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Memphis to be slightly cooler, face chance of rain this weekend

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By Jack Armstrong Verified
| The Commercial Appeal Verified
July 30, 2026, 5:01 a.m. CT After several weeks of hot weather, Memphis may see some small relief. It should be ever-so-slightly cooler this weekend in Memphis, as highs mostly stay below 90 degrees Fahrenheit. There's also a slight to likely chance of rain nearly every day this weekend, according to a forecast released by the National Weather Service in Memphis. Here's the weekend weather forecast from the NWS in Memphis.
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Dolly Parton's new travel stop is only a few hours from Memphis

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By Jack Armstrong Verified
| The Commercial Appeal Verified
July 30, 2026, 5:01 a.m. CT Southern icon Dolly Parton recently unveiled her latest business venture — a truck stop inspired by the roadside cafes consistent with a life spent on tour. Dolly Parton's Tennessean Travel Stop is several hours away from Memphis, but still within driving distance for any dedicated fans who want to make a pilgrimage to the southern icon's latest business venture. Parton cut the ribbon to her new Tennessean Travel Stop on June 24.
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MSCS adopts nearly $120 million budget amendment

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By Jack Armstrong Verified
| The Commercial Appeal Verified
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board of education approved an amendment to increase the 2027 fiscal year budget by nearly $120 million. The school board previously passed a $1.7 billion budget on May 26. The amendment includes $11.9 million set aside for deferred maintenance. It mirrors a June 29 Shelby County Commission amendment, which allocated $11.9 million, initially set aside for the East Region High School for deferred maintenance.
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