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1,669 University of Memphis students graduate

Monday, December 17th, 2012, 9:04am

1,669 University of Memphis students graduate

Sunday , University of Memphis students walked across the stage and into the post college world. A total of 1,669 students earned a degree this semester,

As usual, there were two ceremonies Sunday. One was held at 1 p.m., and the second was held at 5 p.m.

The speaker was Dr. G. Scott Morris, founder and Executive Director of the Church Health Center in Memphis, TN.

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Flu season in Mid-South early, forcing several schools to shut down

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Thursday, December 6th, 2012, 2:18pm

Flu season in Mid-South early, forcing several schools to shut down

Flu season is attacking the Mid-South early this year, forcing several schools to shut their doors until next week.

Both Tennessee and Mississippi are listed at the top for the hardest hit states in the nation.

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Lawsuit is holding up the annexation of the Lucy community

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Thursday, December 6th, 2012, 1:58pm

A lawsuit is holding up the annexation of the Lucy Community.

A Lucy attorney is suing the city of Millington because he claims they aren't prepared to take over the community.

Millington voted to annex Lucy to meet the 1500 student requirement needed to start a municipal school district.

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Mixed reactions after judge rules against creation of municipal school districts

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 12:12pm

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Coming To Brighton

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 2:51pm

A household hazardous waste collection event will be held at the Brighton High School parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 27.

From 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. any Tennessee residents may drop off unwanted household chemicals, automotive materials, and lawn & garden products for proper disposal.

Collectors will also accept old cell phones & unused medicines.

However, alkaline batteries, explosives, radioactive or medical waste materials will not be accepted.

If you have any questions about specific items call (901) 476-0254.

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PACE to host Safety Day for Kids

Submitted by Jenn Allmon, News Producer

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012, 10:56am

Memphis City School's Division of Parent and Community Engagement (PACE) is sponsoring a Safety Day for Kids.

This is an opportunity to teach children about fire safety and prevention, emergency preparedness during a storm or earthquake and stranger danger. Local firefighters, police officers, paramedics and McGruff the Crime Dog will be on hand to teach families techniques to avoid stranger danger and demonstrate life-saving methods to keep children safe. Parents will also receive fingerprinting kits and I.D. badges for children in case of an emergency.

What: Safety Day for Kids

When: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Children’s Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central Avenue

For more information or to RSVP, call (901) 416-7264.

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