FOOD & DRINK
Puppies rescued from Mississippi rest stop dumpster
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A security guard says three puppies were dehydrated and hungry when they were rescued from a dumpster at a truck stop along I-55 in Hernando Friday. JC Thomas said maintenance workers at the Desoto County Welcome Center were filling up the large trash bin when they heard what sounded like a dog crying […]
Restaurant Inspection Scores, April 23-29
Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: Sen Trang […]
Owners of popular Memphis Italian restaurant to pay $60K in lawsuit, officials say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The owners of a popular Italian restaurant in Memphis will pay $60,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the EEOC, J.H.S. Holdings, LLC and 4Top Hospitality Group, the owners of Amerigo Italian Restaurant on Ridgeway Road, subjected a...
Dead dog left in Memphis backyard for several days
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tuesday, neighbors in a Raleigh neighborhood said a dead dog in the backyard of a home has been decaying for days and no one, including the homeowner, is doing anything about it. ABC24 received a tip that a dog had been lying dead and bloated for...
Bluff City Life: Wed., 17 April
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Here’s what’s in today’s show:. Meet an emerging R&B singer who took the stage at the annual Central to the Arts Festival, and will soon be crossing it again with her music degree in hand!. Trinity Adair | R&B Singer | IG: @trinadair.
Music Medicine | New study says music can be used to help improve mental health and treat dementia
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a city like Memphis, music is at its soul, and those beats could be good for your mental health, according to a study from the University of Texas. Groups have used tunes to treat conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia, and the University of California - Irvine recently launched a program to use instrument play to help treat people who suffered from strokes.
Memphis culture takes center stage—Mayor Paul Young unveils plan to transform city using the arts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he knows how to attract more people and transform Memphis to the next level—arts and culture. Memphis muralist Joseph Boyd who loves to travel said he wanted to create a colorful and creative piece that gave the Bluff City a “big city” feel.
Nominate most musically gifted teen you know for Teen Fest 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Teen Fest 2024 is right around the corner and organizers want you to nominate the most musically talented teen you know to perform. The event is for kids ages 12 through 17. If selected, they'll be able to display their musical talent on stage. Organizers are accepting...
RiverBeat Music Festival set times: Here's who's playing when at Memphis' new music fest
Memphis' newest music festival is almost here. RiverBeat Music Festival kicks off Friday at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. The three-day festival will feature 56 performances across five stages, with headliners including Odesza, the Fugees and Jelly Roll. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and...
The Pothole Lady: She's on a mission to cure Memphis' 'Pothole Blues' and make you smile
Sybil Presley, the self-styled “Pothole Lady,” does not own a car. All the same, she believes the frustrations — and bruises — of a pothole-tossed passenger are no less legitimate than those of a pothole-dodging driver. “When my friends pick me up, we’re always bouncing over...
New Memphis Botanic Garden dedication lights leave visible legacy for longtime retiring director
Get a sneak peek of the Botanic Garden’s dedication lights with Executive Director Michael Allen on Live at 9. Celebrating holidays and events, these vibrant lights mark a lasting legacy for the retiring director. Inside, kids explore nature among tropical flora and fauna.
Blue Note Bourbon Achieves Platinum Status at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 30, 2024-- Blue Note Bourbon™, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which features big notes and a smooth structure, has taken winning to the next level at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Two of the brand’s flagship straight bourbon expressions – Juke Joint and Crossroads – were awarded Platinum medals, a rare honor meaning that each received Double Gold medals for the third consecutive year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430650461/en/ Blue Note Bourbon™, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which features big notes and a smooth structure, has taken winning to the next level at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Two of the brand’s flagship straight bourbon expressions – Juke Joint and Crossroads – were awarded Platinum medals, a rare honor meaning that each received Double Gold medals for the third consecutive year. (Photo: Business Wire)
How is the Memphis in May barbecue contest different for 2024? Here's all the details
Memphis in May has made some changes to the 2024 events, but there's still plenty to do for those who have been attending for years. The festivities for Memphis in May, which typically begin the first weekend in May, were pushed back to the middle of the month for 2024. With no Beale Street Music Festival happening, the first event for Memphis in May this year is the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest that starts on...
Digital Desk: Genocide Survivors Speak Out
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center created a new experience opening May 1st entitled the Spagat Family Voices of Genocide Exhibition. A genocide survivor, Bernard Cherkasov, will serve as the museum’s CEO. He joined us on the Digital Destk Tuesday speaking out about his...
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