Good morning, Memphis.

MLGW crews are working today to restore power on day 5 after a severe storm disrupted service in parts of the area; residents are advised to follow local updates for progress.

After a weekend storm left many without power, local nonprofits worked with community partners to provide over 1,000 meals & temporary generator support in Memphis.

They prioritized families, children & elders who remained vulnerable after the outages.

A massive tree fell on a Sherwood family's home and crushed their car in 30 minutes, leaving them without comprehensive car insurance while a neighbor provided a short-term rental as they await help with repair costs.

Memphis will honor Dolly Parton as its Mighty Lights are scheduled to be lit, celebrating her enduring legacy in music and culture.

The tribute display will take place today at a central city venue.

Yesterday, the American Job Center held the Rise and Rebuild Regional Career Expo at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Parrish Building in the Medical District, where employers interviewed candidates on the spot to address local layoffs.

Ghana UofM students resolved their tuition debt saga when university officials and student representatives reached a settlement yesterday, ending months of financial uncertainty.

The agreement lifts a long-standing burden and lets affected students focus on their studies.

After a severe storm on Aug.

22 left over 140,000 MLGW customers without power, crews worked to restore service. Though power was mostly restored by today, forecast strong winds on Aug. 26 may have delayed repairs for some+ leaving a few customers still waiting.

Shelby County officials announced that storm victims may have SNAP benefits replaced for lost food + eligible residents should visit local offices for details.

Memphis added a 911 mental health option that connected callers with 24/7 crisis counselors — the service offers immediate expert support to residents after its rollout on Aug.

26.

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced 23 fan events leading up to their opening night on Oct.

21 at FedExForum, including the Trolley Night 901 Day Tip-Off Weekend Concert on Friday. The events are designed to engage local fans before the NBA season begins.

The Memphis Tigers will open their 2026 season with a road game against UNLV in Las Vegas this weekend, a key Group of 6 matchup (with potential College Football Playoff implications).