Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Memphis.
Yesterday, the Memphis Fire Department hosted a remembrance ceremony at the Memphis Fire Museum to honor fallen first responders and the families affected by 9/11.
Fire Chief Colin Burress and Mayor Paul Young paid tribute to the brave individuals who risked their lives that day.
Memphis native Tracey Branch, a retired FBI agent now leading security at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, recalled collecting evidence at Ground Zero after the Sept.
11 attacks and noted her lasting health impacts. Her team was redirected before arriving on site, sparing her from being on the scene when the towers fell.
Memphis is remembering the truckers who delivered 80,000 lbs of relief supplies to New York City 25 years after 9/11 (their work united community efforts during a national crisis).
The commemoration honors their service and reflects ongoing local pride.
The Downtown Neighborhood Association objects to Riverside Drive closures that force drivers to use an alternate route along the riverfront on weekend nights in Memphis.
On Sept. 11, volunteers at Mid-South Food Bank packed more than 185K meals in a 9/11 remembrance event that honored local heroes while supporting families in need.
Almost 25 years ago, diners at Jillian’s in downtown Memphis gathered around 11 TVs to watch live 9/11 coverage and shared a moment of silent reflection — a memory that continues to shape community remembrance.
Inflation is driving up the cost of goods, gas and groceries as fuel oil rises 52% and gasoline climbs over 27% based on the Consumer Price Index.
Economists say high transportation costs may soon affect holiday spending and strain consumer budgets.
The University of Memphis Athletics partnered with the College of Health and Human Sciences & received a 15K grant from the American Athletic Conference to teach student-athletes essential nutrition and kitchen skills.
Mary Catherine Schallert and Lauryn Johnson lead the collaboration to boost performance on campus.
Shelby County health officials confirmed its sixth case of human West Nile virus and began truck-mounted spraying (by SCHD) to control mosquitoes.
The Southern Heritage Classic game is scheduled for Saturday in Memphis.
Local broadcasters have provided key details on team matchups, start times, and venue to help fans plan their day.
Briarcrest Christian School beat Father Ryan on Saturday in Memphis (4-0) as the balanced team played strongly and kept local fans cheering for more wins.
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