New program makes getting utility assistance easier

Monday, July 26th, 2010, 5:55pm

By Jamel Major - bio | email

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - A new program should make obtaining utility assistance much easier for residents of Shelby County.

The high demand for utility assistance has been causing long lines at the Shelby County Community Services Agency office for weeks. Some people have waited hours to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program.

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Telecommuting Saves $10K Per Employee Yearly

Submitted by Ken Adams on Sunday, July 25th, 4:10 pm

"Action News 5 received the following news letter from greenbiz.com"

Businesses that let 100 employees work half of their time from home can save more than $1 million a year according to Telework Research Network's (TRN)

Companies would save in electricity, real estate and related costs from parking lot leases, furniture, supplies, maintenance and space consolidation. Fewer unscheduled absences, less sick time and from employees working while sick or waiting for personal appointments (cable installation, delivery, etc.) that would normally result in a full day off of work.

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National Nite Out

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010, 5:52pm

Action News 5 received this press release from the Sixtypoint One Neighborhood Association:

The Sixtypoint One Neighborhood Association is hosting the annual National Nite Out. To be held Aug 3, 4pm-9pm at 2519 Elvis Presley Blvd., Scruggs and Son Fabricating (accross the street from AMVETs. Community Boundaries are E/W Elvis Presley-Hernando Rd; N/S Elliston-Brooks Rd. Food, fun, and entertainment. Bring your favorite dish, hot dogs, hamburgers and a lawn chair for your comfort. The grill will be ready and fired up! Get to know your neighbors, local community leaders, officers and SAY YES TO A SAFE COMMUNITY. Contact Nos. are 901 486-2930, 947-1302 or 774-0797

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Strong Division hosts "Teens Against the World" School Supply Giveaway

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, 6:06pm

Non-profit organization Strong Division is hosting the 5th annual "Teens Against the World" school supply giveaway on August 7, 2010 at the Douglass Community Center beginning at 12 noon until 3pm.

Strong Division is welcoming donations. The organization seeks to empower and encourage self worth in each child in the community.

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City-wide back to school parade and festival

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, 5:12pm

Action News 5 was provided this press release by the Cypress Alumni Association:

Cypress Alumni Association Presents:

City-Wide Back to School Parade and Festival

Help One, Teach One, Touch One

Saturday, July 24, 2010
Parade Line up 9:00 at Nite and Day Store (corner of Hollywood and Chelsea
Festival immediately following at University Park behind Cypress Middle school

10:00a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

FREE FOOD, GAMES, AND PRIZES,

COME OUT AND HELP US PROMOTE A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL YEAR FOR OUR CHILDREN!

This is a drive for the children of the entire Memphis/Shelby County Area

After the event on July 31, the Cypress Alumni Association will present school supplies to the children of the community

For more information call:
Phylan Beal at (901) 215-8298 or Damon C.

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EXCLUSIVE: Luttrell leads Shelby County mayoral race in new poll

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Monday, July 19th, 2010, 6:10pm

By Lori Brown - bio | email

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Republican Mark Luttrell has a slight lead over Democrat Joe Ford in the race for Shelby County Mayor, according to a Yacoubian Research poll released Monday.

According to the poll, which was co-sponsored by Action News 5:

46 percent of likely voters say they want Sheriff Mark Luttrell to be Shelby County Mayor.
41 percent of likely voters say they want Shelby County Interim Mayor Joe Ford for the job.
13 percent are still undecided.

Click here to download the poll. (PDF)

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KIPP charter public high school to open in Memphis

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Monday, July 19th, 2010, 4:51pm

Action News 5 received this press release from KIPP:

KIPP has announced that Richard Bailey will open a KIPP public charter high school in Memphis in 2011. This will be the second school for KIPP Memphis, which plans to expand to eight schools by 2015. When all of its schools reach full enrollment in 2015, KIPP Memphis will serve over 2,500 students from the highest-need communities in Memphis. Richard Bailey, an experienced teacher from KIPP DIAMOND Academy, is currently participating in KIPP’s prestigious year-long leadership training program called the Fisher Fellowship.

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