Iconic Memphis paperboy turns 101

Submitted by Anna Marie Hartman, Anchor/Reporter

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 8:49am

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - An East Memphis icon celebrated a milestone birthday Sunday. Willie Herndon is a newspaper salesman who has become part of the family in the community he serves.

Not many paperboys get the kind of love Herndon gets from his customers.

"The people have gotten to know him, he's here every Sunday. You know, hot, cold he's always out here selling the paper, same corner," said helper Terry Boyd.

A loyalty he has earned during the 16 years selling the Sunday edition of the Commercial Appeal on Dexter Road.

"I know everybody out here," said Herndon.

This Sunday was more special than most.

Mr. Willie, as he is known by his customers, turned 101 years old.

Herndon is a retired Memphis city worker, who has seen a lot in Memphis during a century plus one.

"Changed a whole lot," said Herndon.

And according to family members, Herndon has a long way to go.

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Police: Surveillance camera snaps Victoria's Secret shoplifters

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 8:41pm

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156 pets have new home after 'Mega Adoptathon'

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 11:19pm

156 pets have new home after 'Mega Adoptathon'

The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County hosted its 36-Hour Mega Adoptathon this weekend.

The final number of adoptions for the adoptathon presented by Hollywood Feed was 156. That includes HSMSC animals and animals from the participating rescue groups and shelters.

Over the next couple weeks, the HSMSC expects another 15 to 20 animals to have homes result from the adoptathon.

For various reasons, people may not have been able to finalize Saturday, such as landlord permission, having the current dog meet the adoptive dog, and checking vet records.

Every animal adopted from the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County is spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on its vaccinations.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Miley

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 5:16am

Action News 5's Pet of the Week with the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County is Miley. She was adopted Saturday.

She is 5 years old and has the energy of a puppy. Miley needs a good family to take care of her. She has knee problems, and needs someone to be responsible with giving her medication.

Miley does not get along with other dogs.

The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County is hosting its 36-Hour Mega Adoptathon this weekend, with adoption fees ranging from $0 to $36. Click here for more information.

For more information call the HSMSC at 901-937-3900.

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Community Document Shred-It Day Scheduled

Submitted by Brent Green

Friday, April 5th, 2013, 8:22pm

First Citizens National Bank in cooperation with the Bartlett Police Department is sponsoring a free on site document shred on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Citizens are encouraged to bring their documents and other papers to be shredded to the First Citizens National Bank at 7580 Highway 70, which is located at the intersection of Highway 70 and Appling Road.

Any questions may be directed to the Bartlett Police Department at 901-385-5510 or First Citizens National Bank at 901-213-9900.

There is a strict 100 pound limit on materials to be shredded per person.

The event is designed for personal shredding and not for business documentation disposal.

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