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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 City Council will consider a new ordinance regarding pipelines at a meeting Tuesday. This comes after the planned Byhalia Connection pipeline project was canceled following strong opposition from environmentalists and a Memphis neighborhood. Council members JB Smiley and Frank Colvett joined Live At 9 to talk about that issue and others on the agenda. […]

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 […]

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 […]

A company seeking to build a disputed oil pipeline over an aquifer that provides drinking water to 1 million people has verbally agreed to stop pursuing lawsuits against Tennessee property owners who refused to sell access to their land for construction.

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. — Mid-South residents and activists continue to make their case against the pending Byhalia Oil Pipeline. In a recent letter to elected officials, they demanded the permit allowing the pipeline be revoked. Additionally, they say elements of this process haven’t been fully disclosed. It’s a very complicated process but in the letter, they […]

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.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A company facing resistance to its plans to build an oil pipeline over an aquifer that provides drinking water to 1 million people has asked for a “mutual pause” in its dispute with city officials in Memphis, as it evalutates other options. Plains All American Pipeline sent a letter to the […]

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. — Byhalia Pipeline opponents hope a new 51-page lawsuit filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center will force Plains All-American to re-apply for a permit that would require community feedback. Leaders from the Memphis Community Against the Pipeline group say the current permit is outdated, saying  it was approved back in 2017, before […]