Stevie Moore keeps fighting to save youth

Submitted by Ursula Madden on Saturday, May 25th, 9:25 pm

For ten years Stevie Moore has trying to stop the killing in Memphis with his Freedom From Unnecessary Negative, or FFUN initiative.

It became Moore's calling after his own son was murdered.

“My 26-year-old son, Prentice, was killed May 26th, 2003, as he sat in a car at a Southeast Memphis gas station. Since then, my wife and I have dedicated ourselves to promote peace and non-violence in our community. We want all families who have lost loved ones to violence to join us in our efforts to “stop the killing," said Moore. T

his memorial day weekend, FFUN will host a commemorative event on May 27, 2013, at Levitt Shell in Overton Park from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. to kick-off our “Live In Peace” initiative to prevent crime and keep neighborhoods as safe as possible. For more information, visit our website ffunsaveyouth.org., call Stevie Moore at 901-502-7387 or email to rosiland@ffunsaveyouth.org.

Free food and entertainment is planned.

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Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 12:14pm

Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Shelby County Government continues to partner with faith-based organizations and other groups to host Mayor Mark Luttrell’s Family Life Series. Representatives from Shelby County Government and other agencies will speak at Keel Avenue Baptist Church during a five month series of presentations.

On May 16, the CDC issued its first comprehensive report on children's mental health describing federal activities that track children’s mental disorders in the United States.

Tonight’s series, led by Just Care Family Network Executive Director Dr. Altha Stewart, will aim at “Helping Children and Youth Affected by Crime and Violence”

“Just Care Family Network is honored to be a part of this series.

Memphis residents released balloons with messages of hope at a recent Just Care Family Network community block party during awareness month

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Kroger offers double fuel points during the summer

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 4:53pm

Kroger offers double fuel points during the summer

Double fuel points will begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through the summer driving season. Kroger customers can earn double fuel points on regular grocery purchases every time they shop Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until September 1st.

A digital coupon is available to customers beginning this week for download through Kroger’s mobile app or online here. The first coupon will be valid for every weekend from May 24th through June 30th, with subsequent monthly coupons appearing later for a limited time. “Based on our customers’ response to last year’s summer fuel promotion, we know how much they appreciate saving money at the pump,” said Joe Bell, Manager of Marketing and Public Affairs for Kroger’s Delta Division.

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Blues by the lake

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 2:29pm

The annual blues concert will take place Saturday, June 22, at USA Stadium Freedom Lake. The event is hosted by radio personality Bev Johnson of WDIA. Gates for the concert open at 1:00pm. You can purchase tickets to Blues by The Lake online here.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Millington High School Chorale and Mid-South Safe haven Arts for Kids (MASK).

Follow the link to see a list of performers and to read more about Blues by The Lake.

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Millington church raises money for St. Jude

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 2:07pm

Millington Church of God In Christ teamed up with local businesses to raise money for St. Jude Research Hospital. The church is receiving donations until June 22. There will also be a booth accepting donations for the fundraiser during “Blues by The Lake” on June 22nd.

Click here to read more about the fundraiser.

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Mirimichi to host PGA Junior Series

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 5:33pm

Justin Timberlake's Mirimichi Golf Course is going to host the 2013 PGA Junior Series.

The series starts on May 29 and lasts until May 31st.

The golf course is in Millington.

Mirimichi won the top spot in Golfweek Magazine's "Top Golf Courses You Can Play" list.

It was also honored for its environentally conscious standards in 2011.

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Outrage over plan to invest millions in suburban schools

Submitted by Kontji Anthony, Action News 5 Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 5:13am

Grossman could not believe her eyes when she scoured the new school budget.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Parents are outraged over a plan to invest $20 million dollars into Shelby County suburban schools that plan to leave the district.

"Don't start something you can't finish, and spend $20 million dollars you don't have," said concerned Shelby County Schools parent Audrey Grossman.

Grossman could not believe her eyes when she scoured the new school budget.

The budget includes $10 million to fix up Millington Central High's Vo-Tech and gym, and $9.1 million to replace the Germantown High auditorium and alarm system.

"Why should the county system spend $20 million on improvements to schools that are almost certainly not going to be in the county system?" said Grossman.

The improvements would not be done until March 2015.

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