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Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Memphis Patch calendar

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What's up Memphis! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Memphis City Council just approved for MLGW and first responders
  • See how your favorite Memphis restaurants scored on health inspections
  • What a state takeover could mean for Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny with record-tying heat, with a high of 92 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Wind and rain, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Memphis council reconvenes, passes pensions, approves $5.7M for MLGW (commercialappeal.com) — Memphis residents should know the City Council has approved over $5.7 million in MLGW contracts, including new bucket trucks, and expanded pension benefits to additional first responders. The council also wrestled with data center rules, banned some disruptive protesters from meetings, and delayed a symbolic resolution on removing ICE and National Guard operations from the city.
   

2. Restaurant Roundup: October 9 (actionnews5.com) — If you're eating out around Memphis this week, new health inspection scores highlight which kitchens are passing and which need work, including several well-known spots from Beale Street to East Memphis. The roundup, focused on Memphis and Shelby County restaurants, links to full Tennessee Department of Health details so you can quickly check cleanliness before choosing where to dine.
   

3. State oversight board prepares for MSCS takeover (actionnews5.com) — State-appointed overseers are now planning the next steps in a potential takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, focusing on consultants, leadership changes and tighter financial controls after an audit flagged about $120 million in questionable spending. Local board members say they'll judge any changes by how they affect Memphis students, as committees and an executive director search take shape.
   

4. Woman says boyfriend, another man shot while delivering food (wreg.com) — A Whitehaven woman says her boyfriend and another man were shot while delivering DoorDash orders on Winchester Road during what appears to be a road-rage confrontation. Memphis police detained one person but have not confirmed what sparked the gunfire, as witnesses describe vehicles swerving before multiple shots were fired into the victims' truck.
   

5. DoorDash, Greater Memphis Chamber host workshop for local small businesses (fox13memphis.com) — Memphis small business owners just wrapped up a hands-on workshop with DoorDash and the Greater Memphis Chamber, focused on using delivery, advertising, and AI tools to grow local companies. Participants received $1,000 in DoorDash credits plus practical guidance on marketing, planning, and streamlining operations, all aimed at helping neighborhood entrepreneurs hire and expand here in Memphis.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS NEEDED, VOLUNTEER TO HELP!
    Volunteers ages 16 and up are needed to help unload, repack and distribute food to people in our community at our MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, sponsored by… (Nextdoor Evergreen Historic District)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Char, a cat who went missing in Memphis, TN, has been safely reunited with their family after 11 hours, 6 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Overton Square)
  • Adams Keegan posted a job opening for Payroll Shipping Clerk in Memphis. Apply here.
  • Jabil, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Clerk in Memphis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Memphis here.

Ok Memphis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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