Thousands of people in the North Memphis community were given free clothing, food and more thanks to the Greater Community Temple.

Before we jump into the weekend, let’s take a look back at 5 Great Things that happened in the Mid-South this week.

A Midtown Memphis mainstay is planning to reopen its doors.

Memphis City Councilman Kemp Conrad sponsored a resolution Tuesday, congratulating country music legend Deborah Allen for celebrating 40 years in the music industry.

Andres Mata is the only bilingual victim witness coordinator with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and on average, serves 400 people a year.

University of Memphis student Lydia Fisher was crowned Miss Bluff City Fair on Saturday night.

The ticket matched four of the five numbers drawn and the red powerball!

Here’s the five great things that happened in in the Bluff City this week!

Twenty-two people were inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame Thursday night.

More than two decades into his career with law enforcement, one Memphis Police lieutenant talks about what got him where he is.

Memphis Zoo announced the birth of baby jaguar cubs. The female jaguars were born on September 4.

As we end another hot week and get ready from some fall-like weather, let’s take a look back at five great things that happened in the Mid-South this week.

Someone told Armstrong to contact the Memphis Metal Detecting Club. This is where club member Culpepper comes in.

University of Mississippi students helped raise more than $10,000 to help fight skin cancer through the Coaches vs. Cancer Initiative.

A new public-private partnership is working to make the transition easier for children who age out of the foster care system with the support of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.

A dedication ceremony was held Thursday morning for the Russell B. Sugarmon Memorial Bridge.

The 2019 Mid South Toys for Tots campaign is now accepting applications from Tuesday, Oct. 1 until Friday, Nov. 15.

U.S. Army veteran Richard “Lance” Deal died last week, leaving behind no family to attend his funeral, but his community wouldn’t let his death go unnoticed.

Memphis Made Brewing has plans to open a second brewery and taproom.

An increase of women studying law has been a trend for the last few years.

Cooper-Young community members hoped this would be a step in the right direction in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

The elementary schools were recognized nationally for their commitment to students' health and well-being.

A $200 million project at the Memphis Convention Center is about to reach some major construction milestones.

Time now for 5 of the Great Things that happened in the Mid-South during this first week of Fall.

It’s a health, education and career fair all rolled into one, with food and entertainment mixed into it all.

Union Row, Phase 1, is a mixed-use project with apartments, a hotel, retail, office space and a grocery store.

Aniah Echols is the first girl to ever play football for Oxford Middle School.

West Cancer Center is the first in the country to use a newly FDA-approved electric therapy treatment for mesothelioma patients.

After seven years, funding has been secured for a new high school in Lakeland.

Before the holiday season approaches, the men and women serving our country overseas are being cared for.

September's Mid-South Hero brings unconditional love and resources to women on the streets of Memphis. She hopes it will guide them to live free from addiction and crime.

Fire Finders is a first-of-its-kind program is making it easier for lost pets to find their way home.

This transformation comes just in time for Memphis Madness.

More Memphians are giving back to their community. Memphis has one of the highest rates of participation for the national Americrops program, and one of the participants is back in the halls she once walked as a student to give back.

Patrice Bates Thompson couldn’t contain her excitement Monday night seeing her beloved Four Way Grill in Soulsville front and center on NBC’s “Bluff City Law.”

“It was enough flame to start melting the inside of the car, that’s when I knew we didn’t have long to get to her,” said Johnson.

The crowd gasped at the big reveal of episode one and applauded when it was over.

On Monday, longtime MUS head football coach Bobby Alston presented Henderson with an honorary All-America Game jersey.

MFD helped 200 young girls from sixth to twelfth grade suit up and learn about what it takes to be a firefighter.

It’s fair season in the Mid-South, but first, a look back at 5 of the Great Things that happened in the Mid-South this week.

The partnership also allows parents and guardians of students to receive a free pass under their student’s registration.

The Mid-South Food Bank is working to help families who may be struggling to keep up with the cost of diapers.

There’s girl power on the football field at Oxford Middle School. The school’s first female football player is in the starting lineup and the first female assistant coach is on the sidelines.

Kristina Garner started the Facebook group “Germantown Helps”, rallying the community together.

"We want those dogs to go in there and make this the best day they can for the children," Bresher said.

Tradition was the highlight of this years classic.

A heartwarming video is making rounds on social media after a homeless artist woke up in Midtown Memphis to find his dog missing.

The 13th annual "St. Jude Rides" arrived in the Bluff City Friday from Peoria, Illinois.

It is the end to another week, which means its time to take a look at five great things that happened in the Mid-South. And we start with Hollywood coming to Memphis.

A Shelby County agency helping Mid-Southerners with intellectual and developmental disabilities is receiving $150,000 to grow the program.

Beth’s adoption fee is $75 and includes her microchip, spay and all vaccinations.

The family of museums will open their doors for free to visitors who download a branded ticket prior to their visit.

A Mid-South agency serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon be able to help more people live more independently.

Memphis Animal Services helped reunite a man with his dog who went missing for weeks,

Cametrione and Justin Brown welcomed their 9 pound 11 ounce baby at a Tennessee hospital on 9/11 at 9:11.

Every $5 donation generates 15 meals to fight hunger in the Mid-South.

Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake have teamed up to donate money to Bahamians who have been impacted by Hurricane Dorian.

A Memphian took home some hardware as the WNBA season came to a close.