Folks across the Mid-South are getting out and enjoying the snow. But beware of the dangers. Author: Local 24 Staff (Local 24) Published: 4:01 PM CST February 17, 2021 Updated: 5:15 PM CST February 17, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Folks across the Mid-South are getting out and enjoying the snow. But beware of the dangers.
First – sledding. There are videos popping up on social media of some people putting themselves and others in danger by sledding down major streets.
Keithen Hunt shared a video on Facebook of a man being dragged behind a vehicle while snowboarding in shorts and short sleeves along Poplar Avenue. The video stopped at the end when they saw the police.
The downtown Memphis apartment building suffered a heating issue as residents scrambled to stay warm. Author: Kelsie Cairns Updated: 7:44 AM CST February 23, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Hundreds in one downtown Memphis apartment complex woke up shivering cold Wednesday morning. Our heat is off! I live in a high-rise downtown and I never really thought this would be an issue,” said resident Erin Corbett.
She snapped a photo of her thermostat and sent it to Local 24 News. Seen in the photo, the heat was cranked up to 80+ degrees. If you look a little closer, the actual room temperature is sitting at 45 degrees. There are high ceilings, big windows, and a lot of people in one building sharing equipment,” Corbett said.