Wooddale High Optional Aviation Program to receive new flight simulators

Submitted by Brittney Goo on Monday, July 12th, 4:11 pm

The Wooddale High School Optional Aviation Program will add seven new flight simulators to its classrooms, thanks to a High School Redesign Grant.

Wooddale's Optional Aviation Program is the only program of its kind in Tennessee. It was launched in 1993 with a $1 million grant from NASA. The program was created to encourage students in urban school distrcits to pursue careers in aviation, by offering unique experiences and courses unavailable in the traditional classroom. It is open to students who are enrolled in technology education and who are members of the Technology Student Association.

Students enrolled in the aviation program have the opportunity to take classes in Flight Theory, Aeronautics and other areas in the field of aviation. With the addition of the new simulators, Wooddale will have 11 modules for students to practice their skills.

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Ashley Furniture opens new store

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Monday, July 12th, 2010, 4:11pm

Action News 5 received this press release from Ashley Furniture HomeStore:

Ashley Furniture HomeStore is pleased to announce its Grand Opening of their newest and largest store location in the Memphis Area. The new 62,000 square foot showroom is located at 7951 Winchester Road at the corner of Hacks Cross and Winchester – next to Costco. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place Thursday July 8th.The new showroom will be replacing the old Winchester HomeStore location and is to showcase and deliver even more beautiful home furnishings to the Memphis area.
The company’s mission statement is to achieve excellence as we provide products and services in a way that honors God, our employees, and our customers. Chad Spencer, President of Spencer Enterprises (Ashley Furniture HomeStore), says “If we don’t give back to the communities in which we exist, then we’re really bankrupt as individuals and as a company”.

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Diabetes for life

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Monday, July 12th, 2010, 3:34pm

Action News 5 received this press release from Diabetes for Life:

Diabetes for Life is looking for men and women who have been diagnosed with type II diabetes within the last 10 years to participate in their free diabetes self-management program. Participants will receive free diabetes education, a personal trainer and meal planning/nutritional assistance from a registered dietician. You can find them at the following upcoming events or call 901.260.8586:

“It’s A Family Affair” Community Health Fair
Carver High School
1592 Pennsylvania Street
Memphis, TN 38109
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Destiny by Design Worship Center Health Fair
3183 Winchester Road (Mac Stell’s Banquet Facility)
Memphis, TN 38118
Saturday, July 24, 2010
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

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Morning rain causes chaotic commute

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Monday, July 12th, 10:43 am

Morning rain caused a chaotic commute for travelers across Shelby County. Heavy downpours that began in the early morning hours continued until after 9am. Street flooding and accidents slowed traffic to a halt in some areas. Traffic was stalled for more than 20 minutes in Shelby Farms around 8am. I-240 was also bumper to bumper. An accident at Sam Cooper and East Parkway backed cars up for almost a half mile around 9am.

Action News 5 Meteorologist Ron Childers says more than three inches of rain fell in Midtown this morning. He says the airport reporting station recorded 2.84 inches of rain. Ron says we can expect more scattered showers today and Tuesday.

You can get the latest forecast by clicking here.

A wreck at Sam Cooper & East Parkway backs up traffic.

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Another busy weekend across the Mid-South

Submitted by Jason Plank, WMCTV.com

Sunday, July 11th, 2010, 2:14pm

With sunny skies and (mostly) decent temperatures across the Mid-South, it was another great weekend to be out and about!

From the Tomato Festival in Ripley to the finale of this year's World Cup, there were plenty of gatherings and things to do!

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Vehicle inspection stations to resume normal hours

Submitted by Stuart Ervin on Friday, July 9th, 6:05 pm

The City of Memphis Motor Vehicle Inspection Bureau will resume normal operating hours Monday, July 12.

All lanes at all inspection stations will be open:

Monday through Friday, July 12 through July 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washington Avenue Station.
Saturday, July 17 and July 24 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all stations.
Monday through Friday, July 12 through July 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the White Station and Lamar Avenue Stations.

Drivers can have their vehicles inspected 90 days before the expiration date. No paperwork is required for vehicle inspections.

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13-year-old recovering after Wednesday morning shooting

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 4:10pm

By Jamel Major - bio | email

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - A 13-year-old Memphis boy is recovering at The MED after being shot in the back.

Gunshots rang out in the 3200 block of Dothan around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, startling neighbors.

"It scared me," neighbor Gertha Jones said. "I'm very scared."

According to investigators, the 13-year-old teen was walking down the street with his 16-year-old brother when a man came up to them with a gun.

"They were walking across the drainage ditch behind me when a subject approached them attempting to rob them, and shot one of the juveniles," said Tracey Gossett of the Memphis Police Department.

The 13-year-old was taken to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in non-critical condition.

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