Southern Heritage tailgating spots sold out

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, September 9th, 2010, 4:02pm

The city says all of the tailgating spots for Saturday's Southern Heritage Classic have been sold.

Here's some parking and other general information for this weekend's game:

The Liberty Bowl/Fairgrounds general parking lots will open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11th. General parking spaces will be $10.00 per space. Gates to the stadium for seating will open at 4:00 p.m. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

Click here for a previous story on the game.

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Couple found dead inside home

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Monday, September 6th, 2010, 8:41am

By Lori Brown - bio | email

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - A couple was found dead inside their home after neighbors did not hear from them for days.

Despite the perfectly manicured lawn, the owners of the house just outside of Bartlett may have died weeks ago. There was a note from a lawn service company at the bottom of their door Sunday.

Neighbors had not seen the couple for days.

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All Memphis Public Library Locations Closed for Labor Day

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 6:05pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

LIBRARY CLOSED LABOR DAY

All locations of the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will be closed Monday,
September 6 for Labor Day.

Customers have the option of reserving and renewing books by going to
www.memphislibrary.org or calling 452-2047. The Library’s website also offers several resources customers can use anytime—24 hours a day—seven days a week. Downloadable audio books can be checked-out for free; online databases contain searchable newspaper and magazine articles, reference books and more; and blogs and newsletters on everything from fiction bestsellers to travel can be read on the web.

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Renovations finished at Walmart

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 4:51pm

Workers have finished upgrading the Walmart at 6520 Memphis-Arlington Road and the store celebrated its reopening Friday morning.

Here’s some information from the company:

The 39,000-square-foot store will carry a full line of groceries, including fresh produce, frozen foods, meat and dairy products, and organic items.

The renovated store created an additional 40 jobs during the remodel and will employ approximately 114 associates.

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September 2010 Library Calendar

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 4:08pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

September 2010 Library Calendar

September is National Library Card Sign up Month – if you don’t have one, come by one of our 19 locations and get the smartest card!

Wednesday, September 1
•   I Love My Library Card Contest starts. Third grade students can write a sentence and complete activities for a chance to win a prize book of their very own and a book for their school. Details available at memphislibrary.org.
•   Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World Exhibit, 1st Floor Gallery, Open thru September 14.
•   Teen & Tween Manga Book Club, 2nd Floor, Children’s Department, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 2
•   Internet Basics, North Branch, 1192 Vollintine, 10:00 a.m. Registration required, call 276-6631.

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Brother's Grill & Seafood hosts Fundraiser

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010, 11:21pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

We are raising money for the Make A Wish Foundation and would greatly appreciate any assistance that you may give us in adding our event to your calendar and/or media outlets.

Our event will be held at Brother's Grill and Seafood at 2204 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133. We will have a Poker Run, games and fun for all ages, a music fest and auction/raffle. All events begin at 11 am.

If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns you may contact Jeff Young via cell phone at 901-409-9269, via e-mail at jyoungrivertrace@yahoo.com or myself, Amy Jenkins Pirtle via cell phone at 901-484-9161 or via e-mail at amyjenkinspirtle@gmail.com

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School gives back to celebrate anniversary

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010, 3:57pm

Normally, you don’t give gifts on your birthday, but that’s exactly what St. Ann Catholic School in Bartlett is doing to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Here’s the information:

The year-long celebration kicks-off with a birthday party on Sept.10, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. The celebration will take place inside the old gymnasium at St. Ann School.