Voter registration deadline Oct. 3

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, September 24th, 2010, 11:19am

Mississippi voters are running out of time to vote in the state’s Nov. 2 general election. The deadline to register is Oct. 3.

“I encourage everyone not to wait until the last minute to register to vote,” said Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. “Voting is our most important right and the key to our democracy. Remember all of those who have fought and died for your right to cast a ballot in this upcoming General Election, and honor their memory by registering to vote today.”

Here’s some information from Hoseman’s office:

Because that date falls on a Sunday, the last day to register in person for the November General Election will be Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. State law requires Circuit Clerk’s offices to be open from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. the Saturday before the deadline for voter registration.

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Mississippi couple plead guilty to fraud charges

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Friday, September 24th, 2010, 10:21am

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Mississippi couple have pleaded guilty to federal wire and mail fraud charges stemming from a scam involving insurance checks totaling nearly $700,000.

The Commercial Appeal reports Elizabeth and Robert Rainey of Southaven admitted to siphoning money from her employer, Direct General Insurance Corp. of Memphis, by creating fraudulent checks on insurance claims.

Prosecutors say Elizabeth Rainey was a claims adjustor at Direct General whose job was to issue claims checks for legitimate claims.

The Raineys entered guilty pleas earlier this week and will be sentenced on Jan. 6 by U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla.

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“Breastival” to help fight cancer

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010, 4:28pm

You can party for a cause in Horn Lake next month. The first ever Breastival will raise money for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Here’s the press release about the festival:

On Saturday, Oct. 2, the first annual Breastival will be held at Audubon Storage located at Highway 51 in Horn Lake. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Mid-South Chapter of the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The event will include a Crafts Fair, over 5 local bands, moon bounces, and barbecue by Natural Born Grillers (2008 Memphis in May World Champions) who are contributing towards the event.

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Southaven man leads team to BBQ championship

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 11:52am

Southaven’s John Wheeler helped his team Natural Born Grillers win the grand championship at Tunica’s Smokin’ Aces barbecue contest last weekend.

The title earned the team a $4,000 grand prize. The Natural Born Grillers also won the rib category and finished second in the whole hog contest.

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Special athletes take the field at CBHS

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, September 20th, 2010, 2:52pm

More than 100 athletes are expected to compete in the 19th annual St. Ann Special Athletes Fun Day next month.

Adults and kids will spend their day competing in events like soccer, bean toss and track and field at Christian Brothers High School on Saturday, Oct. 9.

“Athletes from every school and church throughout the Memphis area have been invited to participate and every athlete will receive ribbons in each event they participate in,” according to a written statement. “Cheerleaders from area schools will also be there to cheer special athletes as they receive their participation ribbons.”

Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the opening ceremonies begin a 9 a.m.

To register or volunteer, call 901-388-6342.

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Young professionals invited to groove at the Grove

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, September 20th, 2010, 2:34pm

DeSoto County’s Chamber of Commerce’s and the county’s Economic Council are hosting a meeting for the area’s young professionals.

The first meeting of the Young Professionals of DeSoto County, called “Groovin’ at the Grove,” will be held Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Snowden House in Southaven.

There will be free food and wine at the networking event.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Sebastien Barillot.

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Southaven to begin recycling rewards program

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Monday, September 20th, 2010, 12:28pm

By Chip Washington - bio | email

SOUTHAVEN, MS (WMC-TV) - The City of Southaven officially began its rewards for recycling program this week. The program is designed to help the environment while also rewarding residents.

Residents on Grant Avenue in Southaven will noticed a new addition standing next to their existing trash containers when the city launched the curbside recycling program.

"We found a company that will come in, not only allow us to put all our recycles into one can, pick it up twice a month for $6.25 and we'll get reward points," said Southaven Mayor Greg Davis.

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