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3 teens charged for robbery of man answering Craigslist ad

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 12:49pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Investigators from the Mt. Moriah General Investigations Bureau charged three teen suspects for robbery of a man who answered a Craigslist advertisement.

The victim answered an ad on Craigslist for two iphones, and a pair of Beats by Dre Headphones. The man met the three suspects May 24 at their requested location of Sea Isle Road and Tahiti Lane in East Memphis.

When the victim arrived he was approached by two suspects armed with handguns on both sides of his vehicle. The suspects robbed the man of his cash, credit cards, and iphone.

The stolen phone posted on Craigslist led the investigators to a house on South Perkins

Investigators charged Malik Adams, 15, Danny Williams, 15, and Christian Boyd, 14, with aggravated burglary.

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Grizzlies life-sized cutouts reportedly stolen from PDS

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 9:29pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Presbyterian Day School claims someone stole two of the larger than life wooden cutouts that stand outside on their campus.

The Z-Bo and Grizz cutouts went missing Tuesday.

Art teacher Darla Linerode-Henson supervised nearly 30 people painting the cutouts for eight days.

"We had a sign up sheet. I made everyone sign up. We had everybody from second graders to adults," said Linerode-Henson.

School officials said the stolen cutouts were last seen around 10 p.m. Monday, when the Grizzlies fought to stay in the playoffs.

"When we came in this [Tuesday] morning two of the figures, Grizz and Z-Bo, were missing," said PDS master Lee Burns.

Sandbags and heavy pedestals were supposed to keep them put.

"And we have 24 hour security as well, so we thought they'd be safe," said Burns.

The students who helped make them may be the most disappointed their team is not still together.

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Mid-South observes Memorial Day

Submitted by AmySperopoulos, Community Blogger

Monday, May 27th, 2013, 6:30pm

Hundreds attended a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Memphis National cemetery over the weekend.

(WMC-TV) - The nation honors the men and women of the U.S. Military who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Mid-Southerns placed flags and flowers on more than 42,000 headstones at the Memphis National Cemetery to remember fallen service members.

Hundreds attended a Memorial Day Ceremony at the cemetery over the weekend.

A Mid-South family makes visiting their fallen loved one a holiday tradition.

Katie Allen Carter said her father and uncle served during World War I. Her nephew, Earnest Allen, said his father served during World War II.

"They fulfilled their duties and the fact that they fulfilled their duties is enough in itself to be honored," said Earnest.

For Memorial Day, each headstone gets a flag and a thank you for a job well done.

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

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Friday, May 24th, 9:15 am

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

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Memphis mayor raises 'Grit and Grind' flags

Submitted by Nick Kenney, Reporter

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 6:16pm

Mayor A C Wharton raised grit and grind flags at the tip of Mud Island after announcing May, 24 would be Grizzlies Day.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - The Memphis mayor said the weekend will be all grit, grind, and shine. While it is mostly about basketball, there are several reasons all eyes are on Memphis this weekend.

Outside the Presbyterian Day School in East Memphis stands larger than life wooden cutouts of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Art teacher Darla Linerode-Henson supervised nearly 30 people painting for eight days.

"We had a sign up sheet. I made everyone sign up. We had everybody from second graders to adults," said Linerode-Henson.

In downtown Memphis, a huge banner on AutoZone's office building shows their the Grizz spirit.

Mayor A C Wharton raised grit and grind flags at the tip of Mud Island after announcing May, 24 would be Grizzlies Day.

He shared plans to shut down streets for a huge viewing party on the FedEx Forum plaza.

That will extend Beale Street's reach.

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Mid-South first responders honored during EMS week

Submitted by Ben Watson, Reporter

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 2:37pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Many Mid-South first responders are being honored for the life-saving work they do during national EMS week.

A recent heart attack victim, John Melnick, is working again, and grateful for first responders. He looks different from in July when he was sprawled out on the floor at his employer, a car dealership, suffering from a heart attack.

"Just glad to be alive every morning when I wake up," he said. "They just said my arteries were blocked going into my heart."

Melnick said Stephen Ross, a co-worker at his job, started CPR compressions. Shortly after those compressions, paramedics Jeff Mayer and Bruce Good arrived with the special equipment that put Melnick's heart in rhythm again.

"The engine company had ID access going. So we shocked him with our cardiac monitor, resumed CPR, and started pushing some cardiac drugs that are in our protocol," said Melnick.

Melnick said the efforts saved his life.

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Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 12:14pm

Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Shelby County Government continues to partner with faith-based organizations and other groups to host Mayor Mark Luttrell’s Family Life Series. Representatives from Shelby County Government and other agencies will speak at Keel Avenue Baptist Church during a five month series of presentations.

On May 16, the CDC issued its first comprehensive report on children's mental health describing federal activities that track children’s mental disorders in the United States.

Tonight’s series, led by Just Care Family Network Executive Director Dr. Altha Stewart, will aim at “Helping Children and Youth Affected by Crime and Violence”

“Just Care Family Network is honored to be a part of this series.