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Phone numbers for county offices change

Phone numbers for county offices change

Shelby County Government agencies, including the Mayor’s Office and Sheriff’s Office, have new telephone numbers.

All county agency offices at the Criminal Justice Center and the Vasco Smith, Jr. Administration Building, 160 North Main, now have new telephone numbers beginning with “222.”

The “222” numbers replaced several telephone exchanges that begin with 545, 377, 379, 544 and others.  Most new numbers with prefix “222” also have four new digits assigned to them.

For several months, people who call the old county government numbers will get a recording for the new numbers.

The new “222” telephone numbers are also being used at the Shelby County Health Department offices on Jefferson.  The Shelby County Corrections Center and other administrative offices on Mullins Station Road will have new telephone numbers in the next few months.

Lakeland Senior Holiday Luncheon Next Friday

Seniors over 55 won't want to miss the Holiday Luncheon, Friday, November 18th at the IH Clubhouse on Canada road in Lakeland. The lunch will begin at 11:30 and will include great conversation, door prizes and entertainment provided by the Steppin' Out Dancers. If you missed seeing the Steppin' Out Dancers last year, you don't want to miss seeing them this year! They put on a spectacular show for the audience.

Those planning to attend should bring their favorite covered dish to share and drinks will be provided.

Reservations may be made by phone to 867-2717 or email tmeyer@lakelandtn.org.

Memphis FBI office gets new leader

Memphis FBI office gets new leader

Aaron T. Ford, an inspector at FBI headquarters, who has a law degree from Rutgers, has been named special agent in charge of the FBI’s Memphis Division.

Ford replaces Amy Hess, who was promoted to the FBI's Washington headquarters after serving about 16 months in the position.

As inspector, Ford oversaw field office and headquaters inspections, shooting incident review teams, audits, and special inquiries.

For more information, click here.

Bellevue's Singing Christmas Tree is Back

Bellevue's Singing Christmas Tree is Back

Bellevue Baptist Church presents it's 2011 Singing Christmas Tree: Destination Christmas.

In a hectic train station full of holiday travelers rushing to meet loved ones, three strangers—and three stories—are on a collision course that will change their lives forever.

Their journey is about to become their "Destination: Christmas"!

The Singing Christmas Tree is a Memphis tradition like no other, and Bellevue Baptist Church proudly presents "Destination: Christmas." This beloved annual production weaves a modern-day story with the timeless truth of Jesus' birth.

For the Singing Christmas Tree's 36th year, "Destination: Christmas" will feature original story and music; the signature 44-foot Christmas tree; over 100,000 lights; a cast, choir, and orchestra of over 400; and a performance worthy of Broadway itself. This year's production creates an uplifting story and vividly brings to life the miracle of Christ's birth.

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Secret church...shhhh (Tell everyone.)

Secret church...shhhh (Tell everyone.)

Want to do something RADICAL?  How about attending the "Secret Church" Friday night at Highland Church of Christ in Cordova.  The event will not be your normal church gathering. 

Secret Church Simulcast is six intense hours of biblical teaching and prayer for the persecuted church led by David Platt. He is the pastor of The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama and the author of The New York Times bestseller Radical.

Topics will include marriage, parenting, singleness, sex, divorce, homosexuality and other issues.  Platt says cultures around the world perceive each of these issues differently and will explore how the Bible addresses them. 

Faith Family Fall Festival

Faith Family Fall Festival

Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett is holding its Family Fall Festival at its Cordova property called The Grove at Red Oak Lake.

The festival is November 6, and runs from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. with free admission.

There will be bounce houses, boats, food , a hayride, family games, music and pastoral devotion.

For more information, go to www.myfaithbaptist.org.

Art for a Cause

Art for a Cause

 

The Dixon presents From Houdini to Hugo: The Art of Brian Selznick

Exhibit of original artwork by New York Times bestselling children’s author-illustrator Brian Selznick opens on October 23, 2011

Art exhibit at the Dixon coincides with national book release and major motion picture release.

Dixon partners with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital to honor and inspire patients and families.