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

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

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A spokesperson with the proposed Byhalia Connection Pipeline project says they could be looking at other routes after Monday night’s Shelby County Commission vote. “If we are not able to purchase the tax properties then we would consider all options which would include re-routes which could potentially affect other landowners,” said Katie […]

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 […]

Commissioners Brandon Morrison and Van Turner talk about the Byhalia Pipeline on Live at 9.

 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. – The Memphis City Council is taking steps opposing the proposed Byhalia Pipeline project. The oil pipeline would cut through parts of southwest Memphis. Opponents say the risk to Memphis’ water supply is too great to reap any reward, and it unfairly targets African American neighborhoods, like Boxtown. The city council signed off […]

Members of the Memphis City Council are expected to discuss the pipeline plan and more at Tuesday’s meeting. Frank Colvett and JB Smiley, Jr. share their reaction to the rally and more on Live at 9.

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 […]

Justin Pearson with the Memphis Community Against the Pipeline talks about their efforts to stop the project and how you can participate.

Former Vice President Al Gore is slated to visit the Bluff City as part of an upcoming rally against the Byhalia Pipeline.