Shooting critically injures man in S. Memphis

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Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 1:45pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in South Memphis.

According to Memphis police, four black men are suspects in the shooting and were seen driving a white car.

The shooting happened just after 4 p.m. on Carbon Road near the intersection of Mitchell Road and Horn Lake Road.

The victim was taken to The MED.

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Person shot near public park

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Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 10:50am

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Memphis police are investigating a shooting in South Memphis near Alcy Samuels Park.

One person was shot Wednesday at noon at 2498 East Hillview Drive. An ambulance was called to the scene, and the victim was sent to The MED in critical condition.

No suspects are in custody.

Check back with WMCTV.COM, this story will be updated with more information as it is received.

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T.O. Fuller State Park prepares for Earth Day hike

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 4:20pm

Trail Name: Discovery Trail
Date and Time of Event: Sunday April 21, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Location: Park Visitor’s Center
Minimum Age: 6+ years old
Length of Hike: Approximately 4 miles
Description: Join T.O.

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Memphis makes list for 'Top Termite Town'

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Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 3:52pm

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Wanted in South Memphis

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Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 12:45pm

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STAX students to attend 'Memphis Soul'

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Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 5:42pm

The president is about to get a taste of Memphis Soul.

The all star event will honor artists including Mavis Staples and Otis Redding with performances from Justin Timberlake, the Alabama Shakes, and Queen Latifah – to name a few.

Other special guests in attendance will be STAX students who made the trip from the Bluff City.

"In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul" will be taped this Tuesday, April 9.

Action News 5's Joe Birch will be there for the once in a lifetime concert. Check back with WMCTV.COM for updates.

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Harold Ford, Sr. to open 'state-of-the-art' funeral businesses

Submitted by Kontji Anthony, Action News 5 Anchor/Reporter

Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 10:33pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - After spending the last 17 years as a Washington D.C. consultant and lobbyist, former Memphis Congressman Harold Ford, Sr. is starting a new chapter.

When Ford closes on a 3,800 square feet space, he plans to take the funeral business into the 21st century.

After 20 years in Congress, and another 17 as a capital hill consultant, Ford is taking his next big leap.

"Memphis is home and I felt I needed to get back into the business I've been in all my life," he said.

The licensed funeral director and mortician plans to buy a 6.1 acre property in the 1600 block of Sycamore View to open a series of state-of-the-art funeral businesses.

"The first phase will be the funeral chapel part of it," he said.

In 60 days, his new chapel will offer grieving families access to funeral webcasts.

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