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U of M radio station celebrates college radio day

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 3:15pm

U of M radio station celebrates college radio day

Wednesday was College Radio Day and schools across the nation hosted events to raise awareness and hopefully reach new listeners.

And Memphis’ own WUMR, U-92 FM “The Jazz Lover” is participated as well. The station broadcasted live from The University of Memphis Campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The special broadcast was held in the College of Communications and Fine Arts Plaza, which is the space between the Theatre and Music building.

This is the second year WUMR has participated in College Radio Day. And Christopher Davis, Program Director for WUMR says this year was not simply about the music – it was about sending an important message.

The station chose to celebrate college day by alerting people to the dangers of texting while driving. They had a mangled car on display and talked about the dangers of texting while driving. “The Jazz Lover” crew encouraged passersby to sign an online pledge against texting while driving.

Mangled van used to show students the dangers of texting while driving

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YMCA Basketball and Cheerleading coming to Lakeland

Submitted by Brent Green

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 2:59pm

In partnership with the City of Lakeland, the YMCA-Millington will offer YMCA Youth Basketball and Cheerleading in Lakeland this fall for children ages 5-11. Registration is October 1st - 26th. Practices begin November 26th and games will be held January 12th - March 2nd at Lakeland Elementary School.

The cost for YMCA Basketball is $90, and Cheerleading is $85. Registration forms are available at Lakeland City Hall, or you can register online at www.ymcamemphis.org.

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Moore, YMCA-Millington Program Coordinator, at 901-873-1434, e-mail mmoore@ymcamemphis.org; or Lakeland Recreation Program Coordinator Joy Cloud at 901-867-5414, email jcloud@lakelandtn.org.

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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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Human Trafficking Awareness Street Sign Campaign

Submitted by Jamel Major on Friday, September 28th, 10:24 am

(WMC-TV) - Every year in America, 100,000 to 300,000 youth are at-risk of being taken into human trafficking as a slave to be used for sex or labor exploitation.

More than $30 billion a year is made from this exploitation in America. The only way to combat this modern-day slavery is to educate our citizens on ways to keep their own children and the people around them safe.

Over 4,000 people went missing in the State of Tennessee last year alone, but we didn't find 4,000 bodies, so we ask you...where are they? Chances are they may be at risk for exploitation, if we don't do our part.

A Bridge of Hope will be doing another Human Trafficking Educational Street Sign Campaign on Saturday October 6, 2012 from 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. The event will be held on the corners of Poplar Avenue and Ridgeway Road in Memphis. Parking will be available in the Regalla Shopping Center in the Ruth Chris Steak House Parking Lot.

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Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) for Seniors

Submitted by Brent Green

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012, 4:10pm

Are you prepared for an emergency? If not, then you should consider attending the Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) training sessions. The sessions are for Lakeland senior residents (55+), at the Lakeland Senior Center, 4523 Canada Road.

The CERT course provides participants with the training necessary for responding to disasters.

Classes are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each Wednesday. The dates for the next meetings are as follows:
September 26 Disaster Medical
October 3 Search & Rescue
October 10 Hazardous Materials
October 17 Disaster Psychology
October 24 Terrorism
November 7 Search & Rescue Scenario

All sessions must be attended to receive a certificate of completion, but people who can’t attend all the courses are encouraged to register and attend as many sessions as possible.

The training is for seniors over 55 years old and is open to all seniors within Shelby County.

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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.

Frequently asked questions:

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Make-A-Wish Mid-South joins Straight Talk Wireless to raise $1 million

Submitted by Jamel Major on Friday, September 21st, 10:31 am

Make-A-Wish Mid-South is encouraging consumers in the Memphis, TN region to go to their local Walmart starting this Saturday to show their support for Make-A-Wish by taking part in a brief demonstration of a Straight Talk Wireless Android smart phone.

For every shopper who participates, Straight Talk Wireless will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, with the ultimate goal of raising $1,000,000.

Carried out under the banner “One Minute One Million,” the Straight Talk Wireless/Make-A-Wish initiative will take place from 10-4 p.m. over four consecutive Saturdays starting September 22, 2012 at 23 participating Walmarts in the Memphis, TN region.

The funds contributed by Straight Talk Wireless will help grant wishes in Make-A-Wish Mid-South communities and other cities and towns across the country.

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