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Master Your Finances "FREE" Workshop

Master Your Finances "FREE" Workshop

Cathy Faust, Shelby County Extension Director, is the presenter for the “Mastering Your Finances/Building Wealth workshop offered at the Parkway Village Memphis Public Library & Information Center branch on Tuesday, May 22 at 1 pm. Faust will show attendees ways to make their money stretch when it’s “Too Much Month at The End of Your Money.” 

The workshop is part of the UT Shelby County Extension services to Tennesseans to help improve the quality of life. UT Extension offers a host of programs to Tennesseans from increasing urbanization to increasing concern for environmental sustainability. 

For more information, call 415-2776.

Information provided by the Memphis Public Library & Information Center

St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon sells out in record time

St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon sells out in record time

General registration for the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon has sold out in record time, but there’s another option for runners interested in participating in the event on Saturday, Dec. 1. This year’s sell-out marks a new record date for the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon compared to last year when the race sold-out July 15.

Limited spots are still available for participants who also sign up as a St. Jude Hero and commit to raise at least $500 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases.

EDGE plans downtown move

(WMC-TV) – The group designated to help the local economy grow will get a new headquarters soon, according to The Memphis Business Journal.

The Memphis Economic Growth Engine, or EDGE, plans to move from its East Memphis location on Ridgeway Loop to the Tower at Peabody Place, the paper reports... Read More

College grads: 10 tools to help you score that job!

College grads: 10 tools to help you score that job!

A well-crafted resume is not enough.

Career coach and speaker Ford R. Myers, author of the book "Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring," said these are the ten tools every college graduate needs to compete in today's job market.

FedEx Express wins national award

FedEx Express wins national award

(WMC-TV) - Fedex Express has been chosen a Silver winner in Air Transport World's inaugural ATW 2012 Eco-Aviation awards.

The ATW team of Editors who chose Fedex Express for the award cited many efforts the company has been involved in. The company's EarthSmart program aims to find or create new ways not only to improve its own environmental performance, but also to point the way for other companies in the aviation and logistics industires.

Orange Mound couple partners with Memphis business to help community

Rev. Reginald J. and Mrs. Mary Tucker have hearts of gold and are getting positive results in the Orange Mound community.

They work with underprivileged youth in the neighborhood and help them to be successful.

Shelby Systems of Memphis has been partnering with the Tucker's for the past 2 years.

Through their partnership, they've been able to build a new computer lab for them.

The lab was competed last month.

You can watch more by clicking the video. 

Swift Transportation offers full driving academy scholarships for veterans

Information provided by Swift

Swift Transportation Co., Inc., www.joinswift.com , is celebrating the men and women of the armed forces by offering them a new career in trucking. Swift is committed to providing career opportunities for the heroes of our country, by providing 1,000 full scholarships to Veterans to attend a Swift Academy of their choice, including the facility in Millington. The transportation leader is offering full scholarships to veterans with a 1-year commitment, as well as a $1,000 tuition discount to Selective Reserves and National Guard with a 1-year commitment.

"At Swift, we are happy to honor and celebrate the bravery and courage of our U.S. veterans.