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Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 9:39am

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.

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Postal service teams up with Mapco

Submitted by Regina Thomas, Assistant News Director, WMC TV5

Monday, January 21st, 2013, 2:22pm

The United States Postal Service is coming to a MAPCO convenience store near you.

USPS is offering four new contracted postal units.

These centers will provide retail and mail services at post office prices.

The postal service will operate during normal business hours.

It will be operated by MAPCO employees.

Store Address Hours:

MAPCO #3251 4000 Raleigh/Millington Road 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday
MAPCO #3282 2767 Mount Moriah Road 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday
MAPCO #3292 2100 Sycamore View Road 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday
MAPCO #3295 2214 Whitten Road 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday

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Literacy Mid-South moving from Cooper-Young, students and tutors to meet in public libraries

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Sunday, December 9th, 2012, 10:07pm

Literacy Mid-South moving from Cooper-Young, students and tutors to meet in public libraries

After 15 years in Cooper-Young Literacy Mid-South is moving, changing the way they do business and making other progressive improvements.

The Adult Learning Program is getting a complete overhaul, and the Smart Memphis Coalition will be working in an even deeper, more comprehensive way with more than 125 education and literacy providers in the Mid-South, according to the organization's latest newsletter.

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I-269 Regional Vision Study meetings to be held

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 3:47pm

I-269 Regional Vision Study meetings to be held

(WMC-TV) – The Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be holding the second, and final round of public meetings concerning the new Interstate 269, now under construction.

During the meetings, discussion will focus on the impact of land usage, as well as transportation alternatives that may exist along the corridor of I-269.

A comment draft study meeting will first take place Nov. 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites near Wolfchase Galleria.

A second meeting, at which the final study will be presented for review, will be held Dec. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., also held at the Holiday Inn & Suites near Wolfchase.

To see a full press release, or to obtain full directions to the meeting locations, click here.

Information and image provided by the Memphis Urban Area MPO.

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What’s New in Medicare for 2013 event set for Whitehaven Community Center

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Thursday, November 8th, 2012, 12:25pm

What’s New in Medicare for 2013 event set for Whitehaven Community Center

Media Alert provided by Windsor Health Plan

Medicare beneficiaries can learn about 2013 Medicare Advantage changes and the extra benefits offered in Windsor Health Plan Medicare Advantage plans at an education event on November 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Whitehaven Community Center, 4318 Graceland Ave.

The event is free and open to the public as space allows. Current Windsor Health Plan members are welcome. Guests do not need to RSVP.

Windsor Health Plan offers a variety of Medicare Advantage plans as well as chronic and dually eligible special needs plans.

Now through December 7 is the only time many Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan for the 2013 calendar year.

If you have questions about the event, you can call Timena Toliver at 901-725-8832.

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Multi-state marketing honors awarded to Southwest Tennessee Community College

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 5:44pm

Multi-state marketing honors awarded to Southwest Tennessee Community College

Information provided by Southwest Tennessee Community College

Southwest Tennessee Community College won three awards at the National Conference for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 2 Conference for outstanding achievement in marketing communications.

The Medallion Awards ceremony was part of the NCMPR District 2 Fall District Conference, held October 21-24, 2012 at the Omni Oceanfront Hotel in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

NCMPR District 2 is comprised of community colleges in 11 states, along with the Bahamas and Bermuda. The NCMPR District 2 Medallion Awards is an annual awards' celebration honoring the marketing and communication efforts of community college marketing and public relations professionals.

Southwest received awards in the following categories:

Print Publications – Class Schedule
Silver – Spring 2012 Corporate Training and Continuing Education Schedule

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Movie deals that get two thumbs up

Submitted by Michael Addison on Friday, October 26th, 3:47 pm

If you want to catch the latest flick out of Hollywood but don't want to pay nearly $10 or more to see it on the big screen, check out the prices at the Malco Majestic Theater in Hickory Hill.

Adults can catch a matinee feature, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., for $5.50. That price beats most of the other locations in Memphis. Plus, Majestic has a great deal, by theater standards, on a $10 combo that includes a large popcorn and large soft drink.

The Majestic theater is located at 7051 Malco Crossing off Winchester. Click here to check out their website.

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