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Mud Island celebrating Easter Sunday

Submitted by Terresa Lewis, News Producer

Monday, April 18th, 2011, 3:06pm

Easter Sunday is just days away and Mud Island is celebrating with a free family fun-filled event called "Funday Sunday."

There will be mini duck races on the Mini Mississippi, rabbit trail train rides, an Easter egg hunt, an Easter Bunny meet and greet and more.

This Easter fun event will be held April 24 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to anyone.

For more information click here or call 901-576-7241.

Information provided by Flickr user Sister72.

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Shelby Farms has big plans for Earth Week

Submitted by Jen Andrews

Friday, April 15th, 2011, 10:31am

Shelby Farms has big plans for Earth Week

The 5th annual Earth Week at Shelby Farms Park will see an exciting shift in style and setting in 2011.

The week-long series of events runs from April 17 through 23 and will be held on the shores of Patriot Lake near the visitor center, reflecting the focus of the Park’s next big project - expanding Patriot Lake to nearly twice its size.

Earth Week will promote environmental stewardship, nature, health and recreation with events that offer fun and entertainment for the entire family.

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Pink Palace, Lichterman free on Tuesday afternoons

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, March 4th, 2011, 1:51pm

Pink Palace, Lichterman free on Tuesday afternoons

From the blooming trees and sprouting flowers, its apparent spring is upon us in the Mid-South.

With the budding season comes Spring Break and its long days with little to do. Year round, both the Pink Palace Museum and Lichterman Nature Center offer free admissions after 1 p.m. Tuesdays. During the month of March we invite you to check out our new programming on your Spring Break Tuesday afternoons.

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Libraries closed Presidents Day

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011, 3:59pm

All locations of the Memphis Public Library and Information Center will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 for Presidents Day.

Customers have the option of reserving or renewing books by going to the library’s website or calling 452-2047.

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New pedestrian bridge could cross Miss. River

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, February 4th, 2011, 5:34pm

New pedestrian bridge could cross Miss. River

A new plan could end with Memphis and West Memphis being united by a pedestrian bridge spanning the Mississippi River.

“To be able to walk or bike across the Mississippi River will be an amazing experience,” said Memphis Mayor A C Wharton.

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Jimmy Griffin honored with Brass Note on Beale

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 15th, 2010, 2:44pm

Oscar-winning musician and composer Jimmy Griffin will be honored with a note on the Beale Street Brass Note Walk of Fame on Nov. 20.

Raised in Memphis, Griffin’s debut album was the Jimmy Bowen produced Summer Holiday. Griffin co-founded the 70’s soft rock group Bread along with bandmate David Gates. Bread scored with hits such as “Make it With You”, “If”, and “Everything I Own."

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Wharton launches campaign to end blight

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010, 8:56am

A C Wharton plans to celebrate a year in the mayor’s office by attacking dilapidated properties in the city.

Here’s the press release just came into the Action News 5 newsroom:

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, Jr. will mark his first year in office by personally filing 135 lawsuits against blighted property owners under the Neighborhood Preservation Act today (Wednesday) at 11:30 a.m.

Action News 5 will have more on Wharton's new plan after his news conference.

Do you think suing property owners will help get blighted properties cleaned up? Leave us a comment and let us know.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Editor B.

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