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  • Police Fire Heads Warn Public Safety at Risk with City Layoffs

    MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) - The leaders of Memphis public safety divisions say the city is about to get even more dangerous. The police and fire directors say budget cuts to their departments will make you less safe.It's all part of the city's efforts to get out of a deep financial hole. Memphis City Council agreed to lay off 400 city workers. Some work for the fire department and ...

  • Lichterman Nature Center Readies for Scarecrow Contest

    MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) - When you think scarecrows, you likely think of The Wizard of Oz, Halloween and the promise of cooler weather, right? Well, not today. The Lichterman Nature Center is now accepting applications for its annual scarecrow contest. Andy Williams, the center’s manager, says, ';They’re amazing, we have Dr. Seuss characters, we have animals, storybook ...

  • FBI Ranks Memphis as 5th Most Dangerous City

    MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) - Violent crime is back on the rise in Memphis after reports last year that the city was making progress. This year, the FBI ranks Memphis as the 5th most dangerous city in America.The FBI just released numbers for 2012. Memphis' violent crimes went up, with more murders, assaults and rapes.Being the fifth most violent city in America isn't a shock to ...

  • D.J. Stephens Hopeful for Memphis Grizzlies Draft Pick

    MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) - One of the most exciting basketball players in Memphis is hoping he gets to stay here. 'Flying Tiger' D.J. Stephens is working out for the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday."I'd love to see him a part of the Grizzlies. Go Grizz, Go Tigers!" says fan Ken Baker.Memphis basketball fans could merge their love for both teams in one player. Fan ...

  • Obesity Now Considered a Disease

    DESOTO COUNTY, MS (localmemphis.com) - The American Medical Association has officially recognized obesity as a disease. People in the nation's fattest state, Mississippi, shared their reactions to the news. Mississippian Matthew Nasekos said, "Is it a disease or something that we bring on ourself?" "I don't think it's a disease, but it's definitely a ...


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Year One

Year One

In theory, Jack Black and Michael Cera, the stars of Harold Ramiss prehistoric comedy Year One, should make the perfect odd couple. Everything about them--both physically and behaviorally--is contradictory. Black is stout and compact, which heightens his energy, whereas Cera is long and ... ...

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  • National Weather Service Promoting Lightning Safety

    MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) - "When it roars, get indoors." That simple saying could one day save your life. The National Weather Service has designated next week Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Lightning can warm the air around it to 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which is about 5 times hotter than the surface of the sun. It's nothing to fool around with, and that's what ...

  • DeSoto County Seeks Public Input on Recreational Projects

    DESOTO COUNTY, MS (localmemphis.com) - Do you have an idea for a recreational project in DeSoto County? Officials want to hear it.From new walking trails and bike lanes to brand new playgrounds - if residents want any of those things, now's the time to speak up. The county is trying to figure out how to spend nearly $350,000 on recreational improvements. Resident Eric Ashworth said, ...

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  • Shelby County employees put their children to work

    June 19, 2013 — Nicole Gates (standing, right) jokes with her daughters Savanna Hulbert, (from left) Brooklyn Hulbert and Bheanna Hulbert in her office at the Mayor’s Action Center during ';Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day'; at the Shelby County administrative building. Children of parents who work for Shelby County government were treated to a brief program and had ...

  • 10 lawyers judges apply for seat on Tennessee appeals court

    NASHVILLE -- Ten West Tennessee lawyers, including two Memphis judges, have applied for a seat on the Tennessee Court of Appeals' Western Section that won't be vacant until August 2014 with the retirement of Judge Alan E. ...

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