Map shows secondary roads that City of Memphis now working to clear
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of Memphis’ Public Works Division is moving to clear ice and snow from secondary routes to help drivers navigate the city as hazardous conditions continue. While the Tennessee Department of Transportation is responsible for clearing interstates, the City of Memphis follows a...
3 dead in Tate County, bringing Mississippi’s weather-related deaths to 7, governor says
MISSISSIPPI - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that three people died in Tate County and connected their deaths to the massive storm that moved through the region over the weekend, bringing the state's weather-related deaths to seven. "Mississippi is praying for the families and friends of those lost," he...
Argument over energy drink prices leads to shooting at Memphis store
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are searching for two suspects who fired shots into a store on Wednesday following a dispute over energy drink prices. The shooting occurred at Rooster’s Market located at the intersection of South Perkins Road and Cottonwood Road, according to authorities. Investigators reviewed...
Gas device caused explosion at Olive Branch healthcare facility
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — The City of Olive Branch said a natural gas device sparked an explosion at healtchare facility early Tuesday morning. The city said that at 12:37 a.m., officers and the Olive Branch Fire Department responded to reports of a loud boom in the area of 8990 Germantown Road at the future site […]
Driver loses control, becomes stuck hanging on I-40 overpass during icy conditions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Crews are working to remove a vehicle that became stuck on the I-40 overpass at Sycamore View Road in Memphis. Memphis police say the driver lost control and spun out. Roadways still remain hazardous with snow and ice from the weekend winter storm. As of 10...
Memphians begin to brave roadways for supplies days after ice storm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - After being snowed in for five days, many people need more groceries. Depending on how badly they need to restock, people have been risking these still icy roads to get to the stores, sometimes without even knowing if the stores are open. Customers honestly won't know what...
Memphis Trash Collection Suspended Amid Wintry Conditions, Residents Advised to Keep Carts Curbside
Memphis's ongoing wintry weather has forced the city to suspend garbage and recycling collection on Thursday, following earlier cancellations on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. "Safety remains our top priority, and current conditions make it unsafe for collection vehicles to operate," the city stated, according to...
Musical couple gets stuck on icy I-55 in struggle to return to Memphis home
JACKSON, Miss. (WMC) - Noted Memphis singer/songwriter/musician Marcella Simien and her husband, musician Dustin Reynolds, know the icy I-55 blues by heart now after a marathon effort to get home to Memphis that started Tuesday, January 27. The couple had spent the first part of the week performing seven showcases...
Tennessee battles winter storm damage, echoes 1994 ice storm destruction
Crews have been hard at work restoring power and repairing damage caused by this weekend's winter storm, and one of the last times Tennessee saw ice damage on a similar scale was more than 30 years ago.
I-55 backlog in MS leaves drivers stranded for hours
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — Drivers traveling on Interstate 55 in Mississippi have been stuck for hours since traffic came to a standstill Tuesday night. More than 100 snow plows are on their way to Mississippi interstates along with the National Guard to help many drivers who have been stranded for hours on end in the […]
