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Sorry, snow fans: Winter storm to mostly bring sleet
When the storm hits late Friday, expect lots of sleet, perhaps an “unprecedented amount,” but not so much snow or ice, according to the National Weather Service.
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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State Government Collierville funeral home drops Brent Taylor’s name
Collierville funeral home plans to remove Brent Taylor’s name from the facility, saying that recent comments from Taylor “do not reflect the values, mission or beliefs of our current leadership.”
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MetroYour phone’s wrong: Expect sleet and snow, not an apocalypse
Memphis probably won’t get 2 feet of snow this weekend. But meteorologists agree it’s too soon to be sure what we are getting.
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BusinessBuster’s Liquor co-owner, others appeal to City Council over approval granted to The Station
Buster’s Liquor co-owner Josh Hammond and the owners of two other nearby liquor stories filed an appeal to the Memphis City Council seeking to negate the Alcohol Commission ruling that granted approval to The Station.
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Ask the MemphianAsk the Memphian: What twists of fate led to the founding of the Dixon Gallery & Gardens?
Through improbable twists of fate and the generosity and foresight of Hugo and Margaret Dixon, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens has become a jewel in the city’s cultural landscape.
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Spirit of Memphis MLK Day of Service inspires cold hands, warm hearts
Chilly weather didn’t deter workers around the city, including an altruistic team at T.O. Fuller Park, which also holds a place in civil rights history.
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Metro Former VP Kamala Harris doesn’t mince words about Trump at Memphis book-tour stop
Former Vice President Kamala Harris torched President Donald Trump at the Orpheum Theatre, calling his administration “callous, corrupt and incompetent.”
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EducationOnce weighing whether to leave, new CBU president tasked with saving school that shaped his life
Ron Brandon seriously considered leaving CBU, which he wasn’t sure would survive its troubles. But he stayed because of his devotion to his alma mater, and now he has plans to ensure that CBU survives and even thrives.
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MetroBaby orangutan Ru, and others like her, may just be the key to the survival of the species
There are fewer than 120,000 orangutans left in the wild, and zoo breeding programs like the one at Memphis Zoo could be key to the species’ continued existence.
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Ask the MemphianAsk the Memphian: What happened to the Memphian who owned the most valuable coin in history?
The rarest and most valuable coin in history — the 1933 Double Eagle — was once owned by a coin collector in Memphis, until confiscated by the federal government.
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Visual ArtsAspiring blacksmiths, welders and more get ‘taste’ of metal arts
The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s “Taster” classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of different styles of the metal arts with the hope that they fall in love with it.
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East Memphis East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Before Ethan Edwards can fully open his new store, which is only selling non-alcoholic materials now, he must also get approval from the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
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EducationChristian Brothers University names insider to guide post-probation turnaround
CBU names Ronald Brandon, currently the school’s executive vice president and chief operating officer for administration and finance, as its next president.
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Spirit of MemphisIt’s alive! Everyone thought this insect was extinct, but 2 Memphis scientists discovered the truth.
As far as anyone knew, the greater chestnut weevil was long gone, a victim of the same blight that has killed an estimated 4 billion chestnut trees in the U.S. in less than a century.
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MetroVenezuelans in Memphis feel euphoria now that ‘nightmare’ is over — but dreams for future uneasy
Venezuelans in Memphis cheered the removal of their home country’s president but express fear and uncertainty about what comes next for the beleaguered South American nation.
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Public SafetyShelby County traffic fatalities are way down, and MPD credits outside manpower for the decline
The number of traffic fatalities in Shelby County dropped by almost a third in 2025, and MPD credits its officers as well as the extra help provided by state and federal officers.
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BusinessAsk the Memphian: Why does Memphis require liquor stores to be 1,500 feet away from a church or school?
In this week’s “Ask the Memphian,” we explain how that distance came to be and compare it to other populous cities across Tennessee.
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EducationU of M asking state for $162 million for two projects
Overall, school officials have identified more than $400 million in deferred maintenance needed for the campus’ 133 buildings.
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City of MemphisAsk the Memphian: Yes, Memphis, your city does actually recycle
Despite what many Memphians believe, the city does in fact recycle. But better efforts from Memphians could help successful recycling, officials said.
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Business Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Ethan Edwards has been trying for more than a year to fully open The Station, which is only selling non-alcoholic products now.
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EducationU of M fires head of foundation, leading board to resign
The University of Memphis has fired the head of its foundation, prompting the entire board to resign from the organization that oversees donations to the school.
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Neighborhoods Aspiring skateboarders coast in for free boards, helmets and gear
The sport is on a roll in Memphis and organizers of a Hickory Hill event aim to help kids get the equipment and training they need.
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EducationCBU announces another 16 positions cut
Days after being taken off probation by its accrediting body, CBU eliminates another 16 faculty positions
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Education Memphis Theological Seminary could close in 2026
The Board of Trustees recommends that Memphis Theological Seminary shut its doors in 2026.
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MetroAsk the Memphian: How did an Australian prime minister lose his pants in Memphis?
The Memphis Trousers Affair: One night in 1986, a former Australian prime minister endured his worst day in the Bluff City.
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