The Early Word: 1994 ice storm may drop in, but troopers are here to stay
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Welcome to winter storm weekend, Memphis. It’s Friday, Jan. 23, and I hope you’re ready to be holed up in your house for a few days. There are a few events still scheduled this weekend, and we’ve got a rundown in our To-Do List. But check for cancellations before you make the drive.
1994 ice storm redux? Your Apple Weather app is probably wrong about this weekend’s weather. But MLGW says you should be prepared for things to get bad.
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Bianca Phillips
Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who’s worked in local journalism and PR for more than 20 years. In her days as a reporter, she covered everything from local government and crime to LGBTQ issues and the arts. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South,” a cookbook of vegan Southern recipes.
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