Send us your football scores, pictures, and video

Submitted by Jason Plank, WMCTV.com

Friday, August 20th, 2010, 10:41am

High school football season is getting into full swing across the Mid-South, and Action News 5 covers high school football each Friday night during our 10 p.m. newscast.

However, we can't be at every game, and that's where you come in. Call your team's score into our newsroom at 901-726-0416, or email scores@wmctv.com.

We'd also like pictures or video highlights from your game. You can email those to my5@wmctv.com, or log on to WMCTV.com's My 5 to upload them directly. Or follow us on Twitter, @wmctvsports and send us your scores with the hashtag #midsouthpreps.

If your video gets used as our "Play of the Week," you'll win an Action News 5 shirt.

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City Shelter Announces New Hours

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, August 19th, 2010, 6:16pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

Starting last month, the Mephis Animal Shelter instituted new operating hours. The shelter opens at 10 a.m. and closes as late as 7 p.m. some weekenights.

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Boys suspected in rape of toddler remain in custody

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Thursday, August 19th, 2010, 7:07am

By Jamel Major - bio | email

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Memphis police continued their investigation Wednesday into the alleged rape of a 23-month-old child by three boys, ranging in age from 14 to 11-years-old.

Officials at Shelby County Juvenile Court said the three boys remain in court custody, charged with a crime that is rare.

"The more common charges that we see would be shoplifting and things like that," said Barry Mitchell, Chief Probation Officer at Shelby County Juvenile Court. "We see cases like this, but it would be more of the infrequent type cases that we see."

A 14-year old and two of his friends, ages 11 and 13, are charged with raping a 23-month-old girl. Memphis police said the incident happened around 10:30 Monday night in the 7900 of Ryan Cove in Cordova. At the time, the toddler's parents were at work.

According to investigators, the three boys called police to report that they had been robbed while in an apartment. But sex crime investigators later determined the story was fabricated by the boys.

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Elementary School Rockers Playing Free Concert

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010, 4:17pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

Heartsong Church is hosting a free concert this Sunday featuring some fourth and fifth grade rockers.

Forklift is comprised of fifth grader Christopher Dunn and fourth graders Mike Kelley and William Trotter.

The boys started playing around and tried “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by the Clash. When they hit those first few notes together and realized that they were actually making music, the looks on their faces were priceless.

Special guest band will be Remnant. Come out and experience some great music, fun and fellowship!

The all ages show is this Sunday, August 22 from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Heartsong Church is located at 800 North Houston Levee.

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NEW Edwin Watts Shop opens in Cordova

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Monday, August 16th, 4:38 pm

Cordova is home to a new Edwin Watts Golf shop. The new shop opened July 3rd in the location that had been Double Eagle Golf. Edwin Watts bought the 11,800 square foot store located at 704 North Germantown Parkway. Store officials say this shop offers the latest technology, including a launch and monitor club repair facility, the Ping In-Flight System, and will feature select product assortments in golf equipment and apparrel.

Edwin Watts is one of the world's largest speciality golf retailers.

To learn more, click here.

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Schnucks to close Cordova store

Submitted by Jason Plank, WMCTV.com

Monday, August 16th, 2010, 1:06pm

Action News 5 received the following from Schnucks:

CORDOVA, Tenn. - Scott C. Schnuck, chairman and chief executive officer of Schnuck Markets, Inc., today announced plans to close the Schnucks store located at 1150 North Germantown Parkway in Cordova, Tenn. The final day of sales and the discontinuation of all programs and services will be Saturday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. The fuel and convenience center will remain open.

"When we entered the Mid-South market in 2002, we focused on providing the very best in products and services to our Cordova customers and hoped that over time, sales would improve," said Schnuck. "However, in eight years, the competitive challenges are much greater. We are now facing increasing pressure from five competitors within a two-mile radius, including two supercenters. In our experience, grocery options in Cordova have well exceeded demand."

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Highland Children's Clothing Sale just two weeks away

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Monday, August 16th, 10:55 am

Looking for a good deal on children's clothing? Are you cleaning out a closet and don't know what to do with all the stuff that just won't fit your kids anymore... The Highland Children's Clothing Sale might be just the answer for both situations.

The sale allows parents to sell gently-worn children's clothing, toys, books, baby equipment and much more. Consignors can sign up online at highlandclothingsale.com. The web site will provide information on how to prepare for the sale and deadlines.

Parents looking to pick up some bargains can attend the sale on Friday, August 27th from 9am-6pm and on Saturday, August 28th from 9am-1pm. The sale will be held at the Highland Church of Christ at 400 North Houston Levee Road in Cordova.

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