Hoffmann Acquires LEO Events in Memphis
Memphis-based experiential agency LEO Events, which produces corporate meetings, festivals and large-scale brand activations, was acquired on Friday, May 1, by the Hoffmann Family of Companies. The hometown firm now joins a family-owned portfolio that has been steadily scooping up businesses across hospitality, transportation and media. Financial terms were not disclosed.
DISH, Gray, reach agreement to restore Channel 5
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Gray Media has reached an agreement to restore all Gray-owned local television stations to the DISH lineup, including WMC-TV Action News 5, effective immediately. DISH customers can once again watch local news, weather, and sports from WMC-TV, as well as NBC shows. Click here to view...
Shelby County Health Department hosts Community Care Fair
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department is hosting a Community Care Fair on Saturday, May 2, offering free health services, resources and information. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its headquarters in Memphis located at 814 Jefferson Avenue. Officials say the fair will provide a range of free […]
11 Italian Delis Across Tennessee Where The Subs Are Big, Bold, And Built With...
Tennessee might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about authentic Italian delis, but tucked away in towns from Murfreesboro to Elizabethton are family-run spots cranking out some of the best subs you’ll ever wrap your hands around. These aren’t your chain sandwich shops...
Halbert ouster case could extend past her term in office
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The trial date for Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert’s ouster hearing is set for August 24. The case was presented before a judge Friday, who declined to make a ruling and instead decided to proceed with the trial. “So, could she dismiss this case because...
Law enforcement presence ramps up at RiverBeat Music Fest
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Officers with the MPD will patrol the RiverBeat Music Festival this weekend at Tom Lee Park on foot, bicycles, horseback, and in vehicles. The three-day event attracts tens of thousands of music fans from around the country. This year, some of the big names in the lineup include the Wu-Tang Clan, Ice Cube, Marshmello, the […]
Man found shot to death inside Cordova home: SCSO
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death inside a Cordova home Friday afternoon. According to SCSO, the shooting happened in the 1200 block of Trotters Stop Cove. Officials say patrol deputies were called to the home just after 3:30 p.m., where […]
Man Critical After Whitehaven Shooting in Memphis
A man was left fighting for his life after a shooting on Friday in the Whitehaven neighborhood of south Memphis, according to police. Officers arrived in the 2100 block of Parkhurst Cove and found the victim, then rushed him to a local hospital, where he remained in critical condition as detectives launched their investigation and began canvassing the area for witnesses and evidence.
Federal Grand Jury indicts man for attempted kidnapping and stalking of Memphis mayor
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Tennessee has returned a two-count indictment charging Trenton Abston, 25, of Memphis, with the attempted kidnapping and stalking of Memphis Mayor Paul Young. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant, of the Western District of Tennessee, announced the return of the federal indictment today.
Memphis honors the Life and Legacy of Rep. G.A. Hardaway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For nearly 20 years, G.A. Hardaway didn’t just represent Memphis in Nashville, he defended it. Now, the city he fought for is preparing to say goodbye. A Celebration of Life service for State Representative G.A. Hardaway was held Friday, May 1, 2026, at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, located at 70 North Bellevue Boulevard. Hardaway represented Tennessee House District 93 for […]
