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Students plan march in Memphis for equal education

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 11:26am

Students plan march in Memphis for equal education

In the midst of a historic school merger between Memphis City and Shelby County Schools, students plan to march for quality and equal education in Memphis.

Modeled after the 1963 Children’s March in Birmingham, Alabama when students stood up against desegregation and discrimination, Memphis students plan to make their voices heard during a 1.5 miles march from Memphis City Hall to the National Civil Rights Museum on Saturday, April 20th.

SCHEDULE

•8:30AM CHECK-IN, CITY HALL

•9:30AM PRE-PROGRAM

•10:00AM MARCH BEGINS

•11:30AM CONCLUSION, MUSEUM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 12TH.

REGISTRATION IS FREE AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Rooftop concert series kicks off Thursday

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 4:17pm

Rooftop concert series kicks off Thursday

The public is cordially invited to HEAR Memphis: Free Rooftop Concerts at First United Methodist Church!

The concerts will take place every Thursday evening, beginning April 11 through May 16 at 7 p.m. Come and enjoy the best of Memphis music and the beautiful view of downtown on the roof of the John R. Pepper Building located at 204 North Second Street on the corner of Poplar Avenue and N. Second Street.

Memphis legend, singer Joyce Cobb, will bring her extraordinary vocal talents to headline the first concert on April 11.

You can grab a delicious dinner at the "Fuel Cafe" food truck that will be parked on site.

Parking is free at Poplar and Exchange. Everyone is welcome!

Other performers in the HEAR Memphis concert series include:

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Fans pumped over Memphis Grizzlies playoff tickets

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 3:49pm

Fans pumped over Memphis Grizzlies playoff tickets

Playoff tickets are now on sale for the Memphis Grizzlies. It has already been a record-setting year.

The Grizzlies won their 50th game of the season this week, which is a team best. Dates and times of home playoff games for the Grizzlies will not be announced until the regular season is over.

Fans on Twitter and Facebook shared their excitement of the ticket sales Saturday.

You can buy online, over the phone or at the FedExForum box office. Click here for more information.

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Funeral home workers continue boss' legacy

Submitted by Ben Watson, Reporter

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 2:12pm

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Funeral home workers continue boss' legacy

Submitted by Ben Watson, Reporter

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 2:02pm

Back in 1960 when Dr. Martin Luther King came to Memphis to support striking sanitation workers, a friend introduced him to local Mortician R.S. Lewis.

Days later when Dr. King was assassinated, the King family asked Lewis to prepare the civil right leader's body for his funeral.

For Lewis, it was an honor that gave him a definite place in the history books as the man who embalmed Dr. King. Over the years, Lewis would go on to develop a legacy of supporting the Memphis community.

He hosted food drives, clothing drives, helped people find work, and headed up many other activities to help those in need.

Lewis passed away two years ago but his legacy of reaching out to the community is still going strong.

On Friday, March 29, at noon, workers at the R.S. Lewis and Sons' funeral home will stage a massive giveaway in his honor.

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'Call Me Maybe' on the rooftop

Submitted by Janice Broach, Reporter

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 8:29am

The Peabody's Rooftop party season kicks off April 11 with a meet-and-greet wtith Carly Rae Jepsen. The singer shot to fame with her hit "Call Me Maybe".

The rooftop party will also feature a hip-hop party band from Illinois.

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