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Church helps hundreds in Easter spirit

Church helps hundreds in Easter spirit

Memphis' The Word Church is using the spirit of Easter to give free food and clothing to more than 400 needy families.

Congregation members are calling the event "Get Up Week". This Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. families will be able to pick up the free items at the church located at 3852 Park Avenue.

However, you must have a voucher to participate. The pastor said vouchers can be picked up at the church Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

"So the people will be able to experience the love that our ministry wants to push out from the ministry to let people know that there is hope for tomorrow. Not only will it be the food basket given out, we'll have doctors on site who will be doing health screenings. We will have attorneys who will be here sharing with us, who will be sharing legal information," said pastor Aaron Litzey.

Litzsey says you can also find out about jobs and housing at their event by emailing him at thewordchurchmemphis@gmail.com.

'Zombie Title Crisis' costs Memphis taxpayers

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC - TV) - A little known foreclosure nightmare is draining money from upstanding taxpayers in Memphis.

When homeowners can no longer afford to pay their mortgage, some institutions that take over are not paying the property taxes. That is when the burden falls on taxpayers.

"It hits every single district," said Memphis Council Chairman Edmund Ford, Jr.

Ford is talking about a new foreclosure horror economists coined the Zombie Title Crisis.

"All of these properties, you can't find the person," he said.

He said the Zombie Title cases have doubled to 1,500 in Memphis over the last two years. That is when banks and realtors leave the foreclosed properties in the homeowners' names so it is hard to track the true owner.

"That's a problem," said Ford explaining how taxpayers are now paying for it. "It's a double-whammy on the city.

Church to provide free shredding

Church to provide free shredding

Get your old receipts, investments and tax documents in the car and over to South Memphis for some free shredding!

The lay organization of St. Andrew AME Church, 867 S. Parkway East, will offer free document shredding to the public Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The shredder will be set up on the parking lot adjacent to the church.

"We list it as a free event but we do accept donations to help with the cost, but payment isn't mandatory," said church spokesperson Michael Steward.

As a general rule, your debit and credit card receipts should be destroyed immediately after you reconcile them with your statements.

Investment documents should be shredded three years after the investment's sale.

The IRS now recommends shredding tax documents three years after the return date, instead of the conventional seven years.

 

Man grazed by bullet in S. Memphis

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Police are investigating a shooting that happened in South Memphis Wednesday afternoon.

One man was grazed by a bullet near the intersection of Goodlett Street and Windy Hollow Circle.

According to police, rounds were fired into a vehicle and the four to five black men they believe are responsible were last seen running on foot.

There is no word yet on the condition of the man who was grazed by a bullet.

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Wanted man has $1 million bond set

Wanted man has $1 million bond set

A Memphis man is wanted for aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping and domestic assault with a bond set at $1 million dollars.

He is accused of forcing an 18-year-old woman into his car, a two door gold colored car with a temporary tag.

The victim identified Eldridge Galloway.

Galloway then drove the victim to his home at 1008 S. Willett where he beat her, raped her and threatened to kill her. Galloway refuse to let the victim leave and held her against her will.

When Galloway fell asleep the victim was able to escape and call police.

Church to help teens prepare for college, work

Church to help teens prepare for college, work

Summer is only a few months away, and many Mid-South teens are either looking forward to college or summer employment. 

But experts advise to not start either without preparation. That is why the NuNation Youth Ministry at St. Andrew A.M.E. Church is hosting a Job and College Preparation Workshop.

This workshop will include classes that explore your assets, dressing for success, developing your resume, finding and keeping a job, finding the right college, and successfully completing an online employment application.

There will be mock job and college interviews for participants. Company executives and college recruiters will conduct the interviews.        

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