Free seminar set for knee and hip replacement questions

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010, 3:43pm

If your knees or hips just don't work as well as they used to, you've probably already started to drop out of some of the activities that you used to enjoy. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Total joint replacement can help you get back into life and scientific advances are making it more effective that ever.

Maybe you've been hesistant to talk to a doctor about the possibility because you have questions about the procedure, recovery time, or something else.

Saint Francis Hospital has just the event for you.

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Vet discusses dangers of canine heat stroke

Submitted by Brittney Goo on Wednesday, July 14th, 10:48 am

The summer heat has set in, which means pet owners need to take precautions to ensure their dogs do not suffer from heat stroke.

According to Dr. Carr Kelsey of the Kelsey Canine Medical Center in Collierville, dogs struggle with heat just as much as humans. They can suffer from heat stroke and heat exhaustion in just a short period of time.

Dogs already have a higher normal body temperature than humans of around 101.5°F. Unlike people, dogs have very limited sweat glands located in the pads of their paws. These glands can not sufficiently cool the dog off, which is why they also pant.

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MPD invites residents to participate in 'National Night Out'

Submitted by Brittney Goo on Wednesday, July 14th, 10:32 am

The Memphis Police Department invites all Memphis communities and neighborhoods to join them as they participate in "National Night Out" on August 3.

"NNO" began in 1983 and is held annually on the first Tuesday in August. The local goal of "NNO" is to unite Memphis residents and create strong community bonds, while building safer neighborhoods.

The event was designed to (1) heighten crime prevention awareness; (2) generate support for, and participation in local anticrime programs; (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

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Picture of Murder: The death of Lisa Davis

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010, 8:56am

By Janice Broach - bio | email

BARTLETT, TN (WMC-TV) - It would seem improbable: a murder on a road named Luxury Cove, located in an upscale Bartlett neighborhood.

Killed was a Bartlett model, Lisa Davis, allegedly by a man she met through mutual friends. Investigators have now filed the final report from their murder investigation, and are sharing it with the public for the first time.

According to Bartlett Police Captain Doug Bailey, the Lisa Davis murder is the most bizarre case he has ever encountered.

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Mid-South Youth Invited to Audition for Moscow Ballet’s GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER

Submitted by Chris Conroy on Monday, July 12th, 5:00 pm

Action News 5 received the following from the Dance Academy of Bartlett:

Memphis Youth Invited to Audition

To Perform in Moscow Ballet’s GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER

(Berkshires, MA) July 12, 2010 – Moscow Ballet announces an open audition for the Great Russian Nutcracker on Thursday, September 23, 6:00pm at The Dance Academy of Bartlett, 6240 Stage Plaza East
Bartlett, TN 38134, 901-385-2228. Accepted applicants will perform in the Great Russian Nutcracker at the Cannon Center on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30pm. Applicants must have dance experience and be between 7 and 16 years old. Applicants must also dress in dance attire and may bring Pointe shoes. For more information, contact Tracey Hannon 901-385-2228. Tatiana Casian, a Russian trained soloist with Moscow Ballet, will conduct the audition and work with the selected students in rehearsal at a later date.

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Morning rain causes chaotic commute

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Monday, July 12th, 10:43 am

Morning rain caused a chaotic commute for travelers across Shelby County. Heavy downpours that began in the early morning hours continued until after 9am. Street flooding and accidents slowed traffic to a halt in some areas. Traffic was stalled for more than 20 minutes in Shelby Farms around 8am. I-240 was also bumper to bumper. An accident at Sam Cooper and East Parkway backed cars up for almost a half mile around 9am.

Action News 5 Meteorologist Ron Childers says more than three inches of rain fell in Midtown this morning. He says the airport reporting station recorded 2.84 inches of rain. Ron says we can expect more scattered showers today and Tuesday.

You can get the latest forecast by clicking here.