Annual Four Way Soul Food festival celebrates Juneteenth
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis community was moving early Friday morning and has been partying all day to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. The day marks when the last enslaved people in America were told of their freedom. Four Way Soul Food hosted its annual celebration in South Memphis at...
Southaven Chamber of Commerce Earns Top Accreditation in Mississippi
The Southaven Chamber of Commerce has achieved the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s highest accreditation, earning a five-star rating. Out of nearly 7,000 chambers across the country, fewer than 200 have obtained this distinction, according to the U.S. Chamber. The designation signifies that membership in the Southaven Chamb
World-famous restaurant in Downtown Memphis ups Juneteenth celebrations with plans to go even bigger
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A world-famous soul food restaurant in Downtown Memphis went all out for Juneteenth celebrations this year. Alcenia’s was adorned inside and out with black, red and green on Friday, complete with Juneteenth tablecloths, balloons, napkins and more. “Each year, I’m trying to get bigger and...
MPD: Car collides with train; driver arrested
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating after a car collided with a train early Friday morning. A little after midnight, officers responded to a crash at Chiswood Street and Raleigh Lagrange Road. When officers arrived, they spoke with a railroad agent and a train conductor who...
Memphis woman accused of stealing $150K ambulance
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman has been charged after Memphis police say she stole an ambulance from Methodist North Hospital earlier this month. According to the affidavit, 26-year-old Jazaria Dorsey is charged with theft of property valued between $60,000 and $250,000 in connection with the June 11 incident. Police said of
Memphis Police Investigate Sunoco Shooting on East Shelby
Gunfire broke the quiet overnight at the Sunoco gas station at East Shelby Drive and Tulane Road, drawing a heavy response from Memphis police just before 3 a.m. Friday. Officers quickly blocked off the intersection and held the scene for hours while detectives combed the lot in the early morning darkness.
MPD officer killed in off-duty car crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis police officer has died after an off-duty crash in Lakeland overnight. The department has identified the deceased as Officer Daniel Adams. Police say Adams’ car left the roadway and overturned on Memphis Arlington Road near Chambers Chapel Road. First responders were called to the scene
First Alert Forecast: Few showers Juneteenth; scattered downpours possible this weekend, early next week
JUNETEENTH FRIDAY: A risk of a shower or storm - mainly across east-central Arkansas and north Mississippi with a stalled front overhead. Slightly drier air filters into the northern Mid-South, briefly easing humidity levels. Highs reach the middle 80s under variably cloudy skies, with lows falling to the upper 60s to
Seven-lane road in Collierville set for transformation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some big changes are coming to a seven-lane road in Collierville. City leaders plan to narrow part of Collierville-Arlington Road down to two lanes in a residential neighborhood. City leaders say this isn’t about losing lanes; it’s about shifting gears toward a safer, more efficient road for both drive
Memphis mom starts nonprofit offering free cleaning services
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s no secret that a makeover can make anyone feel better about themselves.However, what if the makeover needed isn’t a fresh haircut or a new wardrobe? What if it’s a fresh, clean bathroom? In this week’s Bright Spot, WREG’s Quametra Wilborn spoke to a Memphis woman who’s using her cleaning skills to
