Firefighters suffer heat exhaustion battling flames

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 1:53pm

Two firefighters had to be treated for heat exhaustion after battling flames Wednesday morning at a home in the 8200 block of Craven Rd.

Adding to the danger, investigators say the fire started in the home’s garage where guns and ammunition were stored. Crews say the fire started just before 9 a.m. and eventually burned a car in the garage and did extensive damage to part of the home.

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Commissioners planning consolidation meeting

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010, 4:02pm

A group of county commissioners want to hear what people in their district have to say about the proposed merger between the governments of Memphis and Shelby County.

Watt Bunker, Chris Thomas and Terry Roland will hold a town hall meeting in the Bartlett Municipal Center’s reception hall.

The meeting is scheduled to start ay 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23.

Shelby County’s voters will cast their ballots on consolidation during the November election.

Photo courtesy Flickr user billaday.

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Mobile command center keeps information flowing during disaster

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010, 3:14pm

Shelby County has a new tool to help keep people safe and help ensure essential services get back up and running during a disaster.

The county Office of Preparedness just received a new mobile command center that will let local leaders keep working if the group’s headquarters is damaged during a disaster. The 36 foot long trailer might not look very special from the outside, but it’s packed with almost everything emergency officials will need to help them respond in a crisis.

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MLGW delaying utility cut offs

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010, 10:29am

The high temperature is expected to be in the 90's again today and the Action News 5 Storm Tracking Team says we might even set another record. Click here for the latest weather forecast.

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Volunteers do good deeds in Mid-South

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, September 20th, 2010, 5:53pm

More than 1,500 volunteers helped the United Way launch its fundraising campaign last week.

Volunteers met at Christ the Rock Metro Church before heading out into the community for this year’s Day of Caring event.

“Highlights at the kickoff included a generous $1 million dollar corporate contribution from FedEx, and presentations from organizations that have already completed their 2010 campaigns,” said a United Way representative in a written statement.

From landscaping, to working with seniors and children, volunteers spent their day doing a variety of good deeds in the community.

“With our national economy still in recovery and an ever-increasing need for local nonprofit services, this year’s United Way fundraising effort is very important for the Mid-South,” said Dave Skorupa, vice president of communications for United Way.

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Get rid of your old prescriptions safely, legally

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, September 20th, 2010, 3:17pm

Bartlett police are working with the Drug Enforcement Agency to help you toss out your expired or unwanted prescriptions.

They’ll be collecting the drugs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25 at the city’s police department at 3730 Appling Road.

"Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends,” organizers said in a written statement. “In addition, many Americans do not know how to dispose of their unused or expired medicine, often flushing them into the sewage systems or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.”

Officers say they won’t be asking any questions when the medicines are dropped off and people can remain anonymous.

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Special athletes take the field at CBHS

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, September 20th, 2010, 2:52pm

More than 100 athletes are expected to compete in the 19th annual St. Ann Special Athletes Fun Day next month.

Adults and kids will spend their day competing in events like soccer, bean toss and track and field at Christian Brothers High School on Saturday, Oct. 9.

“Athletes from every school and church throughout the Memphis area have been invited to participate and every athlete will receive ribbons in each event they participate in,” according to a written statement. “Cheerleaders from area schools will also be there to cheer special athletes as they receive their participation ribbons.”

Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the opening ceremonies begin a 9 a.m.

To register or volunteer, call 901-388-6342.

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