WATCH: One of Memphis’ most prominent Black voices on radio celebrates 50 years behind...
One of Memphis' most prominent Black voices on radio celebrates 50 years behind the mic. It's a distinct skill to be able to listen, explain, understand and be the voice in a community. Art Gilliam says sitting at the mic is part of his love language.
Former Shelby County commissioner sentencing date set following tax evasion conviction
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A sentencing date has been set for former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. Ford will stand before a judge on Friday, June 26. Earlier this month, Ford officially submitted his resignation letter as District 9 Shelby County commissioner. This was part of his plea deal after he entered...
Feagins’ Lawsuit Resets During Shelby County Mayoral Bid
Dr. Marie Feagins’ wrongful termination lawsuit is essentially back at square one, even as she works the campaign trail for Shelby County mayor. At a Shelby County Circuit Court status hearing on Thursday, Feb. 12, the case screeched to a procedural halt when Feagins’ newly hired attorney told the judge she needed...
Former St. George’s Student From Collierville Back in Court on Campus Assault Charges
A former St. George’s Independent School student indicted in a campus sexual assault investigation is set to return to Shelby County court at 9 a.m. today for a bond hearing. Court records show he has already posted a $300,000 bond and is no longer in custody. The Shelby County...
New record store set to open in Memphis mall
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — What goes around comes around, as a new record and music shop is set to drop the needle in Memphis’ Wolfchase Galleria mall this year. Joe’s Records, which has operated out of St. Louis since 2004, plans to begin work on a Wolfchase space in March, with a tentative opening date in […]
MLGW offers Valentine’s Day bill payment gifts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Light, Gas and Water is offering customers the chance to give a Valentine’s Day gift by paying someone else’s utility bill. MLGW said it will send the customer a letter notifying them of the Gift of Comfort program. Customers can choose to remain anonymous or download the Gift of...
A Wonder Horse See-Saw?
A few years ago, I wrote about the Wonder Horse, a rocking horse made by a company in Collierville. Working out of an old Quonset Hut a few blocks from the Historic Town Square, Wonder Products made several different versions of this popular toy. They first produced the "horses" from slabs of plywood, painted red,...
Vehicle overturns on I-40 near Canada Road
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A crash left a vehicle overturned on I-40 near Canada Road in the Lakeland area, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Thursday afternoon. TDOT’s camera shows a buildup of traffic and first responders at the scene. It is unknown if anyone was hurt as a result of the wreck or...
‘One of the most prolific drivers of crime’ in Memphis sentenced to prison after...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man police described as "one of the most prolific drivers of crime" in Memphis has been sentenced to eight years in prison after violating his probation, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Keymon Bledsoe, 19, will serve eight years in the Tennessee Department of...
Bicyclist killed after hit-and-run crash in South Memphis, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car in South Memphis on Wednesday night, police said. According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), officers responded around 6:30 p.m. to East Mallory Avenue near Lathem Avenue for a hit-and-run crash. They arrived to find someone had died after...
