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Get rid of your old prescriptions safely, legally

People can turn in their unwanted or expired prescriptions this weekend and make sure they’re disposed of properly.

“Unused medications fall into the wrong hands on a daily basis,” said a police representative in a written statement. “By disposing of your unused or expired prescriptions in a safe manner, it will ensure the safety of a loved one or someone in our community.”

The Drug Enforcement Agency is partnering with Memphis police and local Kroger stores in an effort to help curb prescription drug abuse by sponsoring the first Pill Take-Back Day.

Officers will be taking medicine at four Kroger stores around the city on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. People can turn in the drugs anonymously and the department says officers won’t ask any questions.

Symphony, churches bring Bach to Idlewild

Here’s some information on an upcoming concert at Idlewild Presbyterian Church:

The popular Bach at Idlewild concert series begins its fifth year at 4 p.m. Oct. 3. Core players of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO) join the choirs and soloists of Idlewild Presbyterian and Bartlett United Methodist Churches and musicians from throughout the community for a varied program of solo, chamber and sacred choral music. The new MSO music director Mei Ann Chen will supervise rehearsals and program, and her gifted new assistant conductor Stilian Kirov will be on the podium.

CBU plans new eco-friendly dorm

Christian Brothers University says it’s going green as it starts construction on a new dorm.

The school will hold a blessing of the ground ceremony 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 at the site where the new Living and Learning Center will be built.

The new building won’t only provide more rooms for students; it will also have an arcade, laundry rooms and a kitchen.

“The center is being designed with ‘CBU Green’ features that include electric car charging stations, recycled construction materials, occupancy sensors, low-flow toilet fixtures, and mechanical system sensors,” said a school representative in a written statement.

The building will also catch rain water in a nearly 70 gallon barrel to use to water the building’s landscaping. And the school wants its engineering students to learn from the eco-friendly building techniques. It’s partnering with both the architects and contractors to give them hands on experience.

Kids get history lesson Children’s Museum

Kids and their parents can learn about a unique African culture that once stretched along the United States’ eastern seaboard when they visit the Children’s Museum starting Saturday, Sept. 25.

“Gullah is a West African culture that survived the hardships of slavery and remained almost unscathed since the 1600s,” according to a press release from the museum.

Organizers say the exhibit, called “Tales from the Land of Gullah,” turns back the clock to the 1940’s when the Gullah culture had little contact with the outside world.

“In today's society, values and traditions are assimilating into one as advances in technology bring the world together,” the museum said. “This exhibit aims to preserve and provide cultural understanding of Gullah traditions, as well as develop an appreciation for one's own culture and background.”

The exhibit runs from Sept. 25 until Jan. 2.

Mobile command center keeps information flowing during disaster

Shelby County has a new tool to help keep people safe and help ensure essential services get back up and running during a disaster.

The county Office of Preparedness just received a new mobile command center that will let local leaders keep working if the group’s headquarters is damaged during a disaster. The 36 foot long trailer might not look very special from the outside, but it’s packed with almost everything emergency officials will need to help them respond in a crisis.

Dog needs help finding owner

Someone lost their dog in Overton Park two weekends ago and now he needs your help finding his owner.

The dog was found wandering around the Levitt Shell during the Kevin Gordon show on Sunday, Sept. 19.

If you’re the owner, or would like to care for him until his owner is found, call the Central Animal Hospital at 274-1444 and ask to speak to Dr. Dr. Lynn Svoboda.

MLGW delaying utility cut offs

The high temperature is expected to be in the 90's again today and the Action News 5 Storm Tracking Team says we might even set another record. Click here for the latest weather forecast.