Good morning, Memphis.

Action News 5 team members were recognized after three received nominations for the 2026 Best of Memphis Awards, showcasing their top performance in local news.

Memphis Grizzlies players teamed up with fans (with 200 volunteers) yesterday in Downtown Memphis to hand out 400 meals and 1,500 hygiene bags to people facing homelessness.

Unused supplies were returned to local community organizations to boost support.

Memphis mom Sarah Lawrence, who cares for autistic triplets, received a surprise gift from Ms. Rachel that brings renewed hope to her daily challenges.

The unexpected gesture, shared online, underscores community support & inspires local caregiving efforts.

A Virginia-based company filed a lien against MZX Tech LLC for $4.2 million owed for work at SpaceXAI’s data center on Tulane Road in Whitehaven.

The lien — the ninth so far — adds to concerns over unpaid construction at the facility.

Medina singer Harmony McKee earned two chair turns on The Voice with her rendition of Miranda Lambert's 'Gunpowder and Lead' and said she is excited to continue her journey under new coach Riley Green.

The episode airs again Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Action News 5.

Graceland kicks off its annual Holiday Lighting Weekend on November 19 at 6 p.m. with a lighting ceremony, followed by a holiday party on November 20 and an archives show on November 21 at its historic site + tickets will be available soon.

The Memphis Country Blues Festival will feature live blues by the North Mississippi Allstars and Mr. Sipp at the Overton Park Shell (a cherished local venue) soon.

Memphis leaders unveiled the Invigorate 2036 Economic Development Plan at a recent community meeting in three neighborhoods (Whitehaven, Westwood and Oakhaven) to spur local growth and expand opportunities.

Councilwoman Pearl Eva Walker said the plan is expected to boost the local economy.

Memphis health officials released a list of Shelby County's top air polluters to support a push for higher fines on emissions violations — a measure aimed at improving local air quality.

The first Oxford St. Jude Dream Home — built minutes from downtown — offers supportive new housing for families connected with St. Jude programs.

Local officials said the project is part of an ongoing effort to provide comfort and stability for patients and their caregivers.