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Family says goodbye to father killed in pit bull attack

Sunday, August 1st, 2010, 3:11pm

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - In the front row of Lake Grove Missionary Baptist Church Saturday morning, relatives held each other and wept as 71-year-old William Parker was memorialized.

"I just don't want to see them close the casket," said Parker's daughter, Gardenia. "I don't want them to close the casket."

Gardenia Parker was overcome by emotional and physical pain after losing her father. She was among the injured on July 20th, when two lose pit bulls attacked her, her father and two paramedics.

Click here to watch RAW VIDEO of the dogs being captured by Animal Control officers.

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Grizzlies announce memorial service for Lorenzen Wright

Submitted by Jason Plank, WMCTV.com

Friday, July 30th, 2010, 6:11pm

Action News 5 received the following from the Memphis Grizzlies:

Memphis, Tennessee - Memorial services were announced today for Lorenzen Wright Sr. Wright, 34, tragically was found dead on July 28 in southeast Memphis.

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Wright family are inviting members of the community to FedExForum at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4 to pay their respects to Wright, a Memphis native who starred at Lafayette High School (MS), Booker T. Washington High School, the University of Memphis and with the Grizzlies. Doors will open at noon.

Parking will be free in the Toyota Parking Garage. Space for the memorial service at FedExForum will be limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Booker T. Washington alumni plan Wright memorial

Submitted by Jason Plank, WMCTV.com

Friday, July 30th, 2010, 4:42pm

Alumni of Booker T. Washington High School are planning a memorial reunion for Lorenzen Wright this Sunday.

The event will be held at Streets Ministries, located at 430 Vance Avenue in Memphis. It will be held from 4pm to 6pm.

According to organizers, "the memorial is open to the public and everyone is invited to show their love and support for Lorenzen."

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Parents of truant children face possible jail time

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Friday, July 30th, 2010, 3:28pm

By Lori Brown - bio | email

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Over a half dozen mothers faced a Memphis judge Friday because their children have missed two much school.

In hopes of keeping kids from getting locked up, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office once again brought parents with truant children close to the slammer.

"You'll be in jail," Judge L. Loyce Lambert-Ryan told one parent. "Let's not have that."

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St. Jude celebrates Tri Delta woman for reaching $10 million goal

Submitted by Stuart Ervin on Thursday, July 29th, 5:55 pm

A recognition dinner for the members of Delta Delta Delta Fraternity (Tri Delta) will celebrate the completion of their campaign to raise $10 million in 10 years for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. They met the goal in just four years.

The dinner will be held at Kay Kafe at St. Jude on Saturday, July 31 beginning at 7 p.m.

A program will follow dinner, including remarks by Richard C. Shadyac, Jr., CEO of ALSAC, Jackye Clark, Tri Delta President, and an award presentation to the more than 200 Tri Delta women for their accomplishment.

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Hollywood Casino supports Responsible Gaming Education Week

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Thursday, July 29th, 2010, 10:57am

Information provided by Hollywood Casino Tunica

On Monday, August 2, 2010 Hollywood Casino® Tunica will launch its week long “Bust the Slot Myths” educational campaign to support the American Gaming Association’s Responsible Gaming Education Week held August 2 – 6.

This year’s American Gaming Association’s (AGA) theme, “Taking the Mystery Out of the Slot Machine,” will focus on educating casino employees and the public about how slot machines work and correcting some of the misconceptions about them. Understanding how casino games work is a key component of responsible gaming, and helping gaming employees learn more about how slot machines work is an important part of empowering them to educate casino patrons about what it means to keep it fun.

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Memphis Hip Hop Weekend and Expo

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010, 10:48pm

Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk:

Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo 2010 will take place September 2-5 with the Memphis Hip Hop Expo taking place at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Downtown Memphis on September 3-4.

Browse exhibitors and vendors at the Expo while enjoying some premiere entertainment. Learn about community organizations in the city, job opportunities and more.

Parents are encouraged to bring the kids out to meet and take pictures with the Memphis Grizzlies and celebrities while enjoying performances by some of the top hip-hop and soulful kid performers along with other great acts.

Guests include Memphis Grammy nominated music producer Christopher 'Drumma Boy' Gholson, Dr Kenneth T. Whalum, Jr. author of "Hip Hop Is Not Our Enemy,"

Hip-Hop recording artist Mr Del, among others.

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