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ST JUDE'S HALF MARATHON RECIEVES NATIONAL PRAISE!!!
The St. Jude Half-Marathon is being recognized as one of the best half-marathons in the country. February's edition of Runner's World magazine has a write up in it praising the scenic tour of Memphis and all the support and funds that are raised for the hospital. CLICK HERE to learn more!
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SANITATION WORKERS RETURN TO WORK!
Yesterday striking sanitation workers for Republic Services announced that they will be returning to work today. This is great news for the over 200,000 residents who depend on them for trash pick up and the strikers will be working extra hours this weekend to make up for lost time. CLICK HERE for more info!
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STRONG STORMS TORE THROUGH THE MID SOUTH!
Last night and early this morning strong storms moved through the Mid-South causing tornado and flood warnings from the National Weather Service. The wind reached an estimated 60mph at The Memphis International Airport and MLGW is reporting around 17,000 customers without power. CLICK HERE for more details!
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PARKING DOWNTOWN JUST GOT EASIER!!!
Memphis is going to make downtown parking meters credit card friendly based on the fact most people do not carry cash or change anymore. The upgrades are expected to raise revenue from $400,000 a year to $1Million and changes should be underway very soon. CLICK HERE for more details!
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PRESIDENT OBAMA AND IMMIGRATION REFORM!
Yesterday President Obama spoke about his vision for immigration reform insisting that now is the time for action. CLICK HERE for more details!
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FACEBOOK MIGHT OWE YOU MONEY!
According to Mashable, if you were one of the thousands of Facebook users to recieve an email from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. this weekend informing you that you were entitled up to $10, shockingly...its not a scam. Facebook just settled outside of court for $20 Million for unlawfully using names, pictures and identities of Facebook users to advertise products. CLICK HERE for more info!
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THE MEMPHIS ZOO HATCHED BABY KOMODO DRAGONS!
It has been a really exciting week at the Memphis Zoo. First with the birth of a new baby giraffe and now several komodo dragons have hatched. Our zoo is one of less than 20 zoos across the nation that has successfully bred Komodo dragons. CLICK HERE for more details!
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SANITATION WORKERS ON STRIKE!
Republic Services' sanitation workers went on strike yesterday and it has already affected pickups at around 37,000 homes and businesses in and around Memphis. The strikers are citing unfair labor conditions but temporary workers have been called in and trash pick up should resume by tomorrow. CLICK HERE for more info!
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OBAMA DISCUSSED FOOTBALL SAFETY!
In an interview President Barack Obama discussed his love for football but that he believes that changes need to be made to the sport for better player safety. He went on to discuss the gradual changes that he thinks should take place on the collegiate level. CLICK HERE for more info!
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THE MEMPHIS ZOO WELCOMED MALIKI!!!
The Memphis Zoo just welcomed their newest addition, a baby giraffe named Maliki. She was born at 115 lbs and brings the giraffe count at the zoo up to nine! So if you want to check her out this week is a great time because admission is 50% off for the remainder of the month. CLICK HERE for more details!
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MEMPHIS TRAIN DERAILED!
A Memphis train derailed in Sharp County, Arkansas yesterday. Thank goodness no on was hurt but thirteen of the cars containing hazardous waste went off the tracks. CLICK HERE for more details!
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