New Life Baptist hosts Back to School Revival

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Monday, July 12th, 2010, 4:36pm

New Life Baptist Church @ 1275 Latham in South Memphis, under direction of Dr. Lee Wilkins, Jr., is giving back to the entire community (Memphis & Shelby County) with our Back to School Revival, Wed., Aug. 4th @ 7:00 PM.

The featured guest is Patrick Hollis of Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's, who songs include 'Come See About Me' and 'Raise my Hand'. The event is COMPLETELY FREE!!!

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Diabetes for life

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Monday, July 12th, 2010, 3:34pm

Action News 5 received this press release from Diabetes for Life:

Diabetes for Life is looking for men and women who have been diagnosed with type II diabetes within the last 10 years to participate in their free diabetes self-management program. Participants will receive free diabetes education, a personal trainer and meal planning/nutritional assistance from a registered dietician. You can find them at the following upcoming events or call 901.260.8586:

“It’s A Family Affair” Community Health Fair
Carver High School
1592 Pennsylvania Street
Memphis, TN 38109
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Destiny by Design Worship Center Health Fair
3183 Winchester Road (Mac Stell’s Banquet Facility)
Memphis, TN 38118
Saturday, July 24, 2010
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

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Morning rain causes chaotic commute

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Monday, July 12th, 10:43 am

Morning rain caused a chaotic commute for travelers across Shelby County. Heavy downpours that began in the early morning hours continued until after 9am. Street flooding and accidents slowed traffic to a halt in some areas. Traffic was stalled for more than 20 minutes in Shelby Farms around 8am. I-240 was also bumper to bumper. An accident at Sam Cooper and East Parkway backed cars up for almost a half mile around 9am.

Action News 5 Meteorologist Ron Childers says more than three inches of rain fell in Midtown this morning. He says the airport reporting station recorded 2.84 inches of rain. Ron says we can expect more scattered showers today and Tuesday.

You can get the latest forecast by clicking here.

A wreck at Sam Cooper & East Parkway backs up traffic.

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Another busy weekend across the Mid-South

Submitted by Jason Plank, WMCTV.com

Sunday, July 11th, 2010, 2:14pm

With sunny skies and (mostly) decent temperatures across the Mid-South, it was another great weekend to be out and about!

From the Tomato Festival in Ripley to the finale of this year's World Cup, there were plenty of gatherings and things to do!

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Vehicle inspection stations to resume normal hours

Submitted by Stuart Ervin on Friday, July 9th, 6:05 pm

The City of Memphis Motor Vehicle Inspection Bureau will resume normal operating hours Monday, July 12.

All lanes at all inspection stations will be open:

Monday through Friday, July 12 through July 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washington Avenue Station.
Saturday, July 17 and July 24 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all stations.
Monday through Friday, July 12 through July 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the White Station and Lamar Avenue Stations.

Drivers can have their vehicles inspected 90 days before the expiration date. No paperwork is required for vehicle inspections.

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Memphis seeks applicants for bicycling/pedestrian coordinator

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010, 6:07pm

CITY OF MEMPHIS SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR BICYCLING/PEDESTRIAN COORDINATOR

CIP-FUNDED SOUTHERN AVENUE, COOPER STREET REPAVING PROJECTS MOVING FORWARD, WILL INCLUDE BIKE LANES
MEMPHIS, TN—July 6, 2010, Mayor A C Wharton, Jr. released this statement today regarding bicycle lanes and the Engineering Division’s search for a new Bicycle/Pedestrian (Bike/Ped) Coordinator:

“Our capital improvement program (CIP) budget will pay for two significant repaving projects—Southern Avenue and Cooper Street—that will include bike lanes this year. This will add many miles of bike lanes and connect many neighborhoods throughout the core of our city.

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MPACT Memphis launches feedback project

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010, 5:48pm

Press release:

MPACT Memphis Launches Feedback Project
Organization brings young professionals and community leaders to the table for the first time

(July, 2010) MPACT Memphis, a young professional nonprofit founded in 2001 will hold a series of topical “MPACT Chats” in mid-to-late July. These chats are designed to bring together young professionals in the community, community leaders, successful entrepreneurs and civic leaders to examine the data MPACT found during their Voice of MPACT survey collection process almost a year ago.

“MPACT is looking for ways to engage not only our members and partner organizations, but also the community at large and find out how organizations are currently involved,” says Gwyn Fisher, MPACT’s Executive Director.

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