Two separate cars crashed into utility poles, causing outages Friday morning
The Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW) utility company reported two separate accidents involving cars hitting utility poles ...
US consumers remained cautious about spending last month as inflation ticked higher
Inflation remains a top economic concern for most Americans, even as it has fallen sharply from its 2022 peak.
MLGW advises public of routine maintenance involving mercaptan on March 31
MLGW is scheduled to perform routine maintenance involving a sulfur-smelling chemical near the TO Fuller State Park on Monday ...
Mississippi governor signs bill phasing out state income tax
The “Build Up Mississippi Act” will cut the individual income tax rate to 3% by 2030, followed by future annual decreases ...
No, current Social Security recipients do not need to verify their identity in-person
WBIR received emails asking whether people currently receiving social security benefits need to verify their identities in ...
Today: Funeral service, celebration of life to be held for Pastor Ricky Floyd
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Funeral services and a celebration of life will be held today for Memphis Pastor Ricky Floyd, who was ...
Under Tennessee bill, students would be taught marriage before kids as one key to success
Tennessee’s public schools could soon be required to teach that the keys to a successful life include following a proper ...
Powerful earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, killing at least 3 in Bangkok high-rise collapse
BANGKOK, Thailand — A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, killing at least ...
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed his intention to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with ...
Severe thunderstorms likely in the Memphis area Sunday night
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Severe thunderstorms could pose a risk of damaging wind gusts, hail, or even tornadoes in the Memphis area ...
TN Supreme Court rules most employers can fire workers for 'petitioning' state government
The court ruled in a case that involved a woman who said she lost her job after writing to the TN legislature about her ...
Proposed legislation could eliminate four-day school weeks in 47 districts across the state
LINCOLN, Arkansas — Arkansas Lawmakers are pushing a new bill to make public and charter schools have a minimum of 178 school days in person and 1,068 hours of instruction. This bill would eliminate ...