(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Redbirds are teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association to raise awareness about the disease that currently plagues more than 5 million Americans.

The "Alzheimer's Assocation Night with the Redbirds" will take place August 1.  The first pitch goes out at 7:05 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to wear purple to show support for those battling the disease, as well as the families affected by it.

Tickets to the game can be purchased for $15, $5 of which will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Corey Gilden at (901) 722-0294 or by e-mailing him at corey.gilden@memphisredbirds.com.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Hours after Monday's win against OKC, sports writers were taking to the Internet to talk about the atmosphere inside the Grindhouse. The articles and blog posts included the Grizzlies fans who were touting their loud and proud grit and grind spirit despite the, sometimes, controversial chants.

There is no doubt Memphis believes. It is that atmosphere that is getting national attention after the Grizzlies hit a 5-0 playoff run at home. Sports writings are giving fans credit for keeping the energy high.

"The national audience, the media and the audience are finally catching on to how passionate fans here in Memphis are about basketball," said the Memphis Grizzlies Vice President of Marketing Communications and Broadcast, John Pugliese.

Memphis also loves its music.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Shelby County School administrators have trimmed the budget gap by tens of millions of dollars. Back in February, suburban lawmakers were up in arms after learning the merged school system had an anticipated budget gap of $150 million.

The public will know Tuesday night what it will cost to merge Memphis and Shelby County Schools after the budget is presented to the school board.

Over the weekend, Interim Superintendent Dorsey Hopson sent a memo to school board members. He announced the administration was able to shave that budget gap by nearly 25 percent.

Hopson will present this budget to the board Tuesday with a $35.8 million budget gap.

The budget is yet another reminder that Shelby County taxpayers can expect a tax hike. Shelby County taxpayers are responsible for funding nearly half of the budget. The budget summary points out the 2013-2014 property tax rate may increase due to the merger.