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Local woman becomes first black female president of the Memphis Bar Association
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One local lawyer has made history by becoming the first black female president of the Memphis Bar Association. Memphis is a city with so much history and people living here today continue to make their mark. A native Memphian, Tannera Gibson, is making history in the courtroom. She’s an attorney at Burch, […] → Read More
Memphis woman lends helping hand to tourists in need
To understand Marsharee Gatewood and Steffani Bailin’s friendship, you have to start at the Marathon gas station on Elvis Presley and Norris Road in South Memphis. “When I parked to get gas, I was on the phone talking to someone and I was looking across the street and I saw this group of people. Just […] → Read More
9-year-old follows in her mother’s footsteps and opens bakery
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bakery business now has a new meaning after a mother and daughter duo has taken their family connection to the kitchen. Nine-year-old Mariah Thomas is following in her mother’s footsteps as a bakery owner. “She would come and would work with me and she would receive the hugest tip,” mother, Da’Livya […] → Read More
9-year-old wants to make sure all kids have a good Christmas
The season of giving is in full swing and a little girl in Mississippi is proving what it's all about by thinking of others at Christmas. → Read More
Former Univ. of Mississippi student among 8 killed at Astroworld Concert
A former University of Mississippi student was among those killed at the Astroworld concert in Houston. → Read More
Gunman takes over church pulpit, disarmed by pastor
A Nashville Pastor is being called a hero after he stopped a man that pulled a gun during service on Sunday. → Read More
Ashland homecoming queen trades heels for cleats
After being crowned, Ana went from heels to cleats. Ana is also a kicker on the football team, the first female on the team. → Read More
Child sends words of hope to Collierville Police chief
In the week since the mass shooting at a Collierville Kroger, we've seen light in the midst of the darkness. People have shown kindness and support for the community, including one 11-year-old boy. → Read More
A 95-year-old man shows us how to take things one step at a time
Who said you have to give up the sports and activities you love as you get older? There are ways to still use those skills in ways that fit your body best. One man in Memphis is proving that. Making him, this week’s Bright Spot. When you walk through life, you experience life’s gifts. “Life […] → Read More
Bright Spot shines a light on HBCUs day of giving
This college standout is active on campus, but her story didn’t start on this campus. It started at another school that she says just wasn’t the right fit for her. Now thriving, Kayla Wright talked with Symone Woolridge about her experience at Lemoyne Owen College. “Not only is it a part of our history, it […] → Read More
Memphis organization helps families find their way
Homelessness, crime and lack of education are all problems we've seen here in Memphis. Carmilla Wheeler can relate to that and is working to help families turn their lives around. → Read More
Memphis musician takes classical music to corner stores to help bring peace to violent neighborhoods
Henry Booker has been playing the piano since he was a child, and now he's bringing the sounds of his keys to places he thinks it will impact the most. → Read More
Mississippi sheriff dies due to complications from Covid-19, pneumonia
A Mississippi sheriff’s office is mourning the loss of one of their own due to complications from Covid-19. → Read More
After 25 years, beloved Piccadilly worker sets her sights on retirement
The Piccadilly on Poplar Avenue in East Memphis has been in business for about 30 years, and one woman in particular has been serving up delicious meals and greeting guests for decades. → Read More
Orange Mound man who faced years in jail, now mentoring and building safe house in same community
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — To grow up as a young man surrounded by gun violence and drugs can be tough. Sadly, it doesn’t end well for many. One man in Orange Mound is helping turn his hometown neighborhood around with a safe space. He is creating a safe house in the same neighborhood he faced trouble. “I […] → Read More
Mom on a mission to help after Kawasaki’s disease nearly claims daughter
Loleta Dickerson is not only spreading awareness of the disease, she's supporting families who are going through what her family did. → Read More
Court program aims to give Memphis youth a second chance
A program offered through the courts called JIFF, or the Juvenile Intervention and Faith-based Follow-up Program, is hoping to make a difference and show youth they do not have to walk through those dark places alone. → Read More
Germantown High School student excels in automotive training program
With career courses offered in three-year programs, Germantown High School is preparing students for college, and one student in particular excelled in the program → Read More
Plot of land in Memphis with rich history set to provide an even brighter future
For Samaria Grandberry, her land is much more than just a plot of earth and to understand why we have to take you back in time at least 70 years. → Read More
Germantown resident brings joy to neighbors through music
Meet Roger Pace, a former Band director who is now playing for his neighbors from his own front yard. → Read More