Parents & kids

Performers show Carver High support

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:24pm

Perfromers, artists, alumni and students held a benefit concert to save Carver High School.

This is just the most recent event in an effort to keep the school from closing.

Carver High Students and Alumni have been vocal in opposing the plan to close the school and combine it with Booker T. Washington High.

Friday afternoon those supporters took to the stage.

Carver is one of 11 so-called underutilized schools that the Shelby County School board has voted to begin the process of closing.

It is part of the board's effort to help cut merger costs heading into the fall.

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Easy access to Memphis public pools

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 2:04pm

The City of Memphis has an easier for you and your family to take advantage of public community pools this summer. You will need a City Access Card to attend any City of Memphis pool. The cards are free and can be obtained at any Memphis Library. You can also use the card to check out books from any Memphis Public Library. You do not need to obtain a City Access Card if you were previously issued a City of Memphis Parks and Neighborhoods Pool identification card.

You must register for a City Access Card if

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Church to help teens prepare for college, work

Submitted by Denisha Thomas, News Producer

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 8:32am

Church to help teens prepare for college, work

Summer is only a few months away, and many Mid-South teens are either looking forward to college or summer employment.

But experts advise to not start either without preparation. That is why the NuNation Youth Ministry at St. Andrew A.M.E. Church is hosting a Job and College Preparation Workshop.

This workshop will include classes that explore your assets, dressing for success, developing your resume, finding and keeping a job, finding the right college, and successfully completing an online employment application.

There will be mock job and college interviews for participants. Company executives and college recruiters will conduct the interviews.

Event details:

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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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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis nominates "Youth of the Year"

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013, 3:27pm

Memphis area teens in the Boys and Girls Clubs competing for "Youth of the Year."

The competition showcases five exemplary students from each branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.

The winner will represent Memphis at the state competition.

The Memphis area competition will be held at the Peabody Hotel

This year's Memphis contestants are listed below.

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Memphis launches citywide battle against HIV/AIDS

Submitted by Michael Addison on Thursday, February 14th, 10:10 am

Dozens of Memphis-area businesses, agencies, and churches are joining forces to launch a citywide initiative to help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in the community.

To accomplish such a tall task, the businesses and churches will provide free condoms for the public during regular business hours.

SisterReach is one of the participating agencies.

"Offering multiple location opportunities for individuals to receive barrier methods of contraception is essential to combating the epidemic of HIV transmission in our city," said SisterReach Founder and CEO Cherisse Scott.

You can find a list of all the locations that will provide condoms here.

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Memphis businesses team up to give away more than 1,000 bikes

Submitted by Terresa Lewis, News Producer

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 4:23pm

Memphis businesses team up to give away more than 1,000 bikes

Several Memphis businesses have teamed up to help give some Mid-South children a happier Christmas.

It’s a program to give 1,000 bikes to kids between five and 13-years-old in a community-wide holiday endeavour.

The Boys & Girls Club, Wal-Mart, Tax Pros, the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program, Regions Bank and Bank of America have joined with founder and director of Ultimate Athletics Leigh Greer.

Ultimate Athletics is a nonprofit organization known for it national Math, Drills and Skills program.

To qualify, parents must fill out an application at the Boys & Girls Club and any Tax Pros’ locations:

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