Good morning, Memphis.

Residents in Boxtown want the paused Paul Lowry Road project canceled instead of just paused, as the project was meant to improve access to the industrial park near SpaceX's data center.

City leaders will consider alternatives after a Wednesday meeting raised community concerns.

The resource center known as Juice (formerly a local shelter) in Orange Mound is set to reopen for community members during extreme summer heat and winter chill, according to former Commissioner Britney Thornton.

Repairs to plumbing and fire safety are in progress to lift its Do Not Occupy order.

A local woman runs Byway Coffee Company, a traveling coffee trailer offering matcha and lattes across Memphis and the Mid-South.

The business sold over half a million lattes in less than three years and is planning a third trailer soon.

Millie, the first mandrill born at the Memphis Zoo, was born on Aug.

16 and is now cared for at Zambezi River Hippo Camp. Zoo officials say she is part of an AZA Species Survival Plan to maintain diverse populations in accredited zoos.

Fairley High School partnered with Agape Child and Family Services and Memphis-Shelby County Schools on Wednesday morning to launch a Community School model that connects students with education + workforce + family + health support in the Whitehaven community.

Frayser community leaders & education officials are discussing plans to launch a charter high school to expand local schooling options, with further details on funding and the opening date expected after community review.

Extreme heat and drought have stressed crops in Shelby County as harvest season ramps up — forcing some farmers to halt production and others to rely on irrigation.

Experts say the conditions may shrink local produce supplies and impact Tennessee’s $5 billion agriculture industry.

Memphis families are exploring adjustable-rate mortgages as rising interest rates raise concerns about future payment increases.

Borrowers are encouraged to review loan terms carefully & compare options before deciding.

Memphis temperatures have reached triple digits nine times in 2026, including 103°F on Sept.

6, the hottest reading since July 2022. Officials report 1,075 heat-related emergency visits from April 1 until Sept. 5 and advise residents to drink water frequently + seek shade to avoid heat exhaustion.

A local family is raising funds for a 2-year-old’s $3M treatment for a rare genetic disorder affecting fewer than 50 children — they have raised about $50K while working on a unique 'N of 1' drug tailored for him.

Amid high interest rates, Memphis families are considering adjustable-rate mortgages for first homes, despite warnings that monthly payments may increase after the introductory period + experts advise buyers to review rate hike caps and protections carefully.