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LISTEN | MLGW CEO Gives Update To Customers On Nation of Jake

LISTEN | MLGW CEO Gives Update To Customers On Nation of Jake

Doug McGowen, President and CEO of Memphis Light Gas and Water, joined the Nation of Jake to give listeners and customers an update on the current state of the utility company. “There’s only so many things we can control. For the things we can control, we ought to control those,” he said. “That’s what we’re…MORE

CITIZENSHIP | Senator Bill Hagerty

CITIZENSHIP | Senator Bill Hagerty

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

LISTEN | Memphis Mayor Paul Young

LISTEN | Memphis Mayor Paul Young

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

SCHOOLS | The Closure List Grows

SCHOOLS | The Closure List Grows

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

MLGW | Power Outages Held To A Minimum

MLGW | Power Outages Held To A Minimum

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 One of Doug McGowen’s first big priorities after being appointed as President of the utility, was to catch up on the outdated tree trimming throughout the…MORE