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Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Shelby County Government continues to partner with faith-based organizations and other groups to host Mayor Mark Luttrell’s Family Life Series. Representatives from Shelby County Government and other agencies will speak at Keel Avenue Baptist Church during a five month series of presentations.

On May 16, the CDC issued its first comprehensive report on children's mental health describing federal activities that track children’s mental disorders in the United States.

Tonight’s series, led by Just Care Family Network Executive Director Dr. Altha Stewart, will aim at “Helping Children and Youth Affected by Crime and Violence” 

 “Just Care Family Network is honored to be a part of this series.

Kroger offers double fuel points during the summer

Kroger offers double fuel points during the summer

Double fuel points will begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through the summer driving season. Kroger customers can earn double fuel points on regular grocery purchases every time they shop Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until September 1st.

A digital coupon is available to customers beginning this week for download through Kroger’s mobile app or online here. The first coupon will be valid for every weekend from May 24th through June 30th, with subsequent monthly coupons appearing later for a limited time. “Based on our customers’ response to last year’s summer fuel promotion, we know how much they appreciate saving money at the pump,” said Joe Bell, Manager of Marketing and Public Affairs for Kroger’s Delta Division. 

Day trippin' wins international communications award

Day trippin' wins international communications award

The Memphis Area Association of Governments or (MAAG) was awarded the International Communicator Award of Distinction for the regional marketing campaign Day Trippin’. The campaign promotes unique attractions within a day car drive from Memphis.  The Communicator Award is presented annually by the International Academy of Visual Arts.

Five taken to hospital after morning crash

(WMC-TV) - A portion of New Allen Road in Raleigh was shut down for a short time Friday morning after two cars crashed into each other, injuring five people.

The crash happened just before 8 a.m.

"Cars were going southbound on New Allen when one car appeared to turn across in front of the other one causing the accident," said Col. Frank Garrett with the Memphis Police Department.

Shortly after the crash, victims were seen holding small children, walking around the neighborhood.

Memphis police say the rain slicked roads could have been the reason the Mercury Grand Marquis and the Nissan Altima crashed.

The Altima had a huge dent in the passenger side doors.

Memphis police originally reported several children had been ejected from one of these cars. However, it was later determined that was not the case.

City contractors and others indicted for illegal dumping

Retired Memphis Animal shelter employee Larry Brunson has been indicted along with Mable Sutton and Debra Nesbit.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Past the family goats and around a rickety old barn is where prosecutors shut down a massive illegal dumping operation.

The investigation opened 18 months ago with an anonymous tip clamming contractors were dropping dump trucks full of refuse on a Frayser lot.

One neighbor said she has complained for three years.

"And they're dumping stuff in my neighborhood that could be harmful to me and the rest of us around here. And something should've been done about it long ago," said the neighbor who wished to remain unidentified.

Retired Memphis Animal shelter employee Larry Brunson has been indicted along with Mable Sutton and Debra Nesbit. Prosecutors said they charged a fee to allow their property to be used as a dumping ground.

New spray schedule for May

New spray schedule for May

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.

Stepson charged in Mother's Day cookout murder

DeAndre Lax, 29, is accused of murdering William Jones, 35, in the 3000 block of Townes Avenue.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - A stepson who is charged with killing his stepfather at a family cookout on Mother's Day remains in jail on a $1 million bond.

DeAndre Lax, 29, is accused of murdering William Jones, 35, in the 3000 block of Townes Avenue.

Investigators said the family company turned bad during a Mother's day family gathering.

"It just made me sick to the stomach that somebody that I know on my street is gone," said Townes Avenue resident Dominique Lee. "And it's just one day you're here. Next day you're gone. That's just how it is."

Police said Jones was arguing with his three stepsons in the driveway. One had Jones on the ground. Lax allegedly shot Jones in the head.