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Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Fresh off making into the Top 10 on NBC's The Voice, Kris Thomas will be singing the National Anthem when the Memphis Grizzlies host the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 Saturday. He confirmed the news to Action News 5 Friday morning. Tipoff for Game 3 is set for 8pm Saturday May 25th

Law firm sponsors new Mid-South race series starting at zoo

Law firm sponsors new Mid-South race series starting at zoo

In the space of 41 days, some of the fastest runners in the Mid-South will have the opportunity to race for the M-Town Crown. Race directors of four evening races have united to create the M-Town Race Series.

“It’s a good idea,” said Bob Kirk, an attorney at the forty lawyer firm Farris Bobango that stepped up to become title sponsor the all new  running series.

Big donation given to Jubilee Catholic Schools

The Blue Streak Scholarship fund and the Hyde foundation are working together to help Jubilee Schools in Memphis.

The fund will present $200,000 to benefit the Jubliee Schools at a reception Monday.

In recognition of Blue Streak's fundraising efforts, the Hyde Foundation has announced it will match the gift.

To date, Blue Streak has awarded nearly $1 million in scholarship money to deserving children.

  • Blue Streak/Jubilee Schools Reception
  • Monday, May 20, 2013
  • 6 p.m.
  • St. Louis Catholic Church, Clunan Center
  • 203 S. White Station

 

Zumba Party fundraiser held for slain mother's children

Zumba Party fundraiser held for slain mother's children

Friends of Mid-South mother Heather Palumbo-Jones, whose estranged husband is charged in her murder, are holding a Zumba party to benefit the two children left behind, Connor and Ava.

A $5 minimum donation will get you three hours of Zumba, something Palumbo-Jones loved to do.

The Zumba Dance Party for Heather's children is Saturday, May 11, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 pm. at Church of the Holy Communion, 4645 Walnut Grove Road.

Participants are encouraged to wear purple, which was Heather's favorite color.

Local band donates proceeds to Svgdik family

Local band donates proceeds to Svgdik family

Fingertrick, a Memphis-area rock band, comprised primarily of former or current Christian Brothers High School students, has announced that it intends to contribute all of its earnings from Friday night’s Beale Street performance to the family of Andrew Svgdik.  Svgdik, himself a CBHS grad, was crossing a Chattanooga street last week when he and a friend were struck by a passing vehicle.  Svgdik was killed.  His friend, Kelsey Butler was injured.  Witnesses say Svgdik pushed Butler out of harm's way, saving her life.

Svgdik was 19 years old and had been enrolled as a freshman at UT Chattanooga.

Christopher Pietrangelo, lead guitarist and singer for Fingertrick, attended CBHS with Svgdik.  His younger brother, Patrick, the band’s bassist, is a freshman there.

The Fingertrick concert, which features several other local opening acts, starts at 8:00 p.m. at the New Daisy on Beale Street.  Tickets are $10.

MCS, JCFN host mental health and wellness fair

MCS, JCFN host mental health and wellness fair

Just Care Family Network and Memphis City Schools present...A Mental Health & Wellness Fair & Town Hall Building Healthy Minds: It Takes A Village at Colonial Middle School (1370 Colonial Road) from 11am-3pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

In celebration of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the health fair is a collaborative effort to spread the message of mental wellness and resources in the Memphis community.

Join them for mental health & wellness informational booths, FREE on-site health screenings, entertainment, food, door prizes, & giveaways.

A community town hall hosted by JCFN to discuss mental health programs in the Unified School System will take place in the Coloni