Sports & Recreation

Megabus.com Keeps It Moving Through the Holidays

Submitted by Nichole Cyprian on Friday, October 12th, 2:23 pm

Looking to travel for less this holiday season? Then look no further than megabus.com.

The first city-to-city express bus company has now opened its ticket booking window to accomodate holiday travelers. Fares will start as low as $1 and booking will remain open until Jan. 8.

“The holidays are an expensive time of year and travelers are looking for the best deal,” said VP of marketing and public relations for megabus.com Mike Alvich.

“Megabus.com’s affordable fares make sure our customers have enough money left in their pocket to spend on gifts for their loved ones,” he said.

More than 410,000 passengers used the holiday service in 2011 and the company expects an increase this year.

The express service double-decker buses come equipped with free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and offer service to nearly 90 cities throughout America.

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Local girl's Bieber dreams come true

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, October 5th, 8:11 am

(WMC-TV) - Little Jayda, 5, who has been fighting health problems her entire life, will get to see her big crush in November, after all!

After Action News 5 shared Jadya's story, the community stepped up wanting to help the little girl see Justin Bieber.

Jayda's mother created a YouTube video explaining how hard she tried to get tickets to the Memphis concert. Tickets sold out fast, and she said she could not afford the inflated prices the scalpers were asking for. She was asking the community if anyone had tickets to sell for a reasonable price.

The Grizzlies called to help. Even Action News 5 was trying to find her tickets. But a local congressional candidate beat us all to the punch.

Dr. George Flinn, owner of 107.5 radio, gave Jayda and her mother two tickets to the show.

Jayda's mom is thankful for the outpouring of support.

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Memphis Madness set for October 12

Submitted by Carrie Anderson on Thursday, October 4th, 5:59 pm

(WMC-TV) - The much-hyped Memphis Tigers will kick off their 2012-13 campaign with the annual Memphis Madness at FedExForum.

The tip-off celebration for both the Tigers men’s and women’s basketball programs is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12 at FedExForum. Doors for the free event open at 5:30 p.m. and parking at the arena is $5.

The Memphis women's squad will practice first, followed an autograph session with the men's hoops team at 6:45. On-the-court festivities start at 7:30 p.m. with the women’s squad introductions. Shortly after 8 p.m. the Tigers will be introduced, followed by the three-point and dunk contests.

Fans will also have a chance to win prizes during the event, including a 2012 Ford-150 and an all-expenses paid trip to The Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.

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OCAF Walk For A Cure

Submitted by Bo Bradley, AN5 News Photographer

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012, 7:57am

The Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation, in partner with Start 2 Finish, will host the Teal For A Cure 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk, on Saturday, September 22, at 9:00 a.m.

The walk will be held at Shelby Farms, and will have several activities along with the walk, such as live music, a pre-race warm up, a dove release, door prizes, a silent auction, and massages available after the walk.

Also, the OCAF will unveil their new logo. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness for this difficult disease. For more information, go to www.ocafoundation.org.

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Event could help keep lawn green in the shade

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Tuesday, September 18th, 7:38 am

Are you tired of your lawn turning to bare soil under your shade trees? The Hosta Society of Memphis may have your solution.

To learn more about hostas, you are invited to an event this Thursday, September 20.

There will be a silent auction beginning at 6 p.m., followed by guest speaker Troy B. Marden.

Troy has been co-host of the Nashville Public Television gardening show "Volunteer Gardener" for 10 years, which is seen here in Memphis on WKNO, Channel 10. Troy has more than 25 years of gardening experience, including writing for top gardening magazines.

You can check out Troy's blog at http://troybmarden.blogspot.com/.

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Get Lost in the Mid-South Maze

Submitted by Megan Pope on Thursday, September 13th, 7:01 am

(WMC-TV) - The Mid-South Maze is fun for fall, and each year we wait for the design to be unveiled.

This year, the 12th for the maize maze at the Agricenter, it is a spider web.

You can get lost beginning Friday, September 14, through Halloween. The maze is open Thursday and Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., Saturday from noon until 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from noon until 8:00 p.m.

It costs $7.00 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages six through 12, and children five and under get in free.

And if you scare easily, do not forget the maze becomes haunted Fridays, Saturdays, and the last two Thursdays in October.

Admission is $10.00 those nights.

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Redbirds stay with Cardinals

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Wednesday, September 12th, 9:37 am

The Memphis Redbirds and St. Louis Cardinals have officially renewed their affiliation through the 2014 baseball season.

St. Louis General Manager John Mozeliak said "We are very pleased to have extended our relationship with the Redbirds organization and the city of Memphis for an additional two years. The Redbirds ball club and the Memphis fans have been tremendous supporters of the Cardinals organization for many years."

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