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Multi-state marketing honors awarded to Southwest Tennessee Community College

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 5:44pm

Multi-state marketing honors awarded to Southwest Tennessee Community College

Information provided by Southwest Tennessee Community College

Southwest Tennessee Community College won three awards at the National Conference for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 2 Conference for outstanding achievement in marketing communications.

The Medallion Awards ceremony was part of the NCMPR District 2 Fall District Conference, held October 21-24, 2012 at the Omni Oceanfront Hotel in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

NCMPR District 2 is comprised of community colleges in 11 states, along with the Bahamas and Bermuda. The NCMPR District 2 Medallion Awards is an annual awards' celebration honoring the marketing and communication efforts of community college marketing and public relations professionals.

Southwest received awards in the following categories:

Print Publications – Class Schedule
Silver – Spring 2012 Corporate Training and Continuing Education Schedule

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Megabus.com Keeps It Moving Through the Holidays

Submitted by Nichole Cyprian on Friday, October 12th, 2:23 pm

Looking to travel for less this holiday season? Then look no further than megabus.com.

The first city-to-city express bus company has now opened its ticket booking window to accomodate holiday travelers. Fares will start as low as $1 and booking will remain open until Jan. 8.

“The holidays are an expensive time of year and travelers are looking for the best deal,” said VP of marketing and public relations for megabus.com Mike Alvich.

“Megabus.com’s affordable fares make sure our customers have enough money left in their pocket to spend on gifts for their loved ones,” he said.

More than 410,000 passengers used the holiday service in 2011 and the company expects an increase this year.

The express service double-decker buses come equipped with free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and offer service to nearly 90 cities throughout America.

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Actors fill Elmwood for pre-halloween event

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 5:29pm

You can see costumed actors giving their best this Oct. at Elmwood cemetery.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, The Elmwood Players will present the 7th Annual Costume Twilight Tour.

Tours are offered between 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Costumed actors will portray notable Elmwood residents including:

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Mosquito Spraying continues in Shelby County

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 2:35pm

Mosquito Spraying continues in Shelby County

(WMC-TV) – All Shelby County ZIP codes have tested positive at some point during the year for West Nile Virus carried by mosquitoes.

Due to this, the Shelby County Health Department will continue their truck-mounted spraying of insecticide, weather permitting, in the following areas

Tuesday, October 2

7:00 p.m. – 10: 00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38002, 38016, 38028, 38133, 38134, 38135

Wednesday, October 3

7:00 p.m. – 10: 00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38002, 38128, 38133, 38134, 38135

Thursday, October 4

7:00 p.m. – 10: 00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38053, 38108, 38128, 38134, 38135

Monday, October 8

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38127

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Bids come in for Elvis Presley Blvd. revitalization

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012, 5:17pm

The Memphis City Council is one step closer to accepting bids on a revitalization project on Elvis Presley Boulevard.

Today, the council discussed its first financial investment in accepting bids to do the work.

Now that area is one step closer to a streetscaping project between Brooks and Winchester roads.

This is just the most recent development in the five-year plan that is supposed to make Elvis Presley Boulevard a livelier, livable, even walkable place.

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'Little black dress' fundraiser prepares women to enter workforce

Submitted by Terresa Lewis, News Producer

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012, 4:00pm

'Little black dress' fundraiser prepares women to enter workforce

Time to get fancy, put on your little black dress --to impress!

The "Little Black Dress Reception" fundraiser will serve as the precursor to the Dress for Success Upscale Garage Sale.

The Organization helps women prepare to re-enter the workplace by outfitting them with professional clothing for interviews.

Then, they're provided a week worth of clothes once they get the job.

In addition, they provide computer training as well as resume workshops.

Great cause and a deal you can't pass up.

The event is a cocktail reception with food donated from various restaurants and chefs from across the city ranging from Sweetgrass to a Moveable Feast.

The highlight of the evening is the fashion show.

This year's models will be participants from the Professional Women's Group who will be wearing pieces that can be purchased at the garage sale in the weeks followi

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Countrywood Neighborhood Sale

Submitted by April Dawn, Journalist

Friday, September 21st, 2012, 11:04am

Every year, yard sale bargain hunters flock to Cordova, Tennessee for the annual Countrywood Neighborhood Sale sponsored by the Countrywood Neighborhood Association.

On Friday, September 22, the huge yard event will draw crowds from all over the Greater Memphis area and from neighboring states.

Last year the sale was a huge success. More than 200 residents participated

Rain or shine, the participating vendors will sell their almost brand new or slightly used items from furniture to clothing and televisions to motorized vehicles to make a buck. Not to mention the local economy benefited as people booked hotel rooms for a few days to stay and visit the grand city of Memphis to shop it’s local stores and dine in local restaurants.

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