Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Two female Sumatran tiger cubs, born last month at Memphis Zoo, need names.
Zoo officials invite local animal lovers to submit suggestions for naming the cubs soon.
🎭 Culture
Labor Day kicked off Taste of Memphis: Black Dining Week, a rebranded culinary celebration that introduced new leadership and fresh dining experiences for local food lovers.
The event will continue this week and invites residents to discover local favorites.
📰 Economy
Gas prices broke a Labor Day record as AAA reported a national average of $4.15 per gallon and Shelby County at $3.84; diesel hit a record high of $5.90 per gallon due to reduced crude oil flow, prompting higher fuel costs for local drivers.
🏥 Health
A heat advisory is in effect Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for parts of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee as heat index values could approach 108+ residents are urged to drink fluids, stay cool, and check on their neighbors.
Doctors at Baptist Memorial Hospital and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital say that, despite low flu levels, viruses (like rhinovirus, adenovirus, and COVID-19) are on the rise in Memphis as fall approaches, and they advise taking precautions and scheduling flu shots in September or October.
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