Free seminar set for knee and hip replacement questions

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010, 3:43pm

If your knees or hips just don't work as well as they used to, you've probably already started to drop out of some of the activities that you used to enjoy. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Total joint replacement can help you get back into life and scientific advances are making it more effective that ever.

Maybe you've been hesistant to talk to a doctor about the possibility because you have questions about the procedure, recovery time, or something else.

Saint Francis Hospital has just the event for you.

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Local TV host invites viewers to live tapings

Submitted by Brittney Goo on Wednesday, July 14th, 11:59 am

Memphis TV host Loretta McNary will hold a live taping of her talk show on Friday, July 16.

McNary's program, the Loretta McNary TV Show, includes musical performances and real life stories of the power of a mother's prayers.

Audience members will get to watch three shows. The first show begins at 6:15 p.m. and the third show ends at 8:15 p.m.

The taping is free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A professional photo shoot will take place after the shows, so audience members should dress appropriately.

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Vet discusses dangers of canine heat stroke

Submitted by Brittney Goo on Wednesday, July 14th, 10:48 am

The summer heat has set in, which means pet owners need to take precautions to ensure their dogs do not suffer from heat stroke.

According to Dr. Carr Kelsey of the Kelsey Canine Medical Center in Collierville, dogs struggle with heat just as much as humans. They can suffer from heat stroke and heat exhaustion in just a short period of time.

Dogs already have a higher normal body temperature than humans of around 101.5°F. Unlike people, dogs have very limited sweat glands located in the pads of their paws. These glands can not sufficiently cool the dog off, which is why they also pant.

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MPD invites residents to participate in 'National Night Out'

Submitted by Brittney Goo on Wednesday, July 14th, 10:32 am

The Memphis Police Department invites all Memphis communities and neighborhoods to join them as they participate in "National Night Out" on August 3.

"NNO" began in 1983 and is held annually on the first Tuesday in August. The local goal of "NNO" is to unite Memphis residents and create strong community bonds, while building safer neighborhoods.

The event was designed to (1) heighten crime prevention awareness; (2) generate support for, and participation in local anticrime programs; (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

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Garden View Celebrates National Night Out

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010, 3:49pm

Garden View Apartments is celebrating National Night Out on August 3, 2010 from 3p.m. to 7 p.m.

Events will be held all day at 1137 Whitaker Drive Memphis, TN 38116.

A youth rap group will be performing their self-produced Garden View Theme song.

This event is an effort to bring the community together and focus on a stronger crime-free Memphis.

If you have any questions, please contact Garden View at 901-398-2122.

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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.