Police ask drivers to stay home, Memphis trash collection suspended after storm
Saturday brought a layer of snow, sleet and ice, along with freezing temperatures , to the Memphis area. City officials asked people to stay home if possible and said road conditions were "extremely dangerous." Most local school districts have already called off school for Monday . Here's the information you need to...
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office activates inclement weather policy
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. - The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) activated the Inclement Weather Policy Sunday morning. Under DCSO's Inclement Weather Policy, drivers involved in a crash with no injuries, no drinking or drugs and no need for towing are asked to do the following:. Exchange names, addresses, phone...
Shelby County General Sessions courts, Clerk’s Office closed due to winter storm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County General Sessions courts and Clerk's Office will be closed on Monday due to conditions caused by this weekend's winter storm. Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer announced the closure on Sunday afternoon. The clerk's office says all cases scheduled for Monday,...
Arkansas casino tax revenue up more than 5% in 2025
The three casinos in Arkansas generated almost $116 million in tax revenue in 2025, with the three counties and towns in which the operations are located receiving a combined almost $32 million, according to Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) numbers. Wager and tax information from DFA shows...
City of Memphis operating under winter weather conditions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of Memphis has adjusted its operations to deal with the winter weather. Public Works Crews are working 24/7 to clear snow and ice from streets. You can click here to read more about their mitigation plan. Memphis Police Department’s Inclement Weather Policy is in...
West Memphis, Arkansas, closes all city buildings Monday due to inclement weather
The City of West Memphis will close all government buildings and facilities on Monday, Jan. 26, due to current weather and road conditions stemming from an ongoing nationwide winter storm. Regular operating hours are expected to pick back up on Tuesday, Jan. 27, the post stated further. Residents are told...
Drivers urged to stay home amid dangerous road conditions after winter storm
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — The Southaven area avoided the worst of the ice storm, but saw plenty of sleet that created dangerous road conditions. WREG’s Harrison Klopp found people who shared that the roads are slick and spoke with one driver who assisted other motorists that were stuck on the snowy streets. “I helped one...
Mid-South Weather Crisis: Extreme Cold Warning Covers Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi Until Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Memphis, Tennessee – Dangerous cold is tightening its grip across West Tennessee and the Mid-South, with life-threatening wind chills expected to linger through Tuesday morning, creating serious risks for...
3 weather-related fatalities confirmed in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reports that three weather-related fatalities have been confirmed within state limits as of Sunday night. The fatalities come as temperatures remain below freezing throughout much of the state following a massive winter storm over the weekend. The...
Major Bust In Tennessee: Task Force Nabs 40 Suspects And Seizes Weapons
Law enforcement agents in Memphis were busy on Tuesday, arresting 40 people and taking six illegal firearms off the street. The operation was part of the Memphis Safe Task Force’s ongoing effort to reduce crime in the city. One of the main arrests involved 40-year-old Mario Pierre Jackson. Officers...
