Rhodes presenting one-woman play “For Goodness Sake”

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 1st, 2010, 4:12pm

Rhodes College will host a production of Elaine Blanchard’s one-woman play, “For Goodness Sake,” on Thursday, Nov. 11. Free and open to the public, the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the McCoy Theatre on campus. David Prete directs the production.

Blanchard, a local writer, story-teller and clergywoman, wrote and stars in this coming-of-age story that takes place in pre-civil rights Florida. Growing up in a culture of racial, sexual and religious oppression, Blanchard uses the drama to enable audiences to think about their own stories of healing.

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2 hurt jumping from burning apartment

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 1st, 2010, 3:07pm

Two people were hurt as they leapt to safety from their burning apartment during an early morning fire Sunday.

Firefighters say a man and woman were both hurt as they jumped from a second floor unit in the Marquis Apartments around 2 a.m. Sunday. While they were both hurt and taken to the hospital, firefighters say their injuries are relatively minor.

Crews showed up at the apartment complex in the 3200 block of Summer just before 2 a.m. and saw smoke pouring from one of the buildings.

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University of Memphis invites Tiger fans to benefit run

Submitted by Andrew Vandeventer

Monday, November 1st, 2010, 11:31am

The University of Memphis invites you to put on your running shoes and show your Tiger pride.

The 4th annual True Blue 5K will take place this Friday evening at 7 pm. Proceeds from the run benefit the University of Memphis Young Alumni Committee.

Race awards will be given to individual winners, the most spirited Tiger runner, and to the largest participating student organization.

A $250 prize will be given to the winning team's charity of choice.

The Mighty Sound of the South and Tiger cheerleaders will be on-hand for the festivities.

Alumni, students, and Tiger fans are asked to participate in the event. Registration will take place beginning at 5:45 pm in front of the new University Center.

To register for the run, visit trueblue5k.racesonline.com or call 901-678-1333

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Treasure trove of antiques at appraisal fair

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, October 29th, 2010, 5:45pm

Experts want to take a look at your most prized antiques this weekend.

WKNO is hosting an antique appraisal fair at the Hilton Memphis on Sunday, Oct. 31. While it’s free to attend, appraisals will cost $5, all proceeds will help support WKNO.

The event starts at 10 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m.

Photo courtesy Flickr user tibchris.

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Halloween takes over Southern College of Optometry

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, October 29th, 2010, 5:28pm

Students and staff at the Southern College of Optometry’s clinic ditched their lab coats and work clothes for costumes Friday.

The school also decoarated its examination rooms to look like some popular films including “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

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Cooper Young businesses sponsoring contest for young artists

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, October 29th, 2010, 4:05pm

The annual Young Artist Contest hosted by the Cooper Young Business Association to encourage the love of art in school age children show and reception will be Thursday, Nov. 4, from 6 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Communities Coming Together.” The show and reception, hosted by Lenny’s Sub Shop, will be held at Peabody Elementary located at 2086 Young Avenue.

This year, we have 289 entries from over 20 elementary, middle and high schools from all over the Memphis area.

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Alzheimer’s Association hopes to raise awareness about disease

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, October 28th, 2010, 5:35pm

More than 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease and recently Alzheimer's disease was moved up to be the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.

It is estimated that more than 100,000 people in Tennessee are afflicted with Alzheimer's. Coupled with the number of caregivers in our state, that number reaches more than 300,000.

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