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2013 Gibson 5K Fuels All New Green Machine Mobile Farmer's Market

2013 Gibson 5K Fuels All New Green Machine Mobile Farmer's Market

A joyous celebration on Sunday, May 5 launched the latest effort to bring better nourishment to people who lack proper access to fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods. The Green Machine Mobile Food Market will begin making its rounds in early June. The renovated city bus was parked outside St. Patrick Church across from FedEx Forum on May 5th as an exuberant crowd cheered its unveiling. Community leaders united with church members to cut the ribbon and welcome the new nutrition bus to the menu of other efforts aimed at making low income Memphians healthier people via their diets. You’ll have the chance to tour the Green Machine at the Gibson Guitar 5K Run-Walk coming up on Saturday afternoon, June 15.

Four members of shooting victim's family charged

The teen's mother, Bernestine Webb, is accused of telling the woman while striking a metal pipe on the ground, "You took my son's life, I'm going to take yours."

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Four members of the same family are now charged in connection with the murder of one of their own.

Melrose High School student Cardarius Webb, 15, was shot and killed in April. His brother was charged with the murder days later. Now, his mother and two other siblings are charged with harassing and threatening the woman they thought committed the crime.

Hundreds of people crowded the corner of Spottswood Avenue and Pendelton Street to watch the investigation unfold after the shooting.

A woman who lives in the house in front of where Webb died was originally questioned. She was then reportedly harassed and assaulted by his family who blamed her for the death.

The teen's mother, Bernestine Webb, is accused of telling the woman while striking a metal pipe on the ground, "You took my son's life, I'm going to take yours."

MIFA 'Meals on Wheels' needs your vote to win FedEx grant

MIFA 'Meals on Wheels' needs your vote to win FedEx grant

The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) is in the running to win a grant for its Meals on Wheels program, but the nonprofit needs your help to win.

According to MIFA, Memphis was declared the hunger capital of the country in 2011.

The Meals on Wheels program delivers 1,800 hot lunches each day to seniors in the community who are unable to leave their homes.

Now, MIFA is one of several nonprofits competing for a grant from FedEx.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, FedEx is sponsoring a Global Month of Service.  The shipping giant is encouraging its own team members to team up with nonprofits to make a difference in their communities.

The "Friends of the MIFA Maniacs" are hoping for your votes in order to give the Meals on Wheels program a boost so it can make an even bigger impact on the Memphis community.

Woman hit by suspected drunk driver: 'It makes you realize how important your life is'

Stephanie Gatewood is counting her blessings as she speaks out for the first time since a car crash that nearly took her life.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - A school board member is recovering after a drunk driver almost took her life.

Shelby County School Board member Stephanie Gatewood is counting her blessings as she speaks out for the first time since a car crash that nearly took her life.

It has been a long five months for Stephanie Gatewood.

"It does make you realize how important your life is," said Gatewood.

On January 19, a suspected drunk driver hit her as she was traveling near Poplar Avenue and East Parkway.

There was major damage to Gatewood's car and her body.

"My speech was impaired," she said. Because of the crash, Gatewood suffered a traumatic brain injury, causing a change in speech and memory.

The woman who hit her, 31-year-old Alicia Washington, was charged with DUI, reckless driving, and public intoxication.

Huey's holds burger design contest

Huey's holds burger design contest

May is National Burger Month, and in celebration, Huey’s will be holding its first Design the Next Huey Burger Contest through May 31, 2013.

This contest is open to everyone in the Memphis community, and the winner will receive a $50.00 Huey’s gift card and a chance for the winning burger to be featured on the Huey’s Fall Specials menu.

All entries must use the traditional Huey’s 5 1/3 oz. patty, seasoned with Huey’s seasoning. Burgers must be designed using a bread style that Huey’s currently carries: sesame seed bun, wheat bun, sourdough bun, Kaiser roll, wheat berry bread, wheat toast, Texas toast, hoagie roll, marble rye, or croissant. Entries must use either French’s mustard or Cattleman’s BBQ sauce. Recipes must include specific measurements, cooking instructions, and layering techniques. The burger must have a name.

All burger entries should be emailed to Shannon Little at slittle@hueys.cc by May 31st . Judging will be based on taste and creativity.

Restaurants use 'auto grats' after trend in low tips

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Most of the time a tip is automatically included with the bill when a table at a restaurant has a large party. Now, some Mid-South restaurants are imposing auto-gratuity polices on parties as small as one person.

The new trend in the restaurant industry is getting an icy reaction from some customers. Gratuities from 15 to 18 percent are being automatically added to checks no matter how big, or small, the party.

"I may have a problem with having to tip 18 or 15 percent if I have bad service," said customer Amber Long.

They are called auto grats.

"If I'm being forced to tip and the service has not been good then that presents a problem," said customer Rick Harrell.

The Half Shell on Winchester Road adds auto grats to every receipt after 10 p.m. East End Grill on Winchester Road also does it after 6 p.m.