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Memphis Celebrates Givers of Time, Treasure, Talent and Touch

Memphis Celebrates Givers of Time, Treasure, Talent and Touch

"There's a lot of talk about time, treasure and talent," Kemmons Wilson, Jr. told a crowd of hundreds of Mid-South philanthropists, fundraisers and community volunteers.

"But the touch may be the most important part of that equation,"  he said. 

The 2012 "Outstanding Philanthropist" Crystal Award was bestowed on the son of the founder of Holiday Inns on Nov. 15, National Philanthropy Day.

But Kemmons Wilson, Jr. said, "I'm not a philanthropist. I think of myself as a mentor, conduit and connector."

Then he invited a table filled with those who've followed his golden example to stand.

Wilson has made a mark on countless constructive community and charitable efforts in Memphis, notably at the Memphis Literacy Council, the Boys and Girls Clubs, Nexus and the Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation.

Giving runs in the Wilson family.

Artist Marshall Bouldin dead at age 89

Artist Marshall Bouldin dead at age 89

Officials with Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale say Bouldin died Monday at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.

He was 89, according to The Associated Press.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Clarksdale with burial in the Bouldin Family Cemetery.

Bouldin was once cited by the New York Times as "the South's foremost portrait painter."

30th Annual Tennessee FunFest

30th Annual Tennessee FunFest

BBQ Cooking Contest, Kareoke Contest, Live Entertainment and Fun for all ages.

Starts Thursday at 8pm at Tiger Lane.

Friday at 6pm is a BBQ dinner cooked by Championship BBQ teams.

You will receive a complete dinner for a $10 donation to the Alzheimer's Association.

For more information: http://tnfunfest.org/2012/

Staff Opinion: Computer server problems at Yahoo! leads to frustrated fantasy football players

Staff Opinion: Computer server problems at Yahoo! leads to frustrated fantasy football players

Fantasy football is typically played online and allows players to virtually manage a team of real life players.  The better a player does in real life, the more points for their fantasy teams.

According to ask.com, nearly 50 million people play fantasy football.  To some, this “sport” has become more popular than the actual game itself. 

So when some of those participants were unable to “manage” their teams this past Sunday, the outcry of frustrated fans was well documented on social media.

One of the largest providers of fantasy football, Yahoo! Sports, experienced technical difficulties with their computer servers. 

Preventing those who participate in their fantasy football leagues from making changes to their rosters before the noon NFL games began. 

Prime time, for many “owners” who chose to wait until the last minute to set their team lineups to account for injuries or last minute news that might affect game play.

City and county launch homebuyer program, down payment assistance

City and county launch homebuyer program, down payment assistance

(WMC-TV) – Memphis and Shelby County leaders are launching a major effort to help people buy homes in the county.

Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell and Memphis Mayor A.C. Wharton have announced the creation of a large-scale homebuyer workshop.

Dubbed Memphis-Shelby County Helping Homebuyers, the program is set to provide up to $15,000 of assistance toward a down payment for those who qualify for the program.  The program is for those who plan to buy and live in a home located in the Memphis city proper, or in Shelby County. 

The qualified funds may also be used for home renovation

Wells Fargo is sponsoring the event, and multiple lenders will be present.

“This will provide a major boost to our efforts to strengthen our neighborhoods through homeownership,” Mayor Wharton stated.

Memphis candle company sparks rave reviews

Memphis candle company sparks rave reviews

Who doesn't love to walk into any space and be greeted by an exhilarating aroma?

Our sense of smell is fundamental: from what we choose to eat to our laundry detergent purchase to medicinal choices like aromatherapy.

Face it, scent is an essential part of who we are as individuals.

Rick Ross opens new Memphis Wingstop

Rick Ross opens new Memphis Wingstop

Business in Memphis is booming for platinum recording artist Rick Ross. 

The rapper opened a second Wingstop restaurant last weekend at  4697 Poplar Avenue.

Ross opened his first Wingstop on Winchester in August of last year, read the story about it here. 

Wingstop is the official wings of the Memphis Tigers.

The restaurant will offer specials for fans during regular season games.