Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Memphis is hosting its first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb as part of a tribute to first responders — participants will climb an equivalent of 110 stories in full firefighter gear.
The event starts at 9:01 a.m. Sept. 26 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
💼 Business
FedEx announced its new premium service, FedEx Authenticated Delivery, which uses secure QR code verification to let only the right recipient get high-value shipments.
The service is for items like electronics & luxury goods and aims to reduce theft and delivery mishaps.
FedEx is launching a premium delivery option with faster shipments plus improved tracking.
The service will roll out soon to offer Memphis customers a quicker solution.
🎭 Culture
A live version of Clue will light up the Orpheum Theatre downtown this week, offering high-speed laughs — a nostalgic twist with family-friendly suspense.
🏈 Sports
Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inducted new legends on Wednesday at the Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis.
The inductees included Roosevelt Hancock, Stubby Clapp, John Calipari, Bobby Alston, Chelsea Bramlett-Hampton, Phil Chamberlain, Stephen Gostkowski, Tim Harris, Larry Rea and Larry Kenon.
Mid-South Monarchs gave away free season tickets for kids at the Mid-South Ice House on Wednesday to help young fans learn about hockey — the team was seen practicing ahead of their first home game on Friday, Oct.
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