Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Memphis.
Memphis Parks hosted a community meeting at the Orange Mound community center as part of the councilwoman’s tour, where dozens shared feedback on how to improve the center.
City leaders will review the suggestions to plan future upgrades.
Brookhaven Pub and Grill is offering a special drink called Sandra's Spirit on Thursday, Oct.
22 to honor the late mother of Memphis Tigers standout DeAngelo Williams (20% of each sale goes to the DeAngelo Williams Foundation for breast cancer research).
ITT Goulds Pumps plans to build its first manufacturing and distribution facility in Memphis, investing $31 million to create 57 jobs at 5633 Mineral Wells Road.
The company will expand its distribution and warehousing operations beyond its Southaven facility.
Travel this holiday season will cost more in Memphis as domestic airfare climbs 31% for Thanksgiving and local gas prices are about $1.30 higher than last year — experts advise booking soon to avoid even greater expenses.
TCAT Memphis will break ground tomorrow on a new aviation training campus in Millington which will offer courses in Aviation Maintenance Technology & Avionics and aims to boost enrollment from 300 to 500 students.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools' state takeover is paused after Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins ordered another delay on Monday following several filings.
The board postponed its meeting and Tuesday work session to focus on improving student outcomes.
Collierville reopened the Holmes Road bridge Monday after a yearlong closure for structural repairs.
The $438,000 project, funded by the Town General Fund, is expected to extend the bridge's life by 15-20 years.
Local residents express frustration with SpaceXAI trucks near Colossus Two on Tulane Road even after the mayor's office announced an action plan to ease congestion & reduce impacts.
The plan will target improving traffic flow for the community.
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water said its crews are repairing water leaks on Union Avenue throughout this week—lane closures will affect areas near 1415 Union and near Union and S.
Fourth. Drivers are urged to follow detour signage and drive carefully.
Memphis Grizzlies players Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, and Isaiah Stewart are giving away 750 pairs of tickets for the opening game against the Utah Jazz.
The tickets will be distributed today at 1:30 p.m. in the FedExForum grand Lobby, with tipoff set for Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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