MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A North Memphis convenience store at the center of a viral social media video showing a rat inside the business is undergoing cleanup efforts, but the controversy also brought attention to a broader issue facing many residents: access to food.
Last week, ABC24 reported on a video recorded inside Jackson Food Mart that appeared to show a rat near food products. During that visit, the store’s owner told community activist Telisa Franklin he planned to have the property cleaned within a few days.
When ABC24 returned Monday, the store looked noticeably different…