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Local delegates address shooting ahead of Republican National Convention
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – As the nation continues to process the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally, the stage is being set for this year’s Republican National Convention. Johnson City Mayor Todd Fowler is serving as an alternate delegate for the Republicans of Tennessee. Fowler was in Milwaukee when the news of the […]
Middle Tennessee Rain Expected: Storms to Impact Areas South of I-40
Nashville, TN – Middle Tennessee residents should prepare for a week of varied weather, with showers, storms, and high temperatures in the forecast. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Nashville has issued a detailed 7-day forecast, predicting a mix of hot temperatures and precipitation across the region. According to...
What drivers can expect with the new I-55 bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The new bridge set to be built over the Mississippi River is giving drivers around the midsouth a sigh of relief, but what goes into this process, and how long might it take?. “There is a significant reason for replacing the I-55 bridge,” Chris Cramer said....
Tennessee State Parks Provide New All-Terrain Wheelchairs at 10 Parks
Tennessee State Parks announced, at the end of June, the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with all-terrain wheelchairs to 22. The new wheelchairs announced are the result of a collaboration between the parks and Sunrise Medical,...
Hot and muggy weather continues for the middle of July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A heat advisory has been issued for the majority of the Mid-South on Monday, as heat index values are expected to climb into the 103°-108° range to get the work week started. There is an area of high pressure east of the Rocky Mountains...
First Black U of M graduate, member of ‘Memphis State Eight’ passes away
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The University of Memphis’ first Black graduate, Luther C. McClellan, has passed away. McClellan is heralded as a civil rights trailblazer— cementing his place in history as a member of the Memphis State Eight, eight black students who were the first to cross the racial line.
Memphis 901 FC Grabs Road Win at Detroit City FC with Late Lapa Goal
Detroit, Mich. (July 13, 2024) – Memphis 901 FC grabbed three points on the road with a 1-0 victory over Detroit City FC on Saturday afternoon at Keyworth Stadium. Bruno Lapa was the hero in the 86th minute using a one-touch volley to give Memphis the decisive lead in the clutch. Lapa tied Marlon with his team-leading seventh goal of the season while Alvaro Quezada’s cross into the box marks his second assist of the season.
New downtown deli opening in spot near Tennessee St.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman is counting on her 35-plus years in the fast food industry to run a successful sandwich shop downtown. Kellie Barksale is opening Kellie’s Deli at the corner of Tennessee and G.E. Patterson, and she’s getting some help from her brother and daughter, who are also partners in the business. […]
Grizzlies dismantle Kings without Edey in Vegas summer league win
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies were able to force Sacramento in 31 turnovers in Friday’s opener in Las Vegas, which led to a 103-83 win for Memphis. In the wire-to-wire win, Memphis shot 43 percent from the floor and 88 percent from the free-throw line. Memphis had five scorers in double-figures, led by third-year […]
Memphis nonprofits awarded over $5 million in grant money for housing and community development
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young and the city’s Division of Housing and Community development presented local organizations with close to $5.5 million in grant money to use for housing and community development Friday. Nearly two out of three Memphians are in need of more affordable housing,...
Nike, FedEx St. Jude Championship celebrate Memphis with Summer Series program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - We are one month away from the world’s best golfers hitting the links right here in Memphis. The FedEx St. Jude Championship will tee off August 15, but before the tournament begins, there are plenty of events going on as part of the Summer Series, like Friday’s “Tee Up Memphis” event hosted by the St. Jude Championship and Nike.
901 Now: WWII vet celebrates 102nd birthday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Every day, someone celebrates their birthday, but not many can say they have celebrated over a century of life. However, one man celebrated his 102nd birthday in the 901 Now. “I’m doing fine; I’m lucky,” Ken Lewis said. The past 102 years have...
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