Winter storm’s effects benign so far, but freezing rain still on its way
Hunter Tockey wipes the snow off his windshield Jan. 24. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis continued to wait for the winter storm’s full effects Saturday afternoon as leaders remained apprehensive about the arrival of freezing rain that is expected to last through the night.
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Winter Storm 2026 winter weather icy weatherSamuel Hardiman
Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise reporter who focuses on government and politics. He began his career at the Tulsa World where he covered business and K-12 education. Hardiman came to Memphis in 2018 to join the Memphis Business Journal, covering government and economic development. He then served as the Commercial Appeal’s city hall reporter and later joined The Daily Memphian in 2023. His current work focuses on the intersection of government, public policy, influence and how public dollars are spent.
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