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Tunnel to Towers holds groundbreaking ceremony for Veterans Village Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As part of its mission to eradicate veteran homelessness, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting America's first responders, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for its Veteran Village residential building. After renovating buildings nationwide, Veterans Village Memphis will be the newest facility...
Paris Landing Now Offers Adult-Size Changing Tables
Paris Landing State Park officials announced this morning that it now offers access to an adult-sized changing table inside the lodge. For Micah and his family, having access to adult-sized changing tables at Tennessee State Parks transforms what was once a challenging outing into an enjoyable outdoor experience for everyone involved. “For people like us, this is huge. This allows us to get back to nature and enjoy hobbies we love, and we can take Micah with us,” said Micah’s mother, Jessie.
Empowerment Community Church to host back-to-school giveaway
JACKSON, Tenn. — Empowerment Community Church invites you to their back-to-school giveaway. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. The location is 455 East Main Street. This giveaway includes bookbags stuffed with school supplies. There will also be brand name shoes for every participant.
'She's going to live forever:' East Jackson mural honors historic community figures
A new mural in East Jackson pays homage to decades of prominent leaders and their contributions to the community and history. Located at East Chester Street on the wall of the Jackson-Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (JACOA), a ribbon-cutting to commemorate its official unveiling was held on July 17. ...
Celebrate National Tender & Wing Days at Slim Chickens
July 25, 2024 – Celebrate National Tender & Wing Days with some fresh, delicious chicken. July 26th through 29th, get 25 Tenders for only $29 or get 20 Wings for only $25. No code necessary. Both items can be found in the Party Trays section. These deals are valid for dine-in, drive-thru, online and App orders at participating locations 7/26 through 7/29.
MLGW outage: Over 3,000 customers without power after circuit issues
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Over 3,000 MLGW customers are experiencing outages after circuit issues. According to MLGW, a circuit outage is affecting over 3,000 customers. The circuit has been for more than an hour. There is no word yet on what caused the circuit issue and when it will be fixed.
Memphis Grizzlies Superstar Ja Morant Opens Up On His Recovery Status From Shoulder Surgery- “I Feel Like That’s Still Scary”
Memphis Grizzlies star player Ja Morant only played nine games in the 2023-24 season due to controversy and injuries. The 24-year-old point guard reportedly underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder in January 2024 after sustaining a subluxation during team practice. However, Morant recently excited the fans by giving an update on his injury status.
Memphis Honors Elvis Presley's Rock & Roll Debut with 70th Anniversary Celebration at Overton Park Shell
Memphis is gearing up for a commemorative weekend as the Overton Park Shell marks the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley's historic rock & roll debut on its stage. According to WREG, the festivities will start with a backstage tour and a look at the Shell's storied Green Room, renowned for hosting some of the most significant names in Memphis music history. Activities will be launched out of the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and span rarely visited sites relevant to Elvis's formative years.
Pastor speaks out on problems prior to church fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fire destroyed a church on Tuesday, but questions are now arising about if it was a faulty air conditioning system or if it was something else. WREG spoke with the owner of the building and the pastor of the church who told two different stories about what was happening before the […]
Grizzlies reporter drops exciting 5-word take on Jay Huff acquisition
It took nearly a month, but the Memphis Grizzlies finally got in on the action of NBA Free Agency this past Wednesday, as they came to terms on a contract with tweener big, Jay Huff. Agreeing to sign a two-way deal with the franchise, the former Virginia Cavaliers standout and...
Collierville blames ex-employee for utility error; customers’ bills may be higher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The town of Collierville says utility customers may receive higher-than-normal bills next week because of a mistake by an employee. The town says a new employee either did not perform the meter readings or recorded incorrect dats from May through June. The employee was terminated July 11. “We understand that this adjustment […]
Paris, Tennessee Olympic block party canceled due to rain
PARIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: The Paris, Tennessee block party has been canceled due to rain. Earlier: Paris, Tennessee is hosting an Olympic Block Party at Eiffel Tower Park on Friday, July 26 to celebrate the summer games. The city in Henry County is about a two hour drive from...
Court being dedicated in memory of Nikki McCray-Penson
A new basketball court is being dedicated in memory of Nikki McCray-Penson on August 3, 10 a.m., at the MyTownMovers Fieldhouse, Collierville High School. Join us for this special court dedication ceremony as we honor the late Nikki McCray-Penson and her remarkable contributions to the game of basketball and our Collierville community.
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