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Action News 5's Andrew Douglas cohost for Memphis Training Camp for Dads on June 15

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Monday, June 3rd, 9:22 am

The 3rd Annual Memphis Training Camp for Dads is scheduled for June 15th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Fogelman Executive Center on the University of Memphis campus. This event is free and open to the public. Free parking and child care are also included.

The event celebrates fatherhood and is designed for those who are interested in learning ways to be the best father possible. The morning includes workshops and sessions followed by the Hall of Fame luncheon where Mayor Wharton will present awards to individuals who have been great fathers, role models, and patriarchs in our community. Action News 5's Andrew Douglas and Hallejuah FM's Michael Adrian Davis are Co-hosting the Hall of Fame luncheon.

To nominate a dad for a Hall of Fame award or to register go to www.memphistn.gov/fatherhood.

For more information email fatherhood@memphistn.gov or call 901.576.6507.

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Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Friday, May 24th, 9:15 am

Fresh off making into the Top 10 on NBC's The Voice, Kris Thomas will be singing the National Anthem when the Memphis Grizzlies host the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 Saturday. He confirmed the news to Action News 5 Friday morning. Tipoff for Game 3 is set for 8pm Saturday May 25th

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New spray schedule for May

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 5:13pm

The Shelby County Health Department (SCDH) has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus (WNV) within the areas of ZIP code 38115. Mosquitoes carrying WNV have been previously found in ZIP codes 38018, 38104, 38109, 38116, 38122, 38127, 38133, 38125, 38017, and 38141.

Since April the SCHD Vector Control Program has treated areas by applying larvicides to standing bodies of water. As an additional precaution, the SCHD will also conduct truck mounted spraying of EPA approved insecticides weather permitting, in portions specific ZIP codes according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, May 21

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38115, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38125, 38141

Wednesday, May 22

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38053, 38108, 38128, 38134, 38135

Thursday, May 23

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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U of M students give to Goodwill

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 2:47pm

University of Memphis students will get a chance to donate their non-perishable and gently used items Wednesday, May 8th through Friday, May 10th. Memphis Goodwill and the U 0f M Sustainability Staff, have partnered with each other to give students a chance to donate to Memphis Goodwill before leaving campus for the Summer.

The donation locations are only for University of Memphis students. Follow the link if you would like to donate to Memphis Goodwill. You can also drop your donations off at any of the donation centers across Shelby and Tipton County. Donation locations can be found here.

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Campaign to fund public art, recycling center project

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 12:03pm

Photo Source: Project Green Fork

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'Spring Fever' spreads in Memphis

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 1:33pm

Photo Source: Instagram user @gabriellitabm

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Cooper-Young residents, donors work to run trestle on solar-powered LED lights

Submitted by David Royer, Lamplighter Editor

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 4:59pm

Cooper-Young residents, donors work to run trestle on solar-powered LED lights

Cooper-Young is lighting the way to a greener future as donors and residents organize behind an effort to convert the neighborhood’s signature Cooper Street trestle sculpture to run on solar-powered LED lights, according to the Cooper-Young Lamplighter.

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