Cooper-Young Summer concert series announced

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 5:03pm

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

Robbie and the Bandanas feature Jimmy Buffet tunes on June 5th.

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St. Jude Dream Home opens for tours

Submitted by Kelsey Jacobson, Digital Content Director / WMCTV.COM

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 8:32am

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - It is that time of year again! Time to enter for your chance to win a beautiful new home and help the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the same time.

Tickets to enter the annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are on sale now.

The 2013 dream home has an estimated value of $475,000. The four bedroom, three bathroom home stretches over approximately 4,000 square feet. It features a luxurious master bathroom with a walk-thru shower, upgraded Brizo plumbing fixtures, and Shaw Floors throughout.

It is located in Eads, Tennessee, about 28 miles east of downtown Memphis.

Not only is the brand new home up for grabs, but buying a raffle ticket could win you dozens of other prizes. Click here for a complete list of prizes available.

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Shelby Co. Election Commission denies Cordova residents' petition to de-annex

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 4:34pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - The Shelby County Election Commission denied the petition created by South Cordova residents seeking to de-annex from the City of Memphis.

The group "Cordova's Voices" was hoping the petition would be approved. That would have given them 75 days to collect at least 44,000 signatures to put the issue up for a vote on the November special election ballot.

Action News 5's Jason Miles is there and will have more about the decision in a live report on the news at 5 p.m.

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New spray schedule for May

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 5:13pm

The Shelby County Health Department (SCDH) has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus (WNV) within the areas of ZIP code 38115. Mosquitoes carrying WNV have been previously found in ZIP codes 38018, 38104, 38109, 38116, 38122, 38127, 38133, 38125, 38017, and 38141.

Since April the SCHD Vector Control Program has treated areas by applying larvicides to standing bodies of water. As an additional precaution, the SCHD will also conduct truck mounted spraying of EPA approved insecticides weather permitting, in portions specific ZIP codes according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, May 21

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38115, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38125, 38141

Wednesday, May 22

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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

Thursday, May 23

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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School administration shaves budget gap by 25 percent

Submitted by Kontji Anthony, Action News 5 Anchor/Reporter

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 4:55pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Shelby County School administrators have trimmed the budget gap by tens of millions of dollars. Back in February, suburban lawmakers were up in arms after learning the merged school system had an anticipated budget gap of $150 million.

The public will know Tuesday night what it will cost to merge Memphis and Shelby County Schools after the budget is presented to the school board.

Over the weekend, Interim Superintendent Dorsey Hopson sent a memo to school board members. He announced the administration was able to shave that budget gap by nearly 25 percent.

Hopson will present this budget to the board Tuesday with a $35.8 million budget gap.

The budget is yet another reminder that Shelby County taxpayers can expect a tax hike. Shelby County taxpayers are responsible for funding nearly half of the budget. The budget summary points out the 2013-2014 property tax rate may increase due to the merger.

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Huey's holds burger design contest

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 2:27pm

May is National Burger Month, and in celebration, Huey’s will be holding its first Design the Next Huey Burger Contest through May 31, 2013.

This contest is open to everyone in the Memphis community, and the winner will receive a $50.00 Huey’s gift card and a chance for the winning burger to be featured on the Huey’s Fall Specials menu.

All entries must use the traditional Huey’s 5 1/3 oz. patty, seasoned with Huey’s seasoning. Burgers must be designed using a bread style that Huey’s currently carries: sesame seed bun, wheat bun, sourdough bun, Kaiser roll, wheat berry bread, wheat toast, Texas toast, hoagie roll, marble rye, or croissant. Entries must use either French’s mustard or Cattleman’s BBQ sauce. Recipes must include specific measurements, cooking instructions, and layering techniques. The burger must have a name.

All burger entries should be emailed to Shannon Little at slittle@hueys.cc by May 31st . Judging will be based on taste and creativity.

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