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Infant mortality declines in Shelby County

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012, 12:28pm

For the first time ever, there is a decline in infant mortality in Shelby County

The Health Department announced the rate in 2011 was below 10 deaths for every 1000 live births.

Infant deaths among African Americans showed the largest decline.

The department said the decline is a promising sign of overall health improvement in Shelby County.

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Lawsuit against City Gear seeking $25 million dollars in damages

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012, 1:00pm

Lawsuit against City Gear seeking $25 million dollars in damages

Several people have brought a class action lawsuit against a Memphis based business.

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Imagine Memphis event provides opportunity for public input into city’s strategic plan

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, 11:25am

News release provided by Leadership Memphis

All Memphians will get a chance to share their ideas for the city’s future during an Imagine Memphis event to be held from 9am to 12 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Christian Brothers University in the Thomas Center 2nd Floor Dining Hall.

Leadership Memphis along with Memphis Mayor AC Wharton and the Memphis Grizzlies Team Up Mentoring Initiative will seek public input for the City of Memphis’ 5-year Strategic Plan and recruit adults willing to mentor area youth.

Imagine Memphis is a Leadership Memphis initiative that involves local high school students interviewing, and being interviewed by community and business leaders about ways to heighten the strengths and values of the city.

Imagine Memphis is designed to help participants imagine the Memphis they desire, and the role they can play in making Memphis a better place to live.

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Literacy Mid-South moving from Cooper-Young, students and tutors to meet in public libraries

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Sunday, December 9th, 2012, 10:07pm

Literacy Mid-South moving from Cooper-Young, students and tutors to meet in public libraries

After 15 years in Cooper-Young Literacy Mid-South is moving, changing the way they do business and making other progressive improvements.

The Adult Learning Program is getting a complete overhaul, and the Smart Memphis Coalition will be working in an even deeper, more comprehensive way with more than 125 education and literacy providers in the Mid-South, according to the organization's latest newsletter.

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Celebration Station property owner tries to void contract with church after higher bid

Submitted by Anna Marie Hartman, Anchor/Reporter

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 6:22pm

MEMPHIS, TN-

(WMC-TV) - True Authority Church was well into renovating a forgotten kids entertainment place.

They could have celebrated a grand opening by now, instead they're locked in a legal battle that could take years.

"We realized it had become sort of an eyesore to the city," said True Authority Church Pastor Frederick Cager.

Cager had big plans for the long abandoned Celebration Station just off Sycamore View Rd.

Renovations were already underway to put a sanctuary on the first floor, a family center on the second floor and a restaurant up top.

"And we were to go into the building this past July," said Cager.

Cager said he signed a contract to purchase the property.

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Man found guilty of kidnapping ex-girlfriend, children

Submitted by Nick Kenney, Reporter

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 5:59pm

Frank Hunter (Source: Shelby County District Attorney)

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) – A man who kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and her two children two years ago has been convicted of the crime.

During the trial, evidence proved that Frank Hunter forced his ex-girlfriend, 26, and her two small children into a house where he took her cell phone, punched her repeatedly, threw her into a glass table, and hit her with a drinking glass.

When she tried to escape, prosecutors say Hunter threatened to kill the victim and her kids.

The attack happened in August 2010 at the woman's home on Dellwood Avenue in Frayser.

She was taken to the hospital and treated for the injuries she received in the assault.

Hunter, 20, was found guilty Wednesday of aggravated kidnapping, assault, reckless endangerment, and domestic assault.

He faces up to 30 years in prison for the aggravated kidnapping charge.

Frank Hunter is scheduled to be sentenced January 7, 2013.

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Holiday fundraiser planned for children of Karen Thomas

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 6:41am

Holiday fundraiser planned for children of Karen Thomas

Family and friends have planned a holiday party to benefit the children of Karen Denise Boyd-Thomas better known as Skinny.

The fundraiser is planned for Friday, December 7 at 9 p.m. at the Cocktail Lounge located at 3810 Hacks Cross Road in Memphis, Tennessee. Donations and cover charge start at $10.

Thomas was the mother of a 15-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter.

"She wanted to be around everybody. She was the life of the party," said Thomas' friend Nyesha Brown.

An account benefiting Thomas' children has also been established. Donations can be made at any Regions Bank in the name of Shirley Shaw, Terrence and Tierney Thomas.

Police say Thomas' husband, Terrence, confessed to her murder back in October of this year.

For more information about the fundraiser contact "Slick" at 901-240-1569.

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