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Little Free Libraries appearing around Memphis with more to come

Little Free Libraries appearing around Memphis with more to come

Little cases shaped like tiny houses are popping up all over town, and from a distance some could even mistake it as a birdhouse - until you look closely and see it is filled with books.

There are 15 Little Free Libraries in the state of Tennessee, and five of those are in Memphis.

Based on a "take a book, leave a book" concept, anyone could walk up to a Little Free Library and grab something to read.

Community leaders wanted in City of Lakeland

Community leaders wanted in City of Lakeland

Are you interested in becoming more active in your community, but don’t know how to get started?  If so, then the City of Lakeland Board of Commissioners is looking for you.

The board is accepting applications for the volunteers to help out on several commissions and boards throughout the city.

I-269 Regional Vision Study meetings to be held

I-269 Regional Vision Study meetings to be held

(WMC-TV) – The Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be holding the second, and final round of public meetings concerning the new Interstate 269, now under construction.

During the meetings, discussion will focus on the impact of land usage, as well as transportation alternatives that may exist along the corridor of I-269.

A comment draft study meeting will first take place Nov. 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites near Wolfchase Galleria.

A second meeting, at which the final study will be presented for review, will be held Dec. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., also held at the Holiday Inn & Suites near Wolfchase.

To see a full press release, or to obtain full directions to the meeting locations, click here.

Information and image provided by the Memphis Urban Area MPO.

Multi-state marketing honors awarded to Southwest Tennessee Community College

Multi-state marketing honors awarded to Southwest Tennessee Community College

 

Information provided by Southwest Tennessee Community College

Southwest Tennessee Community College won three awards at the National Conference for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 2 Conference for outstanding achievement in marketing communications.

The Medallion Awards ceremony was part of the NCMPR District 2 Fall District Conference, held October 21-24, 2012 at the Omni Oceanfront Hotel in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

NCMPR District 2 is comprised of community colleges in 11 states, along with the Bahamas and Bermuda. The NCMPR District 2 Medallion Awards is an annual awards' celebration honoring the marketing and communication efforts of community college marketing and public relations professionals.

Southwest received awards in the following categories:

Print Publications – Class Schedule
Silver – Spring 2012 Corporate Training and Continuing Education Schedule

Lakeland establishes adopt a street program to 'put litter in its place'

The City of Lakeland has implemented a new Adopt A Street Program to assist in cleaning up roadside litter.

The city is inviting volunteer groups or families to help put litter in its place.

It is anticipated that over 5,000 pounds of litter will be collected alongside major roads and streets in Lakeland this year, which would exceed last year’s figure of 3,468 pounds. That's a 44 percent increase.

Volunteers will be asked to conduct cleanups alongside roadways at least four times a year, specifically once during each season. 

After one cleanup by the volunteers, the city will install a sign with the volunteers name proudly displayed along that corridor.

All roadside litter will be disposed of by the City of Lakeland.

The City of Lakeland will provide all materials and safety gear necessary for the cleanup program and a staff member will be present during the cleanup.

Lakeland Senior Center to host “Tech Tuesdays” for seniors

Are you 55 and over and interested in learning computer basics or advancing your skills? Now’s your chance!

Mavis Knight will provide intermediate computer training from 9:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m. and introductory computer basics at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Megabus.com Keeps It Moving Through the Holidays

Megabus.com Keeps It Moving Through the Holidays

Looking to travel for less this holiday season?  Then look no further than megabus.com.

The first city-to-city express bus company has now opened its ticket booking window to accomodate holiday travelers.  Fares will start as low as $1 and booking will remain open until Jan. 8.

“The holidays are an expensive time of year and travelers are looking for the best deal,” said VP of marketing and public relations for megabus.com Mike Alvich.

 “Megabus.com’s affordable fares make sure our customers have enough money left in their pocket to spend on gifts for their loved ones,” he said. 

More than 410,000 passengers used the holiday service in 2011 and the company expects an increase this year. 

The express service double-decker buses come equipped with free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and offer service to nearly 90 cities throughout America.