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"Funerals of the Titanic" Presentation

"Funerals of the Titanic" Presentation

If you are fascinated by the stories of the Titanic, a presentation titled, "Funerals of the Titanic" will be at the Bartlett Senior Center, 5727 Woodlawn Street, April 15, beginning at 10 a.m.

The presentation is made up of interesting stories of the passengers of the Titanic.

The admission is free, and for more information, call (901) 385-6439.

Free college fair at the Agricenter

Free college fair at the Agricenter

Choosing the right college can be a difficult decision. One great resource that's available is the Greater Memphis National College Fair, held on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24 at the Agricenter International.

Representatives from more than 100 colleges will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you about their academic programs.  Informational workshops will also be held.

Even better - admission is free!  The College Fair is open from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday April 23rd and from 9am to 12:30pm on Wednesday, April 24th.  To register click here.

 

Teammates play rugby game in honor of killed student

GERMANTOWN, TN- (WMC-TV) - A Mid-South community is in shock of the loss of a teenager. Christion Hess, 16, was killed in a wreck yesterday near Germantown Road and Crestridge Road.

Hess was a rugby player for Germantown High School. His teammates took the field Thursday against their crosstown rival in honor of their fallen teammate.

Hess' rugby Coach Marc Holley is preparing for one of his team's biggest games with a heavy heart.

"At 8 o' clock we're sitting around eating doughnuts talking about the game tonight, and several hours later, he was gone," said Holley.

Memphis Police said Hess veered off the road in his SUV, and crashed into a fence. It is not clear what caused the accident.

Hess was in his junior year of high school. Holley said Hess was also in the band.

Before giving a signed ball and jesey to Hess' family, the team took on Houston High School with something extra to play for.

Germantown student identified as driver killed in crash

GERMANTOWN, TN- (WMC-TV) - A Germantown High School junior was tragically killed in a car accident Wednesday afternoon.

The Memphis Police Department initially identified the victim as 16-year-old Christopher Hess, but Shelby County Schools and family tell Action News 5 the victim is named Christion Hess.

Hess was driving a black Nissan Pathfinder when investigators say he veered off of the road and hit a tree. His SUV rolled and then hit a wooden fence.

He was pronounced dead on the scene.

"He was a junior at Germantown High School and he just come from a beautiful family and I can't say nothing but I'm praying for the family and I'm here to support them all the way," said family friend James Staples.

Twitter feeds were flooded with condolences and news about the crash.

Staples says he has children and is always nervous when they are on the road.

1 person killed in accident on Germantown Road

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - One person was killed in an accident at the intersection of South Germantown Road and Cross Village Drive. 

The accident happened just after 4 p.m. Wednesday.

According to an MPD public information officer, one person was killed in the crash after being partially ejected from a vehicle.

A Comcast employee witnessed the accident and pulled over to call police.

Traffic was backed up in all directions surrounding the crash as it was investigated.

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