Katt Williams brings “The Golden Age Tour” to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Critically acclaimed comedian Katt Williams is set to bring “The Golden Age Tour” to FedExForum on March 6, 2026 Tickets for the show will be available to the general public starting Wednesday, October 22, at 10 a.m., with an exclusive presale starting Monday, October 20, at 10 a.m. for select...
Traffic citations outnumber federal task force’s arrests in Memphis; sparse data leaves impact murky
MEMPHIS — A Tennessee Highway Patrol officer rested his hat on the roof of a white sedan — its front plastic bumper slightly sagging, doors and trunk open — as he searched between the front seats with a flashlight. The car’s driver, a middle-aged Black man with dreadlocks pulled back into a ponytail, stood between […]
Moms affected by gun violence gather for support, change
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Moms were on a mission Sunday, coming together and calling for change when it comes to gun violence. The first Moms on a Mission meeting was incredibly emotional. For nearly two hours these moms sat down and shared the stories about gun violence and the children they have lost. One of those […]
The Train Has Arrived At the Station for Great Gelato in Memphis
On the Thursday of Fall Break week, I decided to venture into downtown Memphis as if I was on vacation. I didn’t have the funds to rent a luxury hotel room, but I parked in an area where there was still free street parking (considerably south of downtown) and walked down G, E. Patterson Avenue toward the Central...
Whataburger to donate sales proceeds to high school band after $40K embezzling scheme
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - A popular restaurant chain is supporting the Southaven High School Band after an embezzling scheme took nearly $40,000 from the program. Michael Tshiyoyi with Whataburger says the location at 6829 Getwell Road in Southaven will donate 20% of all sales made from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to the...
West Tennessee Residents Asked to Report Storm Damage Following Severe Weather
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Memphis, TN – The National Weather Service in Memphis is asking residents across West Tennessee to submit damage reports following Saturday evening’s severe storms, which produced strong winds and scattered...
Flames rip through Cordova shopping center, leaving mother and daughter asking for help
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Flames consumed a Cordova shopping center around 10 a.m. Saturday, destroying the building. The cause of the fire at Fischer Steel Road and Germantown Parkway is still unconfirmed. No one was injured. The Total Woman Experience hair salon is boarded up, one of a few businesses in the shopping center...
J Woods Sports Bar Coming to Memphis
A new concept is preparing to breathe fresh life into the Memphis bar scene. J Woods Sports Bar has moved steadily through the permitting process and is getting prepared to greet customers. J Woods will be pouring out cold drinks at 103 Harbor Town Square, in the space that previously...
This Day in History: Chickasaw Nation signs treaty that reshapes the map of West...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On this day in 1818, a major deal reshaped the map of West Tennessee. The Chickasaw Nation signed a treaty with the U.S. government, giving up the land that would eventually become Memphis and much of western Tennessee. In exchange, the Chickasaw people received compensation for...
Courage through community: Thousands attend ‘Making Strides’ cancer walk
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Thousands found hope and healing in the face of hardship. Supporters and survivors packed Shelby Farms Saturday morning for the annual 'Making Strides' against breast cancer walk. "The support means the world, especially when it's the city you live in," said Sherry McIntyre-Howell, a downtown...
