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<strong>Traffic travels on a partially cleared Poplar Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.&nbsp;</strong>(Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)winter weather City of Memphis

Trash talk: Memphis waste stuck in the deep freeze

A thaw on city streets at week’s end gives way to another cold snap complicating plans to resume solid waste services and continue clearing streets.

By Bill Dries, Samuel Hardiman January 29, 2026
Winter weather Metro

Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist

It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.

By The Associated Press, Brandon LaGrone II January 29, 2026
Public Safety

Task Force back at work after winter-storm pause

The Memphis Safe Task Force returns from a brief pause amid the winter weather to make more than 20 arrests in one day.

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By Aarron Fleming January 29, 2026
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Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting

Critics of the deployments argue they undermine state and local authority and exceed the president’s authority under the Constitution.

By The Associated Press January 29, 2026

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    Politics roundup: Trump non-endorsement, ICE and ice, campaign reports

    U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn gets an almost-endorsement from President Donald Trump in her run for governor. Jerri Green talks about ICE and ice. And some campaign finance reports get filed early.

    By Bill Dries 4 hours ago
  • Premium Memphis Grizzlies

    FedEx founder’s family offered to buy Grizzlies

    FedEx executive Richard Smith said the family inquired about acquiring a majority interest in the team from owner Robert Pera. “But he knows of our possible interest if he ever changes his mind.”

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    Calkins: Robert Pera remains the best hope for keeping the Grizzlies in Memphis.

    By Samuel Hardiman 14 hours ago
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    The Early Word: Weekend plans may be out, but booze at The Station is a go

    International Paper splits, the Tigers finally win and there’s a new place to get salad in the snow.

    By Bianca Phillips January 30, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: What you can do this weekend

    As crazy as it may sound, there are events happening this weekend that haven’t been canceled. And we’re not just talking about YouTube yoga or your “Heated Rivalry” marathon. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 30, 2026
  • Metro

    SpaceX and xAI could merge, according to reports

    Elon Musk, the CEO of both companies, has spoken about putting artificial intelligence data centers in space in recent months.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 29, 2026
  • Premium Bartlett

    Intrepid fun-seekers enjoy thrills of ‘Mount Bartlett’

    After years of discouraging people from sliding down the slope near Bartlett Boulevard Soccer Park, the city is now encouraging those willing to give the slick hill a chance.

    By Michael Waddell January 29, 2026
  • winter weather Metro

    Still slipping and sliding: Memphis braces for one more Arctic weekend

    The frozen precipitation on the ground in Memphis isn’t going anywhere for the next few days, at least.

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    Latest updates: Crews make progress on streets, but some business, schools are staying closed

    Intrepid fun-seekers enjoy thrills of ‘Mount Bartlett’

    Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist

    By Jody Callahan January 29, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Memphis may plow ahead, and sober DUIs are a thing

    Central High jazz band has had a tough year, the Grizzlies are on a losing streak and we pay homage to brave restaurant workers. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 29, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: What it’s like for athletes in the portal

    In the last few years, one of the largest changes to college football and basketball is the number of student-athletes changing schools between seasons. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 29, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘A huge mark:’ 100-year-old Memphian Peggy Bodine dies, family, friends, reflect on life of service

    Peggy Jemison Bodine, an historian and building preservationist, former president of the Junior League of Memphis as well as former president of the Memphis Symphony League, died on Jan. 22. She was 100.

    By John Klyce January 29, 2026
  • Premium Public Safety

    In Tennessee, thousands have been charged with DUIs, but tested negative for drugs and alcohol

    A case against a NASA systems engineer, among others, has raised questions about the Tennessee Highway Patrol and sparked new state legislation on “sober DUIs.”

    By Noah McLane January 29, 2026
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: After a year of triumph, death and music, the Central High jazz band plays on

    Well, darn. The Central High band won’t be going back to New York this year to defend its title in the Essentially Ellington jazz contest. But after a year of triumph and tragedy, that won’t stop director Ollie Liddell from teaching “with (his) hair on fire.”

    By Geoff Calkins January 29, 2026
  • Metro

    Gloria Wade-Gayles, who wrote about living near border between Black and white in 1940s and ’50s Memphis, dies

    Wade-Gayles, a graduate of the LeMoyne College, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Atlanta. An educator, activist and author, she penned a memoir about growing up in the old Foote Homes public-housing development.

    By Bill Dries January 28, 2026
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Should Memphis buy more plows? City says it’s looking into it.

    Meteorologists and municipalities have described the wintry mix, now largely frozen solid, as a unique challenge to clear from roadways.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 29, 2026
  • winter weather North Mississippi

    MDOT says I-22, I-55 north of Como now open

    The winter storm stressed an already thin system, required bringing in help from outside — and showed how one’s best efforts still might not be enough. Even now officials are still advising drivers stay off the roads.

    By Brandon LaGrone II 19 hours ago
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Memphis’ song of ice on streets and fire at Annesdale

    Robert Pera’s company came up in allegations around the Russian war effort, Nike cuts local jobs and big decisions are coming on booze and golf.

    By Bianca Phillips January 28, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Next steps for Germantown’s The Standard

    Up until recently, the land on the southwest side of Poplar Avenue and Kirby Parkway was home to Carrefour at Kirby Woods.

    By Mary Cashiola January 28, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    City Council wants to tweak labor dispute process, but the details are still being drafted

    Icy weather had Memphis City Council members meeting virtually and deciding again to edit the way the body settles contract deadlocks. But the fine print needs to be ironed out before budget season begins.

    By Bill Dries January 27, 2026
  • winter weather Education

    Icy streets keep schools closed for a third day

    MSCS isn’t anticipating implementing remote or hybrid learning options available under state law.

    By Laura Testino January 27, 2026
  • winter weather City of Memphis

    Ice vs. plow showdown: ‘Roads are going to be messy at least through next week’

    Thursday may be the city’s “last shot at some meaningful melting before we get that arctic plunge again.”

    By Laura Testino January 27, 2026
  • Winter Weather Metro

    Customers can stop dripping faucets — for now, MLGW says

    When temperatures drop below 20 degrees for more than four hours, Memphis Light, Gas and Water says customers should resume dripping their faucets.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 27, 2026
  • Neighborhoods

    Historic Annesdale Mansion damaged in blaze, but owner says he will rebuild

    The historic Annesdale Mansion catches fire in a two-alarm blaze, but owner Bill Townsend said he will restore the home and continue hosting charitable events there.

    By Jody Callahan January 27, 2026
  • Premium East Memphis

    State board to hear liquor application for The Station Thursday

    The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission will review The Station’s application for a liquor license Thursday. That board’s staff has recommended conditional approval.

    By Jody Callahan January 28, 2026
  • 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
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    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

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