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New Signs at Shelby Farms

Submitted by Brooke Barrett, Action news 5 producer

Friday, December 21st, 2012, 5:10am

If you've visited Shelby Farms recently you may have noticed there are new signs going up at all the entrances.

The signs are green, grey and orange and are about 20 feet tall. They bring new attention to the park and make it a little easier to notice when you entering the Shelby Farms Park.

This is part of many improvements in Shelby Farms.

The Park’s Master Plan was informed by the most ambitious public outreach and input efforts ever undertaken in Shelby County. The process was designed to insure that the park’s future reflected the desires and ideas of the citizens it belongs to.

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Shelby County Christmas tree recycling program turns trees into mulch

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Thursday, December 6th, 2012, 11:32am

Shelby County Christmas tree recycling program turns trees into mulch

Shelby County is offering an alternative to kicking your Christmas tree to the curb after the holiday season.

Between Dec. 22 and Jan. 11 you can bring your Christmas tree, wreaths, garlands and other greenery to the Christmas tree recycling center located in the south parking lot of the Shelby County Showplace Arena (105 Germantown Rd.)

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MATA offering holiday discount Fares

Submitted by Samantha Davidson on Tuesday, November 20th, 7:58 pm

The Memphis Area Transit Authority is giving riders something to be thankful for this holiday season - discounts!

MATA will offer discount fares on all modes of transportation Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.

All Fixed Route Bus fares and MATAplus fares will be 25 cents (Regular zone fares will apply).

The trolley will not on Thanksgiving day, but the reduced fares will apply on Friday, Nov. 23.

MATA will run its Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day and Saturday schedule on Friday.

Many MATA routes travel right to or right along some of the most popular shopping destinations in Memphis.

Some of the routes include: 40 Wolfchase, 36 Lamar, 30 Perkins, 52 Jackson, 11 Thomas and 43 Elvis Presley.

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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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Vacant church rooms host homeless Mid-South families

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 11:03am

Vacant church rooms host homeless Mid-South families

A couple of families in need are finding shelter in spare rooms in one Germantown church, in addition congregation members are supplying food, rides and clothes for the individuals.

But Germantown Presbyterian is not the only church in the Mid-South to participate in this effort to end homelessness.

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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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Megabus.com Keeps It Moving Through the Holidays

Submitted by Nichole Cyprian on Friday, October 12th, 2:23 pm

Looking to travel for less this holiday season? Then look no further than megabus.com.

The first city-to-city express bus company has now opened its ticket booking window to accomodate holiday travelers. Fares will start as low as $1 and booking will remain open until Jan. 8.

“The holidays are an expensive time of year and travelers are looking for the best deal,” said VP of marketing and public relations for megabus.com Mike Alvich.

“Megabus.com’s affordable fares make sure our customers have enough money left in their pocket to spend on gifts for their loved ones,” he said.

More than 410,000 passengers used the holiday service in 2011 and the company expects an increase this year.

The express service double-decker buses come equipped with free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and offer service to nearly 90 cities throughout America.

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