Memphis Moms connects thousands across Mid-South through online community and in-person events
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Eight years ago, Lori Parish and Crady Schneider purchased the website MemphisMoms.com. The space was designed to connect moms to resources, events, and each other. “It was really a way to establish community where you live in a multifaceted way,” Parish said. Since starting eight...
Your First Alert to a mild end to the work week and a chance...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - It was a cool, dry day in the Mid-South today and there’s more to come tomorrow. A slight chance of rain will brush the area late Friday night followed by a better chance of rain for Mother’s Day. TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy with a light...
Honorary street sign unveiled for Kevin Kane in Downtown Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis city leaders took a moment Thursday afternoon to honor a familiar face in the city’s tourism industry. Councilman Dr. Jeff Warren hosted the unveiling of an honorary street sign for Kevin Kane, at Poplar and North Main Street in Downtown Memphis. The city council...
Memphis mom finds support in search for surrogate grandma
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There’s no love like a grandparent’s love. However, it’s something many people may never get the chance to experience. So far, that’s been the case for one local three-year-old, but her mother is working to fill that void. What she found was far beyond her expectations. Three-year-old Emersyn is just like any […]
BTH: The challenge of affordable housing in Memphis
As Memphis leaders work to address the city's affordable housing challenges, local housing advocates and developers say expanding access to housing will require long-term investment, stronger partnerships, and more pathways to homeownership. During this week's WKNO/Channel 10 "Behind the Headlines," Zachary Amos of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, Kelbert...
Southaven Chamber to host Patio Social Luau
The Southaven Chamber announced it will host a Patio Social: Luau Party that aims to pair business networking with an island-style evening, the chamber said. The chamber encouraged attendees to wear Hawaiian shirts, bring coworkers and come prepared to unwind, connect and celebrate summer, according to the announcement. Sponsors for...
SPT to move next door to DeSoto Family Dental Care as construction advances
SPT said it will move in October to a new space next door to DeSoto Family Dental Care as construction is underway. The organization said the larger space will allow it to grow, expand services and create more opportunities to support children and families in the community. SPT said workers...
1 man critical after early morning shooting in Orange Mound, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened during the early morning hours of May 8. According to MPD, a little after 2 a.m., officers responded to a shooting call on Pendleton Street in the Orange Mound area. When officers arrived, they located a...
Miss. District Attorney launches ‘firing squad’ ad campaign to deter crime
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - The DeSoto County District Attorney has launched an ad campaign that hopes to deter violent crime. The billboard is located on Interstate 55 when entering DeSoto County. The sign reads, “WELCOME TO MISSISSIPPI. WHERE THE FIRING SQUAD IS LEGAL. THINK TWICE.”. This is the latest...
Smoke shop vandalized overnight near university area
This story has been corrected to reflect new information from the Memphis Police Department. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A smoke shop near the university area was vandalized overnight, according to police. Around 1:15 a.m., officers say they responded to a vandalism call at Smokeology Smoke Shop in the 600 block of South Highland Street. No additional […]
