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Shelby County mayor to deliver keynote at Title I summit

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, June 7th, 2012, 10:50am

Shelby County mayor to deliver keynote at Title I summit

(WMC-TV) – Shelby County mayor Mark Luttrell will deliver the keynote address at the school system’s Title I Parent Engagement Summit this Saturday.

The event, which helps families become informed and involved with their children’s schools, will be held on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Middle School.

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Benefit concert for injured gymnast

Submitted by Bo Bradley, AN5 News Photographer

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012, 10:16am

(WMC-TV) - Avery Downing is a gymnast that was tragically injured while practicing a routine.

Faith Baptist Church will be the site of the "Team Avery Benefit Concert," June 2, at 6 p.m. to help raise money for the teen, along with a silent auction.

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BET comes to Mid-South to find nation’s greatest singer

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012, 4:12pm

BET comes to Mid-South to find nation’s greatest singer

(WMC-TV) – If you think you’re the Mid-South’s best singer, BET has a big challenge for you.

The network is bringing its BET Awards Next Big Music Star Mobile Tour to Memphis this weekend.

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Public schools take on private schools in all-star ball game

Submitted by Danielle Wilburn on Monday, May 21st, 1:44 pm

High school graduates in Millington are trading their caps and gowns for baseball cleats and mitts. The inaugural State Farm all-star baseball game will feature public schools seniors versus private school seniors.

There will be a home-run derby during the pregame festivities starting at 5:30 p.m. and the 9 inning game will begin at 7:30 p.m. This event will be at the USA Stadium on May 29.

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St. Jude Bass Classic prepares for 40th tournament

Submitted by Michael Clark on Monday, May 21st, 11:26 am

Hundreds of Mid-South fisherman are gearing up to compete for a good cause this Memorial Day weekend in the St. Jude Bass Classic. The tournament is celebrating its' 40th year.

More than $2.5 million dollars have been raised since the competition’s beginning. Every dollar goes right to the hospital.

Each year the tournament focuses on one special patient, and fishing is a big part of this year’s patients’ family.

Hayden Taylor was recently diagnosed with cancer. Taylor and his father were out on the boat fishing when they received a phone call with the life-changing news.

Taylor’s family will drive from Virginia to be a part of the tournament.

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St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon sells out in record time

Submitted by St. Jude on Thursday, May 17th, 2:28 pm

General registration for the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon has sold out in record time, but there’s another option for runners interested in participating in the event on Saturday, Dec. 1. This year’s sell-out marks a new record date for the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon compared to last year when the race sold-out July 15.

Limited spots are still available for participants who also sign up as a St. Jude Hero and commit to raise at least $500 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases.

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Nashville Celtic Rock Band Coming to the Alley

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:51pm

Nashville Celtic Rock Band Coming to the Alley

Nashville Celtic rock band Molly Ramone will come to West Tennessee on Thursday, May 17, when singer/songwriter Mark Harriman and Joe Khoury will perform at Arts in the Alley in downtown Henderson. Beginning at 6 p.m., the event will be hosted by the Henderson Arts Commission in the alley off Main Street beside Frix-Jennings Clinic.

Originally from Leiceister, England, Harriman came to America in 1995 when he signed to Gravelsauce Records. Since then he has established himself as an integral part of the Nashville music scene. Khoury plays lead guitar and mandolin and sings backing vocals. He is a prominent session player and music producer in Nashville.

Regularly featured at both the Opryland Hotel and on Music Row, Molly Ramone has a delightful way of encouraging audiences to join the excitement by clapping or singing along to both traditional Irish ballads and newer Celtic rock music.

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