Fire burns Oak Ridge Drive home

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, 5:32pm

Firefighters say an electrical problem sparked a blaze at a home in the 1100 block of Oak Ridge Drive Wednesday morning.

Although crews were able to get the fire under control in a matter of minutes, it took firefighters about 30 minutes to get the flames completely knocked down.

Investigators say an electrical problem in the home’s attic sparked the blaze and caused more than $30,000 in damage.

No one was injured during the fire.

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A Diamond in the Rough

Submitted by Ryan Arthur on Wednesday, September 1st, 4:48 pm

The Links at Cottonwoods is a golf experience like no other. This 18-hole Hale Irwin-designed championship course has a Scottish links feel with gentle rolling fairways, three lakes and beautifully landscaped cart paths. Cottonwoods is a par 72, 7,000-yard challenge for seasoned players and offers a sense of adventure and fun for the novice. It is open to the public so you can just come and play or make it a weekend getaway.The Links at Cottonwoods offers all the amenities you'd expect from a world-class championship golf course. The club house is the perfect place to relax after an exhilarating afternoon on the greens. And if you're hungry, grab a bite to eat at the club house restaurant. The pro shop has the latest golf accessories, clothing and equipment. Cottonwoods has recived some great awards like; Voted Best Golf by the 2007 Casino Player Awards and Top 40 Casino Golf Courses by Golf Digest.

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Memphis Oral School Golf Scramble Planned

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Wednesday, September 1st, 4:49 pm

Information sent by the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf

The Memphis Oral School for the Deaf (MOSD) is proud to announce the 1st MOSD Golf Tournament, sponsored by Padawer & Associates, Certified Public Accountants. The tournament will take place September 13, 2010 at Wedgewood Golfers’ Club in Olive Branch, Mississippi. The four person scramble will begin with a noon lunch and a shot-gun start at 1:00 PM. “Eagle” Sponsors include CA Technologies, Pickler Wealth Advisors, Subsidium, Inc., Trigon Sports Athletic Equipment, WagermanKatzman Law Firm and Brant A. Ray – Wells Fargo Advisors. “Birdie” Sponsor is New Focus Lighting & Power Technology. Lunch will be provided by King Cotton, dinner by Leonard’s Barbeque, and beverages and snacks by Costco.

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High school students create Chucalissa exhibit

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, 2:51pm

A group of Memphis City Schools students worked through the summer to create a new attraction at the Chucalissa museum and archeological site.

Here’s the information:

The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa premieres a new exhibit “The African American Cultural Heritage in Southwest Memphis” on Saturday, September 11. The opening reception and program will take place from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. There is no charge to attend the reception or to view the exhibit on September 11.

The exhibit was created by nine high school students living in the 38109 zip code area of southwest Memphis. Over a five-week period this summer, the students participated in a host of activities as they prepared to create and install the exhibit.

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Midtown family hosts supply drive for the troops

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, 12:28pm

Information from Project Care Troops

Henley Distributing Co., LLC and Project Care Troops will host a supply drive for the troops on September 11, 2010 starting at 9:00a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m.

Volunteers will be on hand to collect the items outside Henley Distributing which is located at 3090 Broad Ave in Memphis. Organizers will also have available a small area set up so visitors can create cards or letters for the troops. Those cards and letters will be placed into the care packages headed overseas.

Items requested include:

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The Memphis Mummies hosts 'RUN to the SUN'

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010, 7:38pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

photo courtesy http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sun_Studio,_Memphis.jpg

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“Big Red Celebration” honors popular U of M theatre professors

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010, 5:24pm

Information from the University of Memphis:

Longtime University of Memphis theatre professors Gloria Baxter and Susan Chrietzberg have been more than teachers; they have inspired generations of artists and made a lasting impression on many lives.

Gifted artists themselves, they have given openly as educators, mentors, storytellers, and friends.

The Department of Theatre & Dance will honor both women with a Big Red Celebration on Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. there will be a performance on the main stage by alumni from the generations of students who have worked with Baxter and Chrietzberg, featuring excerpts from shows and dances they directed and choreographed over the years. After the show, the curtain will rise on a party set backstage where so many memories have been created.

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