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id: ae5f75f981
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-10 20:32 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 18:26 CST
status: developing
outlets: 3
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# Health department works to identify Memphis odor source

The Shelby County Health Department said it is working with local officials on a strong odor reported across Memphis and Shelby County this week.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/memphis/section/life.md) · Entities: [Shelby County Health Department](/memphis/wiki/shelby-county-health-department.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [The Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/68472), 2026-11-10 20:32 CST: Mystery odor has city sniffing for answers
- [Memphis Flyer](https://www.memphisflyer.com/county-officials-believe-weather-conditions-to-be-cause-of-odor-in-air/), 2026-11-11 16:43 CST: County Officials Believe Weather Conditions to be Cause of ‘Odor’ in Air
- [WREG News Channel 3 (CBS)](https://wreg.com/news/memphis-odor-issue-likely-linked-to-weather-changes/), 2026-11-11 18:26 CST: Health department on possible cause of mystery stench in Memphis

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