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‘The Envoy Project' Prepares Students to Lead, as well as Encourage Peer Success

MCS Student Envoys to Attend Winter Retreat at Manassas High, December 18-21

‘The Envoy Project' Prepares Students to Lead, as well as Encourage Peer Success

Memphis, Tenn. – This week from Tuesday to Friday, December 18 through 21, hundreds of Memphis City Schools' students will attend The Envoy Project Winter Retreat at

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Hollins, family distribute 130 kids bikes, helmets

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Lionel Hollins and his family distributed 130 bicycles and helmets to children during his Third Annual Bike Buddies Extravaganza this weekend at the Liberty Bowl.

Children and adults who attended enjoyed face painting, balloon art, holiday ornament decorations and arts and crafts.

Coach

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Send your condolences to CT victims at local funeral homes

Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park would like to invite you to join them by sending your thoughts and condolences to the families affected by the horrific event at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

"At a time like this, we need to share our feelings and give comfort to these families with

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Haslam: Tenn. will be part of national gun debate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -

By LUCAS L. JOHNSON II
Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam says he expects the Connecticut elementary school massacre to stir new debate in Tennessee about gun laws, as well as better ways to help those with a mental illness.

The Republican governor spoke to reporters on

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A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope

Tips for Parents and Teachers
NASP website

Whenever a national tragedy occurs, such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters, children, like many people, may be confused or frightened. Most likely they will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react.

Parents and school personnel can help children cope first and foremost by

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