Politics

Councilman Catt plans dog ordinance

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 3:14pm

West Memphis councilman Tracy Catt said he is alarmed by the number of pit bull attacks in the city.

According to a report by the Animal Control Commission, more than half of the city's dog attacks were by pit bulls.

The report also said more than 30 percent of those attacks were on children.

The councilman said most of those attacks were under the supervision of the owner.

He reported the numbers because he is planning an ordinance, but would not specify details.

The West Memphis City Council will meet next on March 21.

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Lawmakers push for casino gambling in Shelby County

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Saturday, February 16th, 2013, 5:00pm

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Pryor to tout jobs, development in county

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012, 1:45pm

Pryor to tout jobs, development in county

(WMC-TV) - U.S. Senator Mark Pryor will take a trip to Crittenden County Thursday to discuss jobs and various economic initiatives.

Pryor's office announced Wednesday that he will celebrate a large transportation grant, tour a levee and meet with local officials during a day trip to the county tomorrow.

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Invisible Children's #StopKony

Submitted by Katie Hannings, Editor

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 10:27am

Trending in Memphis this morning is a powerful anti-child abduction campaign by the non-profit organization, Invisible Children. A video published Monday, March 5, 2012 titled Kony2012 is causing a stir. The 30 minute long documentary is a "film and campaign by Invisible Children that aims to make Joseph Kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice" says Invisible Children, Inc. Some groups accuse the organization of over-simplifying the problem.

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Planned Parenthood Supporters Meet with Congressman Steve Cohen

Submitted by Joan Carr, Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region

Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 3:05pm

Planned Parenthood Supporters Meet with Congressman Steve Cohen

On February 24, 2012, a group of Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis (PPGMR) supporters met with Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) at his district office in downtown Memphis to thank him for his stance on birth control access. Representative Cohen sent a letter to President Obama asking him to stand strong on HHS requirements guaranteeing coverage of birth control without copays.

The provision under the Affordable Care Act of 2010, means that employers are required to offer insurance that covers women's preventative health care at 100% without co-pays. Birth control is one of the preventive services covered under the provision, but women will also be guaranteed well woman exams, cancer screenings including screening mammograms, domestic violence screening and counseling and osteoporosis screenings for women over 60, all without co-pays.

PPGMR Board Member Katy Leopard checked her 7-year-old daughter, Nonie, out of school so that she could meet the Congressman.

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) with Nonie Leopard, daughter of Planned Parenthood board member Katy Leopard

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Public servants honored for marathon of caring

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 5:20pm

Public servants honored for marathon of caring

Memphis City Councilman Myron Lowery received more nominations for the Bobby Dunavant Public Servant Award than any other honoree in the nine year history of the accolade. Rotary Club of Memphis East was besieged with recommendations from fellow council members, encouraging judges to name Lowery for the special recognition. The four time council chairman and former Memphis Mayor Pro Tem accepted the honor after a Rotary Luncheon at the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality Management at the University of Memphis. "My mother wanted me to be a minister, but I didn't want to do that, " Lowery said as his wife Mary Lowery stood by his side. "I wanted to help people in other ways, first as a reporter and now in public office, " the councilman said. Lowery devoted his early career to broadcast journalism at Action News 5 before running for City Council in the 1980s.

Mary Lowery listens to her husband Myron's speech after the councilman accepted the Bobby Dunavant Public Servant Award

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Eco Expo!

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, January 6th, 12:50 pm

The hugely successful Eco Expo is back with even more exhibitors showing us how to treat our earth more gently with green products, materials, services, and organizations.

Exhibitors will be offering ideas and information, and some will be selling their products and services.

The Expo is Sunday February 5th, 2012 from 11am until 3pm at Temple Israel--1376 East Massey Road...Memphis, TN.

For kids and adults of all ages, there’s something for everyone!

Learn, eat, explore, or just visit with some really nice people.

Remember the proverb, “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children.”

We are working together with our fellow community leaders and congregations of all faiths to help save the planet.

E-mail TIMemphisEcoExpo@msn.com or call Linda Kaplan 482-6473 for more information.

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