Westy's Restaurant, in the Pinch District downtown, and 25 volunteers were getting it done Christmas morning to make sure that those in need didn't wind up without.

"Well I have lost count, but I think it's we feed everybody that wants to eat and every Thanksgiving and every Christmas," said Jake Schorr, restaurant

Patients and families at LeBonheur Children's Hospital received a surprise visit recently from several window washing elves.

The good folks from American National Skyline Company "dropped by" to brighten everyone's day at the hospital.

The men dressed as elves smiled, waved and danced for onlookers inside.

It was such

Christmas is supposed to be about joy, but for one North Memphis family it's anything but.

Their 10-year-old son died Tuesday afternoon in what police are describing as an accidental fatal gunshot wound to the abdomen.

The victim was identified as Alfreddie Gipson.

After an investigation Tuesday afternoon by

One hundred MIFA volunteers helped distribute 800 meals to homebound seniors across the city on Christmas.

Seniors received hot, nutritious traditional Christmas dinner meals. They also received a gift bag filled with household and personal items.