Weather

TDOT running low on salt for roads

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, January 21st, 2011, 2:20pm

An earlier, colder and snowier winter season has the Tennessee Department of Transportation implementing new strategies to conserve resources during snow and ice removal operations. Winter weather started affecting Tennessee roads in November of last year and TDOT’s arsenal of salt is being used at a faster rate than our supplier can replenish reserves.

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Send us your winter weather photos!

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, January 21st, 2011, 11:32am

Winter weather hit the Mid-South again and we want to see what it looks like in your neck of the woods!

Snap some photos and upload them onto WMCTV.com via this page.

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Winter weather making roads dangerous

Submitted by Janice Broach, Reporter

Thursday, January 20th, 2011, 5:09pm

The winter weather is causing problems for some drivers.

This car slid into a ditch along Highway 51 near Covington around 3 p.m. Thursday.

There didn't appear to be any injuries.

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Winter Weather Round TWO

Submitted by Ron Childers, Meteorologist

Thursday, January 20th, 2011, 4:44pm

The Mid-South is dealing with it's second round of winter weather in as many weeks.

Fortunately, this round is not as significant as the last round. Snow is blanketing much of the Action News 5 coverage area Thursday afternoon but snowfall amounts are much less than last time.

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Winter weather driving tips

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011, 3:16pm

If the Mid-South gets hit hard by winter weather this week, it’s wisest to stay off of the roads and highways. But if you’re forced to venture out, you’re better off following a few winter driving rules.

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West Tennessee emergency prepardeness meeting scheduled

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Thursday, January 13th, 2011, 8:20am

West Tennessee emergency prepardeness meeting scheduled

Disasters are becoming more frequent, stronger in magnitude, and larger in scope. West Tennessee continues to be significantly impacted. Are you and your business prepared?

The Jackson Area Chapter American Red Cross will host the Shake, Rattle and Roll Emergency Preparedness Conference on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Tennessee Army National Guard Armory, 1510 Highway 70 Bypass, Jackson, Tennessee. Tennessee Emergency Management Director, James H.

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Send us your winter weather photos!

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, January 10th, 2011, 2:09pm

Winter weather has hit the Mid-South and we want to see what it looks like in your neck of the woods!

Snap some photos and upload them onto WMCTV.com via this page. We'll publish those photos on WMCTV.com and some of them will make them onto Action News 5’s Your Neighborhood websites.

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