Snowfall brings opportunities for fun but also risks
While Friday’s snowfall was a day of fun for most Memphians, for others, the cold was a serious threat. In Health Sciences Park Downtown, two camping tents had been set up, both zipped up tight against the chill. (Jody Callahan/The Daily Memphian)
Sledding down the bluff, perhaps the area’s steepest hill, was one of the ways Memphians enjoyed the snow that turned the city into a winter playground for some. For others, the weather is a serious threat.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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