Category Archives: Memphis Morning News
LOCAL | Mississippi Governor Reports 7 Total Weather-Related Deaths
Following a powerful winter storm in the Mid-South, three fatalities have been reported out of Tate County, Mississippi. Three males were found dead after a house fire, according to the Tate County Em...
Jan 28, 2026 Ice covers part of a sidewalk downtown. Jan. 10, 2023.
LOCAL | Gov. Bill Lee Declares State Of Emergency For Tennessee
All 95 counties in Tennessee have been placed under a state of emergency by Governor Bill Lee, who is urging citizens to get ready for the potential for a significant winter storm that could bring sno...
Jan 23, 2026 Ice covers part of a sidewalk downtown. Jan. 10, 2023.
LOCAL | MLGW Prepares For Extensive Power Outages And Water Interruptions
As the winter storm approaches the Mid-South, Memphis Light, Gas, and Water says it is bracing itself for the worst. A severe wintry storm is predicted, which could result in blocked roads, downed tre...
Jan 23, 2026
LOCAL | State Of Emergency Declared For Arkansas Due To Incoming Severe Weather
A state of emergency was declared for Arkansas on Thursday by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in anticipation of possible severe winter weather this weekend in the Mid-South. "Severe winter weather is...
Jan 22, 2026
LOCAL | MPD Arrests "One Of The Most Prolific Drivers Of Crime" In The City
Police have arrested a man they describe as "one of the most prolific drivers of crime" in the city. According to MPD, its Fugitive Unit detained 19-year-old Keymon Bledsoe on Wednesday. Bledsoe has a...
Jan 22, 2026
LOCAL | MLGW CEO Confirms Preparations For Impending Winter Storm
According to the head of Memphis Light, Gas, and Water, they are getting ready for a "moderate impact" from an impending winter storm. CEO Doug McGowen said the forecast is still uncertain and that ut...
Jan 21, 2026
LOCAL | Directors Of Brent Taylor's Funeral Home Cuts Ties With Him, Focusing On Rebrand
In a social media statement on Tuesday, Brent Taylor Funeral Directors declared that the funeral home is no longer owned or associated with Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor. "Recent public stateme...
Jan 21, 2026
LOCAL | Panola County Sheriffs Bust Dogfighting Ring, 23 Dogs Saved
Five individuals have been charged by Panola County, Mississippi authorities in relation to an alleged dog-fighting ring. When Panola County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived at an address on Rock Hil...
Jan 20, 2026
LOCAL | MSCS To Discuss A $6M Donation From The Musk Foundation
Tonight, the Memphis-Shelby County School (MSCS) Board will discuss a donation of almost $6 million from the Musk Foundation. Repairs at Whitney, Westside, and Hawkins Mill Elementary Schools would be...
Jan 20, 2026
LOCAL | Names Of Two Victims Killed In Airplane Crash In Mississippi Released By MCSO
On Monday morning, Marshall County Sheriff's Office announced the names of two victims in a fatal small plane crash in Mississippi. They were identified as Jordan Hall, 17, of Olive Branch, and Wesley...
Jan 19, 2026
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