Special athletes take the field at CBHS

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, September 20th, 2010, 2:52pm

More than 100 athletes are expected to compete in the 19th annual St. Ann Special Athletes Fun Day next month.

Adults and kids will spend their day competing in events like soccer, bean toss and track and field at Christian Brothers High School on Saturday, Oct. 9.

“Athletes from every school and church throughout the Memphis area have been invited to participate and every athlete will receive ribbons in each event they participate in,” according to a written statement. “Cheerleaders from area schools will also be there to cheer special athletes as they receive their participation ribbons.”

Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the opening ceremonies begin a 9 a.m.

To register or volunteer, call 901-388-6342.

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MLGW resumes utility cut offs

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, September 17th, 2010, 11:40am

The weather is getting a little cooler outside and that means MLGW’s moratorium on disconnecting utility service is over.

From MLGW’s blog:

Effective today, September 17, 2010, the High Heat Index period that MLGW customers have experienced will end. Customers will resume with the standard guidelines for Deferred Billing (DEFB) and the Net Pay Budget Billing as follows:

The amount to qualify for a DEFB will return to $500 from $225.

The minimum payment required to receive a DEFB will return to 25% of the outstanding balance from 25% of the outstanding balance owed or $225, whichever is less.

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Mayor, Aldermen oppose consolidation

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010, 5:12pm

Millington’s mayor and board of aldermen unanimously approved a resolution opposing the consolidation of Memphis and Shelby County governments.

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Lowering your bill with MLGW’s help

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, September 13th, 2010, 6:14pm

MLGW is hosting a free program that might help you cut your energy bills every month.

The EnergySmart Memphis meeting will be held at the Baker Community Center, Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Click here for a map.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Nioxxe.

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Help still available for flooding victims

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, September 13th, 2010, 3:49pm

Victims of this May’s flooding still have time to get reimbursed for the sales tax they paid when they replaced some of their damaged property.

Not everything is covered of course, but here are the details from the Tennessee Department of Revenue:

Individuals receiving disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of the flooding may request a refund of Tennessee sales tax paid on eligible items purchased between May 1, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2010. Eligible items include major appliances and residential furniture used in the individual’s primary residence with a purchase price of $3,200 or less per item, and building supplies used for restoration of the individual’s primary residence with a purchase price of $500 or less per item.

For more information, click here.

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Consolidation hot topic in suburbs

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, September 10th, 2010, 4:33pm

The possible consolidation of Memphis and Shelby County governments is causing a group that normally focuses solely on the Lakeland government to reach outside its city limits.

A Political Action Committee called Partnership Lakeland will hold a consolidation forum on Tuesday, Sept 21 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at First Baptist Church in Lakeland.

From the press release:

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Southern Heritage tailgating spots sold out

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, September 9th, 2010, 4:02pm

The city says all of the tailgating spots for Saturday's Southern Heritage Classic have been sold.

Here's some parking and other general information for this weekend's game:

The Liberty Bowl/Fairgrounds general parking lots will open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11th. General parking spaces will be $10.00 per space. Gates to the stadium for seating will open at 4:00 p.m. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

Click here for a previous story on the game.

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