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Megabus.com Keeps It Moving Through the Holidays

Submitted by Nichole Cyprian on Friday, October 12th, 2:23 pm

Looking to travel for less this holiday season? Then look no further than megabus.com.

The first city-to-city express bus company has now opened its ticket booking window to accomodate holiday travelers. Fares will start as low as $1 and booking will remain open until Jan. 8.

“The holidays are an expensive time of year and travelers are looking for the best deal,” said VP of marketing and public relations for megabus.com Mike Alvich.

“Megabus.com’s affordable fares make sure our customers have enough money left in their pocket to spend on gifts for their loved ones,” he said.

More than 410,000 passengers used the holiday service in 2011 and the company expects an increase this year.

The express service double-decker buses come equipped with free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and offer service to nearly 90 cities throughout America.

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Busy weekend for Mid-South runners

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 9:03pm

Hometown Crawfordsville Festival 5k Run/Walk

A tiny Crittenden County community will celebrate the perfect climate for running in a big way this Saturday, Oct. 13.

It's the 5th annual Hometown Crawfordsville Festival 5k Run/Walk.

"We had 142 runners last year. With a dozen runs this weekend within thirty miles of Crawfordsville, I'll be happy with that turn out," said race director and veteran Mid-South runner Alex Alpe.

For the first time, the Crawfordsville run will honor a quiet, Mid-South running legend.

"Don Smith ran 72 races in one recent calendar year; we don't know anyone who has achieved that mark in Mid-South running," said Alpe.

Smith, a computer programmer for the federal government, died of liver disease Apr. 5, 2012.

"Don never took a drink in his life and was a church going man," said Alpe, a friend of Smith's like so many in the Mid-South's tight knit yet growing running community.

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Actors fill Elmwood for pre-halloween event

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 5:29pm

You can see costumed actors giving their best this Oct. at Elmwood cemetery.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, The Elmwood Players will present the 7th Annual Costume Twilight Tour.

Tours are offered between 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Costumed actors will portray notable Elmwood residents including:

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Race for Grace benefits multiple charities

Submitted by Michael Wheeler

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 10:22pm

As the 5K run/walks season continues in the MidSouth, one stands out .

The Race for Grace 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run is helping people who are down, get back up.

It helps shelter those who want to get off the street, will put sneakers on the feet of those who want to get moving and get healthy, will feed those who are hungry for fresh fruits and vegetables.

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U of M radio station celebrates college radio day

Submitted by Dana Green

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 3:15pm

U of M radio station celebrates college radio day

Wednesday was College Radio Day and schools across the nation hosted events to raise awareness and hopefully reach new listeners.

And Memphis’ own WUMR, U-92 FM “The Jazz Lover” is participated as well. The station broadcasted live from The University of Memphis Campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The special broadcast was held in the College of Communications and Fine Arts Plaza, which is the space between the Theatre and Music building.

This is the second year WUMR has participated in College Radio Day. And Christopher Davis, Program Director for WUMR says this year was not simply about the music – it was about sending an important message.

The station chose to celebrate college day by alerting people to the dangers of texting while driving. They had a mangled car on display and talked about the dangers of texting while driving. “The Jazz Lover” crew encouraged passersby to sign an online pledge against texting while driving.

Mangled van used to show students the dangers of texting while driving

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Local church sponsors Turkey mission trip

Submitted by Karen Bray on Wednesday, October 3rd, 11:20 am

Renee Shackelford

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Local church sponsors Turkey mission trip

Submitted by Karen Bray on Wednesday, October 3rd, 10:31 am

Ridgeway Baptist Church, located in East Memphis, sent a Mission Team to Istanbul, Turkey. The team arrived in Turkey on Friday, September 21st and was there until Saturday the 29th. One of the team members, Renee Shackelford, shared her experiences and photos on the Ridgeway facebook page. Here, in her words, is what the team participated during their time in Turkey. Later in October the mission team will be traveling to India. More information about Ridgeway Baptist Church can be found here.

Friday, Sept. 21

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