— County officials say there are now 159 National Guardsmen deployed in Memphis, up from 64 from last week.
— Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders have proposed closing five schools next year and merging students into neighboring facilities.
— Visitors to the Benjamin Hooks Central Library will soon have easier access to the main desk on the second floor with escalator replacements.
— Tennesseans working in retail, agriculture, food services, and early childhood education industries are not earning a living wage, according to a new report.
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