updates on the declaration of emergency regarding weather related management, plans to handle crime and the issues surrounding it as well as CJ Davis returning as the Chief of Police. … MORE
School districts throughout the listening area of Newstalk 989 are using snow days this week due to the weather conditions. Some districts are closing the remainder of the week, while others have announced closures Tuesday and Wednesday. Our TV news partner, WREG has a complete list of schools that have closed.… MORE
As of 11am Monday, 99.95% of MLGW customers had electricity. With up to 5 inches of snow and sub zero temperatures, the power grid is holding up thus far. One of Doug McGowen’s first big priorities after being appointed as President of the utility, was to catch up on the outdated tree trimming throughout the…… MORE
The National Civil Rights Museum has moved it’s King Celebrations to online and virtual at 11:30am on the museum’s website… MORE
Temperatures will be plummeting early next week as soon as Sunday night and worsening on Monday and Tuesday as Memphis is on high alert for freezing weathe… MORE
Tom Lee Park will be the new location of a new barbecue contest called “SmokeSlam” to rival the already existing Memphis in May’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.… MORE
Mike Longo, President of Hibbett Sports City Gear speaks on Memphis Morning News about effects of retail crime.… MORE
The Memphis Tigers have announced another former Tiger and NFL player to its coaching staff, Reggie Howard. Not only was he a player, he also was part of the Tiger staff as a defensive assistant in 2017 and a high school relations director in 2022. Howard will be joining the defensive side of the football…… MORE
