Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Felice Ford of Memphis released a new book that details how she welcomed three brothers into her home six years ago and urges support for older foster youth in the community.
The memoir shares her family's journey and inspires local foster care efforts.
Utility crews are working to restore power for thousands of Memphis residents still facing outages — local officials say repairs are ongoing today.
💼 Business
After storms caused power outages at three Superlo locations, grocery stores resumed operations once state food safety inspectors approved all remaining stock for sale.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture team inspected the affected stores to ensure safe food service.
🎭 Culture
901 Day returns to Beale Street with a celebration of Memphis music, art and culture — the event will feature live performances and local art displays for community members.
🎓 Education
Power returned to all Memphis-Shelby County Schools after storms caused outages, and officials confirmed that campuses reopened for class Thursday morning with utilities, HVAC and cafeterias fully operational.
🏥 Health
Memphis Police Department launched its new Fourth Option initiative to improve mental health responses by routing eligible 911 calls to a specialized team — a paramedic, licensed social worker and Crisis Intervention Team officer — designed to de-escalate emergencies and improve outcomes for roughly 25,000 annual calls.
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