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Omega Psi Phi hosts community cookout, school supply giveaway July 27
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is hosting a Community Cookout and School Supply Giveaway for kids in grades K through 8 on Saturday, July 27, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Omega House, located at 340 North Hays Avenue in Jackson. Enjoy games, rock climbing, face painting, balloon animals,...
Texas-based company Reconext expanding to Memphis, adding 161 jobs
A Texas-based electronics manufacturer is expanding its operation to Memphis. On Wednesday, the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) approved a 10-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) for Reconext Tennessee LLC. Reconext is based in Grapevine, Texas, and the new LLC is the company's first footprint in the Volunteer State.
FedEx: Package delays possible due to global tech outage
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - FedEx is activating contingency plans due to the ongoing global technology outage. FedEx says delays are possible for package deliveries earmarked for Friday, July19. Updates will be posted to FedEx’s Service Alerts page.
New owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home in Memphis on mission to preserve history
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The new owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home says her goal is to preserve the birthplace of the Queen of Soul. Anasa Troutman purchased the home last Friday at auction. She is the same person who purchased Clayborn Temple and said her goal is to make sure history does not fade away.
Memphis International Airport modernization renderings released
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis International Airport released renderings of their modernization project on Thursday, the start of a multi-year project expected to cost at least $650 million dollars. Changes to the 60-year-old building will include an additional commercial lane on the baggage level, and replace the outer drive used...
Cordova neighborhood feels unsafe as large parties lead to dangerous activities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Multiple residents in a Cordova neighborhood say pool parties at a house in their neighborhood have gotten out of control, leading to noise complaints, street racing, cars doing donuts and even reports of people carrying guns. “It’s gotten really bad,” Aimory Farris, who does not live...
Fun weekend events happening in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s finally Friday and you know what that means! It’s time to take a look at several of the events happening all across the greater Memphis area this weekend. The Memphis Redbirds will be playing games at Autozone Park all this weekend against the Iowa Cubs Each night you have a chance […]
On This Day in 1954: Elvis Presley’s First Single, “That’s All Right,” Was Released by Sun Records
July 19 marks the 70th anniversary of the launch of Elvis Presley’s recording career. On that day in 1954, famed Memphis, Tennessee, label Sun Records released the future King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s debut single, “That’s All Right.”. “That’s All Right” was a song...
Benefit softball game to support 12-year-old diagnosed with cancer
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — ‘Putting up points, knocking down cancer!’ That’s the theme of a special upcoming event. A benefit softball game for Ma’kyleanna Wilkes is set for Saturday, July 27. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the Dyersburg Activity Center, 12-year-old Ma’kyleanna Wilkes was...
MSCS school board member drops from race for re-election
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A sitting member of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board is dropping out of the race for re-election, he announced on social media Friday, meaning the school board will have at least two new members after the Aug. 1 general election. District 7 school board member Frank...
Man indicted for reckless homicide after gunfire during dice game kills woman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A grand jury has indicted a man for reckless homicide after gunshots fired during a dice game killed a woman. 18-year-old Marvin Watkins was indicted by the grand jury Thursday, according to court documents. On December 9, 2023, police said Watkins and several others were playing dice...
Federal judge denies six motions to dismiss Tyre Nichols criminal case months before trial
A federal judge on July 12 denied six motions to dismiss aspects of the indictment against former Memphis police officers charged in the Tyre Nichols federal criminal case. Many of the motions were filed in January and February, with one being filed in June. Five of the six motions were filed by attorneys for Emmitt Martin III and were joined by the other defendants.
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