Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, Memphis.
On Tuesday, actor Mark Wahlberg helped relaunch Wahlburgers Wild at Big Cypress Lodge on the Memphis Pyramid and introduced updated menu offerings (sparking renewed local interest).
Larry Dodson Jr. previewed the Southern Heritage Classic Parade in Orange Mound on Action News 5 today, highlighting the Divine Nine's role and how the event bridges generations; the annual parade will bring community members together soon.
Veteran journalist Otis Sanford chronicles his career in his new autobiography 'Newsman' which details his experiences in journalism.
The book offers local readers a reflective look at one of the field’s storied careers.
Families in Memphis can get up to $1,500 in college savings with TNStars, which adds $100 for every $25 contributed to a child's college fund.
Eligibility is based on income, household size, and residency + contributions grow tax-free when used for qualified higher education expenses.
Brian Harris previews the Southern Heritage Classic College and Career Fair on A Better Memphis as he explains how the fair will connect local students with HBCU recruiters and employers.
Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones adds details about the event's history and future promise.
Riverside Drive between Beale and Georgia is closed Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. as Memphis aims to reduce noise and safety concerns; while some residents welcome the change, the Downtown Neighborhood Association warns it may push traffic to other routes.
Today, Memphis began groundbreaking on an affordable housing project in Orange Mound designed to offer cost-effective living options for local residents (city officials say more details will be announced soon).
Memphis Football is preparing to face Boise State this weekend (kickoff at 5:00 p.m. CT on USA Network) as Head Coach Charles Huff urged his team to play their best game to counter a strong running attack.
Memphis Tigers Athletic Director Dr. Ed Scott apologized for long concession lines and seating errors at the sellout home opener at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and pledged swift fixes—officials will contact affected ticket holders and improve parking and concessions before the next game in two weeks.
MEM Airport now offers non-stop flights to Knoxville for select Vols home-game weekends; flights are set for Sept.
23, Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Nov. 2.
The Memphis Grizzlies received former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy from the Pelicans in exchange for AJ Johnson and veteran Taj Gibson.
The trade, announced Tuesday, also included a swap of future second-round picks.
Fred Jones, founder of the Southern Heritage Classic, previews the 37th game on A Better Memphis (joining Jerry Askin to discuss the event's rich HBCU tradition) during the broadcast.
The segment highlights the game’s history and its impact on local fans.
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