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MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Another battle could be brewing over pipelines that run through Memphis and Shelby County. A Republican sponsored bill could limit the abilities for cities and counties to decide if a pipeline should run through their communities. Senator Ken Yager of Kingston is the bill’s sponsor. “It preempts political subdivisions of this state from taking any […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The company behind the proposed Byhalia Pipeline announced Friday it is no longer pursuing the construction of the oil pipeline. They said the reason is primarily due to lower oil production because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We value the relationships we’ve built through the development of this project, and appreciate those that […]

Environmentalist sent a letter to state leaders claiming the company behind the Byhalia Pipeline doesn’t need to dig up more land because there’s already another pipeline connecting the Valero refinery to Marshall County, Mississippi.

The proposed Byhalia Pipeline fight in Memphis was featured Thursday on CBS This Morning, where opponents called the project environmental racism.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A crucial vote on the Byhalia Pipeline delayed while both sides of the debate agree to a temporary pause. The Memphis city council delayed their vote on an ordinance regulating future pipelines, amidst concerns it could negatively affect local businesses and be found unconstitutional.  “Why in the hell are we effing with […]

 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One day after the Memphis City Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing the Byhalia Pipeline, the Shelby County Public Works committee started its session with its own pipeline proposal: to go to the federal level for assistance. “This item is a resolution urging President Joe Biden to review the Byhalia Pipeline permit,” […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — At 26 years old, Justin J. Pearson, born and raised in southwest Memphis, forged a movement to stave off a major oil pipeline slated to run through his community.  His charisma and passion has thrust him into the spotlight, helping attract big names like former Vice President Al Gore to rally against […]

Several organizations filed a lawsuit in the fight to stop the Byhalia Pipeline project.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The fight against construction of the Byhalia Pipeline continues. If cleared, the pipeline would go through portions of Southwest Memphis. However, organizations and community members have come together to stop construction and this time they’re begging city council to step up. Activist gathered to call on Memphis City Council members to pass […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis residents fighting a proposed oil pipeline got another victory Monday night. Shelby County Commissioners voted down a resolution that would put two vacant, county-owned plots of land up for sale. It’s land the pipeline developers want to buy.  “I do not believe these properties should be sold,” commissioner Tami Sawyer said. The proposed […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A reckless, racist rip off, were the strong words used by former Vice President Al Gore to describe the Byhalia Pipeline while in the Bluff City on Sunday. A crowd of roughly 200 people rallied Sunday around one of the highest profile names to oppose the Byhalia Pipeline. “This resistance ain’t nothing […]