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Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Shelby County Government continues to partner with faith-based organizations and other groups to host Mayor Mark Luttrell’s Family Life Series. Representatives from Shelby County Government and other agencies will speak at Keel Avenue Baptist Church during a five month series of presentations.

On May 16, the CDC issued its first comprehensive report on children's mental health describing federal activities that track children’s mental disorders in the United States.

Tonight’s series, led by Just Care Family Network Executive Director Dr. Altha Stewart, will aim at “Helping Children and Youth Affected by Crime and Violence” 

 “Just Care Family Network is honored to be a part of this series.

Kroger offers double fuel points during the summer

Kroger offers double fuel points during the summer

Double fuel points will begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through the summer driving season. Kroger customers can earn double fuel points on regular grocery purchases every time they shop Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until September 1st.

A digital coupon is available to customers beginning this week for download through Kroger’s mobile app or online here. The first coupon will be valid for every weekend from May 24th through June 30th, with subsequent monthly coupons appearing later for a limited time. “Based on our customers’ response to last year’s summer fuel promotion, we know how much they appreciate saving money at the pump,” said Joe Bell, Manager of Marketing and Public Affairs for Kroger’s Delta Division. 

Day trippin' wins international communications award

Day trippin' wins international communications award

The Memphis Area Association of Governments or (MAAG) was awarded the International Communicator Award of Distinction for the regional marketing campaign Day Trippin’. The campaign promotes unique attractions within a day car drive from Memphis.  The Communicator Award is presented annually by the International Academy of Visual Arts.

Lakeland gauging interest in men’s tennis league, while women’s league continues

The Lakeland Women’s Tennis Group will resume meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Windward Slopes Park.  The group’s goals are to exercise, enjoy playing tennis and improve their game.

For more information on the Women’s Group contact Peggy Young at peggyyoung7@comcast.net or 606-8269.

The City of Lakeland would also like feedback on resident’s interest in forming a men’s tennis league to play at Windward Slopes Park.

A Lakeland Men’s Tennis League would be open to the public, include varied skill levels and a meeting time that will be determined after residents indicate the level of interest in the community for a men’s league.

Anyone interested in forming and playing in a Lakeland Men’s Tennis League or for more information, contact City Commissioner Randy Nicholson at (901) 521-0558, ext. 23 or brn@attorneynicholson.com.

Cooper-Young Summer concert series announced

Cooper-Young Summer concert series announced

Get ready for summer music.

Cooper-Young is just the most recent to add their list of musicians hitting the gazeebo this summer.

The concerts showcase a mix of local talent with a broad spectrum of music genres each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in June, July and August. 

The Gazeebo is right at the intersection of Cooper and Young.

You'll find the full lineup below.

  • June 5 – Robbie and The Bandanas
  • June 12 – Freedom Rock
  • June 19 – Underway Jazz
  • June 26 – River City Revival
  • July 3 – Standby for Mars
  • July 10 – Cherry Brooks and Cal Jackson
  • July 17 – Sibella Band
  • July 24 – Side Street Steppers
  • July 31 – Blues City Brass
  • August 7 – VIP Combo Jazz
  • August 14 – Freedom Rock
  • August 21 – Underway Jazz
  • August 28 – School of Rock