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Mid-South generates thousands of dollars, food items during Action News 5 Holiday Food Drive

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012, 4:34pm

Mid-South generates thousands of dollars, food items during Action News 5 Holiday Food Drive

Starting before the sun came up Wednesday morning, Action News 5 had crews across the Mid-South collecting donations during the annual Holiday Food Drive that hit six different locations this year.

As it is every year, it has been the generosity of the Mid-South that makes the drive benefiting the Mid-South Food Bank so successful.

Many charitable and thoughtful people came out to donate, including the little angel pictured above. She stopped by the Walmart on Highway 64 in Bartlett.

Action News 5’s own Dave Brown was also at the Bartlett WalMart location. Local eatery Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken gave away free gift certificates for a donation to the Mid-South Food Bank.

Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell stopped by the Memphis Food Bank in Midtown to donate and help out.

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Southaven baseball players sign with area universities

Submitted by Michael Clark on Friday, November 16th, 11:00 am

Baseball will likely continue after high school for a handful of Southaven players.

Four student athletes signed with are NCAA Division 1 schools on Wednesday.

Pitcher Nolan Blackwood committed to the University of Memphis.

Catcher Henri Lartigue and pitcher Wyatt Short both signed with Ole Miss.

Vance Tatum, a left-handed pitcher, committed to Mississippi State University.

Since childhood, each of the four young men competed with and against each other.

In addition to the student athletes’ success on the field, their principal said it matches their work in the classroom.

“They are gifted athletes, great kids and students. I have no doubt they are going to be successful on the next playing level and in life,” said Southaven High School Principal Shane Jones.

Jones predicted all of the athletes would graduate with honors.

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Staff Opinion: Computer server problems at Yahoo! leads to frustrated fantasy football players

Submitted by Brent Green

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 9:58pm

Staff Opinion: Computer server problems at Yahoo! leads to frustrated fantasy football players

Fantasy football is typically played online and allows players to virtually manage a team of real life players. The better a player does in real life, the more points for their fantasy teams.

According to ask.com, nearly 50 million people play fantasy football. To some, this “sport” has become more popular than the actual game itself.

So when some of those participants were unable to “manage” their teams this past Sunday, the outcry of frustrated fans was well documented on social media.

One of the largest providers of fantasy football, Yahoo! Sports, experienced technical difficulties with their computer servers.

Preventing those who participate in their fantasy football leagues from making changes to their rosters before the noon NFL games began.

Prime time, for many “owners” who chose to wait until the last minute to set their team lineups to account for injuries or last minute news that might affect game play.

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Oxford Double deckers roll twice in November

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 10:47am

Oxford Double deckers roll twice in November

Sightseers have two chances this November to take a historic bus tour of Oxford.

Hop aboard for a drive to check historic points in Oxford.

The route takes you through the University of Mississippi as well as stops at two historic homes.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children and includes commentary from your tour guide and historian.

The ticket price also includes admission into the L.Q.C. Lamar House and Cedar Oaks Mansion.

For more information, check out the Oxford Convention & Visitors Bureau website or call at 662-232-2477.

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Olive Branch officer takes home top honors in competition

Submitted by Michael Clark on Friday, October 12th, 4:46 pm

An Olive Branch police officer is making his community proud after placing first in a crime stoppers challenge.

Officer Michael Collier participated in the 9th annual Blue Steel Challenge in Tupelo, Mississippi.

In a pool of more than 40 others, Collier was able to bring home the hardware in several categories.

Collier placed first in the patrol rifle shooting competition and second in the pistol match competition.

At the end of the challenge, Collier was awarded first place overall.

For his efforts, Collier received a Remington 870 Express Police Shotgun.

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Male executives wear bras for charity

Submitted by Jeremy Jones on Friday, October 12th, 1:27 pm

Five male executives with Caesars Entertainment plan to strut their stuff wearing bras later this month.

The execs will be joined by five male celebrity models in bras donated by Macy's and decorated by Caesars Mid-South employees to raise money for the American Cancer Society in observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The event is Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Tunica.

Tickets to the Battle of the Bras event are available at Ticketmaster for a $10 donation. Click here to get to the link.

All money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society with the Caesars Foundation matching up to $25,000.

Local radio personality Steve Conley will emcee the event.

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Rollerbladers to lead the way in race

Submitted by Ben Watson, Reporter

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 10:14am

Rollerbladers lead the way in a special start for skaters in the 2011 Noah's Gift Memorial 5K Run-Walk-Skate. The event raised $15,000 last year for the Noah’s Gift Endowment Fund. This year, the Noah's Gift Endowment will announce its first teenage grant recipient following the 5K race on Oct. 13.

So get ready, the Noah’s Gift Memorial 5K Run-Walk-Skate is calling all manner of participants, including roller bladers and skaters, to participate. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:55 a.m. on Oct. 13 in Hernando.

Like many 5K races, this year’s event will feature professional electronic timing, medals for top runners in each age category, and fun awards for everyone.

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