Fans look for tickets to 'sold out' Grizz game

Submitted by Lauren Squires on Friday, May 10th, 9:45 pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Tickets for the third game in the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder series are sold out, but that does not mean fans cannot get them.

Growl towels lined the seats inside the FedExForum Friday afternoon waiting for Saturday's action.

"We're into the Western Conference Semi-finals against an old rival," said the Memphis Grizzlies Vice President of Marketing Communications and Broadcast, John Pugliese.

There are still ways to find a seat among the 18,000 fans hitting the FedExForum Saturday.

At Stubhub, tickets started at $40 bucks and go as high as $500.
On Vividseats.com, tickets are $41 in section and go to $1,400 seats in section 113, Row D.
On NBATickets.com, fans are selling tickets starting at $55 all the way up to $1,500 for section 113 seats.

It is a price some fans are willing to pay for a chance at redemption against OKC.

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Hoop City Memphis hits one year of sharing pride

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:46pm

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2013 Gibson 5K Fuels All New Green Machine Mobile Farmer's Market

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:28pm

2013 Gibson 5K Fuels All New Green Machine Mobile Farmer's Market

A joyous celebration on Sunday, May 5 launched the latest effort to bring better nourishment to people who lack proper access to fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods. The Green Machine Mobile Food Market will begin making its rounds in early June. The renovated city bus was parked outside St. Patrick Church across from FedEx Forum on May 5th as an exuberant crowd cheered its unveiling. Community leaders united with church members to cut the ribbon and welcome the new nutrition bus to the menu of other efforts aimed at making low income Memphians healthier people via their diets. You’ll have the chance to tour the Green Machine at the Gibson Guitar 5K Run-Walk coming up on Saturday afternoon, June 15.

The Green Machine welcomed its first patrons on Sunday, May 5 at the unveiling of the rolling farmer's market.

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Miss. River flows just below flood stage

Submitted by Lauren Squires on Friday, May 10th, 6:28 pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - The Mississippi River is flowing at a high level, leading some to wonder if it will flood again.

"Just look at how wide the river is right now," said Jim Marchbanks, who lives in Memphis.

The water is several feet higher than usual, taking away green space from those at the Mississippi River Greenbelt Park.

The high waters make it difficult to walk along the riverfront, but it is not causing concern from residents, yet.

Don Rosier is visiting from Washington, D.C. He could not help but notice the high river.

"The river is very high, very wide and swiftly moving," he said.

While people near the Mississippi River hope the water stays down so they can continue enjoying the riverfront, many don't think it will get much higher.

The current river lever in Memphis is 33.8 feet. Flood stage is 34 feet.

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CVB plans reply to Summer Olympic bid invitation

Submitted by Anna Marie Hartman, Anchor/Reporter

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 6:06pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - The City of Memphis is moving forward with a plan after being invited to bid on the 2024 Summer Olympics.

"You just never know what could happen," said Memphis Convention and Visitor's Bureau president Kevin Kane who is not ignoring the bid. "We are going to respond to the U.S. Olympic Committee."

Memphis was one of 35 cities to receive a bid invitation letter in February. Mayor A C Wharton put the response in the hands of the CVB.

Kane assembled a committee of business leaders that will help pen the reply.

"We'll carry this and see where it goes. [It] could be a great opportunity for us, maybe nothing will come from it, but you just never know," said Kane.

Submitting a formal bid would cost Memphis $10 million. Hosting the games could cost the city around $3 billion.

"Our intent really [is] to open a dialogue with them because there's a lot of things around the Olympics," said Kane.

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Grindhouse preps for 18,000 Grizz fans

Submitted by Anna Marie Hartman, Anchor/Reporter

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 5:33pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - It is once again that time to believe in Memphis. The Grizzlies are back at the Grindhouse Saturday evening for game three of its series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Crews at the FedExForum are getting the venue prepared for the sellout crowd.

"We know the fan base is behind us and they have been this entire year," said Grizzlies Vice President of Marketing John Pugliese.

Since fans are superstitious about breaking tradition, growl towels await each fan.

City Gear locations around Memphis are giving away exclusive "We Don't Bluff" t-shirts with every $10 purchase.

Grizzlies gear has been selling out at City Gear, but there is still plenty of Grizzlies items left and a lot still leftover from the series against the LA Clippers. But then again, who cares?

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MIFA 'Meals on Wheels' needs your vote to win FedEx grant

Submitted by Kelsey Jacobson, Digital Content Director / WMCTV.COM

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 2:04pm

MIFA 'Meals on Wheels' needs your vote to win FedEx grant

The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) is in the running to win a grant for its Meals on Wheels program, but the nonprofit needs your help to win.

According to MIFA, Memphis was declared the hunger capital of the country in 2011.

The Meals on Wheels program delivers 1,800 hot lunches each day to seniors in the community who are unable to leave their homes.

Now, MIFA is one of several nonprofits competing for a grant from FedEx.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, FedEx is sponsoring a Global Month of Service. The shipping giant is encouraging its own team members to team up with nonprofits to make a difference in their communities.

The "Friends of the MIFA Maniacs" are hoping for your votes in order to give the Meals on Wheels program a boost so it can make an even bigger impact on the Memphis community.

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