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City to make Liberty Bowl improvements

Submitted by Megan Pope on Wednesday, January 30th, 1:55 pm

The City of Memphis has agreed to improve physical accessibility for the disabled at Liberty Bowl stadium.

This most recent compromise with the Justice Department requires the city to install 282 wheelchair spaces and an equal number of companion seats.

Concession stands, gates, ramps, and restrooms must also be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Baby giraffe born at Memphis Zoo

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Friday, January 25th, 2013, 11:23am

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Huey's donates more than $14,000 to Memphis Zoo

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 8:19pm

Photo Source: Huey's Restaurant

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Interactive stingray, shark exhibit opening at Memphis Zoo

Submitted by Ben Watson, Reporter

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 12:49pm

Stingrays similar to the ones coming to the Memphis Zoo. (Photo Source: Memphis Zoo)

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Adult Greek Language Class begins tonight

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Monday, January 21st, 10:24 am

The dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. comes alive in an adult Greek class that begins on his national holiday today.

Have you ever thought of learning the Greek language and some Greek culture as well? You have a chance to tonight at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Memphis. Retired Priest Father Nicholas Vieron is beginning his Adult Greek tonight in the church hall at Sam Cooper and Highland in Memphis.

Father Vieron has been teaching his adult greek class for 40 years and always begins on Martin Luther King Day. Vieron is one of a few white ministers left from the 1968 struggle who manifested efforts for social justice led by the late Rabbi James Wax.

It's a 14 week course that meets once a week at the church

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Memphians enjoy nice weather at Overton Park

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Saturday, January 19th, 2013, 10:37pm

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SCHD hosts kick-off meeting to identify community health issues

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Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, 11:36am

SCHD hosts kick-off meeting to identify community health issues

Community Health Assessment and Strategic Planning in Shelby County

It's a new year and perhaps you made a resolution to be more active in your community. Here's a great opportunity to bring your voice to the table:

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) will be engaging the community in a comprehensive planning process over the next 12-18 months to help identify health issues most important to our county and develop strategies to address these concerns. Through a process called MAPP, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships, community members will be invited to participate in various stages of the strategic planning. Hundreds of communities in the United States have or are currently engaged in this process.