Burn ban continues in Bartlett

Submitted by Jason Plank, WMCTV.com

Monday, October 11th, 2010, 2:52pm

The City of Bartlett wants to remind residents that a burn ban continues...

Because of the unseasonably high temperatures, dry conditions and lack of rain there exists the potential for fast spreading grass and brush fires. This type of fire can spread quickly to ignite fencing, out buildings and homes.

Fire Marshal David Bradshaw states that until the burn ban is lifted no burn permits will be issued for any reason. He states that the city already has an ordinance which prohibits the burning of leaves, trash, yard and debris, garbage and other household products. This ban will also include fires in barrels, outdoor fireplaces, chimenias, construction burn pits, agricultural burns and the burning of construction debris.

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Bartlett bike plan to be discussed

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Friday, October 8th, 2010, 4:44pm

Bartlett city officials are currently studying the 2010 Bike Plan.

You can review the City's bike plan and send any comments or questions to Mr.Rick McClanahan at rmclanahan@cityofbartlett.org by Oct. 15, 2010.

A public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 9 at 7pm at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.

To view the Tennessee Department of Transportation's Bike Route for Bartlett, click here.

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MATA gets millions for new hybrid buses

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, October 4th, 2010, 4:24pm

Taking city buses can help reduce your carbon footprint thanks to a $7 million grant from Uncle Sam.

The State of Good Repair program grant, announced Monday, will help MATA buy a dozen new hybrid electric buses. The federal program helps ensure rail and bus systems receive adequate upgrades.

“MATA’s seven million will be spent on bus replacement for our aging fixed route buses,” said Will Hudson, MATA’s president and general manager in a written statement. “We expect to see maintenance expenses reduced and fewer road calls. MATA will purchase 12 hybrid electric buses. In 2007, MATA established new bus technology as a priority and currently has 15 hybrid buses in the fleet.”

Photo courtesy Flickr user Sean Davis.

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County issues ban on outdoor fires

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, October 1st, 2010, 11:15am

Effective immediately the Shelby County Fire Department has issued a burn ban for all areas in un-incorporated Shelby County and Lakeland who receive emergency responses from the Shelby County Fire Department. Due to the declining moisture conditions throughout the Mid-South, the surface burning of combustible material has become too unsafe and poses too high a risk.

This ban includes the burning of any material in barrels, residential back yard fire pits in addition to agricultural and construction burning.

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St. George's Greek Orthodox Church holds 49th annual Greekfest

Submitted by Stuart Ervin on Thursday, September 30th, 8:15 pm

The 49th annual Greekfest will be held at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday, October 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Come be "Greek for a day" and savor the food and pastries, enjoy live Greek music by the band Lazarus and dancing by the Athenian Dancers. You can also learn about the Greek Orthodox religion, Greek heritage and culture.

Admission is free and there will be free on site parking for the event. Meal tickets will be $13 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under.

For more information, call 901-388-5910.

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TDOT wants input on bicyclists’ input on highways

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 4:40pm

While Memphis cyclists are still celebrating the city’s commitment to miles of new bike paths and the upcoming opening of the Greenline, the state wants to know what bike riders think of its highways.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has posted a survey online and wants to hear from cyclists who have traveled on the state’s highways.

“Input from the survey will help guide the department in developing a comprehensive bicycling network, assess state routes with respect to bicycle suitability, and determine future action items relevant to furthering the goals of TDOT's Bicycle and Pedestrian plan,” a representative said in a written statement.

The survey will be available until Oct. 30. Click here to take it.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Ian Sane.

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Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis only hospital to receive top honors from national association

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010, 5:25pm

Information provided by Saint Francis Hospital

The American Heart Association's (AHA) Get With the GuidelinesSM (GWTG) initiative has recognized Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis with two Gold Awards for 2010. Saint Francis is the only Memphis area hospital to be so honored, and one of only four to be honored in the state of Tennessee. These Gold Performance Achievement Awards recognize the hospital's success in meeting AHA guidelines for treating patients with Coronary Artery Disease and for Heart Failure.

The hospital was featured in the U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" July issue and will have an ad listing in the December issue of the respected medical journal Circulation, among several other honors.

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