Brooke Barrett

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Literacy Mid-South, The Booksellers kick off 'Read Across America' posted on Friday, March 1, 2013 - 4:52pm March is "Read Across America" month. To celebrate, schools and stores across the Mid-South are marking the occasion by encouraging children to read and dressing up like Dr. Seuss.Laurelwood... read more...
Running program geared toward kids to kick off posted on Monday, February 11, 2013 - 11:57am Saturday marks the beginning of something big for kids all over Memphis.The Memphis Runners and Track Program kicks off for children ages five to 13.It's called the MRTC Kids Run Program, and it... read more...
Shelby Farms recognized for Greenline half marathon posted on Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 3:15pm The Shelby Farms Park Conservancy has earned the silver certification for sustainability from the Council for Responsible Sport for the Greenline half marathon.Council for Responsible Sport Executive... read more...
New Signs at Shelby Farms posted on Friday, December 21, 2012 - 5:10am If you've visited Shelby Farms recently you may have noticed there are new signs going up at all the entrances. The signs are green, grey and orange and are about 20 feet tall. They bring new... read more...
Best Places to See Christmas Lights in Germantown posted on Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 12:19pm The city of Germantown has announced the winners of the Germantown Beautification Commission’s 2012 holiday lighting contest. Commission members traveled the city, judging residential and business... read more...
Run with the speed of light through Starry Nights posted on Monday, December 3, 2012 - 4:39pm For years runners, walkers and bikers have been able to enjoy Starry Nights up close and personal on Monday nights for just $5. But this year, Breakaway Running and Shelby Farms are taking... read more...
Good Book Deals This Weekend posted on Friday, October 26, 2012 - 10:37am If you are looking for a bargain, you have to look no further. The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will be held Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central... read more...
New Store Coming to Laurelwood posted on Monday, October 22, 2012 - 2:01pm A new store is coming to the Laurelwood Shopping Center.ORVIS is expected to open in February 2013.ORVIS is known as the purveyor of the distinctive country lifestyle offering world famous fly-... read more...
Riverdale Elementary goes green posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 9:05pm Riverdale Elementary school in Germantown is going green. The school is getting rid of the old paper newsletter and going digital. The newsletter used to go home with students every Tuesday to... read more...