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  • winter weather Metro

    Secondary roads start to get attention as temps rise above freezing

    City Council members meeting online Tuesday heard from city division directors with a cautiously optimistic view of how the city has handled the cold. MPD Chief C.J. Davis said crime was down 75%.

    By Bill Dries January 27, 2026
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    Claims allege Grizzlies owner’s company supplied Russian war effort

    A media company’s report claims Robert Pera’s Ubiquiti equipment ended up with the Russian military, but offers no direct evidence the company knew or that the products reached Russia.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 28, 2026
  • Premium Metro

    Local Jeopardy champ back for show’s Tournament of Champions

    Her show airs Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. on WREG-TV.

    By Jody Callahan January 28, 2026
  • Premium Chris Herrington

    Herrington: Noem invoked Memphis to defend Minneapolis killing. She’s wrong about both cities.

    Minneapolis-St. Paul, where I now have a home, has been abused. Memphis, which has been my home for the majority of my life, is now being used. 

    By Chris Herrington January 27, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Memphis not working with ICE, but places are closed for ice

    Republican lawmakers go after Mulroy again, tulips are coming to the Dixon and we try to navigate the Morant Maze.

    By Bianca Phillips January 27, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Inside Da Sammich Spot, Crazy Coop and Fleur

    Today, food writer Ellen Chamberlain talks about the viral video from Da Sammich Spot as well as some other recent developments on the local food scene. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 27, 2026
  • State Government

    As some Tennesseans struggle with rising costs, Senate Dems embark on Affordability Tour

    The tour is meant to connect people with local resources that can help in times of financial uncertainty.

    By Noah McLane January 27, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis mayor responds to Noem: ‘There has been no collaboration with ICE on immigration’

    Paul Young responded to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s comparison of the city’s cooperation with federal law enforcement and vocal opposition to aggressive immigration raids in other cities.

    By Bill Dries January 26, 2026
  • winter weather City of Memphis

    City Council goes virtual for Tuesday meeting

    Council members return to pandemic rules as the body votes on putting a charter amendment on the November ballot, extra approval for jails and more. 

    By Bill Dries January 29, 2026
  • winter weather Education

    Winter storm delays MSCS’ superintendent decision

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members said they would soon determine permanent leadership for the district. But will it be by search or an appointment? 

    By Laura Testino January 29, 2026
  • Premium State Government

    ‘Memphis is done with excuses': Shelby County DA under the microscope (again)

    Two Memphis Republicans are demanding more transparency from entities involved in the Memphis Safe Task Force — and it’s not the federal government.

    By Noah McLane January 27, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Baby, it’s cold outside, and the sun is setting on Westy’s

    Noem brings up Memphis after Minneapolis shooting, and lawmakers want a Texas-style school takeover.

    By Bianca Phillips January 26, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Deannexation, superintendents and Lisa Marie

    Join editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips as they discuss what’s happening this week. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 26, 2026
  • Premium Ask the Memphian

    Ask the Memphian: What is the record snowfall in Memphis?

    The biggest snowstorm to ever hit Memphis walloped the city more than a century ago, but the city as it was in 1892 handled the storm well.

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    MLGW not expecting significant outages as Memphis dodges ice

    ‘Much more difficult today than yesterday,’ and cold temps not expected to let up this week

    By Jody Callahan January 26, 2026
  • Metro

    This Week in Memphis: Deannexation vote and Lisa Marie’s birthday

    Collierville decides whether some residents can be deannexed, and Graceland celebrates Lisa Marie Presley’s legacy. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 26, 2026
  • winter weather City of Memphis

    Monday morning commute could be tough

    Memphis public works director Scott Morgan said city crews continued to make grinding progress on priority streets. But side streets could be treacherous come morning. 

    By Samuel Hardiman January 25, 2026
  • Winter Weather Arlington

    ‘Much more difficult today than yesterday,’ and cold temps not expected to let up this week

    Conditions across the area have led to treacherous road conditions and temperatures in the teens as the winter storm prepares to move out of Shelby County.

    By Michael Waddell January 29, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    In defense of Minneapolis shooting, Noem invokes Memphis

    U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem invoked Memphis Saturday as the DHS sought to explain federal officers killing 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. 

    By Samuel Hardiman January 25, 2026
  • winter weather City of Memphis

    MLGW not expecting significant outages as Memphis dodges ice

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said Memphis should dodge the severe effects of the freezing rain.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 25, 2026
  • Education

    What would a Texas-style takeover look like for Memphis schools?

    The recent overhaul of the Houston, Texas public school district inspired Tennessee Republicans’ push to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

    By Bri Hatch January 25, 2026
  • Winter Weather Metro

    ‘Survival’ is the only goal for some Memphians as temperatures plummet

    As the thermometer dips to single digits, the winter storm that’s relished by sledders and the Memphis Zoo polar bears threatens lives of unhoused Memphians. 

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    Trump grants state request for emergency declaration

    Winter storm’s effects benign so far, but freezing rain still on its way

    Update: Airport is open but call before you go

    By Jody Callahan January 26, 2026
  • Winter Weather Metro

    Trump grants state request for emergency declaration

    The declaration will help the state receive federal assistance with the storm.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 29, 2026
  • winter weather Metro

    Winter storm’s effects benign so far, but freezing rain still on its way

    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.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 24, 2026
  • winter weather Transportation & Logistics

    Update: Airport is open, but call before you go

    Memphis International Airport is set to be open Sunday, Jan. 25, but passengers are strongly urged to contact airlines to make sure flights haven’t been canceled or delayed.

    By Jody Callahan January 29, 2026
  • winter weather Metro

    Snow has coat of sleet on top, which can make travel treacherous

    The snow coating hides as much as an inch of icy sleet, so travel outside — walking or driving — is discouraged, the National Weather Service says.

    By Jody Callahan January 24, 2026

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