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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, state lawmakers respond after 2 killed, Trump appears injured at rally as shots were fired
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lawmakers representing Memphis and Tennessee respond to former President Donald Trump being rushed off the stage of a rally in Pennsylvania after an apparent shooting. Politicians from both sides were quick to denounce the behavior but not everyone showed the same sentiment in their responses. Republican...
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...
Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Tennessee families making median income spend more than 40% of it on childcare, report shows
A new report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth found families making the median income in Tennessee spent on average 40% of their household income on childcare in 2022 to 2023, a 13 point increase compared to the year prior.
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,...
Drought effects East Tennessee community food and jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee is facing its worst drought in years and the Beardsley Community Farm is feeling the impact. “It feels like things just get crispier and crispier every week,” farm manager Lia Bevins said. But the heat is now hurting their output by about 95%. “This...
Dave Loggins, “Please Come to Boston” Singer and Hit Country Songwriter, Dead at Age 76
Tennessee country-pop singer/songwriter Dave Loggins, who had a 1974 hit with “Please Come to Boston,” died Wednesday, July 10. According to The Tennessean, Loggins passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville at age 76. “Please Come to Boston” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 1200 and...
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