New York – October 31, 2026 -- Thirty runners on Team ALF will cover 26.2 miles through New York City's five boroughs in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1, raising funds for people affected by liver disease.

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is an official member of the race's Charity Program for the 2026 event. All money raised goes toward ALF's mission to support those affected by liver disease. The team mixes novice and advanced runners, and most have a personal connection to liver disease.

Memphis – October 29, 2026 -- Wearing a polyester T-shirt increased microplastic exposure in the personal breathing zone by up to 42% compared with a cotton one, according to preliminary results from a University of Memphis pilot study.

Polyester wearers breathed in nearly 2,000 particles per cubic meter

Researchers measured airborne microplastic concentrations near participants' breathing zones while they wore either cotton or polyester-containing T-shirts. With polyester, readings reached nearly 2,000 microplastic particles per cubic meter.

Memphis – October 12, 2026 -- Memphis homeowners voted Choate's Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical the 2026 Best of Memphis winner for Best HVAC Co., the company's fourth win in the category in five years.

The award comes from readers of the Memphis Flyer, who choose the winner by majority vote. The company points out that this differs from industry certifications based on internal metrics.

Memphis – September 15, 2026 -- Trua MidSouth, a new senior living locator service, has launched in Memphis to offer families free guidance when finding care options for aging or disabled loved ones. The service is led by Memphis native Heather Barrow Bryant and operates under the Trua Senior Living Locators network.