New vendors head to Bartlett Station Farmers Market

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 3:32pm

New vendors head to Bartlett Station Farmers Market

Freeman Park has been the home of the Bartlett Station Farmers Market since it opened in 2011 and continues to provide the community with fresh locally grown produce. This year the market welcomes back its favorite vendors along with a new list of new vendors, new programs, and events. The Bartlett Station Farmers Market opens May, 18th from 7am until Noon. Log on to www.bartlettstationfarmersmarket.org for more information.

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Bikes Plus is on the move

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 1:54pm

This year the bike retailer celebrates its 25th anniversary and will relocate to a new 8,000 Square Foot location in Bartlett, at 7007 Stage Road. Bikes Plus says growth of bike-friendly roads in the Memphis and Bartlett areas, the Greenline and Greenway, along with the public’s interest in a healthier lifestyle provided the incentive to grow.

According to Bikes Plus the company was awarded one of the Top 100 Bike Retailers in the country and continues to engage the Memphis biking community. The bike retailer currently supports projects and participates in the MS150, GoJimGo, the Memphis Hightailers, and organizes and conducts rides for beginners and seasoned riders.

Ribbon Cutting on April 18th with Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and Bikes Plus staff and ambassadors

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Do you know your Memphis bragging rights?

Submitted by Greater Memphis Chamber

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 6:06pm

(Photo Source: Kelsey Jacobson)

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Haslam signs municipal schools bills

Submitted by Kontji Anthony, Action News 5 Anchor/Reporter

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 12:44pm

(WMC-TV) - Gov. Bill Haslam signed two bills into law Wednesday that lift the ban on municipal schools in the State of Tennessee. That gives Shelby County's six suburbs the green light to create their own municipal school districts.

Suburban leaders said the new law should nullify court challenges, and there should be another round of referendums as soon as possible.

Germantown Mayor Sharon Goldsworthy and her suburban counterparts said municipal schools are now back on track. This is minus the legal barriers that blocked their creation last year.

"We were thrilled to hear the Governor signing," said Goldsworthy. "It was anticipated, but it's always good to check the next thing off the list of things"

(WMC-TV) - A federal judge in Memphis voided a similar bill last year that would have lifted the ban on municipal schools.

The bill appeared to only apply to Shelby County, which violates the state constitution.

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Body of missing teacher found

Submitted by Michael Clark on Friday, April 26th, 12:43 pm

Heather Palumbo-Jones was last seen Monday, April 15.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - The body of missing Germantown teacher Heather Palumbo-Jones was recovered in the area of Collierville-Arlington Road and Highway 64 in Memphis Tuesday night.

Family said it has been the hardest week of their life as they waited for answers, trying not to fear the worst – until they learned she was found dead.

"It's difficult to live with," said Heather's grandmother Betty Palumbo.

Heather Palumbo-Jones was Betty and Frank Palumbo's first granddaughter.

"It's been the most difficult week of my life," said Frank.

Heather's estranged husband Chris Jones was charged with second degree murder Wednesday.

Investigators said he confessed to an altercation that led to her immediate death the night before she was reported missing. Germantown Police said he gave information that led them to her body.

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Lakeland Community Clean Up Day scheduled in May

Submitted by Brent Green

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 2:54pm

The City of Lakeland and Republic Services will co-sponsor a special waste collection day Saturday, May 4 between the hours of 9 am and 2 pm. The purpose of the special waste collection day is to provide residents of Lakeland an opportunity to dispose of extra stored up garbage from their garages and back yards.

This year the following items will be collected:

*Household Trash

*Bulky Trash such as discarded furniture, desks, tables, chairs

* Electronic Waste such as fluorescents, monitors, computers, printers, cell phones, batteries, (No televisions please)

* Metal

*Yard Waste

*Automobile Tires with a maximum limit of 4. (Please remove rims)

*White Goods (washers, dryers, no refrigerators or A/Cs)

*Construction Debris (residential only)

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