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Grandmother upset after thieves steal Christmas presents

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - One South Memphis great grandmother has some strong words for the thieves who broke into her house and stole many of her Christmas gifts.

"What would I tell them? You're gonna lose more than you gain. God does not like ugliness," Foster says.

One week ago, Foster said she was sitting inside her hoME on Ridgeway Street.

Around 2 p.m., she heard a noise.

"I think when they broke the glass and I heard them, by the time I got up and went back there, they'd put the board back up there," she said.

Foster has now replaced that board with another window.

But she says it appears as though her security alarm was not enough to stop the thieves from coming back.

Foster and her great grandchildren left and came back around 7 p.m. that night.

That is when her grandson noticed the girls' Christmas gifts were missing.

Aerotropolis Master Plan showcases opportunities for 'Airport City' on new website

Aerotropolis Master Plan showcases opportunities for 'Airport City' on new website

A new website with updates on the Memphis Aerotropolis Master Plan is up and running.

The Aerotropolis Master Plan focuses on a 50-square mile study area surrounding the Memphis International Airport called Airport City.

The Airport City area encompasses some of the city’s struggling businesses, neighborhoods and commercial and retail centers.

Infant mortality declines in Shelby County

For the first time ever, there is a decline in infant mortality in Shelby County

The Health Department announced the rate in 2011 was below 10 deaths for every 1000 live births.

Infant deaths among African Americans showed the largest decline.

The department said the decline is a promising sign of overall health improvement in Shelby County.

Monday is last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery from FedEx

Monday is last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery from FedEx

If you're using FedEx Ground to ship your Holiday packages, Monday is the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery.

After moving millions of packages on it's busiest day of the year this past Monday, the shipping giant will still be delivering shipments on Christmas Eve.

The deadline for Express Saver packages is this coming Wednesday.

Two-day shipping deadline is Thursday, Dec. 20 and overnight service available for Christmas Eve delivery until next Saturday.

Consumer Reports: best shopping sites & apps

Consumer Reports' ShopSmart magazine has ranked the top five shopping sites and apps of 2012.

"We’ve combed through countless shopping sites and apps to find the very best ones to help shoppers save even more in the new year,” said ShopSmart's Editor-In-Chief Lisa Lee Freeman. 

TOP 5 SHOPPING SITES:

* CouponBlender.com. An aggregate site that highlights the best deals from multiple coupon sites.

Lawsuit against City Gear seeking $25 million dollars in damages

Lawsuit against City Gear seeking $25 million dollars in damages

Several people have brought a class action lawsuit against a Memphis based business.

Imagine Memphis event provides opportunity for public input into city’s strategic plan

Imagine Memphis event provides opportunity for public input into city’s strategic plan

 

News release provided by Leadership Memphis

All Memphians will get a chance to share their ideas for the city’s future during an Imagine Memphis event to be held from 9am to 12 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Christian Brothers University in the Thomas Center 2nd Floor Dining Hall.

Leadership Memphis along with Memphis Mayor AC Wharton and the Memphis Grizzlies Team Up Mentoring Initiative will seek public input for the City of Memphis’ 5-year Strategic Plan and recruit adults willing to mentor area youth.

 Imagine Memphis is a Leadership Memphis initiative that involves local high school students interviewing, and being interviewed by community and business leaders about ways to heighten the strengths and values of the city.

Imagine Memphis is designed to help participants imagine the Memphis they desire, and the role they can play in making Memphis a better place to live.