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Overton Park prepares to break ground for playground renovations

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012, 6:12pm

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Overton Park prepares to break ground for playground renovations

Submitted by Kym Clark on Wednesday, December 12th, 6:12 pm

Every thing's coming up rainbows in Overton Park these days as the Overton

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More than 200 diagnosed with flu at Le Bonheur Hospital

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Saturday, December 8th, 2012, 11:05pm

More than 200 diagnosed with flu at Le Bonheur Hospital

Doctors at Le Bonheur Children's hospital say Memphis is being hit hard with the flu this year.

It follows fairly mild flu seasons throughout the past few years.

Doctors say this is one of the more severe years in at least a decade, with children being admitted in large numbers at LeBonheur.

"Right now hundreds of kids in the emergency room this week. We've had over 200 diagnoses of flu. Eight to 10 admitted to the hospital a day and two in intensive care. It's really hitting Memphis hard," said Dr. John McCullers.

It's not clear why the flu has emerged so strongly in Memphis. But doctors recommend if you haven't gotten your flu shot, that there is still time.

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Memphis businesses team up to give away more than 1,000 bikes

Submitted by Terresa Lewis, News Producer

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 4:23pm

Memphis businesses team up to give away more than 1,000 bikes

Several Memphis businesses have teamed up to help give some Mid-South children a happier Christmas.

It’s a program to give 1,000 bikes to kids between five and 13-years-old in a community-wide holiday endeavour.

The Boys & Girls Club, Wal-Mart, Tax Pros, the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program, Regions Bank and Bank of America have joined with founder and director of Ultimate Athletics Leigh Greer.

Ultimate Athletics is a nonprofit organization known for it national Math, Drills and Skills program.

To qualify, parents must fill out an application at the Boys & Girls Club and any Tax Pros’ locations:

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A.B. Hill Elementary celebrates literacy

Submitted by Ursula Madden on Thursday, December 6th, 10:12 pm

The youngest students at A.B. Hill Elementary School have been preparing all year for a morning of poetry, music, dance and reading.

Every year, leaders in the community and student's families are invited to the Kids and Community Read Day.

This year's program featured music from the Colonial Hills Middle School choir and band, the all girls step team from White Station Middle School, and dozens of guest readers.

Adults were paired with preschool and kindergarten students to read stories together.

The annual program is an effort to build a love for reading at an early age.

Corporate sponsors for the event included Chick-fil-A.

A.B. Hill Elementary students share 'story time' with community readers.

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CMOM announces Christmas events for month of December

Submitted by Brent Green

Friday, November 30th, 2012, 9:23pm

CMOM announces Christmas events for month of December

With the holiday season fast approaching the Children’s Museum of Memphis is sending out a reminder that Santa is making his list and checking it twice. So be sure you are on the nice list and visit Santa in December at the museum. Kids are encouraged to bring their Christmas wish list and parents should remember to not forget their camera!

Visits with Santa will begin Dec.8. Santa will be at CMOM from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on weekends and from 3 to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. Visits with Santa are included with museum admission.

In addition to visiting Santa. Families are invited to start a new holiday tradition and build a memory while assembling and decorating a yummy gingerbread house that will wow Santa at the Gingerbread Fantasy!

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Special needs organization hosts Christmas fashion show

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, November 23rd, 2012, 7:54am

Special needs organization hosts Christmas fashion show

Hands of Love is a non-profit organization founded by a mother whose child has special needs.

Their goal is to provide children and families with special needs a helping hand through educational, therapeutic and physical activities.

Hands of Love founder Tasha Love says the organization is dedicated to lending a hand to special needs families but they need your help.

Hands of Love is hosting a Fashion Show/Christmas Party on December 8, 2012 at Brinson’s Downtown (341 Madison Ave) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for children of all ages with special needs.

Love says family and friends will be coming out to show support for this special event but they are asking the public to join them on this special day to celebrate their children. Tickets are just $5.

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