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Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Fresh off making into the Top 10 on NBC's The Voice, Kris Thomas will be singing the National Anthem when the Memphis Grizzlies host the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 Saturday. He confirmed the news to Action News 5 Friday morning. Tipoff for Game 3 is set for 8pm Saturday May 25th

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

Bartlett Station’s Farmers Market begins May 18th

Beginning Saturday, May 18th, the 2013 Bartlett Station Farmers Market will get underway at Freeman Park.

Nestled among the shady pines of one the best municipal parks in Tennessee, the 2013 Bartlett Station Farmers Market offers residents access to locally grown, sustainable, fresh produce and value-added products.  

The market will be open through October 26, from 7:00 am until Noon each Saturday.  The market is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit, family and nutrition-oriented gather place.  The vendors have an incredible variety of fruits and vegetables, with some tasty heirloom strains, jellies, plants, flowers, baked goods, seafood, artisan coffee, fresh chips and dips, fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade, and so much more!  

There will also be educational and entertaining programs throughout the season.

Rockin Robin to highlight Lakeland Outdoors Festival

The City of Lakeland will host the 2nd Annual Outdoors Festival at International Harvester Park on May 4th, 2013 from 9 a.m.

Lakeland Community Clean Up Day scheduled in May

The City of Lakeland and Republic Services will co-sponsor a special waste collection day Saturday, May 4 between the hours of 9 am and 2 pm. The purpose of the special waste collection day is to provide residents of Lakeland an opportunity to dispose of extra stored up garbage from their garages and back yards.

This year the following items will be collected:

*Household Trash

*Bulky Trash such as discarded furniture, desks, tables, chairs

* Electronic Waste such as fluorescents, monitors, computers, printers, cell phones, batteries, (No televisions please)

* Metal

*Yard Waste

 *Automobile Tires with a maximum limit of 4. (Please remove rims)

*White Goods (washers, dryers, no refrigerators or A/Cs)

*Construction Debris (residential only)

Shelby Farms park welcomes two baby buffalo

Shelby Farms park welcomes two baby buffalo

Shelby Farms park is now home to two baby buffalo.

The park released information and a photo on their social media sites about the babies arriving this week.

Park officials said they are healthy and full of energy. The park also promised to share plenty of new pictures in the coming days.

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.