With winter weather resulting in cold temperatures and freezing rain, weather-related deaths have risen in Shelby County and the entire state of Tennessee.
This week’s winter weather was a gut punch to some local restaurants, losing significant profit when many were forced to close their doors for several days.
Despite the freezing temperatures, Memphis crime just doesn’t chill out. A Memphis couple said Thursday evening, they became victims of a carjacking crime during this winter blast.
Freezing fog could bring additional impacts of a light glaze and black ice concerns to already messy roads across the Mid-South - all ahead of an advancing Arctic blast moving into the region for the weekend
Another winter storm system will move into the Mid-South Thursday bringing freezing rain to much if not all of the Mid-South. Accumulation of a glazing to a tenth of an inch will be possible during the day tomorrow. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY will go into effect at 6AM for the ENTIRE Action News 5 coverage area and remain until 7PM. The main impact from this system will be the potential for hazardous travel through the day and into the evening and overnight hour. Another round of extreme cold will set in Thursday night and remain into the beginning of the weekend.
A man is fighting for his life Thursday evening after police say he was shot at a Burger King located in the Medical District during an attempted robbery.
Memphis Tiger basketball fans are encouraged to stay home Thursday night and watch the 6 p.m. game against South Florida on ESPN due to winter weather conditions.
According to Shelby County Mayor’s Office of Innovations, the juvenile court on Adams Avenue and jail on 201 Polar Avenue sprinklers burst Wednesday morning.
A major crackdown on crime is underway in Eastern Arkansas. State Police and prosecutors are teaming up with local law enforcement to get the bad guys off the street and into the jail.
Another winter storm system will move into the Mid-South Thursday bringing freezing rain to much if not all of the Mid-South. Accumulation of a glazing to a tenth of an inch will be possible during the day tomorrow. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY will go into effect at 6AM for the ENTIRE Action News 5 coverage area and remain until 7PM. The main impact from this system will be the potential for hazardous travel through the day and into the evening and overnight hour. Another round of extreme cold will set in Thursday night and remain into the beginning of the weekend.
On Wednesday, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced the promotion of Dorcas Young Griffin, sister of Memphis Mayor Paul Young, to Shelby County Government deputy chief administrative officer.
Memphis Police is informing the public that the inclement weather crash policy is still in effect as we anticipate more incoming ice and less-than-desirable road conditions.