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School merger court negotiations fail

The suburban mayors entering mediation in November.

SHELBY COUNTY, TN-

(WMC-TV) - The school merger court negotiations between the Shelby County Commission and Shelby County suburban mayors failed. 
For months, the county commission was trying to block the suburbs from creating their own municipal schools.
County Commissioner Mike Ritz said he initiated the end of mediation when he heard the suburban mayors were meeting with Nashville lawmakers.
He said he felt that they were not negotiating in good faith and that they were seeking to have state lawmakers find a way to allow charter or municipal schools.
The suburban mayors said they had a mediation deadline and they knew mediation was over before they took the trip to Nashville to meet with state lawmakers this week.

MPD: Shoplifter arrested after returning to store looking for lost keys

MPD: Shoplifter arrested after returning to store looking for lost keys

A shoplifter may have gotten away with more than a $1,000 worth of clothes and make-up had she not returned to the store looking for her lost set of keys, according to an affidavit of complaint.

Wednesday evening Memphis police were called to Kohl's on Germantown Parkway where loss prevention staff had Katharine Crowell detained because they suspected her of shoplifting.

Loss prevention staff told police they observed Crowell stuff various articles of clothing and American Beauty make-up material into her clothing and shopping bags then walking out of the store without paying for the items.

The affidavit said Crowell returned to the store because she could not locate her car keys.

Also, she still had several shirts on with the tags still on.

Police said Kohl's got all its merchandise back, a total of $1030 in clothes and make-up.

Crowell is in jail at 201 Poplar on $2,000 bond. She's due in general sessions court on Friday.

Millington Elementary finishes first at Relay for Life fundraiser

Millington Elementary finishes first at Relay for Life fundraiser

It was a thrilling Tuesday evening at the annual Relay for Life "Millington Celebrity Waiter Night" dinner and fundraiser held at the Harvell Community Center. Local businesses, schools, clubs, organizations, and community leaders sponsored and decorated tables. Sponsors went all out for this year's "Hollywood" theme.

The fundraiser was established to generate much-needed funds and support to help those suffering from the dreaded disease of cancer. I was invited by Millington Elementary School principal Ms. Stephanie Beach to serve as a waitress. To my delight, MES came out the big winner for their table decorations inspired by the movie Cast Away; and, for raising $800 in tips/donations. Over the course of the night's festivities I learned that Ms. Beach is actually a cancer survivor. What an awesome night!

' Dirty Girl Mud Run' supports National Breast Cancer Foundation

' Dirty Girl Mud Run' supports National Breast Cancer Foundation

Are you ready to get dirty? Then get ready for the Dirty Girl Mud Run coming to the Mid-South on Saturday, March 16.

The Dirty Girl Mud Run is a 5K mud run for women of all ages and athletic abilities. The run is filled with an untimed obstacle course. A portion of proceeds raised for the run will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

The contest is the original women-only national mud run and will be held at Shelby Farms. 

Event organizers’ say the challenges will give women a chance to break from their routine for a day, get out of their comfort zones, get dirty, and accomplish something all while having fun.

You don’t have to participate in all the obstacles. Organizers encourage forming teams with crazy uniforms.

The Dirty Girl Mud Run will also include music, food and drinks.

Justin Timberlake to perform at Grammy Awards

Justin Timberlake to perform at Grammy Awards

Millington native Justin Timberlake is headed to the Grammy Awards.

The singer and actor is joining the list of performers at the 55th annual Grammy Awards.

It will be his first return to the Grammy stage in four years.

The 32-year-old recently released his first single "Suit and Tie" from his new album.

Timberlake joins a star-studded line-up of Grammy performers, including The Black Keys, Rihanna and Elton John.

The Grammys air on Feb. 10.

Wilkinsville Mobile Home deadly shooting victim identified

Wilkinsville Mobile Home deadly shooting victim identified

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - There have been new developments in a murder investigation after a deadly shooting in Wilkinsville Mobile Home Park.

Tipton County sheriff's office said deputies found Richard Hatchel Saturday morning and have questioned him.

His wife Shannon Gardner-Hatchel is the victim.

So far no charges have been filed in this case.

This is a developing story and Action News 5 will bring you new information as it comes in.

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