Charter school holds lottery for prospective students

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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 12:56am

Charter school holds lottery for prospective students

One charter school in Memphis is so popular that a lottery had to be held Monday for prospective students.

Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton's charter school is set to open this fall.

Nearly 400 families applied for the 200 slots at the DuBois Elementary School of arts and Technology in Whitehaven.

Officials said will contact families with an email or letter if they have been accepted.

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Thousands without power in SE Memphis

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Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 3:59pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - MLGW crews are working to restore power to much of southeast Memphis.

According to the MLGW outage map, there are thousands of customers affected. The company tweeted they are dealing with a downed circuit.

If you are without power, you are asked to call (901) 544-6500.

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10 STAX 'favorites' celebrate museum's anniversary

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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:45pm

(Photo Source: STAX Museum's website) Scroll down for audio link of song.

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Police car drives up pole

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Monday, April 29th, 2013, 9:27pm

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Do you know your Memphis bragging rights?

Submitted by Greater Memphis Chamber

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

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Police: Shots fired after burglary suspects found hiding in stockroom

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Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 3:31pm

Right: Joseph Thames, Left: Mark Thames (Photo Source: SCSO)

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March shows desire for student voice in school merger

Submitted by Kontji Anthony, Action News 5 Anchor/Reporter

Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 7:44pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - As tensions flair in the Memphis and Shelby County school merger fight, students are now letting their voices be heard. More than 1,000 marchers joined Saturday's Student Responsibility March.

Many students were seen wearing "I Am the Future" T-shirts and boldly displayed their schools' banners as they showed their desire to be an active part of their education.

"We each have our own place in history, but it's our job to make our own and pave the way for others," said Westwood High School student Martavius Donton.

In the march, the National Civil Rights Museum organized a 1.5 mile stretch from Memphis City Hall to the museum courtyard.

"I came out here to support that we are the future," said Westwood High School student Dontavius Reed.

The Student Responsibility March mirrored the Birmingham March of 1963 to stop segregation.

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