Wharton goes online to explain school funding

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, October 1st, 2010, 10:38am

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton posted a pair of videos online Thursday night about the ongoing battle between the city and Memphis City Schools.

The first video, according to Wharton, explains "the origins of the dispute" between the two. The second video explains "the ramifications of the Memphis City Council's 2008 decision to pull their funding from Memphis City Schools on our property tax rate."

How Did We Get Here? from Mayor Wharton on Vimeo.

Property Tax Pennies from Mayor Wharton on Vimeo.

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Legends Park opens Downtown

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, September 30th, 2010, 4:03pm

The Memphis Housing Authority teamed up with several private groups to help open a new development near the Medical Center.

The grand opening of Legends Park, built on the site of what used to be Dixie Homes, was held on Thursday, Sept. 30.

The mixed-use development was created through a partnership between Memphis, the local housing authority, Architecture, Inc., McCormack Baron Salazar and Community Capital.

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Holiday cheer might earn big prize

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 5:25pm

If you’re good at building things and have holiday spirit, you might be able to cash in on a $1,000 prize for making the best entry in this year’s Holiday Parade.

Here’s some information from the Center City Commission:

The $1,000 prize will be awarded to the non-commercial organization or group of individuals with the most creative, festive, and fun parade entry. Entrants are encouraged to pull out all the stops: costumes, face paint, blinking lights, and DIY floats or other creative modes of transportation – anything with high visual appeal. Unusual or themed entries are welcome.

The parade will travel leave Central Station at 5 p.m. on Dec. 4 and end at the Orpheum.

You can click here to apply, but must enter by Nov. 11.

Photo courtesy Flickr user fdecomite.

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"Paris in Memphis" for newlyweds

Submitted by BreAnna Paige Boyd

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 4:52pm

Last summer one Mid-South couple, Marcus and Genesha Dorris, headed for a romantic getaway to Paris. Once they arrived, the couple visited museums and took a few tours around the city. Genesha was only expecting a quick photograph in front of the Eiffel Tower, but was surprised by Marcus on one knee instead.

A year later, the couple got married on the rooftop of the Peabody Hotel. Family and friends gathered to witness the wedding ceremony.

The couple decided on a special wedding cake, one that would symbolize Marcus' proposal. The cake was modeled on the Eiffel Tower.

The cake was supposed to sit on the Peabody's rooftop, but plans soon changed once the temperature increased. So the six foot tall, buttercream cake wouldn't melt, workers moved it inside the Peabody Hotel's lobby.

Wedding guests said it was a night of "Paris in Memphis," that will always be remembered.

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TDOT wants input on bicyclists’ input on highways

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 4:40pm

While Memphis cyclists are still celebrating the city’s commitment to miles of new bike paths and the upcoming opening of the Greenline, the state wants to know what bike riders think of its highways.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has posted a survey online and wants to hear from cyclists who have traveled on the state’s highways.

“Input from the survey will help guide the department in developing a comprehensive bicycling network, assess state routes with respect to bicycle suitability, and determine future action items relevant to furthering the goals of TDOT's Bicycle and Pedestrian plan,” a representative said in a written statement.

The survey will be available until Oct. 30. Click here to take it.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Ian Sane.

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Police searching for purse snatcher

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 4:12pm

Memphis police say they need your help catching a thief who snatched a woman’s purse on Union back in August.

Officers say the woman was walking into a building in the 1400 block of Union around 8:15 p.m on August 16. Police say the crook followed the woman into the building and then stole her purse.

Investigators say the thief hopped into the back seat of a black Ford Explorer XLT with Tennessee license plate 133 XHR and took off.

Officers say the thief was in his late teens, was 5’9” tall and weighs about 160 pounds.

If you know anything that can help Memphis police, call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH, text the word “AWARD” to 274637, or click here to submit your tip online.

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