Video/speaker system on greenway installed to deter crime

Submitted by Lindsey Brown on Monday, June 10th, 3:59 pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - "Welcome to the Germantown Greenway. For your protection, this parking lot is being recorded by video cameras."

This is what Germantown Greenway visitors hear upon entering the trail system. The goal of the new greeting is to reassure runners, walkers, and cyclists that they are safe.

The speaker within the camera allows people leaving their car behind to relax knowing that there is someone watching, but it also serves as a warning to those looking to stir up trouble.

The camera/speaker system serves as an interactive way of communicating that might even catch you off guard if you did not know it was there.

"I feel pretty safe. In the mornings, I wear my lights and blinkers. I don't have earphones in, so I'm real aware of what's around me," said cyclist Michael Block.

While Block appreciates the extra surveillance, he is not convinced it will prevent crime.

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Humane society to hold '9 Lives for $9' cat adoption event

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Monday, June 10th, 2013, 1:50pm

O’Toole is a 1-year-old neutered male gray tabby. He will cost just $9 to adopt during the "9 Lives for $9" adoption event.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County will host a special adoption drive for people looking for cats 9 months and older.

The "9 Lives for $9" adoption event will begin June 21 and will run through the end of the month.

The name of the event says it all when it comes to how much you will pay for your new pet. Each cat, 9 months old or older, adopted during the drive will cost only $9. The adoption fee for cats in this age group is usually $100.

Included in the $9 adoption fee are all age appropriate vaccines, as well as microchipping and de-worming treatments and FIV/Leukemia testing. For more information about the adoption process and what is included in the adoption fee, click here: http://memphishumane.org/adopt/adoption-process

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Fans gather for second round of St. Jude Classic

Submitted by Carrie Anderson on Friday, June 7th, 6:12 pm

fans of all ages did their best to get in a good position to collect autographs on either programs, hats or flags.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Harris English has the clubhouse lead late in the second round of the PGA's St. Jude Classic in Memphis, according to the Associated Press.

He shot a 6-under-64 in round two to stand 10-under for the tournament. Shawn Stefani is in second place, two shots back after a 65.

At the TPC at Southwind – fans of all ages did their best to get in a good position to collect autographs on either programs, hats or flags. Some lucky fans even came away with gloves and balls.

It all keeps fans coming back for more, and even provides for some great family bonding.

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GPD officer faces disciplinary action for reportedly leaving suburb limits

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Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, 3:35pm

GERMANTOWN, TN- (WMC-TV) - A Germantown police captain and a patrol officer face disciplinary action after the officer reportedly left the suburb to visit a friend during his shift. He was unreachable for about 30 minutes.

Officer T.D. Davis was supposed to be working from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. when he allegedly left city limits to visit a friend at an apartment complex. He did not respond to calls for his services and police personnel spent nearly a half hour searching for him.

This is not the first time Officer T.D. Davis has been in trouble while working for the Germantown Police Department. On February 1, he crashed his patrol car while running a personal errand. He was suspended for five days without pay.

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Grizzlies Head Coach: 'I don't have any intention of going anywhere'

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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, 9:21am

Hollins contract expires at this end of this month on June 30.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - After coaching a history-making Grizzlies team, Head Coach Lionel Hollins could be looking to leave the team and the Bluff City – according to national reports. But Monday morning, Hollins told a local radio station he wants to coach the Grizzlies.

Reports say contract talks between Coach Hollins and Grizzlies execs stalled over the weekend.

Yahoo Sports reports that the coach who guided the Grizzlies to their first Western Conference Finals appearance could part ways with the team. The report claims that the Grizzlies have given Coach Hollins permission to talk with other teams.

Citing Hollins' agent, the report claims negotiations broke down over philosophical differences. Hollins said on First Call with Peter Edmiston on Sports 56 WHBQ/87.7 FM that all of his conversations with CEO Jason Levien were positive.

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Kids to make difference at humane society summer camp

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Thursday, May 30th, 2013, 3:24pm

Kids to make difference at humane society summer camp

The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County's summer camp provides more than just arts, crafts, and recreational activities.

“At the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County, we believe that you are never too young to make a difference,” said the HSMSC community outreach/humane education manager Kerry Sneed. “Our Pet Cadets Summer Camp will be an excellent opportunity for children to learn how to help animals while having fun and making friends at the same time.”

The organization will host two sessions of half-day Pet Cadets Summer Camp this summer from Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 14 and Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19.

The camp sessions open to children aged 7 through 12 will focus heavily on education about voluntarism, responsible pet ownership, dog bite prevention, and companion animal care. Each session last five days.

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Pam McKelvy finishes chemotherapy in her battle with breast cancer

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Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 11:28am

Pam McKelvy is finished with chemotherapy.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) – The journey continues for one of our own, and it is good news for Pam McKelvy. She is finished with chemotherapy.

And at a time when breast cancer is at the forefront because of Angelina Jolie, Pam updates her own story.

She went public with her battle with breast cancer last February, after a double mastectomy, because there are thousands of women in the Mid-South who share the struggle.

Pam's hope is that her story can inspire those women, and convince others to get tested.

Dr. Michael Magee is a breast cancer specialist over clinical trials at the Boston-Baskin Cancer Foundation in Germantown and Southaven. He recommended four rounds of chemotherapy for Pam.

Chemo is a cocktail of two or more drugs. For Pam, they were Taxotere and Cytoxan. Without chemo, Pam's risk factor was above 80%.

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