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MPD investigates shooting in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting in Whitehaven on Saturday morning. Details are limited but we’re working to find out more information. We will update you as we learn more information.
Graphic Packaging International to Shut Down Memphis Plant, Lay Off 73 Employees in July
Graphic Packaging International, with a workforce of over 23,000 globally, has announced the closure of its Memphis plant, effective this July. The Georgia-based manufacturer of paperboard and folding cartons has filed a formal WARN notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This document states that the company plans to let go of 73 employees between July 9 and 23, as reported by Action News 5.
Trap Fusion’s 5th anniversary celebration on Food Truck Friday
Chef Jason Gardner of Trap Fusion makes a delicious Salmon Philly from their mouthwatering menu that has impressed the likes of Food Network’s Guy Fieri. He celebrates his five-year anniversary with Live at 9 on Food Truck Friday and talks his participation in Whitehaven Wednesdays.
Grand champion crowned the best in pork at barbecue world championship in Memphis
Competition is fierce at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, where pitmasters are sweating and smoking to see who will be crowned “best in pork”. Teams from around the U.S. and internationally spend days working on huge whole hogs, massive slabs of shoulder and cuts of ribs in Memphis, Tennesse. (AP video shot by Kristin Hall) The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest crowned a grand prize winner Saturday after hundreds of dedicated pitmasters sweated through smoke to be named the best in pork. The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, won the whole hog division and was named the grand champion in Memphis, Tennessee. Considered one of the premiere cooking competitions in the U.S., the contest dates back to the 1970s. But as the so-called culinary sports expanded beyond local home cooks, the competition has become fiercer than ever.
First Alert Forecast: rainy start to Friday; turning drier & warmer into weekend
FRIDAY: A messy morning as our next system makes its presence known to round out the work and school week. Expect scattered showers and storms across the Mid-South. A few spots of locally heavy rain could lead to localized flooding in a few spots with highs in the 70s. Showers will gradually taper after mid-day with on and off showers continuing overnight as the low sluggishly moves eastward. Lows will drop only into the 60s.
American Bully dogs missing from South Memphis home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is asking for help locating two dogs that appear to have been stolen from the front yard of a South Memphis home. According to reports, officers responded to a home in the 1700 block of South Wellington Street on May 5. The victim told police that on April […]
Memphis in May: Meet the winners of the 2024 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
The Shed BBQ was named Grand Champion of the 2024 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The team was announced as Grand Champion and winner of the Whole Hog division during Saturday's awards ceremony at Liberty Park. Brad Orrison is the team captain for The Shed BBQ and co-owner of the Ocean Springs,...
Multiple Memphis-area high school soccer teams book their ticket to State
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Boys Soccer State Tournament starts next week which means this weekend teams were playing for a chance to compete for the highest accolade at the high school level in Tennessee. On Saturday, several Memphis-area high school teams punched their ticket and are now just a...
Overton Park Shell free concert series lineup released
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - From beloved, local artists to notable, traveling acts, the talent taking over the Overton Park Shell this season is sure to get folks fired up to return to their favorite, backyard venue. Running May 17 through October 12, the 2024 Orion Free Concert Series will showcase...
MPD: Stolen car full of armed men crashes into popular bar near midtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are looking for four males who crashed a stolen car into Alex’s Tavern just north of Midtown Thursday morning. The popular bar in the 1400 block of Jackson Ave was not open when the driver of a Kia Forte lost control and slammed into the businesses. According to an employee, a […]
SmokeSlam: Meet the winners of Memphis' new barbecue contest
SmokeMasters BBQ was named the Grand Champion of the inaugural SmokeSlam barbecue festival. The Memphis team was announced as Grand Champion and winner in the Ribs division during Saturday's awards ceremony at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. It was the perfect birthday present for chief cook of SmokeMasters Will Hair, who turned 50...
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