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WHBQ – Memphis, TN This report covers the time period November 1, 2005 to October 31, 2007 (except where otherwise specifically noted).

I. PROGRAMMING:

a. Local Newscasts: WHBQ-TV airs 36.5 hours of local newscasts every week:

Monday-Friday 5am-9am Monday-Friday 11am-11:30am Monday through Sunday 5pm-6pm Monday through Sunday 9pm-10pm

b. Breaking News: WHBQ broke into and/or preempted regularly scheduled programming in order to bring its viewers breaking news or disaster information. This coverage included reporting on severe weather warnings, amber alerts, school closings, and other emergencies. A comprehensive list of cut-ins and crawls is attached as Exhibit 1.

c. Local News Stories:

Provided below is a brief summary of important local news stories covered by WHBQ during its local newscasts: • The murder of a local pastor and the subsequent arrest of his wife made local and national headlines. • Arrest of Memphis Councilman Rickey Peete for allegedly accepting bribes • Community reaction to proposals to close/rezone eight inner city schools • Crackdown by local law enforcement • Death of Bishop G.E. Patterson, head of six million member, Memphis-based, Church of God in Christ, Inc.

A comprehensive list of the station’s local news stories is attached hereto as Exhibit 2 (2 – 2I).

d. Local Interest Programming:

WHBQ produces and televises the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s “Home for the Holidays” Christmas concert (twice Emmy nominated). WHBQ also produces and televises specials covering the “ International BBQ Cooking Contest” and 2

various sports specials covering local college and professional sports teams.

e. Political Coverage: WHBQ has devoted extensive time to coverage of political issues important to its viewers. During the report period, WJBQ covered a disputed special election among local state representatives, which led to the Senate overturning the election on constitutional grounds. The station also covered all Memphis Council hearings regarding a proposed code of ethics to help restore the public's confidence in local government.

A complete list of the station’s political coverage is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.

f. Awards and Recognition:

3 Regional Emmy Awards were awarded in January 2008 for Overall News Excellence, Evening Newscast and Newscast daytime. WHBQ also won the Emmy award for Community Service (Memphis Food Bank) and for Enterprise reporting.

In 2007, WHBQ won Emmy and Promax awards for a PSA on the homeless, an Emmy Award for a food bank PSA, and an Emmy Award for a PSA on behalf of the American Cancer Society.

II. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSAS):

For the January 08-21, 2007 period, PSAs were aired about important community issues and on behalf of local organizations, such as the March of Dimes, Partnership for a Drug Free Memphis, Health (cholesterol, influenza, nutritional food, second-hand smoke) and Peace All Us Together.

For the June 11-24,2007 period, PSAs were aired, including internet safety, stopping violence, emergency preparedness and Volunteers of America.-

PSAs specifically targeting or requested by community groups or addressing local issues in the January 8-21, 2007 period were 1:30 minutes on behalf of Habitat for Humanity and the Food Bank. In the June 11-24,2007 period, 7:00 minutes of PSAs were aired on behalf of and The Food Bank.

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III. PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY

WHBQ constantly gathers information about the needs and interests of the members of its community, particularly through the monthly meetings that the station hosts with community leaders. The discussions are informal and focus on a variety of issues, including child abuse, crime/gang violence in schools, education, parenting, and health issues. A diverse group of organizations have attended these meetings, including representatives of the Black Farmers Association, Girls Scouts Council of the Mid-South, and the Memphis Literacy Council/

WHBQ’s management, on-air talent and behind-the-scenes employees have made a commitment to participate in a variety of events in and around the city, such as: • Board of Directors, the Memphis Food Bank • Board of Directors, National Alumni Association • Volunteer, Porter Leath Children’s Center • Reader, Read Across America • Host, Tiara Tea Society • Member, Memphis Literacy Council • On-air talent and station employees make numerous appearances throughout the year at area schools

A detailed list of community participation in the report period is attached as Exhibit 4.

IV. WEBSITE

MyFoxMemphis.com offers 24/7 streaming through two live channels, one featuring weather content and the other featuring news content. The weather stream alternates between live weather cameras (or “live windows”) of downtown Memphis and the River, and live weather radar in the event of severe weather. The news stream features live news conferences, live streams of newscasts, and a ‘behind the scenes’ view of the WHBQ studio. During special news events, web- exclusive content with live on-the-scene interviews and extended are published.

While entire newscasts are not archived to the website, all local content in video and text form is stored. WHBQ does offer a service for users to request specific content and local content is supplemented, whenever possible, with unedited interviews and additional features.

Another section of the website is www.MLKinMemphis.com, chronicling the Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike of 1968, and the series events that led to the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. The site 4 contains additional archival news footage, educational content, an interactive timeline, and images from the assassination investigation. Several media partnerships were forged as a result of the website, most notably with the National Civil Rights Museum and the Shelby County Register’s Office and . www.MyFaithForum.com provides in-depth interviews with community and faith leaders all across the Mid-South. The site feature an events calendar, blogs by faith leaders, a daily devotional, the latest faith- based news, message boards, and instant chat for those visiting the site. Launched shortly after the passing of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) Presiding Bishop G.E. Patterson, the site has provided a cross- denominational platform for visitors to “Connect, Converse and Inspire” (the slogan for WHBQ). www.MyMemphisHoops.com covers the top-ranked University of Memphis Tiger Basketball team. Launched at the beginning of the season, the site features full interviews with Head Coach John Calipari and the players, as well as user polls, scoreboards, countdowns to home games, sports blogs, fan message boards, and the latest Tiger news.

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Exhibit 1 WHBQ – Memphis, TN Breaks in Local Programming (11/1/05-10/31/07)

11/15/05 FOX 13 Weather 12:13-12:15p FOX 13 Weather 12:28-1p FOX 13 Weather 1:10-1:21p FOX 13 Weather 1:48-1:55p FOX 13 Weather 2:05-3p FOX 13 Weather 3:12-3:18p FOX 13 Weather 3:46-3:51p FOX 13 Weather 4-4:05p FOX 13 Weather 4:47-4:49p

12/18/05 8-8:19p President's Address

1/31/06 State of the Union Address 8:00-9:00p

3/9/06 FOX 13 Weather 12-12:03p FOX 13 Weather 12:08-12:12p FOX 13 Weather 12:17-12:28p FOX 13 Weather 12:35-2:14p

3/21/06 9-10a FOX News Coverage

3/28/06 FOX News 9:19-9:25a

4/7/06 11:45-1:14p FOX13 Weather

4/25/06 FOX 13 Weather 8:30-9:33p

5/3/06 FOX News Coverage 3:28-3:37p 6

5/15/06 President's Address 7-7:20p

6/7/06 Fox News 2:34-2:41a

6/8/06 Fox News 6:30-6:38a

6/14/06 FOX News 8:43-9:42a

7/7/06 FOX News 10-11a

7/11/06 FOX 13 News 10:37-11:08p

7/28/06 FOX News 11:30-12:22p

8/7/06 FOX News 10:08-10:19a

8/10/06 FOX News 7:02-7:13a

8/21/06 FOX News 8:59-9:59a

9/11/06 FOX News 8-8:19p

9/15/06 FOX News 10:14-11:14a

10/9/06 FOX News 8:55-9:02a

10/25/06 FOX News 9:30-10:36a

11/6/06 FOX News 1:15-1:20p

11/8/06 FOX News 11:57-12:46p

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11/14/06 FOX 13 Weather 4:26-4:46a

11/19/06 FOX News 1:15-1:20p

11/26/06 FOX News 1:15-1:20p

12/3/06 FOX News 1:15-1:20p

12/20/06 FOX News 9-9:53a

12/26/06 FOX News 11:06-11:17p

1/2/07 FOX News 9-11:10a

1/3/07 FOX News 3:33-4:21p

1/10/07 FOX News Spcl: Pres. Bush

2/14/07 FOX News 10-11a

3/19/07 FOX News 10:30-10:40a

4/16/07 FOX News 11:55-11:57a 4/16/07 FOX News 3:03-3:13p FOX News 3:29-4:10p

4/17/07 FOX News 1-2:25p

5/1/07 FOX News 5:08-5:18p

5/24/07 FOX News 10-10:53a

8/9/07 8

FOX News 9:30-10:19a

9/13/07 FOX News 9:30-10:19a

9/17/07 FOX News 9:30-9:42a

9/20/07 FOX News 9:45-10:22a

10/4/07 FOX 13 News 8:15-8:24p FOX 13 News 9-11:07p

10/8/07 FOX 13 News 2-2:16p

10/9/07 FOX 13 News 10:36-10:40a

10/15/07 FOX 13 News 3:24-3:26p

10/17/07 FOX News 9:43-10:34a

10/18/07 FOX 13 Weather 9:06-9:08p FOX 13 Weather 9:21-9:23p FOX 13 Weather 9:37-9:39p

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Exhibit 2 WHBQ – Memphis, TN Public Interest Programming

Local Issue Date Newscas Duration Description t

Community 1/1/07 5p 2:19 State of the City - Mayor Herenton made his annual state of the city address and with it proposed demolishing the and the Coliseum in order to redevelop a new football stadium.

Community 1/1/07 5p 1:48 Lowery Breakfast - Councilman Myron Lowery held his 16th Annual New Years Prayer Breakfast today. "Together Memphis, we will succeed" was this year's theme. The prayer breakfast and the state of the city used to be held together at the Peabody, but changed in 2004 after the mayor attacked the school board. Lowery says he doesn't have any animosity and that the mayor is always welcome to attend.

Crime 1/1/07 9p 1:00 Letter Carrier Attacked - The postal service is investigating a brutal attack on a postal worker. The man was delivering the mail along Spotswood Ave. when the attack happened. He says his attacker asked for his wallet but he did not have it on him. The postal service is offering up to $50,000 for info.

Community 1/2/07 5p 2:25 Urban Blight vs. Stadium - The mayor's state of the city address has generated a debate after he announced his intentions of building a new state of the art football stadium. His proposal for the replacement of the Liberty Bowl was met with mixed reactions.

Community 1/2/07 5p 1:35 City Council Ethics - The City Council is tackling a new code of ethics in order to help restore the public's confidence in local government. At the first council meeting of the year, an ethics committee was formed and has 60 days to make their recommendations.

Crime 1/2/07 9p 1:09 Oxford Body Found - The body of Ashley Dias was found after she was reported missing by her family a couple of days before. Her body was found in her car along Lafayette County Road.

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Safety 1/2/07 9p 1:44 Residency Requirements - Council approved the referendum allowing non-Memphis residents to work for the police or fire departments. The issue had been the center of debates after emergency officials said the original residency requirement rule was hurting job recruitment.

Crime 1/3/07 5p 1:45 Strip Club Investigation - Police say the strip club investigation is targeting all illegal behavior in all the clubs. Platinum Plus and Tunica Cabaret have already been busted for prostitution and drugs and police say they won't stop until all clubs are cleaned up.

Politics/ 1/3/07 9p 1:36 Ethics Overhaul - Carol Chumney has drafted a code of Crime ethics, a possible foundation for the new ethics ordinance that Chairman Tom Marshall wants to have printed by the spring. The indictments of city council members Peete and Ford sparked the effort for a new ethics reform.

Community 1/3/07 9p 1:26 Drug Tax Collection - Tennessee has collected nearly $3.5m from drug dealers and moon shiners over the past two years. The state began taxing drugs like crack, meth, and moonshine once the dealers were arrested in January 2005. The strange part of the law is that they can also pay taxes on the drugs before they're even arrested by buying a special stamp. Revenue officials say around 700 stamps have been sold in the past two years even though the state can't legally say who bought the stamps. The agency that makes the arrest gets 75% of the money collected to use in the war on drugs.

Crime 1/4/07 5p 2:03 Armored Car Shooting - Thieves tried to rob a Loomis/Fargo armored car courier at a Mapco gas station on Brooks Road. The armed courier fired at the robber and struck him in his lower torso after being pepper sprayed. The wounded robber then fled in his getaway vehicle without any money. He was later found stripped of his clothing laid out in the street by his apparent associates.

Community 1/4/07 9p 1:32 Juvenile Court Case - The Juvenile Court was hoping to get an injunction to legally stop the County Commission after they tried to appoint another County Juvenile court judge. They believe a second judge would cause administrative and judicial chaos. The judge gave the reps for the juvenile court two weeks to come up with further evidence that an injunction should be granted now.

Crime 1/5/07 5p & 9p 1:42 Homeland Security - Investigators say the alleged bugging devices that were put into the ceilings of the Homeland Security office were really baby monitors. County officials say the discovery has not lead to any arrests.

Crime/ 1/5/07 5p & 9p 1:44 Ford Watch Controversy - An audio tape that will be used Politics against John Ford in his upcoming federal bribery and extortion trial indicates that Ford bragged about the controversial watch to an undercover FBI agent. Prosecutors say the tape helps demonstrate that Ford was more than willing to trade gifts for political influence. Prosecutors say the watch, a $40,000 Rolex, was allegedly a gift from Memphis developer, Rusty Hyneman, in exchange 11

for granting big favors.

Crime 1/8/07 5p 1:45 Trooper Killed/Hunter - The hunter who found highway trooper Calvin Jenks after he was shot and killed by two teens in Tipton County says he was hunting for raccoons when he found the trooper near his car with a gunshot wound to his head. What happened to the trooper was caught on his dash cam. It's believed two teens opened fire on Jenks after he pulled them over. The teens have been arrested in Nashville.

Crime/Law 1/8/07 9p 1:26 Tipton Camera in Car - Tipton County officers are mourning Enforcemen the loss of a fellow officer, highway patrolman Calvin Jenks, t after he was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop. The sheriff says the car cam is what aided in the capture of the two teens responsible. He now wants to equip all their deputies’ cars with cams just like the highway patrol.

Crime 1/8/07 9p 1:27 Skull Discovery Folo - The man accused of killing an acquaintance and then burying her in his backyard will be in court Tuesday morning. A skull and eventually the full female skeleton were discovered in the backyard of the Binghampton home last week. The county medical examiner says the victim died from a blow to the head. According to the affidavit, the man buried the woman in the yard in the spring or early summer of 2006 after an argument over money. He's now charged with second-degree murder.

Crime 1/9/07 5p & 9p 1:43 Trooper Suspects Arraignment - The two teens accused of killing TN trooper Calvin Jenks were arraigned and brought into the courtroom separately because one is a juvenile and the other is an adult. However, both are being charged with first-degree murder. The 19 year old could even face the death penalty, but the 17 year old who pulled the trigger cannot be executed due to state law that prohibits it for juveniles.

Crime/ 1/9/07 5p & 9p 1:30 Calvin Williams’ Trial - The defense for Calvin Williams is Politics contending that FBI informant Tim Willis can't be trusted and that the money he and Williams exchanged was part of a business deal not a bribe.

Crime 1/10/07 5p 1:29 Stanfield in Court - Cassandra Stanfield, the woman accused of stealing over 2 mil from the Med, has asked for an extension during her arraignment instead of entering a plea.

Crime/ 1/10/07 5p & 9p 1:06 Williams Trial Day 3 - The defense team for Calvin Williams Politics makes an major mistake in court. The judge refused to admit documents into evidence that the defense says would have proved that the money was actually a payment for a joint business, not a bribe. The judge wouldn't allow the docs because they weren't turned over before the trial.

Crime 1/10/07 5p & 9p 1:17 Trooper Funeral - Friends, family and hundreds of officers from around the country came to pay their last respects at TN trooper Calvin Jenks funeral in Columbia. Jenks was shot to death during a routine traffic stop.

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Community 1/11/07 5p 1:32 Blood Shortage - There's a blood supply shortage in the Mid- South specifically for O-negative blood. Lifeblood employees have been making house calls urging people to donate. Several donor centers are also extending hours to address the blood shortages.

Crime/ 1/11/07 5p & 9p 1:18 Williams Trial Day 4 - The fate of Calvin Williams is now in Politics the hands of the jurors. Williams is facing charges stemming from this videotape that prosecutors claim shows the former county commissioner accepting a $1500 bribe from FBI informant, Tim Willis.

Crime 1/11/07 5p & 9p 1:49 Trooper Shot Folo - Investigators believe Emilio Fernandez and a woman rented the car used by the two teenage murder suspects in the killing of TN trooper Calvin Jenks. The two teens, a 19 year old and a 17 year old both from Texas, have been charged with first-degree murder. Investigators say the 17 year old pulled the trigger and may have been a part of a large drug deal. He's being held in Memphis and is undergoing a psychological evaluation. The DA plans to charge him as an adult.

Crime/ 1/12/07 5p 2:23 Williams Trial Part 5 - Calvin Williams was found guilty of Politics bribery and extortion. The jury deliberated for 2-1/2 hours to find the former Shelby County Commission Administrator guilty. The guilty verdict makes Williams the third TN Waltz defendant to be convicted by a jury.

Crime 1/12/07 5p 1:49 Car Break-Ins - Shelby County Sheriff’s officers say they know who’s responsible for more than 40 vehicle break-ins. They believe 25-year-old Marcellus Mason and 28-year-old Brandon Hughes are responsible. The crime spree started last fall and continued through the holiday season.

Crime 1/12/07 9p 2:30 Trooper Jenks Folo - The family of the 19 year old accused of murdering TN trooper Calvin Jenks says their son is sorry, but the trooper's family says both teens should be put to death. The 17 year old pulled the trigger in the shooting death that occurred during a traffic stop. Investigators believe the Texas teens were on their way to sell drugs.

Crime 1/12/07 9p 1:27 Home Invasion Shooting - An alleged robber was found shot at the home of an elderly wheelchair bound man in Orange Mound after trying to break in.

Crime 1/15/07 5p & 9p 1:30 Forrest City Child Abuse - 4-year-old Lamont Hurd died in the hands of his mother, Roberta Johnson, and her boyfriend, Cornelius Dawson. Police say when they were called to the couple's home the child was barely breathing and had abrasions and other old scars all over his body. The ME office will determine the official cause of death, but the couple is now facing capital murder charges.

Community 1/15/07 5p & 9p 1:40 MLK Day Wrap - Memphians marked the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with several local celebrations including the annual parade and Grizzlies game.

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Crime 1/16/07 5p 1:25 Child Rape Court - Shelby County employee, Wayne Logan, pleaded not guilty to charges he raped an 8-year-old girl. He also won't be appointed a Shelby Count Judge since he is romantically involved with a County General Sessions Judge. His bond as been set for $150,000, but he is planning to ask for that to be lowered.

Crime 1/16/07 9p 1:30 John Todd Lawsuit - Homeland Security Officer, John Todd, was fired after holding the position for a short time. He's now filing a lawsuit saying he was fired unfairly. He wants the county to pay. He lost his job as a result of being a whistle blower on alleged government grant spending.

Crime 1/16/07 9p 1:32 Libertyland Pipes - Now that the old amusement park grounds have been vandalized, the city is taking action with 24-hour security guards. Vandals broke windows, stole A/C units and copper wiring from the remaining 40 buildings. Kansas based T Rex Company wants the grounds restored to the condition it was in when they made the proposal.

Crime 1/17/07 5p 1:44 Child Rape Charges - Another woman is claiming Wayne Logan may have raped more than one girl. She says after hearing that Logan's bond would be lowered she felt victimized all over again.

Crime/ 1/17/07 5p & 9p 2:24 Rickey Peete Arraignment - Peete pleaded not guilty in court Politics today amid allegations of bribery for influence. His attorney however, went on the defense against federal prosecutors saying Peete, along with other black Memphis politicians, are being targeted by a government conspiracy.

Crime 1/17/07 9p 1:23 Arkansas Child Death Folo - Cornelius Dawson and Roberta Johnson made their court appearances facing capital murder charges in the beating death of Johnson's 4-year-old son. The child had healing cuts all over his body when he was found barely breathing last week. He died shortly thereafter. The two will have court appointed attorneys. Dawson has also requested a lie detector test saying he has a mental problem. He and Johnson also have a criminal record. The two will be back in court later this month.

Crime 1/18/07 5p & 9p 1:47 Wayne Logan Folo - The sheriff department’s employee accused of raping an 8-year-old girl can't find a judge and his co-defendant, the child's mother, can't find a public defender. The mother is accused of taking money from Wayne Logan in exchange for raping her daughter. Besides the circumstances of the case, the problem is Wayne Logan has been living with a judge for the last 6 years and the mother used to work at the CJC.

Crime 1/18/07 9p 1:32 Olive Branch Police Department - The OB Police Department is being accused of using excessive force in trying to arrest Lakeith Harris when responding to an emergency call after a fight in an apartment complex.

Crime 1/19/07 5p & 9p 1:22 Droke Shooting Suspect - The man accused of setting up a hit on Jeff Droke is getting out of jail, and now Droke fears for his life. Droke has already survived being shot 8 times in 2003. Police say the hit was hired out in order to stop him from testifying in a custody hearing. 14

Crime/ 1/19/07 5p & 9p 2:00 Peete/ - Councilman Rickey Peete is also a Politics member of the Beale Street Merchants Association and it’s out of that office that feds say he took bribes to influence his position on the council. Now his lease is being terminated by CEO John Elkington. Elkington says the police presence as a result of Peete is not the image he wants promoted on Beale.

Law 1/19/07 9p 1:32 Metro DUI Split - Shelby County and the MPD have worked Enforcemen alongside each other for the past 30 years cracking down on t drunk drivers. Now the MPD has decided to separate the jurisdictions and create their own unit.

Community 1/22/07 5p 1:37 Missing Fisherman - After 3 days of searching for 51-year- old John Salopek, recovery crews finally found his body 40 yards away from where his boat was found in about 20 feet of water. The rescue operation consisted of over 150 people from surrounding counties.

Community 1/22/07 5p 1:24 Forest Hill Folo - This summer the Forest Hill Funeral Home owners told customers they would no longer honor pre-paid funeral contracts. Other funeral homes are now saying Forest Hill gave them a bad rep and that they're now paying extra money to show their pre-paid customers that they don't have to worry.

Crime 1/22/07 9p 1:28 Williams Fired - has decided to fire minister Paul Williams amid accusations of a past incident involving Williams and one of his family members. The church terminated his 33-year career after conducting their own investigation, despite saying they found no victims within the church.

Community 1/22/07 9p 1:33 Lee County School Sick-Out - Most of the Lee County school district teachers called in sick as a way of demanding pay raises. The sick-out also included bus drivers, which meant that nearly 70 percent of the students stayed at home. The superintendent says the teachers got a raise last year and that it’s just not in the budget to give them another this year.

Community 1/23/07 5p 2:10 Chained Church - Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Marianna, AR is amidst a "holy war” between its pastor and the church's deacons and trustee’s board. They padlocked the church after meeting and deciding to fire the preacher. The current pastor is the grandson of the church's longest serving former pastor. He's been at the church for nearly 5 years.

Community 1/23/07 5p & 9p 1:46 Anna Mae He Ruling - The TN Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling regarding the custody over a 7-year-old Chinese girl with a Memphis foster family. The court ruled that Anna Mae He must be returned to her biological parents. The custody battle dates back to 1999 when the He's gave up their daughter while they were having 15

financial troubles. The foster parents however, decided to adopt the child instead.

Law 1/23/07 9p 1:34 MPD DUI Presser – The MPD has created their own task Enforcemen force inside the city limits to tackle DUI offences. As a t result, the newly formed task force made 27 arrests in 3 days.

Community 1/24/07 5p 2:08 Anna Mae He - Anna Mae's biological father, Jack He, says he's already planning for his daughter’s return. He also wants to teach her Chinese right away. Anna Mae has lived with the Bakers who adopted her for nearly 8 years after her family put her in foster care saying it was a temporary arrangement. The court only recently ruled that Anna Mae be returned to her biological parents. Psychologists warn the transition needs to be handled very carefully.

Community 1/24/07 9p 1:50 Memphis Idol Reax - Former Memphis Idol contestants Wandera Hitchye and Travis McKinney auditioned and appeared in the Idol show, but both didn't make it to Hollywood. Hitchye says the show rigged it so it looked like she sang in front of Simon, Paula and Randy, but she says she never met them. McKinney says the show portrayed him truthfully.

Community 1/24/07 9p 1:43 Jury Court Folo - Shelby County commissioners are still discussing whether or not the juvenile court needs reform. Judge Person did not attend the meeting. He released a statement saying he may not appear before the committee because it’s a matter of controversy.

Crime 1/25/07 5p 1:31 Davis Caught Folo - Sheriff deputies surrounded a home near Ketchum and Airways on Thursday after getting a call that an armed man, Willie Davis, was holding three hostages. Davis eventually surrendered. He had escaped The Med after being treated for an injury that occurred as he attempted to rob and attack a man at a muffler shop on Getwell.

Crime 1/25/07 5p & 9p 1:30 Car Into Home - Police have two men in custody and are searching for several others after a car crashed into a home. Neighbors say they heard shots before the crash. The men in custody say they were driving along Hacks Cross when shots were fired from a black SUV.

Crime 1/25/07 9p 1:08 Car Break-In Arrests - Nine people have been charged with breaking into dozens of Ford pickup trucks in Cordova and east Memphis. Police believe the suspects are gang members between the ages of 17 and 22. The suspects told police they targeted the Ford trucks because they were easy to break into. They may be connected to over 75 break-ins.

Crime 1/26/07 5p & 9p 2:20 Kansas Street Crime - 22-year-old Darius Bain was shot and killed on the porch of his home on Kansas Street Thursday night. Police say the shooting may be the result of an ongoing dispute with someone he knew.

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Community 1/26/07 9p 1:37 School Desegregation - A 40-year-old desegregation lawsuit regarding Shelby County Schools went before a judge today. The mandate to create a racially balanced school system stems from a 1963 lawsuit, which both parties have agreed to drop. No ruling was made.

Community 1/26/07 9p 1:54 Utility Assistance - Mayor Wharton says he's hoping to double the assistance that was provided last year that helped over a thousand Shelby County residents pay their MLGW bills.

Crime 1/29/07 5p & 9p 1:35 School Attack - One parent has decided to home school her child after he was attacked at White Station High School. While changing classes, he was hit from behind. He knocked his head on the floor, suffered a mild concussion, and broke his two front teeth.

Crime 1/29/07 5p & 9p 2:33 Color-Blind Justice? - A band of protesters representing the Commission on Religion and Racism stood outside the Criminal Justice Center. They allege judicial bias is being given to accused child rapist and Shelby County Sheriff’s employee, Wayne Logan. Logan, who is white, is accused of raping a black child with the mother's consent. He's also the fiancé of a General Sessions Court judge. The allegations come as Logan’s bond was lowered from $150,000 to $75,000.

Crime 1/29/07 5p & 9p 1:47 Trooper Shooters Court - The 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing TN Trooper Calvin Jenks after a routine traffic stop confessed in court on Monday. The teen was in court to find out whether he was going to be tried as an adult; he unexpectedly took the stand and started confessing.

Crime/ 1/30/07 50 2:14 Joe Cooper Plea - Joe Cooper pleaded guilty to one count of Politics money laundering as part of a plea agreement. The 13-page agreement detailed the 61 year old’s illegal business arrangement with Korreco Green, a drug dealer, and other known dealers in exchange for cash payments. He had even hired them to work on his campaign in his run for county commission.

Crime 1/30/07 9p 1:07 Child Left In Car - An off duty police officer found a four- month-old child alone in a car without heat. The temperature was 32 degrees outside with a wind chill of 25. The father responsible was found shopping at thrift store next door to the Mid-South outlet store. It’s not known how long the child was left in the car and right now police don't plan to file charges.

Crime 1/30/07 9p 2:05 Tunica County Bust - Feds have arrested 33 people in over 10 counties in Northern MS for meth. The local busts in Tunica were part of a much larger operation called Operation 607 named after a House Bill aimed to cut down on the sale of products used in meth production. The bill makes it illegal to sell ephedrine where one should reasonably know it would be used to make meth.

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Crime 1/31/07 5p 1:25 Forest Hill Latest - A judge has decided to freeze all of the money from Forest Hill Cemetery after they refused to honor pre-paid burial contracts. The fight has been ongoing, but this is the recent action by the court in hopes of figuring out where all the dispersed trust money went.

Community 1/31/07 5p & 9p 1:36 Car Off Roof - 27-year-old Maureen Fitzgerald drove her car off the roof of a U of M parking garage. Fitzgerald survived the fall and was transported to the Med after being rescued by firefighters. University officials say there's no surveillance close enough to be able to determine what happened.

Crime 2/1/07 5p & 9p 1:08 Baby Death Investigation - Memphis investigators are looking into the death of two-month-old McKenzie Davis. Family members of the child say the 18-year-old mother told them she had laid the baby down and when she went to check on her she wasn't moving. She said when she called her mother in to help and they started CPR, blood started coming out the baby's mouth. Investigators say they have to wait for the ME ruling to determine cause of death, until then they say it’s a death investigation.

Crime 2/1/07 5p & 9p 1:30 University of Memphis Players Arrested - Former U of M football players Mario Pratcher and Ryan Scott were arrested and charged with aggravated burglary after police say they took thousands of dollars in electronics from another fellow student last month. The two also face drug charges.

Safety 2/2/07 5p & 9p 1:15 T-DOT Help - Friday's snow and ice in the Mid-South kept TDOT busy. They helped stranded drivers, those with flats, brought gas to those who ran out, etc.

Crime 2/2/07 9p 2:03 Gun At School - The mother of the 7-year-old boy who brought a loaded gun to Egypt Elementary School talked exclusively with FOX13 news. She says they don't have any guns in their home and that her son is very sorry about the incident. He's also now in counseling. He told investigators he got the gun out of his cousin's car. He's been suspended from school for 180 days.

Crime 2/5/07 5p 1:53 School Police - School officials are debating whether a Memphis City School police department would be a good idea. They will be talking with lobbyists this month in hopes that the state legislature would approve funding for the police force.

Community 2/5/07 5p 1:13 Juvenile Court Latest - The county commission voted to add an additional juvenile court judge, but despite the vote both sides involved are preparing for a legal fight. The commissioners also voted to look into hiring someone to study the juvenile court system in an effort to improve it.

Community 2/5/07 5p 1:19 Smoking Ban - The mayor of Hernando, MS says he wants to add a smoking ban in the city. Tupelo and Oxford already have one in place. The vote will be on this week’s agenda, but the ban is being faced with mixed reviews.

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Community 2/6/07 5p 2:30 Truckers Fired - Horace Quinn Sr. and his son Horace Jr. were both fired from their jobs as truck drivers for a Southaven based company because they chose not to drive during a Mid-South inclement weather day. Horace Jr. says he initially went out on a run that morning when the roads were slick from the snow and ice. He says he slid off the road because of it. He says when he called to report it he was told to get back on the road. According to the transportation department, drivers actually have the final say when it comes to driving in dangerous weather conditions.

Community 2/6/07 9p 1:07 Juvenile Court Update - A chancery court has overridden the county commission's vote to appoint a second juvenile judge. A temporary injunction is now in effect for the next few weeks.

Community 2/6/07 9p 1:59 Police and Fire Overtime - Memphis City Council members say the cost to keep Memphis safe is getting too high. That’s because in order to keep the stations staffed they are racking up over $6.6-M in overtime. Officials say if the problem continues over the next 5 months, over $13-M will be spent in OT for the Fire Department alone. MPD says the problem isn't just in the Fire Department; Blue Crush operations are also costing the city more. Officials are expected to meet later this month to discuss the budget.

Crime 2/7/07 5p 1:23 MFD Hot Porn - Two MFD battalion chiefs have been accused of allegedly emailing each other pornographic material. The allegations have prompted an investigation into whether the veteran firefighters violated the city's email policy.

Crime 2/7/07 9p 1:38 Tamara Ford Arrest - The fugitive squad picked up Tamara Ford after she failed to report her DUI last month to her probation officer immediately.

Crime 2/7/07 9p 1:28 Stanfield Evicted - Attorneys for The Med's insurance company have finally been able to evict Cassandra Stanfield from her $600,000 Collierville home. Stanfield is facing a civil suit for allegedly embezzling over $2-M from The Med. She has also been indicted on the charges.

Community 2/8/07 5p 1:30 Pedestrian Struck - A pedestrian was struck and killed after a driver of a SUV lost control while driving on an icy patch. The woman was walking along the bridge when it happened. The impact threw the car on top of the woman.

Crime 2/8/07 5p 2:03 Covington Shooting - Three men were arrested in Tipton County after taking part in an attack that left an 11-year-old girl shot. It started as a wrestling match between a 26-year- old and an 11-year-old boy; after the boy was hurt, his uncle retaliated and fired shots into the home. The girl was shot in the leg trying to protect her younger sister from the shots fired.

Crime 2/8/07 9p 1:48 Black Tail Presser - The Black Tail Shake Joint has been shut down for at least the next 10 months. Under the settlement, the club will be allowed to re-open in December. 19

Right now, there are numerous criminal charges pending as a result of the investigations into the club. Indictments have also been handed down, mostly for prostitution.

Crime 2/9/07 5p 1:55 McKim in Court - Two years ago, Bartlett Church Youth Minister, Stephen McKim, left his 7-month-old daughter locked inside a hot car outside his church. The child died as a result. McKim was originally charged with criminally negligent homicide. This allowed him to erase the mistake with a diversion, meaning the charges will be dismissed. In order for that to happen, the state will first have to make sure he hasn't picked up any additional charges.

Crime 2/9/07 9p 1:36 Suspicious Kidnappings - Police are actively looking for suspects they're calling extremely dangerous after two kidnappings that appear to be more than just a coincidence. A 21-year-old man was forced into the trunk of his car, as a masked man demanded $5,000 from him. A couple of weeks ago a similar situation happened to a man in Germantown.

Crime 2/12/07 5p & 9p 2:09 Faxon Shooting - The search for the suspect continues, but police have found the car the suspect took from the victim after killing him. The victim was in his home when he heard someone outside. When he came out, the suspect shot and killed him. He then took off in the victim's car.

Community 2/12/07 5p & 9p 1:35 White Substance Found - HazMat crews identified a suspicious white powder as only talcum powder after a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspicious package and substance being at the federal building.

Crime 2/13/07 5p 1:13 Lee County Suspect - Memphis Police say Gordon Gwathney, the man accused of murdering three people in Lee County, AR, is no stranger to the department. He was charged for impersonating an officer and assault on a person on the interstate while brandishing a weapon and using pepper spray.

Crime 2/13/07 5p & 9p 1:42 Shooting Reactions - Residents in Palestine, AR are still shaken after finding out about the triple homicide committed by Gordon Gwathney.

Community/ 2/13/07 9p 1:26 School Rezoning - School officials presented their plan about Education the district rezoning to parents at Collierville High. They plan to shuffle students between Collierville, Germantown, Houston, and the new Southwind High School in order to ease overcrowding of the expanding district. Parents are not happy with the proposed solution.

Community 2/13/07 9p 4:02 ’s Future – This year marks the 30th anniversary of Elvis’ death. Curtis Jay took a look at the current fan base.

Crime 2/14/07 5p 1:07 Officer Shooting files - FOX13 looked at the files of the two officers involved in a police shooting that resulted in the death of 58-year-old Lee Caples.

Crime 2/14/07 5p & 9p 2:00 Lee County Latest - Randall Gwathney was arrested in Laredo, TX after being accused of murdering three people in 20

Lee County, AR. One deputy talked about how lucky he was that he was not killed during his encounter with Gwathney.

Crime 2/14/07 5p & 9p 1:19 Germantown Robbers Caught - An 18-year-old and a 17- year-old are in police custody after a robbery in Germantown. They haven't been charged yet, but investigators believed they were involved. Both teens play football at East High and are also on the honor roll with scholarships to play football in college.

Community 2/14/07 5p & 9p 1:47 Marianna Strike Ends - Teachers and other school employees in Marianna, AR are finally back to work after striking for 14 days. However, they didn't get the raise they wanted. The staff did come to an agreement that the district would look into the possibility of getting a raise at the of the school year. The district will make up the missed school days by either making the days longer or extending the school year.

Crime 2/14/07 9p 1:35 Police Hit and Run - A suspect in a police car chase was killed when his vehicle crashed on Goodman Road in Southaven. The chase started in Memphis on Lamar after officers responded to a robbery.

Community 2/15/07 5p 1:56 Peanut Butter Recall - Local stores are emptying their shelves of Peter Pan as a result of a peanut butter recall. The recall includes both Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter after a salmonella outbreak that started in a Georgia plant. The outbreak has caused nearly 300 people across the country to get sick.

Community 2/15/07 5p 2:14 Med Money Problems - The Med is in deep financial trouble. The board says it would like to get a handle on the continuing flow of uncollected money lost in providing care for patients sent to The Med from neighboring states. Last year The Med lost $12M in uninsured care. It has received $1M from AR and $8M from MS, but The Med says they only hand over federal money and that's not enough.

Community 2/16/07 5p 2:03 Bad Gas - The Lion Oil Company that supplies gas to some Memphis gas stations says they didn't know that water got into their main gas tanks. The problem affected nearly 20 gas stations where customers had car problems and many had to be towed. Reps from the company say they will provide customers with rental cars until they can get their cars fixed. They also said that they would pay for other expenses related to the problem.

Crime 2/16/07 5p & 9p 1:45 Gwathney Returns - Gordon Gwathney, the man accused of killing his estranged wife's mother and her grandparents, was brought back to Mariana, AR from Laredo, TX.

Crime 2/16/07 9p 2:45 False Report Arrest - Walter Taylor says he was arrested for giving a false statement about a shooting involving police that led to the death of a 58-year-old man. Even though surveillance proves that Taylor could not have seen what he said happened, he said he's sticking to his story.

Community/ 2/19/07 5p 1:06 Education Summit - Rezoning - Parents are voicing their 21

Education concerns about the proposed rezoning for schools. The district is planning to make changes that will shuffle students among Collierville, Germantown, Houston, and the new Southwind High School in an effort to relieve overcrowding.

Crime/ 2/19/07 5p & 9p 1:58 Bowers In Court - DUI charges against Former TN State Politics Senator, Kathryn Bowers, have been dropped, but she could still face judicial repercussions as the result of her August 2006 arrest. Bowers was given a DUI after she sideswiped a UPS truck. The toxicology report showed that Bowers did not have any quantifiable level of drugs or medication or alcohol in her system at that time. Now the only charge in question is the reckless driving case and that will be tried by the grand jury.

Crime/ 2/19/07 9p 2:15 Edmund Ford Investigation - FBI agents have questioned Politics some MLGW employees about Edmund Ford.

Crime/ 2/20/07 5p & 9p 2:26 Edmund Ford Investigation - Investigation into Ford's Politics MLGW bills because he had countless late fees and cut-off notices, but MLGW never cut off his services. He is also being investigated for possibly being on a plan designated for low-income people.

Community 2/20/07 5p & 9p 1:57 Mayor's Stadium Plan – Mayor Herenton reveals his plan to build a new football stadium to replace the Liberty Bowl.

Community 2/21/07 5p 1:28 He Stay Order - Both sides of the Anna Mae He custody case were supposed to come up with a plan for returning the child to the He's. However, a juvenile court judge delayed talks between the attorneys involved in the case. He also appointed a guardian ad litem and a psychologist for the child. Both parties will be back in court in March.

Crime 2/21/07 9p 1:17 Public Nuisance Closing - The DA and the PD boarded up a home in the community of Normal Station calling it a public nuisance. Three people were also arrested, including the owner. Two of those arrested now face felony drug charges.

Crime/ 2/21/07 9p 1:52 John Ford Tapes - Undercover video tapes have been Politics released that show John Ford accepting a bribe, including a $50,000 Rolex watch.

Crime 2/22/07 5p 1:45 Malco Folo - The senior VP of the Malco Theaters talked about what took place at one of his theaters last week. Two moviegoers witnessed Jamie Nelvis molesting a five-year-old boy. They followed the man out of the theatre, copied his license plate, and followed his car. Nelvis is now facing child rape charges, a felony charge.

Crime 2/22/07 5p & 9p 1:55 Winkler Hearing - Mary Winkler, the woman charged with killing her minister husband, was back in court in Selmer today. Her attorneys are trying to prove that there are discrepancies in how the police handled the investigation. They also want certain evidence to be thrown out.

Community 2/22/07 5p & 9p 1:30 University of Memphis Dorm Curfew - U of M students are fighting to get the curfew in their dorms relaxed. Currently, 22

the dorms, which are all same sex, have midnight weekday curfews and 2a weekend curfews.

Community 2/23/07 5p & 9p 2:23 MLGW Joseph Lee - MLGW president, Joseph Lee, talked to FOX13 to defend his management style. Lee, along with two other executives, will be facing a grand jury regarding the irregularities involving Edmund Ford and his utility bills.

Crime/ 2/23/07 9p 1:30 MLGW Bills - FOX13 received hundreds of pages of MLGW Politics bills that show the cutoff and late notices relating to Edmund Ford's MLGW bills. The documents date back to 2001 and include his home account, as well as two accounts from the E.H. Ford Mortuary. The February bill shows he owes $19,000 for all three accounts. Despite all the notices, Ford’s utilities were never disconnected.

Crime/ 2/26/07 5p 2:17 MLGW Council Reax - According to the 63-page MLGW Politics document, the VP of Customer Service for MLGW should be notified if city council member Jack Sammons or former councilman John Vergos are in jeopardy of having their utilities cut off due to non-payment. Mayor Herenton and Myron Lowery are also on the list, even thought they have denied any knowledge of the list.

Community 2/26/07 5p 1:21 Missing Mother - Ricarda Locket has been missing for some time and those close to her say it’s not like her. Memphis police say her husband is not being considered a suspect though he was arrested only a month ago for choking her and having a loaded gun.

Crime/ 2/26/07 9p 1:34 MLGW List - Between City Hall and the Cook Convention Politics Center there is nearly $1.5M worth of delinquent utility payments. According to some people, MLGW is just over billing.

Crime 2/26/07 9p 1:21 Attempted Abduction - Police have one 18 year old in custody and are looking for possibly three or four more after a 17 year old was nearly abducted and left on the street with several gunshot wounds.

Crime/ 2/27/07 5p 1:55 Herman Morris - Earlier this week, Morris acknowledged Politics through a statement that he had no knowledge of the creation of an "A-list" of preferential MLGW customers. Now, a 2002 memo from then President Morris has been uncovered. In it, Morris refers to a complaint from a Commercial Appeal editor about a high bill relating to his heated swimming pool. Morris said that the matter needed to be taken care of because it "could set editorial policy toward MLGW for years and must be handled with sensitivity". Also in the memo, Morris expressed the need to develop the A-list of customers and pointed out a few names.

Crime/ 2/27/07 9p 1:48 Lee Folo - Joseph Lee apologized in a press conference for Politics admittedly providing Edmund Ford with special treatment with his utility bills. Internal documentation indicated that Lee prevented Ford from losing service despite owing nearly $20,000.

Crime 2/27/07 9p 1:41 Memphis Terrorist - A former Memphis car salesman turned 23

real estate investor is in federal custody awaiting a bond hearing and his wife says it's all been done unjustly by the INS and FBI. Her husband is Palestinian and the justice department believes he has connections with terrorists.

Community/ 2/28/07 5p 2:20 Morris for Mayor - Herman Morris has finally announced Politics his candidacy for Memphis city mayor. Morris is the 5th candidate to enter the October 4th race.

Crime/ 2/28/07 9p 1:10 MLGW City Council - Council members Carol Chumney and Politics Myron Lowery, along with countless others, are calling for a change in leadership over MLGW after the controversy concerning Edmund Ford and his unpaid utility bills.

Community 2/28/07 9p 1:35 U of M Spotlight - The national attorney from the basketball team is helping the school out financially. A recent USA feature was free advertisement for the school.

Crime/ 3/1/07 5p & 9p 1:30 MLGW Wrap - Mayor Herenton has confronted critics of Politics Joseph Lee saying anyone calling for his resignation is evil. Herenton says he won't accept the resignation because there is no clear evidence that ties Lee to the controversy over Edmund Ford's $19,000 unpaid utility bill.

Community 3/1/07 5p & 9p 1:43 Bolivar Fire - A fire in Downtown Bolivar leaves the state's oldest historical buildings in piles of rubble.

Crime/ 3/2/07 5p & 9p 3:26 Herenton History - With the present controversy Politics surrounding MLGW and whether or not Lee should step down, many people are questioning why Mayor Herenton would not accept Lee's resignation. Especially since Herenton has a history of firing those who made him "look bad".

Crime/ 3/2/07 9p 2:26 MLGW Lee Oust? - Some members of the city council are Politics trying to move forward with a motion to having Joseph Lee removed as president of MLGW, despite the fact that Mayor Herenton has already declined his resignation. They've taken the issue to the city charter.

Community 3/2/07 9p 2:16 Toxic Homes - US Representative, Bart Gordon, is trying to do something about the number of vacant home in the city. FOX13 has discovered that there are actually 79 toxic, vacant homes statewide. Gordon wants to pass legislation designed to create a national standard to clean up those homes. In the meantime, deputies will continue to pass out quarantine notices.

Crime 3/5/07 5p 1:26 Missing Mother Book - Ricarda Lockett has been missing for weeks and the discovery of her husband's book describing scenes of killing women and disposing of their bodies using acid is adding fuel to the fire for her family. Investigators, however, still have not named her husband as a suspect and said he's only a witness.

Crime/ 3/5/07 5p & 9p 2:21 MLGW Battle - Mayor Herenton has heated up the political Politics climate by calling candidate Herman Morris a "boy" during a radio interview last week. Herenton's comments, combined with the recent MLGW controversy, could cause problems for 24

Herenton.

Crime 3/5/07 9p 1:38 19 Year Old Murder - 44-year-old Johnathan Ransom walked into the Mt. Moriah precinct and confessed to a murder from 19 years ago, now he's facing 1st degree murder. Daphne Rogers was found dead in her home stabbed 27 times, but police didn't have enough evidence or suspects. Ransom now says he did it to get back at Roger's husband.

Crime/ 3/6/07 5p & 9p 2:22 Edmund Ford Rant - On the day the council officially Politics launched its investigation into MLGW, Ford spoke out in the meeting denying accusations he received preferential treatment. He also said part of his debt includes an incorrect billing of a $10,000 water bill.

Community 3/6/07 9p 1:22 Convention Center Bills - City council members want to know how the Cook Convention Center got so far behind on its MLGW bills and owes over $500,000.

Crime 3/6/07 9p 1:42 Missing Persons Cases - Yvonne Koeller of West Memphis and Ricarda Lockett of Memphis are examples of the challenges in missing person cases. 64-year-old Yvonne Koeller has been missing since last Thursday while Ricarda Lockett has been missing for two weeks.

Crime/ 3/7/07 5p 2:24 MLGW Joe Lee Talks - In his first public appearance since Politics he testified before a Federal Grand Jury, Joseph Lee made a surprise appearance to speak with some protesters. Lee also announced he would be hosting an open town forum for MLGW customers in the Whitehaven area later this month.

Crime 3/7/07 9p 1:43 Officer Scuffle - A man is left "unresponsive" after a struggle with some Millington police officers. Witnesses say the police used excessive force.

Crime 3/7/07 9p 1:37 Deputy Braswell Arrested - Shelby County Sheriff Deputy Thomas Braswell is accused of ratting-out his office's confidential informants for money. He has since been relieved of duty until the investigation is over.

Crime 3/8/07 5p 1:45 Police Scuffle - A day after a 46-year-old Millington man was beaten to death by police, one woman is calling for something to be done about the police violence in the city. This isn't the first time the police department has come under fire for excessive violence. In 1999, an officer was convicted of criminally negligent homicide for the death of a 16 year old; the city also settled a $157,000 lawsuit for the same shooting death.

Crime 3/8/07 5p & 9p 1:31 Trooper Shooters - The two teens accused of killing TN state trooper Calvin Jenks were in court again. The grand jury formally charged them with first-degree murder.

Community/ 3/8/07 5p & 9p 2:01 Shelby County Schools Rezoning Meeting - The Shelby Education County School Board voted on next year’s attendance zones to accommodate the new Southwind High School. Despite desperate attempts by parents, the district approved the original zoning map. As a result, 1300 students will be 25

shifted from Germantown and Houston High Schools.

Community 3/9/07 5p & 9p 1:50 Child Hit - 5-year-old Dominik Martin remains in critical condition after being run over by his school bus. The bus driver allegedly didn't know she had run over the child and she completed her route without stopping.

Community 3/9/07 5p & 9p 1:58 Wilder Hospitalized - Former TN Lt. Governor John Wilder remains in serious condition after he was rushed to the hospital with a head injury.

Crime 3/12/07 5p & 9p 1:44 Millington Police Beating - Millington pastors are calling on their residents to stand up before the mayor and aldermen after 46-year-old Malcolm Carruthers was beaten to death by police.

Community 3/12/07 5p & 9p 2:04 County Beer Board - Shelby County Commissioners are looking for people ready to take their posts on a new county beer board seriously. They want to have some well-defined rules that would hold owners of establishments accountable for their beer permits.

Crime 3/13/07 5p 1:42 Arkansas Missing Woman - Armando Serda says he dumped his mother-in-law Yvonne Koeller's body in a field in Olive Branch, but police still have not been able to locate her. Serda lived with his wife and mother-in-law and said it was a confrontation between the two that led to him killing her after he took his wife to work.

Crime 3/13/07 5p & 9p 2:28 Carjacking Latest - A 20-year-old mother is facing attempted murder and aggravated robbery charges after a near fatal carjacking and shooting. Officers say the mother was actually holding her 3-month-old when the crime was committed. The FBI says the woman already has three other warrants out for her arrest on minor shoplifting charges.

Community 3/13/07 5p & 9p 1:53 Mitchell High Latest - Friends and family paid their final tribute to high school football standout, Donald Clear, after he drowned during his senior trip to the Bahamas.

Crime 3/14/07 5p 1:38 Fires Investigations - The Memphis Fire Department is trying to find out why two men were hanging around a vacant building when it caught on fire. Police say area fires in vacant buildings are becoming a trend and believe they are the work of arsonists.

Crime 3/14/07 5p 2:07 Surveillance Cams 2:07 In the coming months, the thousands of security cameras in Memphis will be connected to the hundreds located downtown. One person will be able to patrol the streets by watching the cameras.

Crime 3/14/07 9p 1:32 Serda Court Appearance - Armando Serda is on a $2m bond after being accused of first-degree murder. Arkansas police said Serda, a sex offender, in addition to being accused of killing his 64-year-old mother-in-law, also failed to register his change of address.

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Crime/ 3/15/07 5p 1:22 MLGW Board - During a preliminary audit report over Politics Ford's outstanding MLGW account, MLGW leaders were told Ford's bill was paid for his home. However, he still owes nearly $13,000 for his business. MLGW says Ford has until the 27th to pay or his services will be shut off.

Community 3/15/07 5p & 9p 2:51 He Family Visit - The He's will finally get their visit with their biological 8-year-old daughter before it’s made permanent. The Supreme Court ordered that Anna Mae be returned to her parents after living with her adoptive parents, the Bakers, for nearly 8 years.

Crime 3/15/07 9p 1:14 Chrystal’s Robbery - Police say they are looking for two armed robbers who robbed the Chrystal’s adult shop on Coleman Road. Two cashiers who were in the store at the time were beaten because they couldn't get the cash register open.

Crime 3/16/07 5p & 9p 1:21 Tunica Prostitution - Tunica police say a new problem is arising in the area regarding older men and younger prostitutes. The men say the women are slipping something in their drinks and they wake up and find they've been robbed.

Community 3/16/07 9p 1:21 U of M Advances - Tiger fans that couldn't make their way to New Orleans to see them play showed their support in Memphis. The tigers will play this Sunday and will move on to San Antonio if they win.

Crime 3/16/07 9p 1:22 Divine Chicken Shooting - Police are searching for a killer of a man killed inside Divine Wings in Hickory Hill. Another man was also shot in the leg.

Community 3/19/07 5p 2:14 Tiger Sweet Sixteen - Tiger fans weigh the options and cost factors on traveling from Memphis to San Antonio to see the game.

Crime 3/19/07 9p 1:33 False Carjackings - According to police, about one third of the city's carjackings are drug related and the would-be victims often make false claims about what really happened to their cars. They say they are seeing a new trend of what their calling “crack jacking”, when someone pawns their vehicle to a dope dealer.

Crime 3/19/07 9p 1:32 Hispanic Girl Jailed - A Hispanic family says they don't know how their 26-year-old daughter was taken from the Baptist DeSoto Hospital to a county jail without their permission. They believe something was lost in the translation when she was admitted for severe stomach pains and was mistakenly identified as a mental patient. A writ has been issued, meaning that a judge gave the sheriff the right to take custody and hold her. The family says she's not crazy and fear something will happen to her.

Crime 3/20/07 5p 1:12 Shooting At MIFA - As two MIFA volunteers were delivering a meal to a homebound senior in a housing project, they got caught in the middle of a shootout. The volunteers were not injured, but one man was shot in the back of the head. MIFA and its volunteers say the crime won't deter them 27

from what they do.

Community 3/20/07 9p 1:25 Bishop Patterson Reax - Local reaction to the death of Bishop G.E. Patterson.

Crime/ 3/20/07 9p 2:04 Joe Lee/City Council - Joseph Lee addressed the city council Politics about the conclusion of the MLGW investigation. He explained why the report found that he gave special treatment to Edmund Ford, but did not admit to giving him "preferential treatment".

Community 3/21/07 5p & 9p 2:03 Denomination Reax - Several church leaders speak out about the death of Bishop G.E. Patterson stating that he was a person that reached out beyond religious denominational lines.

Community 3/21/07 5p & 9p 1:10 Fans to San Antonio - Close to 200 Tiger fans have chartered a flight to San Antonio in order to attend the Sweet 16 game.

Community 3/22/07 5p & 9p 1:05 U of M Watch Party - Fans of the Tigers that couldn't follow the team are once again standing by to watch the game here in Memphis.

Crime/ 3/22/07 5p & 9p 2:16 MLGW Investigation - Attorneys were hired to investigate Politics MLGW. They found that it violated it policies pertaining to elected officials, especially toward Edmund Ford. Lawyers had to do the investigation without any answers from MLGW president, Joseph Lee. Their next step is to make suggestions on new policies and procedures that could help MLGW restore public trust.

Crime 3/23/07 5p & 9p 1:30 Desoto County Drugs - Authorities have seized over 30 pounds of cocaine worth over $300,000 as part of a major drug bust in the county. They are hoping to make some arrests soon.

Safety 3/23/07 5p & 9p 1:54 Airport Security - Memphis International has become one of 40 airports that are enacting a new program called Spot Screening By Observation Techniques.

Community 3/26/07 5p 2:41 VA Hospital Problem - A wounded Iraq war veteran says his treatment at the Memphis VA hospital almost killed him. Doctors told him his recent flair-up of pain was all in his head. A few days after he was sent home, he was rushed to the hospital to find out that the metal plate in his head had become infected on the outside and inside of his brain.

Crime 3/26/07 9p 1:44 Barnes and Noble Incident - Memphis police are still looking for a man that is accused of a masturbating in the children's section of the Barnes and Noble. A woman says he did it right behind her without her knowledge until it was too late.

Community 3/26/07 9p 1:14 COGIC Security - Security is getting ready for Bishop Patterson's funeral and memorials planned throughout the week. They are expected to draw thousands to the city.

Crime/ 3/27/07 5p 2:13 MLGW Edmund Ford - The deadline for Ford to play his Politics MLGW has come. So far he has paid off one of the accounts that had a $5,700 balance, but still owes for the other 28

account.

Crime 3/27/07 9p 1:27 Wharton Son Arrested - Mayor Wharton talked briefly about the recent arrest of his 34-year-old son for aggravated statutory rape of a 13-year-old in Knox County. According to the Knox County Sheriff's office, Wharton met the girl online pretending to be a 20-year-old man.

Community 3/27/07 9p 1:32 COGIC Funeral Preps - Preparations are underway for the funeral and memorial services for Bishop Patterson. It is expected that thousands will attend.

Crime 3/28/07 5p 2:01 Malco Rapist Dismissed - The man accused of sexually molesting a 5-year-old boy inside a movie theater is out of jail after the charges against him were dropped. Officials will only say that they do not have sufficient proof.

Community 3/28/07 5p & 9p 1:51 COGIC: Patterson Wake - Bishop Patterson Wake.

Crime 3/28/07 5p & 9p 1:38 Family Dollar Fire Plea - Man accused of setting a Family Dollar store on fire four years ago that killed two firefighters got a plea deal, which will give him 50 years in prison rather than a death sentence. The plea came as he finally admitted to intentionally setting the fire.

Community 3/29/07 5p 1:04 Tanker Fire - A gasoline tanker crashed into a pickup truck and shut down the highway on Austin Peay near Kerrville.

Community 3/29/07 5p & 9p 1:13 Bishop Patterson Viewing - Memorials for Bishop Patterson continue.

Crime 3/29/07 5p & 9p 1:16 Crichton College Standoff - Tense moments at Crichton College as police spend hours looking for a suspect they believed had gone into the school with a gun. The police were unable to find the gunman and do not know whether or not he was a student.

Community 3/30/07 5p 2:33 Civil Rights Game - With the MLB Inaugural Civil Rights Game around the corner, the lack of black representation in baseball today is brought up.

Community 3/30/07 5p & 9p 1:17 Bishop Memorial Day 3 - Locals and others from across the country continue to pay tribute Bishop G.E. Patterson.

Crime 3/30/07 5p & 9p 1:12 Wayne Logan Hearing -1The 8 year old that Wayne Logan is accused of sexually assaulting testified behind closed doors today. The judge ruled that she is a competent witness, meaning that Logan will go to trial.

Local Issue Date Newscas Duration Description t Community/ 4/2/07 5p 2:14 Dyer Tornado Anniversary - Bradford, Tennessee officials Safety say they are still trying to raise money for equipment they need in case another disaster strikes. A year ago, an F-3 tornado touched down in the area destroying most of the town.

Crime 4/2/07 9p 1:13 Teen Shooting - A 13-year-old boy is killed by what police 29

say is a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but they have not confirmed whether it was intentional or accidental.

Crime 4/2/07 9p 1:28 Prisoners Escape - Four inmates have escaped from a Phillips County, Arkansas jail. One is wanted in Lee County for attempted murder; the others are from Helena wanted on burglary and drug charges. An Investigation is underway. Police are also working to find out if the men are responsible for a robbery that took place in a man's home a few blocks away from the jail.

Community/ 4/3/07 5p 1:44 School Checkout List - A child at was allowed to be checked Education out of Sheffield Elementary School by a stranger. The child's mother is upset that the school allowed the mistake to happen. The school claims the unidentified woman had permission to take the child. Luckily, the child made it home safely. A formal investigation is underway.

Crime 4/3/07 5p 1:43 Home Invasion - Police are looking for three teens in connection with a home invasion in north Memphis. One person was shot and taken to The Med in critical condition.

Crime 4/3/07 9p 1:13 Missing Dancer - With more than a week after a Christi's Cabaret dancer disappeared, police have found her rental car abandoned in a parking lot. Police are hoping the discovery will lead to more clues in her disappearance.

Crime 4/3/07 5p & 9p 1:23 One-Year-Old Hit - Jerkala Clark was killed after being run over by a car following an argument between two men. Clark was actually run over by her own uncle.

Community 4/3/07 5p &9p 1:51 King Memorial - Memphis recognized the anniversary of the death of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., including a candlelight vigil at the National Civil Rights Museum.

Crime/ 4/5/07 5p 1:38 John Ford Hearing - Ford was back in court trying to get Politics more evidence thrown out. His attorney tried to convince the judge not to allow the FBI's undercover recordings of Ford talking about the Rolex.

Community 4/5/07 5p 2:11 Youth Summer Jobs - The Memphis Summer Youth Employment Program kicked off today with city officials, civic leaders and educators on hand for the celebration. The project received a $10,000 contribution form the Colgate- Palmolive Corp. They are trying to generate more money.

Crime 4/5/07 9p 1:36 Dale Mardis Plea - The family of Mickey Wright, the man killed by Dale Mardis, is shocked that he will not be standing trial for the murder. The family left the courtroom in shock and outrage following the announcement. Crime 4/6/07 5p & 9p 2:23 Mickey Wright Folo - The Shelby County Attorney General said the controversial plea-bargain given to Dale Mardis in the murder of Mickey Wright may have been the only avenue of justice. He said if Mardis had gone to trial there would have been reasonable doubt for securing a first-degree murder conviction.

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Crime 4/6/07 5p & 9p 1:25 Walkie-Talkie Predator 1:25 Police say a man used his walkie-talkie to try to lure a child into meeting him. Luckily, the child's mother overheard the conversation and called police. The man is now in custody charged with solicitation of a minor for purposes of aggravated sexual battery.

Politics 4/6/07 9p 1:52 Mayor's Race - Election Day may be still months away, but the polls have begun and city councilwoman Carol Chumney has an early lead. Shelby County Mayor Wharton has gone on the record saying he will not run against Herenton.

Crime 4/9/07 5p & 9p 1:40 Mickey Wright Folo - Mickey Wright’s family feels they were robbed by the justice system after the man accused of killing Wright pleaded-out and was sentenced to only 15 years. Congressman Steve Cohen met with the family to discuss options that could hold the accused man responsible. A guilty plea agreement cannot be appealed, but the family met with the attorney general and FBI officials to see if federal charges could be brought that would extend the jail time.

Community 4/9/07 5p & 9p 1:50 Being A Pastor’s Wife - With the Mary Winkler trial getting national attention, it has prompted others to open up about the stresses of being married to a church leader. We talked to a local preacher's wife about her life.

Community 4/10/07 5p & 9p 1:16 MLGW Investigation - The investigation into MLGW and policies instituted by President Joseph Lee were overshadowed by his request to resign. The Memphis City Council is expected to vote on Carol Chumney and Jack Sammons’ resolutions to accept Lee’s resignation and request Mayor Herenton’s. Many believe they are jumping the gun with the resolution and want to wait until the FBI investigation is over.

Community 4/10/07 9p 1:12 Raleigh Apartment Fire - Three children and one man are dead, another eight injured after a fire at the Avery Park Apartments. Ten apartments were ruined in the fire, which is under investigation.

Crime 4/10/07 9p 1:35 Pruitt Sentencing - Michael Pruitt admitted to leaving a five-year-old Mississippi girl for dead after assaulting and shooting her. He now has been sentenced to life in prison plus 50 years.

Crime 4/11/07 5p & 9p 1:43 Winkler Jury Selection - Jury selection for the Mary Winkler murder trial is underway. Opening statements will start tomorrow morning.

Crime/ 4/11/07 5p & 9p 1:54 Ford Trial Day #3 1:54 Politics Special Agent, Brian Burns, took the stand today walking the jurors through the history of the Tennessee Waltz investigation. He also explained that Ford was not originally one of the people on the FBI's target list and that with the help of information and undercover agents he was brought in.

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Crime/ 4/11/07 9p 2:40 Deputies Investigation - A witness says an off-duty sheriff's Law deputy got into an argument one night with another man Enforcemen and when more deputies arrived on the scene, they were t there to give their fellow officer a hand instead of breaking up the fight. The same deputies face charges unrelated to the night in question. One includes charges for trying to sell personal information on confidential police informants. The other is charged with domestic violence. The two are suspended with pay from the sheriff's office.

Crime 4/12/07 5p & 9p 1:23 Winkler Trial Day #4 - Opening statements began in Mary Winkler's murder trial. She is charged with first-degree murder after police say she shot and killed her minister husband, Matthew Winkler.

Crime/ 4/12/07 5p & 9p 1:36 Ford Trial Day #4 - The two FBI agents that posed as Politics employees and executives of the fake E-Cycle company took the stand in the Ford bribery trial. The audio tapes, which the prosecution says proves Ford knowingly took bribes in exchange for his state senator influence, were also played.

Crime/ 4/13/07 5p & 9p 2:03 Ford Trial Day #5 - The federal bribery and extortion trial Politics resumed with the prosecution’s testimony by FBI informant, L.C. McNeil. They also continued the introduction of allegedly damaging video evidence.

Crime 4/13/07 5p & 9p 1:36 MySpace Dad Folo - FOX13 first reported the story about a frustrated Mid-South mother who created a MySpace page to help find her child's deadbeat dad. After airing the story, an anonymous tip was made on her page that gave her dad’s whereabouts. Turns out he was in jail in Florida.

Crime 4/16/07 5p 1:26 Winkler Trial #7 - Winkler’s 9-year-old daughter took the stand in court for the prosecution leaving behind a teary- eyed courtroom.

Politics 4/16/07 5p 1:31 McCain in Memphis - Senator John McCain paid a visit to the University of Memphis Economic Club in Memphis. Local and state leaders were also in attendance. The Republican presidential candidate’s focus was on the economy, as well as the war in Iraq. He also proposed ideas he hoped he would implement as the President of the United States.

Community/ 4/16/07 9p 1:31 Shooting Reaction - The Virginia Tech shootings evoke an Crime emotional day across the country, including here in the Mid- South for some local VT students’ parents.

Community/ 4/17/07 5p & 9p 1:39 U of M Vigil - Students of the University of Memphis Crime gathered today to pay tribute to the lives lost in the Virginia Tech campus shooting. A moment of silence was taken while the bell tolled for each of the victims.

Crime 4/17/07 9p 1:03 Memphis Shooting - A shooting took place near Bellevue and Lamar leaving one person dead and another taken to Methodist Central. Police say the shooting started following an argument between two groups of men. Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting.

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Crime/ 4/17/07 9p 1:34 John Ford Day #7 - The Ford trial resumed as the defense Politics continued to attack the undercover agent whose tapes revealed him giving Ford several cash payments. The defense will wrap up with agent L.C. McNeil so the prosecution can continue calling its witnesses, one possibly being FBI informant, Tim Willis.

Crime 4/18/07 5p 1:11 3-Year-Old Shot - A three-year-old was shot in a store parking lot. The three adults inside the car when the shooting took place have been taken in for questioning, but no charges have been filed. The child is recovering at LeBonheur.

Crime 4/18/07 9p 1:56 Stanfield Break-In - According to the Collierville police, someone was attempting to steal items out of Cassandra Stanfield's former Collierville home. They do not have a suspect, but the car they confiscated belongs to Stanfield's sister.

Law 4/18/07 9p 1:40 Fighting Gang Activity - Shelby County Sheriff's deputies Enforcemen have charged eight people involved in gang-related crimes. t/ They say it started last week in southeast Shelby County. Community The crackdown is part of their new strategy to stop the rising gang problem. They are hoping to get the community involved, as well, by cooperating with neighborhood associations.

Crime 4/19/07 5p & 9p 1:25 Stanfield - Federal Prosecutors allege Cassandra Stanfield attempted to steal things from her former Collierville home. She then lied to police about being carjacked in order to give herself an alibi. Stanfield is accused of stealing over $2-M from The Med while working as a cashier. The items Stanfield attempted to steal are those she is accused of buying with the stolen Med money. Last month, Stanfield was caught pawning a watch and bracelet against an order from the court.

Crime/ 4/19/07 5p & 9p 1:30 Ford Trial Day #9 - Court centered on FBI informant Tim Politics Willis today. Willis said Ford made threats on his life three months before his indictment saying he would shoot him if he found out he was working for the FBI. The prosecution says it plans to call four more witnesses tomorrow.

Crime 4/19/07 9p 1:47 Woman Stabbed - A 51-year-old woman was brutally stabbed in Marked Tree, Arkansas and thrown over a rural bridge into a creek. The woman was helped out of the water and transported to The Med. Police have a suspect in custody, but family and friends do not know exactly what happened.

Crime 4/20/07 5p 1:17 Body Found In Bent Tree - A woman was found shot to death at the Bent Tree Apartments. The identity of the woman is not known and officers are hoping security cameras will be the key to their investigation.

Crime 4/20/07 5p 1:16 Southaven Stabbing - Suspects lead police from Memphis to Mississippi and back again following a stabbing and a car crash.

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Crime 4/20/07 9p 1:30 Arson Reward - The Memphis Fire Department is teaming up with Crime Stoppers to offer a $5,000 cash reward to help find the person or persons responsible in the city's string of arson fires.

Crime 4/23/07 5p 1:27 Cassandra Stanfield - Today, Cassandra Stanfield’s sister testified in court that she loaned her car to Stanfield the night of the break in. Prosecutors say she broke into her Collierville home from which she was evicted and she used her sister’s SUV to load up the items. Stanfield faces a 32- count indictment and the new allegations of aggravated burglary and filing a false police report. Attempting to make an alibi for herself, Stanfield had called police 2 hours before the incident saying she was car jacked and that she was forced to steal her old possessions.

Community 4/23/07 9p 1:43 Memphis Fundraiser - Virginia Tech alumni living in Memphis are holding a fundraiser in reaction to the recent shootings on the campus. The money will go to the Virginia Tech Foundation and Virginia Tech Family Fund.

Community 4/23/07 9p 1:47 Memphis in May Debate - Debate is surrounding the performance of 3-6 Mafia at this year’s Memphis in May Festival. Some want them to be uninvited. Memphis in May organizers said they do not plan to cancel the act, but they will check the lyrics of all scheduled acts to make sure the performances represent the city well.

Crime 4/24/07 5p 1:42 Swat Weapons Stolen - A North Carolina swat team traveling through Memphis had their unmarked van broken into. Three fully automatic riffles and other weapons were taken.

Crime/ 4/24/07 9p 1:30 John Ford Trial - Lead attorneys met with the judge today Politics for about two hours before the prosecution reminded the jury of the charges and evidence against Ford. The defense plans to finalize its case tomorrow.

Crime 4/24/07 9p 1:45 Swat Weapons Stolen - The MPD has named a person of interest in the theft of several assault weapons and hundreds of rounds of ammunition from a North Carolina squad car. The swat team was on its way to Little Rock to take part in a competition. The robbery was caught on Interstate BBQ's surveillance video. Police say they have recovered one of the stolen assault rifles and the SUV used in the robbery.

Community 4/25/07 5p 1:47 MLGW Layoffs - MLGW asked the city council for more money hoping to fulfill the contracts with its agency for short- and long-term temporary workers. However, the council denied the request. As a result, customers can expect slower service. The resolution will be reviewed again at the city council meeting on May first.

Crime/ 4/25/07 9p 1:28 Ford Trial - Jurors in the John Ford bribery trial have asked Politics for more time to deliberate.

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Community 4/25/07 9p 1:46 Ridgeway Texting - Officials are saying text messaging is to blame for turning an under control situation into something out of control. The messages were about a threat a student allegedly made at Ridgeway High School. School officials say the threat had already been removed from the school, yet the messaging led to widespread panic. There are mixed revues on cell phones in school and the resulting text messaging. Some say they could be useful, citing the example that if they had been used in the Virginia Tech school shootings, there would have been a different outcome.

Crime 4/26/07 5p 1:36 Swat Presser - Investigators were able to get to the end of a North Carolina swat car that was robbed of weapons and ammunition after linking it to another crime. It started after they found a stolen Expedition used in a series of crimes before the swat break in.

Crime 4/26/07 9p 1:30 Tap Room Drugs - The owners of the Tap Room bar on Beale Street will be in court following illegal drug accusations. The indictments come following a 6th month undercover investigation.

Crime/ 4/26/07 9p 1:43 Ford Trial Night - Still no verdict on the John Ford trial. Politics After two days of deliberations, the jury came back asking about extortion. That is the charge that carries the most weight.

Crime/ 4/27/07 5p 1:45 Forrest Hill Presser - Forrest Hill owners Clayton Smart, Community Mark Singer, and Stephen Smith have been indicted after allegedly stealing millions from trust funds that were set up for beneficiaries of pre-paid funeral contracts. The new general manager of the funeral home now says they will be able to honor those who would have lost money from the pre- paid contracts.

Crime 4/27/07 5p 1:34 Trezevant Gangs - Parents say they are fed up with the constant gang problems at Trezevant Middle School. One says she kept her daughter from school after she was jumped.

Crime/ 4/27/07 9p 1:44 Ford Trial Verdict - Ford was convicted in the Tennessee Politics Waltz Sting Operation. He was found guilty of bribery, but the jury was deadlocked on the extortion charges. No word on whether the prosecution will retry him on the extortion.

Crime 4/30/07 5p 1:27 Winkler Custody Hearing - Matthew Winkler's parents to have petitioned to have Mary Winkler's parental rights terminated. They also adopted the children. Right now Winkler will not be able to see her kids, something she and her attorneys thought that she would be able to do after the hearing.

Crime/ 4/30/07 5p 2:27 Gun/Gang Law Legislation - Memphis law enforcement Safety/Law officers traveled to Nashville to rally for tougher crime laws. Enforcemen t Crime 4/30/07 9p 1:31 Chop Shop Busted - Police say the First Enterprise Sales, Service, and Auto Body Shop may look okay from the outside, but inside there's criminal activity going on. They 35

have been disassembling stolen cars and putting the parts in other vehicles. The owner and his son claim they did not know the cars were stolen.

Crime 4/30/07 9p 1:41 Copper Thefts - Memphis police say copper theft remains a major problem in the city. The state shows the number of thefts has increased nearly 2,000 percent from last year...and that is just from air conditioners. The numbers do not include the thefts from homes and businesses.

Politics 5/1/07 5p & 9p 2:27 Herenton Letter - Mayor Wharton was left trying to answer questions surrounding the letter Mayor Herenton faxed to county leaders concerning the city's mayoral race. Herenton used city letterhead to tell them he was running and solicited their support.

Crime 5/1/07 5p & 9p 1:48 10-Year-Old Found - Investigators say they used helicopters and numerous ground units costing over $2,000 to search for a child they thought was missing. They later found out it was all a scam by the child's mother. She told police that her car was stolen and that he was in the back seat. She later admitted that she lied about the child in hopes of getting her car recovered faster. She is now facing a felony charge for filing a false police report.

Community/ 5/2/07 5p 1:39 Ingram Ruling Reax - The man once named the "the Crime Schnucks hero" reacted with others regarding the not guilty verdict for the man who went on a stabbing rampage at the grocery store last June. He is upset about it and is not buying the insanity plea. Instead of jail time, the attacker was ordered to 60 days of treatment.

Crime 5/2/07 5p 1:31 Workman Appeal - Philip Workman is the longest resident on Tennessee's Death Row. His execution has already been stayed twice; his next scheduled lethal injection is for next week. Workman was convicted of shooting a Memphis police officer during a Wendy's robbery 26 years ago.

Crime 5/2/07 9p 1:38 Mailed Drugs Bust - The SWAT team busted a Millington home taking down a suspected drug dealer. They posed as mail carriers to do it after getting a tip that the postal service was being used to ship nearly $35,000 worth of marijuana and a large bottle of an addictive pharmaceutical drug to the home.

Community 5/3/07 5p 2:15 Lee Resigns - 2:15 Mayor Herenton finally pulled the plug on MLGW President Joseph Lee by accepting his resignation. Herenton says he will meet with Board President, Rick Mason, and City Council MLGW Committee Councilwoman Carol Chumney about how to conduct the search for a new president.

Crime 5/3/07 5p 1:50 Officers Busted - Officers Trennis Swims and Harold McCall have been accused of cruising downtown and stopping suspected drug dealers to steal their cash while on duty. Swims also targeted Hispanics with cash on them. The U.S. Attorney says more arrests are expected.

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Community 5/3/07 9p 2:00 MLGW Resignations - Mayor Herenton has pulled the plug on two of the highest-ranking MLGW employees...President Joseph Lee and Gen. Council Odell Horton, Jr. With the resignations the utility company is now trying to regain the public trust. MLGW Board Chairman, Rick Mason, will serve as the acting president until a replacement is chosen by the mayor.

Community 5/4/07 5p 2:00 Who is Rick Masson? - An inside look into the newly named MLGW interim president.

Community 5/4/07 9p 1:52 No MLGW Severance - Joseph Lee will not get a severance package after leaving the utility company. It was voted out by the board in 2004. He will only have what is in his pension plan. Also, he is not old enough and has not worked for the company long enough to be eligible for retirement compensation.

Community 5/4/07 9p 1:28 Fairgrounds Meeting - Members of the Mid-South Fairgrounds Redevelopment Committee say they want to know in eight weeks whether the Liberty Bowl stadium should stay or go.

Community 5/7/07 5p & 9p 1:20 Chemical Fire - A Memphis Firefighter is taken to The Med during a chemical fire near the airport this morning.

Politics/ 5/7/07 5p 1:56 Herman Morris/MLGW - Morris requests that Herenton wait Community to select a new president for MLGW until after the October Mayoral election.

Crime 5/7/07 9p 1:27 School Lockdown - Rosa Fort High School is locked down after a man brought a shotgun on to school property.

Crime 5/8/07 5p & 9p 5:05 Jonesboro Deposition - The deposition is part of a civil case against the Jonesboro school shooters; Mitchell Johnson is interviewed by a lawyer for the victims' families.

Crime 5/8/07 9p 1:10 Workman Execution - Phillip Workman’s execution is scheduled to be in four hours.

Community 5/9/07 5p 1:11 MLGW Chief Utility Officer - Herenton recommended Memphis's current Director of Public Works to serve as Interim Chief Utility Officer for MLGW.

Crime 5/9/07 5p 1:46 Workman Wrap - Convicted cop killer, Phillip Workman, was executed by lethal ejection this morning.

Crime 5/9/07 9p 1:30 Snyder Reinstated - The firefighter that found the baby monitors in the local Homeland Security Office goes back to work even though some do not believe he should. Snyder was found guilty of telling lies to his superiors.

Crime/Law 5/10/07 5p & 9p 1:22 Fugitive Roundup - Mid-South police began a criminal Enforcemen round-up last night that they dubbed “Operation Rock Star”. t Millington and Memphis police arrested more than seventy people.

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Crime 5/10/07 9p 1:15 Voter Fraud Pleas - Tennessee state investigators claim poll workers participated in a scheme of casting illegal votes to help Ophelia Ford win her state senate seat.

Crime 5/11/07 5p 1:09 Security Guard Shooting - A security guard is shot and robbed at University Warehouse.

Community 5/11/07 5p 2:30 Officer Memorial - A special ceremony is held in Hernando, MS for DeSoto Public Safety Officers.

Crime 5/11/07 9p 1:21 Restaurant Robbery - Paulette's is robbed and two employees are hurt. Midtown business operators are left thinking about their security.

Crime 5/11/07 9p 1:27 Forest Hill Lawsuit - The state of Tennessee and a local attorney are going after millions of dollars allegedly stolen from Forest Hill Funeral Home policyholders.

Crime 5/14/07 5p 1:30 Campus Sex Offender - A sex offender was caught in the music building on University of Memphis's campus trying to fondle a female student. The offender's sister says she does not trust him any more, saying this is not his first run in. He is also a registered sex offender and has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.

Community 5/14/07 5p 1:35 DeSoto Firefighters Death - Jeffrey Jeans was the first black EMS worker in DeSoto County and his death marks the first fire services death in the line of duty.

Crime 5/14/07 9p 1:36 Raines Standoff - An 18-year-old wanted on robbery charges took off with a gun threatening to kill himself when officers went to his home. He was eventually placed safely into police custody.

Community 5/14/07 9p 1:44 Apartment Fire - Lightning caused a fire in an apartment building putting four families out of their homes. Luckily, no one was injured.

Crime 5/14/07 9p 1:25 School Violence - Ironically, a violence seminar and a lunchroom brawl happened on the same day at the same time. Parents and school officials at Northside High School are using both as events to learn from while eliminating school violence.

Crime 5/16/07 5p 1:34 Rape Folo - Chickasaw Garden community members said they have had enough following the recent robbery and rape of a woman in their neighborhood. Yesterday, they staged a protest. Now, others are hoping it will raise awareness of the crimes and rapes that go on in other neighborhoods.

Crime/ 5/16/07 9p 1:30 Mayor Speaks Out - Mayor Herenton held a presser a day Politics after he was criticized for not attending a meeting with homeowners from the regarding the robbery and rape of a woman in that neighborhood. He says just because he did not attend does not mean he is not concerned about the crime. He has also called for more 38

officers on the streets, once again.

Community 5/16/07 9p 1:15 Summer Drive In - Fire has destroyed one of the big screens at the Summer Drive In and owners say it may be hard to have it replaced. Firefighters believe vagrants living behind the theater could be to blame.

Crime 5/17/07 5p & 9p 1:36 Chickasaw Rape Latest - Memphis police say last week's robbery and rape of a woman at the Chickasaw Gardens was not random. They say the arrest of a second suspect has revealed a connection, saying he is related to someone previously employed by the victim.

Crime/ Law 5/17/07 5p & 9p 1:20 Operation Rock Star - It is called Operation Rock Star, and Enforcemen since it hit the streets, more than 130 people have been t arrested on drug and prostitution charges. As a result, five homes and one apartment complex have also been shut down.

Crime 5/18/07 5p 1:53 Goodwyn Rape Folo - A Memphis woman was raped and robbed in her home and citizens are outraged and speaking out as "Citizens Against Crime". They, along with law officials and politicians, will be going to Nashville next week to push for a gun law package.

Crime 5/18/07 9p 1:18 Crime Outrage - The father of a 15-year-old girl killed and set on fire in a truck says there is not enough outcry or attention from public officials regarding the crime and he wants to know why. He suggests that there is some type of double standard, saying the suspect in the Chickasaw Gardens case could get up to 70 years while his daughter's killers would only get about 50.

Crime 5/21/07 5p 1:58 Crime Rally Preview - A rally is inspired by a woman that was robbed and raped at gunpoint with her son at home. Citizens Against Crime are also gaining support to fight for tougher gun laws in Nashville. They already stormed a Memphis City Council meeting and now they are planning to meet in Nashville.

Community/ 5/21/07 5p & 9p 1:50 Shelby Club Resolution - County Commissioners have Law passed an ordinance that will move strip clubs away from Enforcemen residential areas. t Crime 5/21/07 5p & 9p 1:04 Fire Body Found - A death is being ruled suspicious after a body is found dead inside a burning apartment. Investigators say there are suspicious circumstances regarding the fire.

Community 5/22/07 5p 1:45 Mayor's Town Home Groundbreaking - The groundbreaking and construction for the high-end River Town Condominiums is underway.

Crime 5/22/07 9p 1:30 Triple Shooting - A gunman fired into a group of kids playing basketball at Riverview Park. There were about 50 people in the park when the shooting happened. At least 10 rounds were fired. Police say there may have been an intended target, but believe those shot were random victims.

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Community 5/22/07 9p 1:20 Grizzlies Future -The NBA lottery will mark the send-off to a new season for Grizzly fans. The losing season has put a lot of uncertainty in the team's future regarding players and ownership.

Community/ 5/23/07 5p 1:38 Cordova Worker Fired - An office worker at Cordova High Education School was fired because she was not doing what she was hired to do. Some say she was too close to the students while mentoring and counseling them. Parents and students say they plan to picket outside the school in support of her. They also drafted a letter to local city officials.

Crime 5/23/07 9p 1:28 Riverview Park Shooting - Three teens are recovering after being shot on a basketball court at Riverview Park. Police are looking into the possibility that the gunman may have been involved in another shooting. Witnesses say a gunman fired into the group. Police say he had an intended target.

Community 5/23/07 9p 1:05 Med Detox Suit - The family of a Memphis man that was raped and died at The Med is now suing the city, county, and the hospital saying his civil rights were violated.

Crime 5/24/07 5p 1:44 Police Chase Investigation - An investigation into whether a West Memphis police chase was warranted. It is in response to last night's chase that started on a tip. Police say it was warranted because the suspect fled.

Crime/ 5/24/07 5p 1:47 Death To Student Wall - Parents of one middle school Community student say they are upset about the way a death threat to their child on a school's bathroom wall was handled. They say that officials are actually blaming the student for the graffiti message.

Crime 5/24/07 9p 1:23 Teens Shot Folo - Memphis police announced that they now have two men in custody following a shooting at Riverview Park where three teens were wounded.

Politics 5/25/07 5p & 9p 1:59 Ophelia Ford - The Ford family is still reaching out to Ophelia urging her to come home for help.

Community/ 5/25/07 5p & 9p 1:12 Pelham Fire – A fire breaks out in a million-dollar home that Crime was in its final stages of construction. The home was completely destroyed and investigators are not ruling out arson.

Crime/Law 5/28/07 5p & 9p 1:30 SCLC/ Crime Fight - The SCLC is trying to fight crime in Enforcemen the city and has made a seven-point crime plan to do it. t Some of the points include calling for more prosecutors and tougher punishments, opening up gyms and churches.

Crime 5/28/07 9p 1:55 Tunica Robbery Ring - The Tunica County Sheriff’s Department started investigating a series of robberies at one of the Tunica County casinos, but ended up investigating one of their own. It was discovered that one of the members of the ring was allegedly found to be a member of the Tunica County Sheriff’s Department.

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started after the shooter went to pick up a motorcycle and started firing at employees. Another employee was also shot in the incident, but suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The shooter died in a crash while trying to evade county deputies.

Community/ 5/29/07 9p 1:34 City Pools Close - This year, Memphis kids will have to Safety choose to swim among only 11 pools whereas last year there were 13. The health department says two of the pools in North Memphis are outdated and unsafe.

Crime 5/30/07 5p & 9p 1:11 Pregnant Woman Shot - A 21-year-old pregnant woman, who lost her baby when she was shot, is now in extremely critical condition herself. Police say she was the victim of random violence after six shots rang out in her Whitehaven neighborhood.

Crime 5/30/07 5p & 9p 1:33 Kawasaki Shooting Folo - Questions still remain concerning what prompted a 17-year-old to open fire at a Kawasaki dealership.

Community/ 5/31/07 5p 1:18 Collierville Heat Awareness - Collierville fire fighters are Safety going around the community making sure people know the dangers of leaving their children inside a hot car.

Community 5/31/07 5p 1:32 The Med Future - Mayor AC Wharton is expected to make his annual pilgrimage to Nashville to try to get funding for The Med. He also created a new committee to research funding options.

Crime/ 5/31/07 9p 1:38 Peete Resigns - Memphis City Council members say they are Politics on their way to restoring public trust following the latest resignation of Rickey Peete. Peete is accused of taking $12,000 worth of pay-offs to influence his vote.

Crime 6/1/07 5p 1:14 Pregnant Woman Shot - A 16-year-old is in police custody after shooting a pregnant woman and causing her to lose her baby. The woman remains at The Med in critical condition. She was sitting on her porch when the shooting occurred.

Crime 6/1/07 5p 1:25 Kawasaki Surveillance - Police are asking for help concerning the shooting at a Kawasaki dealership. Surveillance showed the 17-year-old shooter outside the dealership before he shot and killed employer, Glen Buddy Page, Jr. inside the store. However, there is no audio and the video does not show exactly what happened.

Community 6/1/07 9p 1:39 3-Alarm Apartment Fire - Fire strikes the Country Club Apartments in the University of Memphis area. When it broke out, the elevators also went out and many of the elderly people had to escape using the stairs. Firefighters say it was a challenge putting it out; luckily no one died or was seriously injured.

Community/ 6/4/07 5p & 9p 2:04 Summer Jobs Rally - This was supposed to be an opportunity Crime to get teens summer jobs but it turned into a rally where attendees said the shootings and murders have to stop.

Crime 6/4/07 5p 2:18 Kawasaki Shooting Folo - A shooting that left a victim and 41

the shooter dead leaves many with questions. Les Smith talks with a person who says he may have been one of the last people to speak to the shooter.

Community/ 6/4/07 9p 1:30 LeMoyne-Owen - Tomorrow, the Memphis City Council Education decides on whether or not $3M will be used to help save Memphis's only historically black college.

Community/ 6/5/07 5p 1:28 LeMoyne-Owen Plans - Students at LeMoyne-Owen say they Education believe this college will remain open, though they still worry about the worst happening.

Crime/Law 6/5/07 5p 2:12 Juveniles and Crime - The Memphis Police Director answers Enforcemen questions on what needs to be done to keep juveniles out of t trouble.

Politics/ 6/5/07 9p 1:40 Council and Ethics - The city council voted on an ethics code Community tonight. They say if additional changes are needed they will amend the code later.

Crime 6/5/07 9p 1:47 Church Copper Theft - Churches are dealing with huge copper theft problems since many times they do not have surveillance cameras.

Crime 6/6/07 5p 1:53 John Harvey Crime - Memphis crime fighters say that the governor is not giving them the support needed to pass legislation for a tougher crime bill.

Politics/ 6/6/07 5p 1:50 Ethics and Council - A new ethics bill was passed for the Community Memphis City Council last night. Members of the council say that it was stronger than before, but still not strong enough.

Crime 6/6/07 9p 1:04 Walker Shooting - A crime scene spans three blocks. The body of the victim was taken from the backyard of a house, but started three blocks away.

Community 6/6/07 9p 1:42 Beale Street Landing - Money is set aside for the building of a landing set to stretch about 1100 feet along the . This leaves some Memphians wondering if there are better things to do with the money.

Crime 6/7/07 5p 1:22 Leath Stabbing Folo - No charges have been filed against a girl who many say went on a stabbing rampage yesterday.

Community 6/7/07 5p 1:44 Car Into House - A 21-year-old woman was killed when her car slammed through a Southaven home this morning. The crash is under investigation.

Community 6/7/07 9p 1:35 La Italiano Latest - The latest information on the restaurant being built that some say will be more than a restaurant. In fact, they believe that the owner is planning to turn it into a strip club.

Safety/ 6/7/07 9p 1:43 Police 911 Calls - It is important for callers to 911 to have a Community/ true emergency. Those who do not may be flooding 911 Law dispatchers with unnecessary calls and therefore causing Enforcemen people who have a true emergency not to get the necessary t aid that they need. 42

Crime 6/8/07 9p 1:35 John Daly Attack - Golfer John Daly is worrying about waking up to a knife in his face in the middle of the biggest golf tournament in the Mid-South.

Crime 6/11/07 5p 1:52 Hostage Standoff - A man responsible for a three-and-a-half- hour police standoff is recovering after being shot by an Olive Branch police officer.

Safety/ 6/11/07 5p 1:30 County Fire Tax - The Shelby County Commission approved Community a measure to improve fire and ambulance services, but you are going to have to pay for it.

Safety/ 6/11/07 9p 1:14 Daycare Problem - Six children were found alone inside a Community Memphis home this afternoon.

Safety/ 6/11/07 9p 1:28 County Ambulances - The Shelby County Commission Community approved a measure that will double the amount of ambulances on the road and require a faster response time.

Safety/ 6/12/07 5p 1:48 Daycare Problem Folo - Following the discovery of several Community children left home alone at her Memphis house, the owner of the house has not been charged with anything. She also is not completely clear yet.

Crime/Law 6/12/07 9p 1:57 Deputies Arrested - Two Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies Enforcemen are relieved of duty with pay and facing felony charges. t Crime/ 6/12/07 9p 1:40 Landfill Dumping - A Memphis man is facing thousands of Environmen dollars in penalties for allowing truckers to dump trash on t his property.

Crime/Law 6/13/07 5p 1:25 Deputy Casino Assault - In 24 hours, 3 sheriff's deputies Enforcemen each face domestic violence charges. Sheriff Mark Lutrell t says it is a problem he is going to fix.

Crime/ 6/13/07 5p 1:48 Edmund Ford/MLGW - Issues surrounding Councilman Politics Edmund Ford’s $16,000 utility bill are very much alive.

Politics/ 6/14/07 5p & 9p 2:59 Mayoral Sex Plot - A waitress claims a powerful Crime businessman recruited her to seduce and blackmail Mayor Willie Herenton.

Politics/ 6/14/07 5p & 9p 1:32 Mayor Plot Sidebar - Background information on Gwendolyn Crime Smith, the waitress who claims she was recruited to seduce Mayor Herenton.

Politics/ 6/18/07 5p 2:04 Herenton Plot Folo - The main conspirator in the alleged plot Crime to set up Mayor Willie Herenton with a former strip club waitress has stepped down.

Education/ 6/18/07 5p 2:35 Carol Johnson's Tenure - A look back at MCS Community Superintendent's tenure in Memphis before she leaves for Boston.

Crime 6/18/07 9p 1:30 Bicyclist Hit by Car - A Memphis man is facing charges after he hits a man on a bicycle with his car and then narrowly misses driving into a house.

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Community 6/18/07 9p 1:30 Selmer Accident Investigation - Tennessee State Police are still investigating what caused a deadly accident at a charity event in Selmer, Tennessee.

Education 6/19/07 5p 1:50 Replacing Johnson - The MCS board members say they are seeking outside input to help them replace Superintendent Carol Johnson.

Politics 6/19/07 9p 1:34 Replacing Peete - Memphis City Council chooses a replacement for Rickey Peete's district until the next election.

Politics/ 6/20/07 5p 1:30 Gwen Smith in Court - The woman a the center of the sex Crime scandal involving Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton violated probation and was in a Nashville court this morning.

Politics/ 6/20/07 5p 1:33 Ricky Peete Plea - Peete changed his plea on federal bribery Crime charges from not guilty to guilty.

Politics/ 6/20/07 9p 1:20 What about Ford? - John Ford was indicted on the same Crime charges as Ricky Peete. Ford is waiting for trial and does not indicate that he will change his plea.

Education/ 6/21/07 9p 1:21 LeMoyne-Owen Lawsuit - A lawsuit trying to keep the city of Community Memphis from saving financially strapped LeMoyne-Owen College cannot get to court.

Community 6/21/07 9p 1:41 Oxford Plane Crash - A man survives not only a plain crash but also two days of hanging upside down.

Crime 6/22/07 5p 1:51 House Shot Up - An African refugee who lives in Memphis was shot at and then burglarized. When he called 911 for help, he claims he encountered the ugly side of American racism.

Crime 6/22/07 9p 1:47 Teen Charged - A teenager is charged with robbing and raping an elderly woman in Hickory Hill.

Crime 6/24/07 5p & 9p 1:44 West Memphis Shooting Folo - Follow-up to West Memphis officer shooting of a 12-year-old.

Politics 6/24/07 5p & 9p 1:41 Ethics Code - County commissioners have finally decided on a code of ethics ordinance.

Crime 6/26/07 5p & 9p 2:27 West Memphis Shooting Folo - Follow-up to West Memphis officer shooting of a 12-year-old.

Crime 6/26/07 5p & 9p 1:18 Mosby Ave. Shooting - An elderly woman was shot as she watched children play with buckets of water. One person who was playing in the water threw some on another who did not want to get hit. The two got into a fight and then one of them pulled a gun. The elderly woman was shot during the scuffle.

Crime 6/27/07 5p & 9p 1:40 West Memphis Shooting Folo - Follow-up to West Memphis officer shooting of a 12-year-old.

Community 6/27/07 5p &9p 1:42 MLGW Money Lost - According to MLGW board member, Joe Saino, the influence of city hall on MLGW is the reason 44

why the gas division continues to lose money.

Community 6/27/07 9p 2:28 Drag Racing Folo - The family of a Selmer, TN drag race accident victim filed a lawsuit. The lawsuit names driver Troy Critchley, the owner of the car AMS Leasing, Cars for Kids Corporation, and the president of the organization, Larry Price.

Community/ 6/28/07 5p & 9p 1:15 LeMoyne-Owen Lawsuit - Memphian Howard Enman is mad Education about LeMoyne-Owen College receiving money from the city. He says that bad choices are being made with his tax dollars. He and his attorney plan to request a court order to stop the money from being deposited in the college's account.

Crime 6/28/07 5p & 9p 2:04 West Memphis Mayor Reaction - The mayor of West Memphis reacts to the ripples created by a West Memphis police officer’s shooting of a 12-year-old boy.

Crime 6/29/07 5p & 9p 1:46 Shaw Sentencing - In a plea agreement, Anthony Shaw accepted 50 years in prison. Shaw is the man who intentionally set a Family Dollar Store on fire. Two firefighters were killed in the fire.

Crime 6/29/07 5p & 9p 1:24 Holly Springs Drug Bust - Forty Marshall County Deputies teamed-up with officers from neighboring communities, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and U.S. Marshalls to begin rounding up indicted drug dealers in Marshall County.

Crime 6/29/07 9p 1:28 12-Year-Old Shot by Police - A West Memphis police officer shot and killed 12-year-old DeAuntae Farrow. He thought the youngster was carrying a gun...it turned out to be a toy gun.

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Community 6/26/06 5p & 9p 2:00 County Commission - The County Commission was in session today as Cleo Kirk sits in the middle of a sexual harassment investigation. The complaint was filed by commission employee Deborah Lynn Ford who did not appear in today's session.

Crime 6/26/06 9p 1:28 Binghamton Shooting - The tension between the police and the Binghamton community continues as police contend they made a promptly arrest whereas witnesses to the brawl say they allowed it to get out of hand.

Crime 6/27/06 5p 2:01 13 year old shot - The 13 year old girl shot by another 19 year old girl was pronounced dead early this morning. Melissa Robinson was shot in Binghamton where police say she got into a gang-related fight with a group of girls from another neighborhood.

Crime/Communit 6/28/06 5p & 9p 2:26 Council on Crime - City Council called an y emergency meeting today to address the city's rising crime. Some of the ideas discussed included allocating $1-million for a reward program and establishing an earlier curfew for the summer for kids under 17. Some of today's ideas will be voted on at the next council meeting in July.

Crime 6/29/06 5p 1:30 Vehicular homicide - Police say someone dragged the latest homicide victim for blocks and now they are trying to find a suspect and a motive.

Crime 6/29/06 5p & 9p 1:48 Olive Branch Shooting - Two olive Branch officers were shot this morning. The shooting occurred during a routine traffic stop early Thursday morning. The driver started shooting as the officers approached the car.

Community 6/30/06 5p & 9p 1:25 Memphis Visit - President Bush and the Japanese Prime Minister came to Memphis today to Graceland. They ate at the Rendezvous and made a stop at the Civil Rights Museum.

Crime 6/30/06 9p 1:46 Officer Shot Follow-up - Olive Branch Police is still searching for the suspect who shot two of their officers. The officers were the first shot in the history of the department. One of the officers, who just graduated from the academy, is back at home. The veteran officer remains in critical condition. He was not wearing a vest at the time of the shooting.

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Crime 7/3/06 9p 1:49 West Memphis Assault follow-up - police Officer Charles Fowler's wife and son are alive after someone attacked them with a brick. Fowler's wife says she believes her husband, who was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot, knew who attacked them. They were having marital problems and he threatened her on numerous occasions.

Law Enforcement 7/3/06 9p 1:19 Emergency Vehicles - The fine for people who do not move over for emergency vehicles got higher. The possibility of jail time has also been added to the violation of breaking this law.

Community 7/4/06 5p & 9p 2:46 Cohen - A telephone survey has stirred up controversy regarding Steve Cohen and his race for Congress. An opponent is asking black voters to examine Cohen's Jewish faith.

Crime 7/5/06 5p 1:37 Officer shot - Officer Ayers is paralyzed following last Thursday's shooting. The shootings were the first ever for the Olive Branch PD. The department is focusing on catching the shooter and is urging the public to come forward with any information.

Community 7/5/06 5p 1:06 Midtown House Fire - Fireworks may be to blame in the fire of one mid-town house. An investigation is being made into whether a holiday prank destroyed a home.

Crime 7/5/06 9p 1:20 Southgate Mall Carjacking - Police are investigating a string of carjackings that took place near 3rd Street and Beltz. Eight cases were reported within 12 hours and police believe the same crew is responsible for them.

Crime 7/5/06 9p 1:36 Southeast Shelby County Burglary - Crime has risen in the South Easy County within the last seven months. The sheriff's department will deploy more officers in the area including putting their reserves officers and deputies on special patrols. They also warn the neighborhood to stay on alert.

Community 7/6/06 5p & 9p 2:30 Funeral Home - The new owner of Forrest Hill funeral home announced that he does not intend to honor pre-paid funeral contracts made with the previous owner. Over 13,000 people are organizing a class action lawsuit.

Crime 7/6/06 9p 1:36 U of M Prostitution - There are allegations of sex for money in the men's restroom at the University of Memphis according to the campus newspaper. The report says it has been a problem for years.

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Crime 7/7/06 5p 1:23 Ripley Assault - The Herrel family's son was held in jail overnight without evidence or any charges against him. Mr. and Mrs. Herrel tried to get their son out but things got physical. When Felecia threatened to call the TBI regarding her son's situation, a door was slammed on her arm. Felecia's husband says the police chief grabbed his wife by her neck and pushed her up in a corner and twisted her. The police denied allegations. The incident is under investigation.

Community 7/7/06 5p 2:02 Food Bank - FOX13 is participating in the Memphis Food Bank's annual "Operation Feed" competition. They were at drop sites collecting canned goods for the food bank.

Community/Crim 7/10/06 5p & 9p 1:44 Clayton Investigation - Clayton Smart got a e $1,200 fine for not honoring a contract regarding the prepaid policies for Forest Hill Funeral Home. The TBI says there is a criminal investigation underway to find out what happened to the trust funds and whether it is illegal for Smart to refuse to honor over 13,000 contracts.

Crime/Safety 7/10/06 9p 1:32 Cooper Young Substation - The Cooper Young area has seen a rise in crime within the last couple of months. Police say they are addressing the problem and have added a substation to monitor the area up close. The Cooper Young Business Association is paying for the substation's 5-year lease. Police are planning to add horse patrols next week as another way to show their presence in the area.

Crime 7/11/06 5p & 9p 1:30 Triple Murder - What initially appeared as a fatal fire has police investigating a deadly violence situation. Someone pulled a man, a woman, and her son from the fire, but later discovered they were already dead. The mother and son had injuries consistent with those from an assault. Police also say they have been called to the house before for domestic problems.

Crime/Safety 7/11/06 5p & 9p 1:30 Memphis Crime - Larry Godwin says approximately 70% of violent crimes are happening in certain areas of the city. He said homicides are up 37%. Godwin says police saturation will be put into those areas.

Crime/Safety 7/12/06 5p 2:00 Crime Saturation - County Sheriff Mark Lutrell announced that he would be adding reinforcements to help Memphis crime. This new police operation will target areas where violent crimes are the highest. The assisting officers will be reserves, unpaid positions for people who get the same training as deputies, but who have other full time jobs. Lutrell says 48

there are about 175 reserve deputies currently serving for the department in different areas.

Crime 7/12/06 5p & 9p 1:20 West Memphis - Jack Moten, a 61-year-old pastor and West Memphis official will be in court tomorrow in Shelby County, accused of stealing someone's identity. He was in court in west Memphis today accused of voyeurism by family members. They say he put a secret camera in his stepdaughter's bedroom to watch her undress.

Community 7/13/06 5p & 9p 1:13 Summer Youth Program - The rise in teen violence prompted the Memphis City Council to create emergency summer job opportunities for Memphis youths. Around 300 jobs will be available. The council has also agreed to spend $2m toward a full time summer job program for next year.

Crime 7/13/06 5p 1:19 Homicide Number 96 - A Jane Doe skeleton was found in the area of the old Wednesday afternoon. Homicide is investigating. The body was found by someone cutting the grass in the lot.

Crime 7/13/06 9p 1:30 Highland Carjacking - A woman was getting gas at the Circle K on Highland when a man jumped in and drove off with her SUV. Store video showed three white men pulling into the lot. Two went inside and the third stayed outside. Both groups went separate ways after the carjacking took place.

Community 7/14/06 5p 1:57 City Youth Jobs - New jobs created by the city for youths will hopefully help get them off the streets for the remaining summer months. The city is spending $270,000 to create 300 summer jobs. The jobs were cut due to a deficit, but the council restarted the program in response to the rise in crime this summer.

Crime 7/14/06 9p 0:50 Body Found - Another body was found in the area of Mall of Memphis, but police are not commenting on whether the two cases are connected. The skeleton, also female, was found in the same are of the one found on Wednesday.

Community 7/17/06 5p 2:02 Civil Rights Museum - The National Civil Rights Museum received a $200,000 grant from Bank of America. The grant will allow local actors help bring the museum to life as part of the living history program.

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Crime 7/17/06 9p 1:39 Police Brutality - 17-year-old Michael Smith is at LeBonheur with little brain activity, broken ribs, and a punctured leg as a result of alleged police brutality. Police deny the claim.

Crime 7/18/06 5p 1:36 Amber Alert Lopez - 16-year-old Veronica Lopez was abducted out of her car yesterday afternoon. An Amber alert has been issued. Police believe she was kidnapped by 22-year-old male. Cipriano Ovalle, a next-door neighbor whom Veronica knows. Crime 7/18/06 9p 1:31 Vice Lord Leader - Memphis Police say they know who is behind at least four Blue Crush houses, but they do not have enough evidence to put him behind bars. They believe the man who is responsible is a high-ranking gang member of the Vice Lords, known as Goldie, who deals in drugs and prostitution.

Crime 7/19/06 5p & 9p 1:36 Mall Grid Search - Police crews were out searching for other bodies and evidence at the old Mall of Memphis area, without results. They will rely on DNA tests, clothing analysis and dental records to identify their two Jane Does.

Crime 7/19/06 5p & 9p 2:25 Wheel Chair Burglar - A Memphis man is facing burglary charges for stealing a motorized wheelchair from a Midtown apartment complex. Thanks to the help of staff at the assisted care facility, they recovered the chair for the victim.

Crime 7/20/06 5p 1:45 Mall Body's ID - Memphis police announced the identity of one of the bodies found in the Mall of Memphis area. They believe Kathy Jean Higgenbotham, 49 years old, died from stab wounds to the chest and abdomen.

Crime 7/20/06 9p 1:29 Police Round Up - Police have 30 people in custody including a high-ranking Vice Lord gang leader as a result of a sting. Officers confiscated over a kilo of cocaine, approximately $10,000 and several handguns. The members are suspected of different accounts ranging from attempted murder to attempted child rape.

Crime 7/21/06 5p 1:57 Schnucks - Eight Schnucks employees were rushed to the hospital after another co-worker went on a stabbing spree.

Crime 7/24/06 5p & 9p 2:03 Morgan Shaw Follow-Up - The man who abducted and shot Morgan Shaw was in court. Michael Pruitt was the ex-boyfriend of Morgan's babysitter. Another man has also been charged for withholding info from the police and hiding Pruitt's gun.

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Community 7/24/06 5p & 9p 2:05 Dangerous Curve - The Collierville-Arlington Road has become a hot spot for accidents. There was a head-on accident this weekend. Teresa Mann (a FOX13 employee) and her husband had to be airlifted to The Med after a Ford Explorer crossed the centerline and hit their Bronco. The 21-year-old driver of the Explorer was later charged with a DUI.

Crime 7/25/06 9p 1:01 Otis Graham Arrest - Otis Graham was involved in a car chase that ended with the death of a West Memphis officer. In 2004, Graham was supposed to start his 8-year prison sentence but never reported to prison. Graham was taken into custody during a traffic stop this morning following a tip.

Crime 7/25/06 9p 2:14 Ingram Court Appearance - Elatrice Ingram was in court accused of trying to kill nine of his Schnucks employees after stabbing them last week in Cordova. Ingram's state of mind is in question and his attorney plans to get medical experts to evaluate him. His bond is set at $1m.

Community 7/26/06 9p 1:51 Kuhn Press Conference - Shelby County Democratic Chairman Matt Kuhn and two other democratic candidates asked the DA to investigate the two controversial election mailers in a press conference today. Kuhn says the investigation will reveal the extent of tax dollars being spent, allowing them to charge the candidates for it.

Community/Crim 7/27/06 5p & 9p 2:02 Black Tail Shooting - A patron at the Black Tail e Shake joint was shot early this morning when someone opened fire outside the club. Neighboring businesses say they are tired of the trouble happening at this location.

Crime 7/27/06 9p 1:53 Peppertree Nuisance - The state is holding the owners and property managers responsible for the number of violent incidents and drug arrests that have occurred in the Peppertree Apartments complex. There were over 60 aggravated assaults, 2 homicides, and more than one rape all the past year. Police say the crimes are being made convenient by the lack of regular security and the absence of a front gate.

Crime 7/28/06 5p 1:17 Grenada Minister - A 14-year-old mentally challenged boy has accused a prominent minister of sexual molestation. A lawsuit has been filed against the 72-year-old pastor of the First New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

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Community 7/28/06 5p & 9p 1:38 FedEx Crash - A FedEx plane had a crash landing at the Memphis International Airport. The plane was arriving from Seattle. It had problems with the left landing gear, which caused damage to the left wing and engine. Three men were aboard the plane, all escaped unharmed.

Community 7/31/06 5p & 9p 1:28 Al Gore In Memphis - Former Vice President, Al Gore, was in Memphis today signing and selling his book, "An Inconvenient Truth", at the Davis Kidd Booksellers in East Memphis. The trip is part of his 3-month nationwide book tour.

Crime 7/31/06 5p & 9p 2:06 Pizza Robberies - There have been 14 reports of pizza delivery employees as robbery victims within the past 12 weeks. The crimes have ranged from armed robberies to carjackings. Police also believe 9 of the robberies were set up where the crime took place after the person arrived or was just leaving the delivery address.

Crime 7/31/06 9p 1:39 Park and Young Carjacking - Police believe two teens are responsible for at least 2 carjackings early Monday morning. One of the victims, Jacques Jones, is a free-lance reporter for FOX13. Both victims are happy to be alive after being robbed at gunpoint. Police were also able to recover each of their cars. Charges for the two suspects could be filed within the next few days.

Safety/Crime 8/1/06 5p & 9p 1:39 Twins In Hot Car Follow-Up - Police have released the mother responsible for leaving her 5-month old twins inside her car for 45 minutes while she was inside a trying to sign up for public assistance. The babies were rescued by a man who saw them in the locked car on Tuesday by sticking his arm inside the partially opened window. Hospital officials say a few more minutes and a few degrees hotter, the twins may not have survived.

Crime/Communit 8/1/06 5p & 9p 1:30 Crack House - Six houses have been boarded up y and tagged with notices in Binghampton. Ten people have also been indicted in drug activity related to the area. In addition, a corner store in the area is also in the process of being shut down under the DA's nuisance laws. Police say they have now taken over the area and will continue to patrol the streets so that the drug activity does not resume.

Safety/Communit 8/1/06 9p 1:28 National Night Out - The Barton Heights y organization hosted National Night Out. Over 120 organizations from the city joined in the efforts to take a stand against crime.

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Crime/Communit 8/2/06 5p 1:34 Police - Some people are upset tonight regarding y the way the police handled its latest standoff at the Barron Brook Apartments in the Orange Mound community. An armed suspect who went into an apartment with 4 adults and a five-month-old baby was the cause of the standoff. Neighbors were upset because they were forced outside in the heat during the whole ordeal.

Crime 8/2/06 5p 1:45 Burning Truck Bodies - The bodies found inside a burning truck died from gunshot wounds and the vehicle was set on fire to cover the crime. The father of one of the victims, his 15-year-old daughter, spoke out tonight. The other victim has been identified as a 21-year-old male.

Community 8/2/06 9p 1:26 Election Task Force - The voter task force will be on hand for Wednesday's primary. The TBI, The DA's office, and the County Attorney's office make up the task force. Greg Duckett says the force always existed, but will be formalized this time around due to the special election controversy. Two officials from the Justice Department will also be supervising.

Crime 8/2/06 9p 1:52 Twins Left Charges - DCS has returned the two 5-month-old twins that were left in a car back to their mother. The babies were left inside a hot car for at least 45 min. while their mother was inside a North Memphis shopping center. Police say she was inside trying to sign up for public assistance. DCS says the call was difficult, but believes its best to return the children. The mother has been charged with two misdemeanor citations for reckless endangerment.

Community 8/3/06 5p 2:02 Voting Lines - Lines were running smoothly today despite the long lines. Adding to wait in the lines, some voters took over 30 minutes to cast their votes. The election commissioner said things were going as they had expected and that no major problems had been reported.

Crime 8/4/06 5pm 1:55 Remains Found - A dog discovered the remains of a newborn baby in the driveway outside a Northaven home today. Investigators are now treating the case as a possible homicide. The remains have also been sent to the M.E. to try to determine a cause of death.

Community 8/4/06 9p 1:28 Pro Serve Explosion - Investigators are still working to find out why a chemical plant in Whitehaven caught on fire after an explosion. The fire started at Pro Serv, a company that makes fertilizers and has been in Memphis for 25 years. No one was injured in the explosion, but two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. 53

Community 8/4/06 9p 2:00 Hernando Teen - Visitation for the Hernando teen killed in a car accident Thursday morning was held today. Sixteen-year-old Patrick Taylor and sixteen-year-old Ethan Bryant were riding in a pickup when a gravel truck slammed into them at an intersection in Southaven. Taylor's funeral is scheduled for Saturday.

Community 8/7/06 5p 1:50 Pro Serve Blast - The Memphis Fire Department is still keeping watch at the Pro Serve and IBC chemical plants. The EPA and Toxicology experts are also monitoring the air quality due to the chemicals inside the plants. Investigators still do not know what ignited the initial fire/explosion that started last week.

Community 8/7/06 5p & 9p 2:03 Clearbrook Apartment Fire - Three people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out at the Clearbrook Apartments in East Memphis on Monday morning. Some even had to jump after the steps caught fire. All injuries were non- critical. An investigation is underway, but officials believe the fire started inside one of the units and spread to the back of the building.

Education/ 8/7/06 9p 1:19 DeSoto School Construction - DeSoto County Community has a week to finish up and move into six brand new schools. Officials and teachers are all optimistic that Horn Lake High, which still has some empty classrooms, hallways full of pipes and wires, and the other 5 new schools, will all be ready when they open on Monday.

Crime 8/8/06 5p & 9p 1:24 Med Rape Case - Ignasio Medina will face a grand jury in order to avoid more media attention. Medina, who police say raped an unconscious man at The Med's detox facility, says he has been receiving death threats. The victim died the next day and his family has already gone through four court dates waiting for answers

Community 8/8/06 9p 2:10 Cypress Creek - Community members of the Cypress Creek area believe they have been exposed to toxic chemicals dumped into the creek years ago by several different companies. Over a dozen people have died of cancer. One woman diagnosed with cancer herself and whose fence separates the creek, has already lost her son to lung cancer, and says three of her dogs have died. Today, approximately 100 residents gathered to hear results of a state health consultation where three potentially hazardous pesticides were found in some yards. 54

Community 8/9/06 5p 2:00 Civil Lawsuit - Six years ago, a mock training exercise at the county jail went very wrong. As a result, a lawsuit was filed saying the mock gang members touched and threatened the lives of some of the jailers. Six years later, three of the jailers who failed the training exercise have yet to regain doctors’ clearances to work again and it is costing the county millions.

Community 8/9/06 5p 1:37 School Pep Rally - Thousands gathered at the FedExForum for a back-to-school rally for administrators on Wednesday. New polices that will impose stricter rules for problem students will be implemented this year as part of the Blue Ribbon Behavior Initiative. In addition, $1.3m will be spent on security measures.

Crime 8/9/06 5p & 9p 1:50 Cops Busted - Three Memphis police officers and one reservist were arrested Tuesday for allegedly using their badges to target drug dealers for money and drugs. The arrests were a result of a 2-year investigation.

Community 8/10/06 5p 2:03 Pro Serve Fire - The chemical plant caught on fire again Wednesday evening. This is the third fire at the plant since last Friday. Fire crews say they do not plan to leave the area anytime soon. Officials say it is the presence of hydrogen chloride that has settled into the building and that it does not take much to set it off.

Community 8/10/06 5p & 9p 1:35 Airport Security - The TSA plans to reactivate post 9/11 airport screening after a foiled terror attack in Britain occurred this morning. Passengers will no longer be able to carry liquids or gel products in their carry-on luggage. Additional security measures will be in place by tomorrow. Flights were delayed today as a result of the threat and the terror alert was raised to "red".

Crime 8/10/06 5p & 9p 1:23 Winkler Held - Mary Winkler remains behind bars tonight despite attempts to get bond. One of the bond companies Winkler and her attorney had intended to use was disqualified by the judge, so they will have to try again tomorrow. Winkler's attorney, Steven Farese is expecting paperwork from an out-of-state bond company to arrive tomorrow morning. 55

Crime 8/11/06 5p 1:35 Homicide #107 - The death of a one-year-old has been ruled a homicide after investigators say the child fell down a flight of stairs. Now a medical examiner's report says the baby died from blunt force trauma to the head. The baby's mother is facing first-degree murder. The mother's brother said he is prepared to care for his sister's other children and bury his nephew.

Community 8/11/06 5p 1:18 Airport Security - On day two of being on "red" terror alert, beefed up security did not have any significant effect on travel at Memphis International Airport.

Crime 8/11/06 9p 1:31 Winkler Latest - Again, Winkler was unable to get bond and will remain in jail over the weekend. This time the bond company had an unknown suspension form 1999.

Crime 8/14/06 5p & 9p 1:33 Child Drowned - A four year old is dead after drowning and police believe the mother may be responsible. The drowning took place Tuesday morning at the Warren Apartments in South Memphis. Family members say the mother has schizophrenia. Police are awaiting autopsy results to determine if charges will be filed.

Crime 8/14/06 9pm 1:23 Cordova Graffiti - Cordova HS was tagged with graffiti. The graffiti, mostly gang initials and other symbols, was placed at the entrance of the school. School officials say the incident is under investigation. Parents are concerned the graffiti sends the wrong message about the school and are hoping more patrols on school grounds will be done. Crime 8/15/06 5p 1:38 Winkler Bond – Mary Winkler is finally free tonight after working since last week on a bond agreement.

Crime 8/15/06 5p & 9p 1:37 Child Killed Child - Questions regarding the death of a one-year-old child that was killed last Friday inside his South Memphis Apart. It was believed the child mother was responsible, but the child's uncle now says he got a call from his sister's roommate confessing that her daughter was responsible. Herman Burns says the roommate said her daughter punched and possibly kicked the baby after trying to get him to stop crying. Homicide Lt. says their going with their initial findings (blunt force trauma), saying there is no way a child could have injured the baby. 56

Crime 8/15/06 9p 1:32 Mental Health Mom - It is believed that Sherry Simms has drowned her 4-year-old child and family members say it could have been avoided with the proper mental health treatment they were asking for since Simms suffers from schizophrenia. They had even called a mobile crisis unit to up Simms the day before the incident. The unit did not take Simms saying as long as she was not a threat to her children or herself she was okay.

Education 8/16/06 5pm 1:55 MCS Test Scores - Super. Dr. Carol Johnson announced the state's decision that Memphis city schools are in good standing and are no longer on the high priority list. 21 schools have been removed from the list, dropping the numbers from 57 to 36.

Community 8/16/06 9pm 1:35 Bass Pro Concerns - Chief Financial officer Robert Lipscomb says August 28th will be the city's cut off date for the planned Pyramid/Bass Pro Shop partnership. A letter of intent has been submitted along with reps being sent to the site but the deal has not yet been sealed. Questions regarding whether the pyramid's lack of Earthquake preparedness is an issue, were not answered.

Education 8/16/06 9pm 1:26 Overton Computer Problems - Classes started this week for students at Overton High, but some students say they spent their days in the gym or cafeteria instead of learning in the classroom. The school district is blaming the recently changed computer system (which issues class schedules), making it slower for some school to get up to speed.

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Community 8/17/06 5pm 1:55 Ole Miss Fraternity - 2 yrs. after the Alpha Tao Omega house at Ole Miss burned down, they will now have a new place to call home. The new house is also being dedicated to the three who died in the fire. Community 8/17/06 9pm 1:44 Election Restraining Order - The Shelby County Election Commission has been told not to touch anything related to the August 3rd primary. Four election losers are crying voter fraud despite all the safeguards that went into place. They have filed a lawsuit and now the judge has placed a temporary restraining order on the commission.

Community 8/17/06 9pm 1:44 Drivers License Problems - The state is working to improve driver license offices around the city, especially in regards to the long lines. Starting this month the examiners will be required to go through an 8 hr customer service training class.

Community 8/18/06 5p 2:17 Memphis Demolition - Memphis taxpayers are bearing the cost to board up and demolish buildings and homes of property owners who owe the city money. The city is owed nearly $5m from 1400 individual property owners, banks, businesses, and churches that have not paid up. Last year the city demolished 600 hundred homes, costing up to 3000 to tear down. It costs up to 1500 dollars to board the homes up.

Community 8/18/06 9p 1:20 Brighton and Band Blisters - One parent has filed a police report and has contacted an attorney after their daughter suffered 2nd degree burns while doing what was called a "motivational technique" during band practice. The incident occurred when the band got out of synch and band director Jonathan Findley had the band members get on the ground and do elbows and toes for nearly 5 minutes. Tipton Co. School Board has suspended Findley without pay while the board investigates.

Community 8/18/06 9p 1:19 Stax Academy presser 1:19 Kirk Whalum will return from Nashville to live in Memphis as the first artist in residence at the Stax Music Academy. Whalum, a Memphis native, is an accomplished sax player and 7-time Grammy nominee.

Crime 8/21/06 5p 2:17 Hooks, Sr. Plea - Hooks Sr. entered a guilty plea in court today in regards to the TN Waltz scandal. Hooks admitted to taking $24,200 in cash over a six-month period beginning in 9/04. The sentencing date is set for December.

Community 8/21/06 5p 1:25 Band Director - Last week, band director Jonathan Findley was suspended from Brighton HS after a student's parents filed a complaint 58

for subjecting their child to a "motivational technique." The technique caused the student to have 2nd degree burns on the child’s elbows. On Monday, the band director was reinstated. There are mixed feelings regarding the ordeal; many remain supportive, but others say the one-day suspension was not enough for his actions.

Crime 8/21/06 9p 1:35 Local Karr Friend - Glenda Edwards says she used to date the man now considered a suspect in the Jon Benet Ramsey murder case. She says she dated him over 20 yrs ago and knew him as a musician in Hamilton, AL.

Crime 8/21/06 9p 1:15 Fairley High Situation - A fight started inside the school gym of Fairley High Monday. Police arrested three students and an adult. The adult was taken into custody for bringing a gun on the school campus. Students were in the gym because of scheduling problems, a problem that existed at Overton and Craigmont High Schools last week.

Community 8/22/06 5pm 1:58 Chumney for Mayor - Carol Chumney has not officially made her bid for mayor, but the campaign buzz has started. The councilwoman spoke today about her commitment to the city of Memphis. Mayor Herenton has already announced he will seek re-election for 2007.

Community 8/22/06 5pm 1:45 Low River - The Mississippi River is close to reaching a critical point once it drops a few feet further. It reached -6.5 ft on Tues. and raised concerns; the main issue is getting barges in and out of the harbors at this low level. If the river drops much farther, the issues will be more serious. In 1988, when the river reached the dangerous low level, traffic had to be shut down for a week.

Crime 8/22/06 9p 1:22 Headless Mom Found - Tallahatchie County investigators are trying to find out what happened to 28-year-old Lakeysha Cleveland after she was found decapitated inside her Mississippi home. Deputies discovered the body following a 9-1-1 call from a male caller stating his girlfriend was dead in the residence. No one has yet been charged and investigators are searching a nearby creek for more clues.

Crime 8/23/06 5p 1:22 Headless Mom Folo - Police are asking for the public's help in the investigation of the murder of Lakeysha Cleveland. Cleveland was found decapitated in Tallahatchie County. She was found inside her home in Cascilla, MS after a man called 9-1-1 saying he believed his girlfriend was deceased in the residence. Tallahatchie Sheriff's Department does have a 59

suspect, but will not release any details about him/her or the way the victim died. Investigators have been searching a nearby creek for answers.

Community 8/23/06 5p & 9p 1:22 Jeremy Hunt - Memphis Tigers’ Coach Calipari says his decision to reinstate Jeremy Hunt wasn't hard. He believes Hunt has changed and says he deserves a second chance. Hunt is the Tigers guard who recently spent more time in the courtroom than on the basketball court. Hunt has been charged with beating up his girlfriend, he got into a bar fight on Beale St., and was kicked off the team. Not everyone's happy with the decision to reinstate him.

Community/Crim 8/23/06 9p 1:35 Safe Community - Community leaders mapped e out their plans to fight crime in the second public meeting of "Operation Safe Community". US Attorney David Kustoff believes this latest program designated to fight crime in Memphis could be used as an umbrella for all the crime- fighting programs like Operation Blue Crush and Project Safe Neighborhood.

Crime 8/24/06 50 1:13 Tallahatchie Murder – 23-year-old Jeremine Neal was in court today after being arrested for brutally killing his 28-year-old girlfriend, Lakesha Cleveland. Investigators are still searching for Cleveland's severed head. Neal is also under investigation for child abuse against the victim's child in Grenada County. Neal was found holding Cleveland's 2-year-old when the investigators found Cleveland's body in the house. The murder took place in the small town of Cascilla, MS.

Community 8/24/06 9p 1:42 Northwest Possible Strike - According to the Association of Flight Attendants, a possible "chaos" strike could take place as early as Friday. The attendants say they may strike one flight, city, or one hub. They even suggest a mass walkout. Attendants and their supporters plan to hold a candlelight vigil Friday night in .

Crime 8/24/06 9pm 1:29 Kustoff Presser - 13 people have been arrested because of what's being called the biggest cocaine bust in Memphis this year. The cocaine seized in the bust has a street value of $860,000. The bust took the DEA and Shelby County Sheriffs Department months to find the cocaine and the dealers. Records of the drug traffic were also seized, and the DEA says they now know how cocaine gets into Memphis.

Community 8/25/06 5p 1:33 Black Tail Shutdown - Prosecutors are again trying to shut down the Black Tail Club on Brooks Rd. The club has a history of being shut 60

down, only to reopen again with new management and a new name. Most recently, a petition has been filed by the DA's office to declare the topless club a public nuisance. The petition states that police have made 19 prostitution arrests on the property in addition to numerous citations for prohibited sexual and pornographic conduct.

Community 8/25/06 5p & 9p 1:20 NWA Strike Delay - Northwest flight attendants walked the line at the Memphis Airport today despite a judge delaying an official strike. Union reps say they want to see the airline get out of the red, but don't want to take a 40% cut in pay and benefits. The candlelight vigil went until 9:30p.

Community 8/25/06 5p & 9p 1:52 Hope Works - Hope Works Wonders on Park Ave. is having a furniture sale this weekend. Most of the furniture used in the sale was donated and refurbished by previously unemployed, underemployed, or former prisoners.

Community 8/28/06 5p & 9p 1:09 Bowers’ Resignation - Senator Kathryn Bowers held a press conference saying her health is the primary reason she has decided to resign and not run for re-election in November. Bowers says it isn't about money or her upcoming trial, but a new law that goes into effect after the election may play a role. The law eliminates the pension for convicted felons, but by retiring now Bowers' pension would be secure whether or not she's convicted.

Community 8/28/06 5p & 9p 1:22 Task Force 1 Departs - The TN Task Force 1 is leaving to head to Florida as part of one of 12 teams across the country on standby for Ernesto. The deployment is FEMA's largest for a hurricane standby.

Community 8/29/06 5p 1:55 Idol Preview - Memphians participated in a pre- Idol event for a chance to gain a speed pass in the regular auditions.

Community 8/29/06 5p 2:13 Med Funding - The Med has two weeks to make some serious changes or they'll be forced to lose federal funding. Federal officials have cited problems at the hospital as an immediate and serious threat. Those include three sexual assaults against patients.

Community 8/29/06 9p 1:55 Katrina Memorial Service - Survivors and others alike marked the anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita at the MS Blvd. Christian Church. Approx. 14,000 displaced families are still living in TN with around 1700 living in Memphis.

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Crime 8/29/06 9p 1:26 Craigmont Folo - After three lunchtime fights that led to police taking in about 12 students, the school district is working to prevent the problems from reoccurring. The school district has asked Memphis Police to provide additional officers to be sent over to city schools. The district will add full time, paid, adult hall monitors.

Community 8/30/06 5p 2:05 New Med Leader - Jack Morris, the owner of a prominent Memphis Auto Glass Repair Company, has taken on the role as the new chairman of the 13-member board of the Med. The hospital has been federally mandated to correct numerous operational problems by Sept. 9th or risk losing $35m in Medicare payments.

Community/Crim 8/30/06 5p & 9p 1:19 Strip Club Closing - The Black Tail Shake Joint e has been allowed to stay open until criminal allegations can be addressed. Despite the decision, prosecutors are confident they will ultimately win. Both sides will be back in court later this month.

Community 8/30/06 5p & 9p 1:24 Idol Crowded Hotels - Space may be limited when it comes to housing for the Idol Crowds due to the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival and Labor Day weekend. At other venues, Idol wannabees could spend the night at the audition site while it is going on, but they won't be able to do that at the FedExForum.

Crime 8/31/06 5 1:20 A sex diary was found at a nearly repossessed home in North Memphis. The book was turned over to police because of the disturbing information. Inside, the diary describes the molestation of kids ranging from 6 to 14. Police are uncertain if the acts actually took place, and if they did, they don't know when or by whom.

Crime 8/31/06 5p 1:40 Hospital Shooting Folo – 58-year-old Betty Ware has a broken nose and a badly bruised hip among other things as a result of being one of three victims caught in Monday night's shooting at Methodist University Hospital. Marcus Watkins was shot in the head by an officer after he allegedly tried to run down the officer with his car. Ware says she and her husband were waiting for the bus when the incident occurred. Ware's family is blaming the police saying they should have used better judgment.

Community 8/31/06 9p 1:28 Idol Security - Memphis police is preparing for the forthcoming American Idol crowds; at least 10,000 people are expected. FedExForum security is also on alert. The lines for registration will begin at 6a and the Forum is not allowing people to pitch tents or hang out during registration or auditions. 62

Community 8/31/06 9p 1:34 Great Program - Over 200 students from Craigmont Middle School were awarded for their good behavior. At the beginning of the school year, the kids were challenged to be "GREAT”. The rewarded students received a pizza party and the opportunity to meet rappers and producers Scat Cat, Niddy Gritty, and Antonio 2-Shay Parkinson.

Community 9/1/06 5p & 9p 1:35 American Idol Auditions - Thousands showed up today for the first day of American Idol registration at the FedExForum. Barricades were set up along Beale St while 25 to 30 people were let in at a time to get their wristbands. The lines will remain open 24 hours until auditions begin Sunday morning.

Community 9/1/06 5p & 9p 1:31 Kathryn Bowers - Police say Bowers sideswiped a UPS truck on Wednesday afternoon and is now facing charges of drunk driving. Bowers received a misdemeanor citation. Bowers still faces corruption charges as a result of TN Waltz and will be in court later this month.

Crime 9/4/06 5p 2:00 Copper Robberies - Last month alone, there have been 90 reports of copper thefts reported in Memphis. On Monday, police searched the old Danville Square Apartments off Knight Arnold Road and arrested two men suspected of stealing copper. Police say along with vacant apartments, worksites and new home construction have become prime targets for the crime.

Community 9/4/06 5p 2:52 Idol Auditions - The crowd of 16,000 people that showed up for auditions on Sunday was dwindled down to a few hundred for round two of Idol auditions that took place Monday at the Convention Center.

Community 9/4/06 5p & 9p 2:00 City Watch Alert - Police are still searching for a teen and his father who have been missing since last Thursday. The teen was last seen leaving his home with his father. Both missing persons have medical problems. The son is mildly retarded and suffers from Turrets, while the father is bi-polar and may not have taken his medications for a while.

Crime 9/5/06 5p & 9p 1:27 Trezevant Fight - Police Officers were called to Trezevant High after a couple of fights broke out at the school. This is the second time this year that officers had to respond to the school. Two students were taken into custody after this lunchtime fight and three others were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

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Senator Kathryn Bowers did not change her plea in Federal Court today. Bowers says she will continue to fight to prove her innocence. Bowers is charged with federal bribery and corruption stemming from the TN Waltz scandal. It was expected that Bowers would change her plea to guilty.

Community 9/6/06 5p 2:06 AR Restaurant Crash - Clean up crews inside the Hardee's in Newport, AR are still removing the debris after Tuesday night’s car crash that left two women dead. The women (a group of friends) were having dinner when 44-year-old Gary Nicholson drove his pickup through the window. The friends ate at the restaurant every Tuesday night. Nicholson has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs.

Community 9/6/06 5p 2:15 Cohen Endorsement - Shelby County Democrats gathered to support 9th district congressional candidate Steve Cohen. Mayor Herenton and Mayor AC Wharton were among those showing their support.

Community 9/6/06 9p 1:30 Riverbend Development - MS Governor Haley Barbour was in Walls, MS today to sign a bill giving the state incentives for the Riverbend Crossing. The bill would give the state $173m in incentives for the development; MS will give $23m toward transportation around the project. The rest will come in the form of tourism tax rebates. The entire project will take over 15 years to complete, but Walls could see an entertainment district in about three years.

Crime 9/6/06 9p 1:43 Teacher Allegations - An elementary school teacher is under investigation after allegations that he fondled some fifth grade students. Memphis police and DCS are investigating. There were concerns from some of the parents that they were not immediately told about the reported claims. The teacher is still teaching and the district says it followed appropriated procedures.

Crime 9/7/06 5p & 9p 1:35 Missing Officer - The search was intensified today after a Memphis Police officer, Tony Hayes, was reported missing. Hayes was last seen Sunday and his wife says he never returned home. Police now suspect foul play and have issued a city watch alert.

Community 9/7/06 5p & 9p 1:43 Police Rifles – The Memphis Police Department is adding new security measures for special events like games. Police say the public will see bomb tanks, tact vans and some officers armed with rifles. They say it is part of a national effort to tighten security. 64

Crime 9/7/06 9p 1:07 Memphis Police Chase - A 29-year-old murder suspect from Alabama led Memphis police on a chase today. The suspect is believed to have escaped from an Alabama prison on Wednesday. It is also alleged that he murdered an inmate. Police believe he has an acquaintance in Memphis, his reason for stealing two cars to get here.

Crime 9/8/06 5p 1:50 Police Chase Arrest - Christopher Clark escaped from a work release program in Alabama only to be caught in Memphis while trying to visit his girlfriend and mother. Clark committed several crimes while in the city including leading police on a chase that left an officer with minor injuries along with Clark and one other person.

Crime 9/8/06 5p & 9p 1:45 Cop Murdered - Monique Johnson is now behind bars and charged with 1st degree murder and one count of accessory for the murder of MPD officer Tony Hayes. Her son has also been charged with the death. Hayes was found shot to death in his own car trunk.

Crime 9/8/06 9p 1:24 Officer Hunt Plea - Reserve officer Andrew Hunt pleaded guilty for using his job to steal money and drugs from drug dealers. Hunt will get a break in his possible life sentence by agreeing to help pursue cases against other police officers involved in the scam. Hunt will be back in court in November.

Community 9/11/06 5p 1:32 9/11 Anniversary - Memphis Fire and Police remembered the anniversary of 9/11 today by honoring the firemen and police officers who died with a demonstration downtown. The crowds were smaller than expected, only around 100 people showed up at the ceremony.

Crime 9/11/06 5p 1:34 Johnson Arraigned - Monique Johnson was arraigned today after being charged with 1st degree murder for the killing of MPD officer Tony Hayes. Her son, 16-year-old Donald Wallace also was arraigned today after being charged with accessory after the fact.

Crime 9/11/06 9p 1:31 Robbery Presser - One man's description of a robbery let to the connection of 11 other robberies in the Cooper-Young and Midtown area. The suspects involved are Vice Lord members. Police believe they robbed for drug money. They have all been charged with aggravated robbery.

Community 9/11/06 9p 2:00 Police Building - Memphis Police Director Larry Godwin plans to spend millions to build a new police headquarters. He says the old vacant historic building that sits downtown would cost 65

too much to renovate. Godwin also says the location is too far away from the jail. City council will decide the building’s fate in the coming months.

Crime 9/12/06 5p 1:43 Fire Folo - The DA has decided not to file charges against the mothers of two children burned in an apartment fire over the weekend. Both children, a 2 and a 5 year old, died as a result of the fire. The two were left inside the apt alone while food was left on the stove cooking. It's uncertain if the case will be pushed any farther.

Community/Crim 9/12/06 9p 1:51 MCS Job Fair - Over a thousand people showed e up for the MCS job fair to hire hall monitors for certain schools, that officials had to cut the line off at 5 o’clock. The interviews continued until after 8. MCS is hiring hall monitors in hopes to cut down on the violence at school. Police have already been called to several schools for fights since the school year started. MCS is looking to hire only 60 people for the $12 an hour part- time job.

Crime 9/12/06 9p 1:32 Burned Body Found - One of Memphis' latest homicides involves sifting through ashes at a cemetery. The New Park Cemetery became a potential crime scene after firefighters responded to a car fire and discovered a man's body inside. Right now, they are not officially calling it a homicide, but a death investigation.

Crime 9/13/06 5p 1:45 Stanfield the Med - Cassandra Stanfield allegedly stole $2.5m while she was working as a cashier at the Med, walking out with 3 to 8 thousand dollars a day. The money was discovered missing about a year and half ago during an audit. A civil suit accuses Stanfield of using the money to pay cash for a $600,000 home in Collierville and to buy cars and jewelry. The court ordered the assets to be frozen, but receipts show that Stanfield pawned certain items. Several motions have been filed against Stanfield, including one to evict her from her home and seizure of her possessions. The motions are expected to be heard Sept. 22nd.

Crime 9/13/06 9p 1:32 South Memphis Carjacking - Family members are saying that William Peppers was upset that his wife left him, so he threatened her life and went on a crime spree with his children. Peppers could be charged with multiple carjacking and aggravated assault charges.

Community/Crim 9/13/06 9p 1:23 Hall Monitor Folo - MCS chose to hire 60 people e to serve as hall monitors for certain city middle and high schools. Over a thousand people 66

showed up on Tuesday to apply for the job. Those chosen had to pass a school principal inspection as well as criminal background checks. Memphis' unemployment rate reflects why so many showed up for the position. As of July, the rate is 7.7%, half a percent higher than last summer.

Community 9/14/06 5p 1:32 Tyson Food Bank - Tyson Foods donated over 32,000 pounds of chicken into the Memphis Food Bank warehouse as part of their sponsorship of the Southern Heritage Classic. The food bank says they have 12,400 people in the community who depend on the food each week.

Crime 9/14/06 9p 1:55 Missing Persons Presser - Police are now looking for Memphis Businessmen Soon Hwang and Texas trucker Jesus Martinez. Both vehicles for Hwang and Martinez have been found, but the two remain missing. Hwang has been missing since Sept 5th and Martinez since the 4th, both in the West Memphis area. A search for both men will be conducted in West Memphis on Saturday.

Community 9/14/06 9p 1:42 Motorcycle Accident - There have been three fatal motorcycle crashes in this week alone. Wednesday marked a Memphis milestone, the 5th motorcycle death in 3 weeks. Wednesday’s accident killed the driver and his passenger. In TN, 126 people died on motorcycles in 2005. This year, over 70 people have died.

Community 9/15/06 5p 1:47 ECO Friendly House - A batch of new single- family homes in Uptown are going up. MLG&W and ECObuild inspectors are making sure they meet certain standards of having low energy windows and super-tight insulation. ECObuild homes are made for energy efficiency and are different from others. One difference being the way the ductwork is installed and MLG&W is heading the program. There are currently 150 ECObuild homes complete all over Memphis and another 150 are still under construction in Uptown.

Crime 9/15/06 9p 1:25 Melrose Fight - Ten students from Melrose High were placed under arrest after several fights broke out. The fight actually took place next door to the school at Pendelton Park. One student was transported to the hospital with non-critical injuries. The ten arrested students will be suspended from the school.

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Crime 9/18/06 5p 1:43 Hank Williams, Jr. - Hank Williams and his alleged victim Holly Hornbreak were in court today. Hornbreak accused the singer of grabbing, choking, and verbally assaulting her at the in front of several witnesses. The case will go to trial.

Crime 9/18/06 5p & 9p 1:19 Cop Shootout - A suspect is in critical condition at the Med after trying to run officers over during a police chase. The chase involved an undercover police vehicle and a SUV. The SUV hit the car first, and after the undercover showed his badge and gun, the suspect displayed his gun and took off.

Crime 9/18/06 9p 2:50 Germantown Assault Folo - David Cullipher has been charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and giving alcohol to minors after trying to lure victims with promises of cash back in May. Culipher had slipped his neighbor’s son and friend the date rape drug after asking the boys to help him pick out locations for college condos.

Community 9/19/06 5p & 9p 1:38 MATA Bus Accidents - On Tuesday morning, a MATA bus slammed into the front doors of two apartment units on Alabama Ave. while trying to avoid an accident with a Ford Taurus. The driver and two others were injured. Police are citing MATA for the accident, the 16th accident since March involving MATA busses. Almost half the time, MATA drivers are cited. This time the driver was cited for failure to yield. She won’t be able to drive again until the accident is further investigated despite having a 5-year safe driving record.

Crime 9/19/06 9p 1:27 Attempted Kidnapping - A would be abductor tried to kidnap a 10-year-old boy while walking to school Tuesday. The child was trying to take a shortcut when a man demanded that he go with him and grabbed his backpack. That’s when the boy ran away and told his principal.

Crime 9/20/06 5p 1:52 Catalytic Converter - Thieves have been stealing catalytic converters from cars within these last few months. Apparently, the converters contain platinum, which is valuable to thieves. Police say the trend began in May and they've seen 72 incidents all over the city.

Community 9/20/06 5p 1:49 Fair Preps - Workers have been busy since Sunday preparing for the Mid-South Fair. It's being called the biggest fair as far as rides, attractions and shows, yet to come to the city. It's also an anniversary year for the fair, though the future of it is still in the air. Officials are 68

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Community 9/20/06 9p 1:41 MCS Crossing Guards - The absence of many of last year's crossing guards has left some schools with a shortage. A council hearing will take place on the issue due to numerous calls concerning the safety of children crossing without the guards. MPD says 55 crossing guard positions are in the process of being filled and says uniform patrols have been picking up the slack.

Crime 9/21/06 5p 2:23 Gamboa Drugs - The Feds believe they took down a large-scale drug organization operating in Memphis. They say the Gamboa drug organization has been under surveillance for several years and has allegedly trafficked more than 500 pounds of cocaine. The organization was under surveillance at the Holiday Inn Express as well as Bert Gamboa's bar and restaurant on Madison.

Crime 9/21/06 9p 1:15 Conoco Burglary - A Memphis convenience store owner is burned after two men walk out with thousands of dollars in cigarettes. The owner's surveillance camera shows the suspects shattering what was supposed to a bulletproof glass.

Crime 9/21/06 9p 1:43 Pharmacy Break-Ins - The Mid-South is on high alert after a rash of unsolved break-ins at pharmacies, many being hit multiple times. Police say the burglaries started in late July. Fifteen have been hit within the past two months. Varieties of drugs are being stolen.

Crime 9/22/06 5p & 9p 1:27 Burned Body Folo – Homicide detectives have identified the man found burned to death inside his car in a Whitehaven cemetery two weeks ago as 32-year-old Ross Malaterra. He's from Norwalk, CT and police are trying to find out why he was in Memphis. A man with his name was reportedly convicted of racketeering in 2000. Police are looking into the possibility of a mafia hit and other theories.

Crime 9/22/06 5p & 9p 1:27 Southern Murder - Police are searching for the man responsible for shooting and killing a Memphis apartment owner in the University of Memphis area.

Community 9/22/06 9p 1:35 Millsfield Fire Memorial - Millsfield lost their volunteer fire department building last April when an F-3 tornado came through. The community stepped in helping to raise enough money for a new building and replacement of equipment. An open house for the new building will take place on Saturday. Fire officials and private donors will also pay for a tornado siren 69 to be placed outside the firehouse. The firehouse will also hold an American flag from the old firehouse as well as the pictures of the sixteen people killed during the storm.

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Community 9/25/06 5p & 9p 1:18 Mid-South Fair - Monday's attendance gave hope to the Mid-South Fair. Two days prior, rainy weather led to dismal attendance, but now things have turned around. As of Monday, the fair was still 360,000 short of its goal. It expects the numbers will continue to come and is expecting a big weekend with the help of the Tigers/UT game at the Liberty Bowl next door.

Crime 9/25/06 9p 1:26 Flea Market - On Sunday, witnesses say two teens pulled a gun on a vendor selling shoes. The teens threatened to kill the vendor if they didn't give over their stuff. 19-year-old Kadi Sillah, who was helping her mother at a tent nearby, says when she saw the gun she went behind the teen and knocked the gun away from him. Sillah says she didn't think about what she did until the two were wrestling on the ground and security was able to step in. She says she just acted on instinct.

Community 9/26/06 5p 1:44 911 Campaign - The county is hoping to resolve the problem of jammed 9-1-1 calls with their new TV and radio campaign. They say the lines are being misused. They hope the PSAs will help solve the problem. The campaign serves to help educate people on making the right choice in deciding what an emergency or non- emergency call is. They even have a website that gives alternative numbers for all the non- emergency calls.

Crime 9/26/06 5p & 9p 1:06 Stanfield in Court - After being delayed 7 times over the last couple of months, the Cassandra Stanfield hearing took place today. Stanfield is accused of stealing more than $2m from The Med. She has been evicted from her $600,000 Collierville home that she allegedly built with stolen funds. Stanfield's attorney plans to appeal the ruling. They will be back in court next month.

Community 9/26/06 9p 1:19 Maceo Walker - Maceo Walker Middle School sits on the busy street of Raines Rd. Parents are concerned about the safety of their children getting home from school. The school only has two crossing guards and the district says Maceo doesn't have any police-hired crossing guards.

Community 9/27/06 5p 1:38 Presidential Visit - President Bush was in East Memphis to support Bob Corker. Clinton was in Nashville last month to endorse Ford alongside Bush and Corker for the Senate race.

Crime 9/27/06 5p 1:56 DCS Missing Toddler - 3-year-old Jeremiah Cross was reported missing by his father Sunday morning, but he was actually missing all night. Neighbors say this happens all the time. One neighbor says the child would come 71 to her door around 1-2 o'clock in the morning. She has called police and DCS several times herself, but nothing was done until this weekend. The toddler was actually in state custody when the father reported him missing. DCS found the child walking down Jackson Ave.

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Crime 9/27/06 9p 1:38 Bank Robbery - The Independent Bank on Poplar was robbed by an armed masked man wearing a security uniform. Employees in the area say this isn't unusual. This marks the 30th bank or credit union robbery in Shelby County this year.

Community 9/27/06 9p 1:06 Commission Background - The County Commission is looking to fill two vacant seats and a county school board position. They say this time around they are going to take a closer look at the background checks.

Community 9/28/06 5p 2:56 UT/Memphis Preview - Memphis is getting ready for the Tigers/UT match up this weekend at the Liberty Bowl. The game also marks the 10th anniversary of the memorable match up….the game that led to a Tigers victory and national controversy.

Community/Crim 9/28/06 5p & 9p 2:04 Mayor/Police Presser - Mayor Herenton e announced on Thursday that he's requesting that the city council approve a property tax increase in order to put 500 new police officers on the street and 150 officers in the schools. The plan is aimed to help combat crime. The tax increase would be 50 cents over the next two years.

Community 9/28/06 9p 1:38 MGLW Rates - Customers should be able to catch a break from their MLGW bill this winter. The company says it doesn't expect the bills to be as high as last winter since last year’s hikes were due to a rise in energy and gas prices because of the hurricanes. MLGW says starting next month, customers will see an 18% reduction on their bill.

Crime 9/28/06 9p 1:28 Olive Branch Body - The body of an up and coming rapper, 30-year-old Marcus Turner, was found in a ditch in Olive Branch on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators are still looking for his car and the person responsible. City workers found the body stripped naked in a field on State Line and Pleasant Hill.

Community 9/29/06 5p 2:20 Cost of Safety - Homes are going up for sale all over the place in Memphis and the rise of homes bought outside the city continues due to the high crime rate, under-performing schools and increasing property taxes in Memphis.

Community/Crim 9/29/06 9p 1:32 Crime Plan Reax - The consensus regarding the e Mayor's announcement regarding a proposed 50-cent property tax increase over the next two years, seems to be that everyone is at least happy that an effort to lower crime is being made.

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Community 9/29/06 9p 1:33 Weekend Traffic - TDOT is warning travelers that this weekend traffic will be hectic. The Mid-South Fair and the Memphis/UT game are both taking place on Saturday at the fairgrounds and the Liberty Bowl. Extra security will be on hand. It's expected that possibly a 100,000 people could be in the area this weekend.

Date Newscas Duration Description t Community/ 7/2/07 5p 2:09 West Memphis Leader - The West Memphis Police Chief Crime says they did not participate in the funeral of DeAunte Farrow out of respect. It is also the reason they have been reserved in their comments to the media.

Law 7/2/07 9p 2:02 Police Beat Down - Five members of a community activist Enforcemen group who try to keep kids out of jail found themselves t/ locked up and facing charges. The members of the group Crime have filed a complaint and now want justice.

Politics 7/3/07 5p 2:22 Herenton Plot - Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton blasts the media today following his announcement that he will run for re-election.

Politics 7/3/07 9p 1:56 Herenton Reax - Reaction to the alleged plot to oust Herenton from office.

Community/ 7/3/07 9p 1:26 West Memphis Boycott - A group of pastors want the entire Crime community to participate in an economic boycott in response to the shooting of a 12-year-old boy by a West Memphis police officer.

Crime 7/4/07 5p 1:34 West Memphis Reaction - The officer who shot and killed a 12-year-old boy in West Memphis is speaking out. Some neighbors are now claiming there was a conspiracy.

Community 7/4/07 9p 1:30 Boat Capsizes - A 4th of July outing turns into a fight to save lives after a boat capsizes with several children onboard. The lake where it happened is just west of Nantucket Drive where Holmes Road ends.

Community 7/5/07 9p 1:37 Lake Drowning - A dive team fished out the boat that was carrying nine people when it sank in a South Memphis lake.

Crime 7/5/07 9p 1:24 Parkway Village Shooting - A shooting happens after children start fighting over a firecracker. When adults got involved, the shooting started.

Education 7/5/07 9p 1:30 MCS Superintendent - Tonight the board talked about how they are going to fill the shoes of Dr. Carol Johnson.

Crime 7/6/07 9p 1:50 Jenks Shooters Folo - The teens accused of shooting Trooper Jenks were in court today. One of the defense attorneys says he wants to know who certain bloggers are so they do not end up in the jury pool.

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Community/ 7/9/07 5p 1:21 West Memphis No Buy Day - In response to the shooting of a Crime 12-year-old, community members called for a "no buy" day in order to demonstrate their anger to community leaders.

Community 7/9/07 5p 1:37 Richard Fields Hearing - Richard Fields denies allegations by former client Frankie Lax that he neglected his case. Fields is also accused of failing to respond to the state disciplinary counsel's request for information.

Crime 7/9/07 9p 1:50 Jenks Shooters Folo - The shooters of Trooper Jenks were in court today. One of the defense attorneys says he wants to know the names of certain bloggers so they do not end up in the jury pool. He is concerned because their remarks are alarming.

Politics 7/10/07 5p 2:30 Draft Wharton Campaign - City and church leaders join to try and convince Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton to run for mayor of Memphis.

Crime/ 7/10/07 5p 1:46 Adult Businesses Folo - The city and the county want to join Community forces to crack down on violations that are occurring in local adult businesses.

Community 7/10/07 9p 1:27 Council and MLGW – Former MLGW President, Joseph Lee, will not receive a severance package from MLGW; instead, he will get an annual pension of $70,000 when he turns 55 and health insurance benefits for the rest of his life.

Community/ 7/10/07 9p 1:22 West Memphis Meeting - In wake of the killing of a 12-year- Crime old boy by a West Memphis police officer, city and community leaders in West Memphis meet to discuss changes that need to be made in their community.

Politics 7/11/07 5p 2:44 Wharton for Mayor? - Wharton responds to the “Draft AC” movement by not making any commitment. He says he will give it the consideration it deserves.

Politics 7/11/07 5p 1:57 Mayoral Race Reaction - The “Draft AC” group shares what they say will happen if Wharton chooses not to run for Memphis Mayor.

Crime/ 7/11/07 9p 1:48 Ford and Lee Indictments - The US attorney's office and the Politics FBI announced that a federal grand jury decided to indict Joseph Lee and City Councilman Edmund Ford. The indictments stem from “Operation Main Street Sweeper”, an on-going FBI investigation.

Crime/ 7/11/07 9p 1:20 Indictments Reaction - Memphis City Council members react Politics to the indictments of Ford and Lee.

Crime/ 7/12/07 5p & 9p 1:42 Edmund Ford Folo - Edmund Ford is facing eleven counts of Politics bribery, extortion, and public corruption. He and his attorney are confident that he will be acquitted of all charges.

Crime 7/13/07 5p & 9p 1:49 Orlando Garcia Motions - Orlando Garcia's defense attorney wants more time to review transcripts from last month's hearing.

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Crime 7/13/07 5p & 9p 1:59 Tillman-Lockett Custody - The family of missing mother, Ricarda Lockett, is trying to get custody of her baby boy from her husband who police say was the last to see her.

Politics 7/16/07 5p & 9p 1:50 Wharton Declines - After many Memphians try to convince Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton to run for Memphis Mayor, he declines. He says that after prayers and discussions with family, he has made his decision not to run.

Crime/ 7/16/07 5p & 9p 2:05 Bowers Change of Plea - Kathryn Bowers changes her plea Politics to guilty from not guilty. She hopes that people will remember her for the good she tried to do for the community and not her involvement in the Tennessee Waltz scandal.

Law 7/17/07 5p 1:40 Fayette County Inmates Release - Fayette County Judge Enforcemen Mike Whitaker let 28 inmates walk free on their own t/ recognizance. Community Crime 7/17/07 5p 1:53 HIV Exposure Arrest - A girl who knew she had HIV had sex with four guys. It is against the law for a person who knows they are infected with HIV to have intimate contact with someone without using protection.

Community 7/17/07 9p 1:33 Anna Mae He Latest - Anna Mae He's foster parents have decided to stop fighting for custody of her.

Crime 7/17/07 9p 1:48 Farrow Lawsuit - The mother of DeAunte Farrow filed a civil lawsuit for $125M against the West Memphis Police Department and city leaders for the shooting of her son.

Crime/ 7/18/07 5p & 9p 1:46 Edmund Ford Arraignment - A federal grand jury brought Politics new charges to Edmund Ford on top of the bribery charges he is already facing. Ford says he is not worried since he is highly favored by the Lord.

Politics 7/18/07 5p & 9p 1:35 Tom Marshall Re-Election - Twenty years after he began his public service career, Tom Marshall is saying goodbye by looking back at a job he enjoyed.

Crime 7/18/07 9p 1:47 DeAunte Farrow Presser - The father of DeAunte Farrow wants in on the $125M civil lawsuit brought by the boy’s mother. Deborah Farrow and her attorney say that DeAunte's father was never a part of his short life and is not entitled to the money.

Politics 7/19/07 5p 1:35 Bush in Nashville - President Bush visited Nashville today.

Safety/ 7/19/07 5p 3:20 Refugee 911 Call - A man’s plea for help from police was Law denied by a 911 dispatcher because he was not a US citizen. Enforcemen t Politics/ 7/19/07 9p 1:32 MLGW/Joseph Lee Lawsuit - Joseph Lee is filing a breach of Crime contract lawsuit against MLGW for the legal fees he says the company owes him. According to a copy of the suit, he blames the politics of race for MLGW's refusal to pay.

Politics 7/19/07 9p 2:53 Mayoral Filing Deadline - Overview of the various people who have filed to run for Memphis mayor. The four major candidates emerging are Willie Herenton, Carol Chumney, 76

Herman Morris, and John Willingham.

Crime/ 7/20/07 5p 2:24 West Memphis Three Fans - A look at the history of rock Community stars' interest and involvement with the West Memphis Three murder case.

Crime/ 7/20/07 9p 1:52 West Memphis Three Folo – New evidence has surfaced in Community the famous murder case.

Crime 7/20/07 9p 2:10 Funeral Director Suit - The funeral director for DeAunte Farrow's funeral is suing Deborah Farrow's lawyer, Javier Bailey, for defamation. He says Bailey made false and malicious statements about him.

Crime 7/23/07 5p & 9p 1:30 Standoff - A standoff situation takes place in a trailer park in Memphis.

Community/ 7/20/07 5p & 9p 1:54 Sex Biz Debate - Community members are coming together Crime to say that sexually oriented businesses are driving away major economic development dollars.

Crime 7/24/07 5p & 9p 1:56 Woman Burned - A woman who was set on fire by her significant other was released from the hospital the same day. Today, she is back at The Med after being admitted due to her immense pain.

Crime/ 7/24/07 5p & 9p 1:41 Scrap Metal - Memphis police attended today’s city council Law meeting to ask for tools to catch copper thieves. Enforcemen t Community 7/25/07 5p 1:39 Pyramid/Coliseum Use - Memphis isn't short on large entertainment facilities. County Commissioners were given a look at what could be done with the vacant Pyramid and Coliseum.

Crime 7/25/07 9p 1:38 12-Year-Old Killed - A 12-year-old is shot and killed after he and a friend are playing with a gun. Neighbors wonder if the child would still be alive if they could have gotten through to 911 sooner.

Crime 7/25/07 9p 1:15 Flight Diverted - A man called in a bomb threat in order to stop a plane scheduled to fly from Seattle to Memphis. He was running late and was hoping the plane would be held up long enough for him to board late.

Crime/Law 7/26/07 5p 1:49 Nappi By Nature Folo - Sefu Uhuru and his wife, owners of Enforcemen Nappi by Nature, filed a complaint of police brutality by two t police officers. The Memphis Police Association has now confirmed that the officers have been disciplined.

Crime 7/26/07 9p 2:03 12-Year-Old Charged - The 12-year-old boy who killed another 12-year-old boy has been charged with reckless homicide. The parents of the dead youngster want those charges dropped.

Community 7/26/07 9p 1:49 NCRM Future - The National Civil Rights Museum is owned by the state of Tennessee, but managed by a privately owned 77

company. That company now has the option to purchase the museum for one dollar.

Crime 7/27/07 5p & 9p 2:00 Xavier Crawford Violation - Xavier Crawford was arrested late Wednesday night for allegedly tracking down and threatening former city council woman, Pat Vander Schaaf. He sits down with Les Smith for a jailhouse interview.

Crime 7/27/07 5p &9p 1:30 Farrow Coroner Report - The coroner's report for 12-year-old DeAunte Farrow has been released. It sheds some light on the information the special prosecutors are reviewing.

Community 7/27/07 9p 1:06 Batesville Deaths - Four people were killed in a Batesville fire.

Crime 7/27/07 9p 1:55 Tattoo Stencil - A crumbled up tattoo stencil helps lead to the killer of the tattoo artist.

Crime 7/30/07 5p 2:27 Oakhaven Creeper - A teenage burglar who has been terrorizing a community for over a month is captured.

Education/ 7/30/07 9p 1:31 MCS Town Hall - Teachers, parents, and community leaders Community meet to discuss the Blue Ribbon Plan that is currently in place in Memphis City Schools.

Crime/Law 7/31/07 5p 2:07 MPD/Nappi By Nature - Memphis Police Director Godwin Enforcemen and his staff met with the SCLC and other faith leaders to t discuss crime.

Crime 7/31/07 9p 1:15 Apartment Fire - Three apartments are damaged at the Garden Walk apartments in Raleigh. Three children are being questioned in the matter.

Education 7/31/07 9p 2:09 MCS School Problems - Changes are being made in 17 under-performing Memphis City schools.

Crime/ 8/1/07 9p 1:24 Bought Votes Arrest - Arrests are made after the Benton Politics County voter fraud investigation.

Crime 8/1/07 9p 1:44 Dog Shoots Man - A dog accidentally triggers a pistol with his tail and shoots his owner.

Safety 8/2/07 5p 1:23 Local Bridge Inspection - TDOT inspectors look for problems in local bridges.

Safety 8/2/07 9p 1:44 Covington Bridge Collapse - The Minnesota bridge collapse hits home for people in one Mid-South community.

Crime/ 8/2/07 9p 1:43 Benton County Voting Folo - Mississippi Attorney General Politics speaks with FOX13 about the voter fraud investigation in Benton County.

Politics 8/3/07 9p 1:20 Ophelia Ambulance - An ambulance is called to State Senator Ophelia Ford's Mud Island apartment.

Community 8/3/07 9p 1:46 Shelby Drive Accident - Several people are injured in a South Memphis car accident. 78

Education 8/6/07 5p 1:25 MCS Progress Report - The Memphis City School District is claiming improvement across the board. Safety/ 8/7/07 5p 1:24 Mid-South Heat - Keeping cool is a tough, but one Memphis Health man says that a little heat is good for the body, but you have to be careful!

Education 8/7/07 5p 1:18 School Registration Problem - A parent is unable to register her child because she did not pay her MLGW bill on time.

Crime 8/8/07 5p 1:20 Beale Street Beatings - Security video of an altercation on Beale Street raises more questions. The incident sent one man to the hospital and a security guard to jail.

Crime 8/8/07 9p 1:33 Midtown Crack House - A historic mid-town neighborhood is home to an eyesore that has been labeled a "crack house."

Safety/ 8/9/07 5p 1:32 Cooling Stations - Health officials warn the elderly to stay Health out of the heat and to take advantage of the city's cooling centers if they cannot stay cool at home.

Crime 8/9/07 9p 1:03 Crack House Cleanup - A house branded a "crack house" gets cleaned up.

Safety/ 8/10/07 5p 1:22 Heat Order Folo - The Mississippi Supreme Court put a stop Health to an order by a Mississippi Chancery Court Judge that forbid outside school activities during this heat wave.

Crime 8/10/07 5p & 9p 1:20 Gatewood Son Assaulted - Stephanie Gatewood, who is a Memphis City Council candidate, leads a "call to action" after her son is assaulted.

Education 8/13/07 5pm 1:29 1st Day of School - Students are told they cannot wear colored shoelaces because they often are linked to gang affiliations.

Safety/ 8/14/07 5p 2:36 Mid-South Heat - Record-breaking temperatures continue to Health plague those living in the Mid-South.

Politics/ 8/14/07 9p 1:36 Tunica County Ballot Box - The recent Tunica County Crime election has been plagued with allegations of fraud. This is the first time Tunica County has ever been investigated for possible voter fraud. Since Friday, the MBI has been trying to get to the bottom of it.

Education 8/15/07 5p 1:20 Yo! Academy - Yo! Academy is the first charter school in Tennessee to be closed by the school board.

Safety/ 8/16/07 5p & 9p 1:23 Mid-South Heat - Politicians and city officials are calling out Health for all people to take precaution because of the extreme heat.

Crime 8/16/07 5p & 9p 1:00 Germantown Shooting - A Mid-south doctor is shot and injured during a standoff with police in Germantown.

Safety/ 8/17/07 5p & 9p 2:38 Heat and The Elderly - Concerns over the safety of the Health elderly are fully justified. Les Smith speaks with a local radio host about issues concerning the elderly in Memphis.

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Crime 8/17/07 5p & 9p 1:51 Trooper Murder - The attorney for one of the suspects in the shooting of trooper Calvin Jenks is asking for a change of venue. He says Tipton County is not a fair place to hold this trial.

Community/ 8/20/07 5pm 3:55 Attorney Investigation - Customers of a local attorney claim Crime that they paid for legal services and got nothing in return.

Community 8/20/07 5pm 2:14 Sears Cross-town - Area merchants speak out about revitalizing the building and grounds of the "Cross-town Sears Building."

Safety 8/21/07 5pm 1:31 MLGW Hot Weather - City council members are taking strong interest in protecting citizens who cannot pay their bills. They are asking MLGW to research more options for citizens who might be in danger.

Community/ 8/21/07 9pm 1:34 Attorney Investigation - Dozens of people claim to be out Crime thousands of dollars after, they say, they paid for legal services that a local attorney never performed.

Safety 8/22/07 5pm 1:41 Heat & Health - Health officials continue to urge people to take warnings of summer heat seriously.

Crime 8/22/07 5pm 1:27 Rape Investigation - A Collierville fire fighter is charged with rape and sexual battery.

Crime 8/22/07 9pm 1:34 Police Chase - Memphis police scour the Kirby Farms Condos in East Memphis to search for an armed carjacking suspect.

Community/ 8/22/07 9pm 1:23 Vicious Dog Ordinance - The Memphis City Council votes to Safety approve a new ordinance that aims to put an end to vicious dog attacks.

Safety 8/23/07 5pm 1:20 Heat & Football Players - Shelby County Schools are switching athletics schedules to keep student athletes safe.

Crime 8/23/07 5pm 1:27 Clergy Sex Abuse - Another lawsuit is filed claiming sexual abuse by a Memphis priest.

Community 8/24/07 5pm 1:28 House Explosion - A house explodes, blowing off the roof and catching two other homes on fire. It happened in the 3500 block of Horn Lake Road.

Community 8/24/07 9pm 1:40 Council Redistricting - Letters are being sent out and soon automated phone messages will be delivered to the thousands of voters who are affected by the changes in their districts.

Crime/ 8/27/07 5pm 1:37 Ford in Court - John Ford is in court for his sentencing after Politics the Tennessee Waltz sting.

Crime/ 8/27/07 9pm 1:09 Ford Sentencing - A tearful John Ford apologized for his Politics crimes and took full responsibility for his actions in the Tennessee Waltz sting.

Crime/ 8/28/07 5pm 2:26 Ford Sentencing - Former State Senator John Ford is Politics sentenced to five and a half years for federal bribery charges. 80

Community/ 8/29/07 5pm 1:55 Attorney Investigation - The story of Richard V. Johnson Crime continues on. Now, there are 115 people who claim Johnson took their money and did no work.

Crime 8/30/07 5pm 1:15 Teen Hit and Run - A Hamilton High junior is the victim of a hit and run.

Crime 8/30/07 5pm 1:45 Homeland Security - Two Shelby County Commissioners have strong reactions to a FOX13 story on an allegation that nearly two million dollars was stolen from the Shelby County Department of Homeland Security.

Crime 8/30/07 9pm 1:54 Rainbow Push Controversy - The Vice President of the Rainbow Push Coalition says he has no connection to Winston Security, the company that hired Dray Davis as a Beale Street security guard. There is a document that says otherwise.

Safety 8/31/07 5pm 1:31 Brooks Road Clean-up - Trucking companies and people who work in the firms on Brooks Road are hoping to rid the street of the strip clubs and prostitutes that dirty-up the area.

Community 8/31/07 9pm 1:30 FedEx Pilots - The crew of FedEx flight 705 speaks out for the first time since being attacked in the air by a man with a hammer and spear gun.

Crime 9/3/07 5pm 1:35 Tigers Arrested - Two University of Memphis basketball players are arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and inciting a riot after a wild night on Beale Street.

Crime 9/3/07 9p 1:24 Tigers Investigation - A big fan of the U of M is still supportive of Tiger basketball even after two players are arrested after a late night outside a Memphis club.

Safety 9/4/07 5pm 1:24 I-40 Truck Accident - A tractor-trailer swerved off the highway into a ditch and causes major delays.

Crime 9/4/07 5pm 1:34 West Memphis Standoff - A fugitive wanted by West Memphis and the FBI is finally captured. It all came from a tip call.

Crime 9/4/07 9pm 1:22 Sea Isle Homicide - Memphis Police are investigating the death of a Memphis man neighbors say was a crusader against crime. Witnesses say the man was run over for trying to get rid of drugs in his neighborhood.

Crime 9/5/07 9pm 1:26 Desoto County Scams - Someone is using the names of schools to collect money for themselves. Crime/ 9/5/07 9pm 1:37 Tamara Ford DUI - For the second time this year, the ex- Politics wife of John Ford was arrested for driving under the influence.

Politics 9/6/07 5pm 2:22 Fred Thompson Runs - Fred Thompson, a University of Memphis graduate, announces that he will be running for President of the United States. Community 9/7/07 5pm 1:38 Southern Heritage - The Southern Heritage Classic football game brings about 70,000 people to the Liberty Bowl area every year. The coaches of both Jackson State and 81

Tennessee State give their opinions about tailgaters and a proposed new stadium. Health 9/7/07 5pm 1:37 Lice Problem - The mother of a second grader in Desoto County Schools says that there is a lice outbreak going on throughout the school system.

Community 9/7/07 9pm 1:10 Southern Heritage - Thousands of people are in town tonight getting ready for the Southern Heritage Classic. This is a look at the different events that are a part of the classic weekend.

Crime 9/7/07 9pm 1:41 Winkler on Oprah - A request for a gag order could keep Mary Winkler from telling her story on Oprah.

Crime 9/10/07 5pm 2:03 Rickey Patton Death - The family of a Memphis man who died in police custody is demanding to know why it has taken nearly three months to find out what caused his death. Disturbing photos make their suspicions stronger about what happened that night.

Crime/Law 9/10/07 5pm 1:36 Safe Surrender - Local law enforcement is looking to give Enforcemen fugitives a second chance by allowing them to turn t themselves in at a local church.

Community 9/10/07 9pm 1:12 Strip Club Ordinance - A new ordinance will bar not only the sale and consumption of alcohol in sexually oriented businesses; it will also force owners and employees to stay on the right side of the law.

Crime 9/10/07 9pm 1:33 Mud Island Attack - A teenager is beaten up in broad daylight on Mud Island.

Safety 9/11/07 5pm 1:53 School Bus Accident - An accident involving a school bus and several cars sends several people to the hospital.

Crime/Law 9/11/07 5pm 1:34 MPD Cyberwatch - The Memphis Police Department has Enforcemen created a website that provides valuable information to t neighborhood watch associations around the Memphis area. This site also allows people to submit tips to the police department.

Crime 9/12/07 5pm & 1:43 Winkler on Oprah - The wife who killed her preacher 9pm husband gives Oprah an interview.

Crime/ 9/12/07 5pm & 1:45 Winkler/Battered Women - A former victim of abuse speaks Safety 9pm out about how women can get help.

Community 9/13/07 5pm 1:41 Pyramid Redevelopment - A local developer is ready to transform the Pyramid into an adventure park.

Education 9/14/07 5pm 1:47 Anti-Truancy Program - The district attorney's office is teaming up with area middle schools to encourage students to stay in school.

Crime/ 9/14/07 9pm 1:06 Gwen Smith Interview - The woman at the center of the Politics alleged "sex-plot" against Mayor Herenton is speaking out.

Law 9/14/07 9pm 1:35 Police Accidents - Two hundred officers have been involved Enforcemen in crashes in the last eight months. 82 t/ Safety Community 9/17/07 5pm 1:30 Mayor Talks - City Council members demand the stadium study be released to them tomorrow for the public to see. Herenton spoke his mind about Bass Pro and the Pyramid.

Crime 9/17/07 5pm 1:25 Tipton County Shootings - Two hours and only two miles apart, two shootings led to a violent night in Tipton County.

Crime 9/17/07 9pm 1:42 Skull Found Search - The human skull found near Collierville over the weekend is that of a white woman in her twenties. The bones could be between two and ten years old.

Community/ 9/18/07 5pm 2:19 City Council/Fairgrounds - The Liberty Bowl needs to have Safety several upgrades in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The city has hired consultants to find out how much it will cost.

Politics 9/18/07 9pm 1:21 Early Voting - Mayor Herenton is asking that early voting be halted because of problems with the machines.

Politics 9/18/07 9pm 1:38 City Council/Chumney - A motion to approve minutes at a meeting turned ugly after councilwoman/mayoral candidate Carol Chumney and councilman Brent Taylor exchanged words.

Politics 9/19/07 5pm 1:55 Mayor Early Voting - Mayor Herenton holds a press conference regarding early voting. As a candidate, he wants early voting to continue. As a mayor, he wants it stopped.

Crime/ 9/20/07 5pm 1:11 Jena 6 Rally - Reverend Al Sharpton and the son of Martin Community Luther King Jr. were just two of the notable people in attendance at today's Jena 6 rally in Louisiana. Many from Memphis also turned out.

Crime/ 9/20/07 9pm 2:00 Jena 6 Rally - Thousands participate in what is being called Community a heartfelt peaceful rally in Jena, Louisiana.

Crime/ 9/20/07 9pm 1:50 Memphis Rally - Jena 6 supporters meet in Memphis for a Community couple of hours this afternoon holding signs that read "Justin in Jena."

Politics 9/21/07 5pm 1:27 Early Voting Numbers - In the first week of early voting, more than 23 thousand voters have cast their ballots.

Community 9/21/07 5pm 1:30 Mid-South Fair - Today kicked off the Mid-south Fair. With new plans for the fairgrounds, the Mid-south Fair is getting offers from other cities.

Crime/ 9/21/07 9pm 1:41 Hernando High Threat - Homecoming activities will not be Safety/ stopped despite a bomb threat made at Hernando High. Community Crime/ 9/21/07 9pm 1:45 Morris on Crime - Crime in Memphis is the centerpiece of Politics many campaigns this election. Herman Morris says he has a plan that will cut crime by forty percent.

Crime 9/24/07 5pm 1:19 Police Chase - Two people are in custody and another suspect is on the run after a police chase through Southeast Shelby County. It all began this morning with a car break-in 83

at Hacks Cross and Winchester.

Community 9/24/07 5pm 1:18 Juvenile Court Hearing 1:18 A hearing is being held today over the appointment of a second judge at the city's juvenile courts. A lower court already ruled it was constitutional to appoint a new judge, but attorneys for current Judge Curtis Person appealed that decision.

Community 9/24/07 9pm 1:23 Daycare Van Accident - An older woman veered over on to the wrong side of the road and collided with a daycare van. Children were left abandoned on the bus and needing a way out. Daycare workers raced outside to help the children escape from the deadly accident. None of the children was seriously injured but the older woman who veered off the road died at the hospital.

Politics 9/24/07 9pm 1:56 County Commission - County commissioners and Mayor AC Wharton exchanged words after the mayor used his power to veto. He says no apologies are necessary.

Crime 9/25/07 5pm 1:31 Carjacking Update - A mother was separated from her son this morning after being carjacked with the child inside her vehicle in the Cordova area. Tonight, mother and son are back together but the suspect is still evading police.

Politics 9/25/07 5pm 1:29 Early Voting - Early voting turnout has been high with more than 30,000 people casting their votes early in an effort to make their voices heard.

Transportat 9/25/07 9pm 1:09 Airport Delays - Memphis Air Traffic Controllers lost all ion control this afternoon forcing the FAA to clear all airline traffic within 250 miles of Memphis.

Crime 9/25/07 9pm 1:15 U of M Crime Victim - A robber tries to hurt a University of Memphis student outside of her apartment. She says a biker caused a distraction and probably saved her life.

Crime 9/26/07 5pm 1:30 Cordova Stabbing - A mentally ill man from Cordova stabs his mother and father and is on the run.

Politics 9/26/07 9pm 1:59 Berge Poll Numbers - The latest poll shows Chumney and Morris making strides against Mayor Herenton. Eighteen percent of voters are still undecided.

Crime 9/26/07 9pm 1:15 Crime Scene Van Burglary - A crime scene camera is missing from a crime scene van while the police officer lay unconscious. It happened at the corner of North Parkway and Evergreen.

Politics 9/27/07 5pm 1:50 Candidate Taxes - The city charter says property taxes have to be paid to run for office. Some of those running for positions owe thousands of dollars.

Politics 9/27/07 5pm 1:42 Split Vote Package - Chumney plus Morris equals victory for Herenton. Political experts agree. Carol Chumney and Herman Morris split the anti-Herenton vote.

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Politics 9/27/07 9pm 1:30 Campaign Funds - More than one million dollars have been raised by the top three mayoral candidates. There is a big gap in a neck and neck race where every vote counts.

Crime 9/27/07 9pm 1:17 Alfred's Money Scam - A waiter on Beale Street is accused of making unauthorized transactions on customers' credit cards. Almost a dozen customers have come forward saying they were victims of an alleged credit card scam at Alfred's.

Crime 9/28/07 9pm 1:23 Winkler Visitation - Mary Winkler's visitation with her children was cancelled. Her attorney says her heart breaks for Mary who found out about the cancellation by phone. Mary Winkler's former in-laws filed an appeal that cancelled the visit.

Community 9/28/07 9pm 1:49 Blue Ribbon Update - The Regional Medical Center won't be shut down, but there could be some changes in the future when it comes to the services they provide.

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Local Issue Date Newsca Durati Description st on Community 10/2/0 5p & 9p 1:24 Grizzlies Announcement - Grizzlies owner, Michael 6 Heisley, is selling the team and former Duke basketball standout, Brian Davis, is a prospective buyer. He wants to revolutionize the team as well as downtown Memphis. Before any decision is made, the minority owners of the team have 60 days to decide if they want to buy the Grizzlies outright.

Community 10/2/06 9p 1:29 Fair Numbers - The Mid-South Fair said its last few days were the strongest pushing their attendance level to over 400,000, up more than 40,000 from last year. Despite this year's higher attendance, questions remain regarding whether the fair will be back next year. The city is also still trying to find out what to do with the fairgrounds.

Community 10/3/06 5p & 9p 1:22 Herenton Council - The mayor and some council members have different ideas on how to use the projected $30-m budget surplus. Herenton doesn't want to use the money to pay for his expansive crime plan, he wants to keep the money safe and have the council consider the 50-cent property tax increase. Some council members disagree saying the money could be used to offset the cost of additional officers.

Crime 10/3/06 9p 1:30 Cordova Car Burglaries - Managers at the Fox and the Hound in Cordova say for the first time this past Sunday, they had problems with both solicitors and car break-ins. Half a dozen patrons became victims and all the cars that were broken into had the same flyer on them. Police are looking into any connection. They are also stepping up patrols in the parking lots of area businesses.

Community 10/4/06 5p & 9p 1:28 Lamar Raines Fatal - It took crews around 9 hours to clear up an accident on Lamar and Concorde. Witnesses say an 18-wheeler was stopped at a red light when another 18-wheeler slammed into the back of it. The two burst into flames, the 2nd truck was carrying a load of batteries. Three people were instantly killed in the accident, found on the pavement outside the vehicles. A fourth victim died later at The Med and four others are in extremely critical condition. Police are investigating the accident and looking for another car that may have been involved.

Politics 10/4/06 9p 1:34 Election Folo - In the third day in court, the judge did not complete testimony on Wednesday regarding the Election Fraud Lawsuit. The suit involves county clerk candidates Shep Wilburn, Sondra Becton, Vernon Johnson, and Otis Jackson. The case will be back in court on Thursday morning. If the judge decides to void the election, the candidates will have to run again in the November elections.

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Community 10/4/06 9p 2:06 He Custody Appeal - The State Supreme Court will have to decide if now 8-year-old Anna Mae He will stay with her adoptive parents or return to her biological parents. A lower court had sided with the adoptive parents in 2004.

Community/ 10/5/06 5p & 9p 1:45 Bellevue Investigation - Accusations from within Crime Bellevue Baptist Church have become public. The recent allegations are against their pastor, Dr. Steve Gaines. A former deacon of the church, Mark Sharpe, has used his website to accuse the pastor of hiding credit card statements from the congregation and having secret meetings in order to recruit people on to "his" side. Members say the pastor even disputed the allegation during their Sunday service. Sharpe has asked the pastor to resolve the issues or to resign.

Community 10/5/06 9p 1:18 Lamar Ax Folo - Surveillance video from a business near Wednesday's crash site on Lamar confirmed the police suspicion regarding a third vehicle. Police say the car didn't cause the accident, but wants to find the driver in hopes of being able to tell them more about what happened. Four people died in the crash, two from Memphis, and one from North Carolina. The fourth has not yet been identified. Four others remain in critical condition.

Community 10/6/06 5p & 9p 1:59 (Downtown Fire, story of the day) Church Destroyed - One of the city's oldest churches and the oldest congregation in Memphis, The First United Methodist located Downtown, went up in flames early Friday morning. Investigators say the fire started in the basement. No one was injured, but the inside of the church is destroyed. The fire also spread to thee other downtown buildings - the Lincoln American, the old Lowenstein’s, and the Court Annex.

Community 10/6/06 5p & 9p 1:47 Downtown Development - State and local officials announced a $230-m investment plan to open a steel mill in order to bring more jobs to the city on Friday. The announcement was pre-empted by the downtown church fire that also destroyed a major investment project.

Community 10/9/06 5p & 9p 1:32 Downtown Fire Folo - Investigators believe they will never know what caused the massive downtown fire. However, they have ruled out arson. Federal, state, and local investigators were involved.

Crime 10/9/06 5 & 9p 2:04 DA Drug Bust - An East Memphis homeowner was arrested and charged today for being a major drug dealer due to the quantity of cocaine they found; 57 pounds with a street value of nearly 400,000 dollars. They also discovered a gun and thousands in cash.

Community 10/10/0 5p 1:31 Hino Motors Opens - After years of negotiations, the 6 Hino car plant was finally opened on Tuesday in Marion, AR. The plant means hundreds of job opportunities for AR residents.

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Crime/Law 10/10/0 9p 1:32 West Memphis School Cameras - A teenager is caught on Enforcemen 6 tape robbing a West Memphis elementary school. The t cameras in the school were installed last year for the security of the kids in the buildings. Police were able to identify the robber and say the cameras help reduce crime. The school system also has cameras on its school buses. Community 10/10/0 9p 1:07 Mud Island Sinkhole - Crews worked to fill up a washout 6 near the Island Club on Mud Island. A few weeks ago, crews were in a nearby area filling a sinkhole on Mud Island, also. The sinkholes are occurring due to the low river and a faulty storm drain.

Community 10/11/0 5p 2:41 Fraternity Racism - Students rallied together on 6 Wednesday in support of racial tolerance on U of M campus. This after a bi-racial couple accused the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity of being racist toward them. Marshall Simpson says he couldn't bring his black girlfriend to his frat house because blacks aren't allowed in the house and are harassed if they go in.

Community 10/11/0 5p & 9p 1:38 First Works Meeting - The recently burned down First 6 United Methodist Church is not letting that stop their First Works Ministry. They hope to have their programs up and running again soon. Right now, they are meeting at a nearby church. They are looking for a location where people can donate food and clothing so they can restock their pantry and start serving their community again.

Crime 10/11/0 9p 1:33 School Carjackings - There have been two carjackings on 6 two different city school campuses within two days. While investigating the latest at Kingsbury High, a bomb threat was called in to the middle school next door. The other carjacking happened at Treadwell.

Community 10/12/0 5p 2:22 Memphis Xplorers - Memphis Xplorers will not be 6 playing for the 2007 season due to lack of revenue coming in. Owner, Robin Costa, is being accused of mismanagement. She moved the team from Nashville to MS and now she's being accused of having an affair with the former MS Governor. A lawsuit has been filed to return the corporation back to Nashville.

Politics 10/12/0 9p 1:36 Jake Ford Conference - Independent congressional 6 candidate, Jake Ford, came clean about his past in an impromptu news conference Thursday. He admitted that he had been arrested several times when he was 19 or 20 and living in Washington D.C. He didn't give the reasons, but says he was never convicted and never pled out of any charge. As a counter-attack, Ford brought up that Steve Cohen assaulted a 79-year-old when he was in his 30s. Cohen says the woman hit him with his car and that he did not hit her, but did hit her car. Third candidate Mark White says the mudslinging between Cohen and Ford needs to stop and that they should focus on the issues.

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Crime/ 10/12/0 9p 1:30 Dixon Sentencing Preview - A federal judge will decide Politics 6 on Friday how long Roscoe Dixon will go to jail. Dixon could face up to 90 years in prison. Some believe that the judge will want to use Dixon as an example, sending a message to the public about what happens when officials commit crimes.

Crime/ 10/13/0 9p 1:57 Dixon Sentenced - Roscoe Dixon was sentenced on Politics 6 Friday to 5 years and 3 months in prison; the toughest penalty so far for those involved in the TN Waltz Investigation. Dixon will also receive 3 years of probation and 600 hours of community service.

Safety 10/13/0 9p 1:36 First Responders - As part of fire prevention week some 6 students visited the site and got to hear from Memphis firefighters who worked the downtown fire that destroyed First United Methodist Church as well as three other buildings.

Crime/ 10/16/0 5p & 9p 2:12 Roscoe Dixon Sorry - Unlike fellow TN Waltz indictees, Politics 6 Chris Newton and Michael Hooks Sr., Roscoe Dixon has refused to say his sorry for his conduct. Some believe that if he acknowledged responsibility and remorse for what he did he may have been given a lighter sentence.

Community 10/16/0 9p 1:35 County Annexation - Rufus Washington, President of the 6 Homeowners Association, says the city is not ready to take in another 29,000 people and is hoping the decision to annex a portion of Southeast Memphis will be delayed. The city council is scheduled to discuss the annexation proposal on Tuesday.

Crime 10/16/0 9p 1:39 MCS Trust Pay - Since last month, students have called 6 in 31 tips as part of the new crime stoppers program, Trust Pays. Fourteen of the tips have helped stop a crime on campus, but students only wanted money for only half of those calls. East High is one of the schools that are taking steps with the program and the principal says it’s making a positive difference and that it shows that the kids don't just care about getting the money.

Community 10/17/0 5p & 9p 1:55 Freedom Awards - The 2006 Freedom Awards were held 6 at the Cook Convention Center. Tuesday night. Stevie Wonder, Dr. Benard Kouchner, and Dr. Joseph Lowery were all honored at the event for their role in fighting for civil and human rights.

Crime 10/17/0 5p & 9p 1:34 Robbery Shootings Folo - An East Memphis man is in 6 stable condition after being shot during a robbery Monday night. Both he and his wife were leaving their midtown store when they were held at gunpoint. Police believe the couple may have been targeted because they own a store.

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Crime 5/18/06 5p 2:12 Sign Beating - 49-year-old Philip Godman died as a result of extensive injuries he received from his fellow employees from the Tennessee Sign Services after he was gone for more than a month with cash and a car from the company. Six men came into his home armed with a baseball bat and a slab of lumber and started beating him before carrying him away in their SUV. Five of the men have been charged with 1st degree murder, the other with aggravated assault.

Crime 5/18/06 5p & 9p 1:34 Stanfield Eviction - Cassandra Stanfield, the woman accused of stealing over $2m from The Med was evicted from her Collierville Home. Officials believe she used the money to finance the home and have frozen her assets. An emergency hearing was called after video showed two individuals taking items out of her home in suitcases and bags. The judge ordered that an inventory be taken of Stanfield's home and an inquiry regarding her assets. Stanfield lawyers say Stanfield did not violate her court order and claims the person in the video was a long-term house guest that was asked to leave after a rift between the two.

Community 5/18/06 5p & 9p 1:51 Number 1 Beale Tower - The Memphis City Council has approved the Number One Beale Project, a $175m development. It will include around 250 hotel rooms., 150 luxury condos and commercial and meeting space. Council members say the deal will be good for Beale Street, downtown, and the rest of the city. Crime 10/19/0 5p 1:38 Daycare Robberies - The Little Scholars Learning Center 6 on South Mendenhall became the latest target in a string of daycare robberies. Someone ransacked the building stealing several items. On Thursday morning, police spotted a burglar inside the Rainbow Kids Learning Center in Whitebrook Plaza. In addition, at the Balmoral Church Daycare, a woman was robbed at gunpoint while dropping off her 3-year-old daughter. Burglaries have occurred at three additional daycares since September.

Crime 10/19/0 9p 1:42 OB Pastor Arrested - The former preacher at Fairhaven 6 Baptist Church in Olive Branch has been charged with child molestations. The alleged molestation of an 11- year-old boy happened when the preacher was the pastor of the church between 2000 and 2004. The current pastor took over the church in 2004. The pastor pled not guilty in court Thursday to the charges. He's also hired Steve Farese as his lawyer.

Crime 10/19/0 9p 1:07 Orange Mound Shootout - Police are looking for the 6 gunmen who held up an Orange Mound convenience store on Wednesday night. Three men, one carrying an AK-47, entered the store demanding money. After getting only $50 from the cash register, they took off, but one of the store clerks ran after them with his gun and started shooting. That's when one of the robbers fired the AK-47. The robbers managed to get away in the midst of the gunfire.

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Community 10/20/0 5p &9p 1:53 Highland Tower Fire - A fire broke out at the Highland 6 Towers Apartment Building. It is a retirement community with many of its residents being senior citizens and some handicapped making it a little difficult to evacuate. Five residents were sent to the hospital, two of whom were in critical condition, as a result of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. It was confined to an apartment on the 10th floor of the 10- story building.

Crime/ 10/20/0 5p & 9p 1:13 Ford Child Support - Ford came into the collection office Politics 6 at the County Juvenile Court, less than a half an hour before a warrant would have been issued for his arrest. Court records show he's $50,000 behind in child support for his 11-year-old with a former county clerk employee. On Thursday, he was ordered to pay $4600 or go to jail.

Crime 10/20/0 9p 1:20 Overton Carjacking - Another carjacking involving a 6 Memphis City School occurred Friday morning, but police say this one doesn't fit the other three in suspect description or M.O. This time a parent was carjacked while picking up her daughter from school for a morning appointment.

Community 10/23/0 5p &9p 2:00 Crime Abatement/Privilege Tax - Countless attempts 6 have been made regarding a payroll tax. John Willingham, a former county commissioner, helped develop the concept and was on the ballot 2 years ago in Memphis. It failed and has also failed when it’s been brought before the state assembly several times. Now Herenton is in support of it, saying the money could be used to combat crime by paying for more officers.

Crime 10/23/0 9p 1:37 Prostitution Bust - Authorities say the women forced to 6 work in the brothels that were busted earlier this month by over a 150 federal agents and local officers were illegal immigrants. The women who were being forced to work them were from as far as South America. The brothels were being run out of homes and apartments throughout the city.

Politics 10/24/0 5p & 9p 1:54 Corker/Ford Ads - Harold Ford, Sr. was forced back into 6 the political spotlight after being put on camera during a call to FOX13’s news director. He said that one of the cameramen was sent to record the protest by Corker saying one of the men was a "tracker" and that our camera person was filming all of it. Ford attorneys have also requested to have some stations pull some of the anti-Ford ads paid by the Republican National Committee off the air.

Community 10/24/0 5p & 9p 2:05 Manatee Rescue - State and local wildlife officials were 6 out again trying to track a manatee that had made its way up the MS river into the . A fisherman spotted the manatee floating down the river. Wildlife officials are worried about the cool water temperature in the river and hope to get the manatee back to warmer waters.

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Community/ 10/25/0 5p 1:45 Ole Miss Officer Funeral - Officers from across the Mid- Crime 6 South came to Ole Miss to pay their respects to officer Robert Langley. Langley was dragged to death after pulling over an Ole Miss student. The student has been charged with capital murder.

Community/ 10/25/0 5p & 9p 1:59 Operation Safe Community - Mayor Herenton is looking Safety 6 at ways to keep Memphis and Shelby County safe. Next month he's planning to host the anticipated summit that will target crime. The daylong summit will be held on Nov. 29th.

Crime 10/25/0 9p 1:41 Corrupt Cops Bust - US Attorney David Kustoff held a 6 press conference to announce an indictment that alleges that three men tipped off information to a known drug trafficker back in August during one of the biggest drug busts the city had this year. The three men included one of their department’s own, Special Agent Tommy Purifoy. Purifoy told the other men about the Fed's wiretapping investigation. Purifoy had recently moved to Miami to work and turned himself in there.

Crime 10/26/0 5p 1:27 Ole Miss Suspect - The same day as the funeral for the 6 ole miss officer that was dragged to his death, the possibility of the death penalty was raised for the 20- year-old accused of his murder. He's accused of dragging the officer underneath his truck and down a sidewalk after the officer had pulled him over for speeding. The case will go before a grand jury in February. Politics 10/26/0 5p & 9p 1:44 Ford Sr. Comments - Controversy was sparked after a 6 word by Harold Ford, Sr. was mistaken for another word. Stations across the country began reporting that Ford Sr. had called someone a “cracker”. Now that they've since retracted the error, the person who was there during the actual time the statement took place came into FOX13 today and listened to the videotape. After watching the tape before us, he also admitted that he had been mistaken in accusing Ford of using the word “cracker”. He also apologized for his part in stirring up the controversy. Crime 10/26/0 9p 1:31 Nuisance Newser - A police raid uncovered guns, gangs, 6 and drugs inside Club Hughes nightclub in North Memphis. The owner is claiming he didn't know anything about the violations and says he wants to do business again. The club has been declared a public nuisance and is now currently boarded up. Police say they made 23 arrests and found around 49 different packets of drugs at the club just a week ago. The club also has a history of violence.

Community 10/27/0 5p 1:28 Manatee Search - The search is officially over for the 6 manatee that found its way to Memphis in the MS river. Sea World crews had come to town in hopes of taking the sea cow back to Florida. But, after two days of searching, the manatee has not been spotted again.

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Crime 10/27/0 9p 2:02 Homeland Security - A lieutenant with the Shelby 6 County Fire Department, who's also on loan to Homeland Security, has been suspended as a result of a preliminary investigation into activities at the Homeland Security Office. FOX13 had been asking Shelby County to respond to questions surrounding the activities, as well, ever since they received an audio recording involving Homeland Security. The Shelby County Chief Administrative Officer says four bugs were found in the ceiling of the Homeland Security Office. The identity of the person who discovered the bugs and whether or not the bugs were functional remains a secret.

Crime 10/27/0 9p 1:45 Drug Store Robberies - A drug store in Olive Branch 6 became the latest victim in a string of robberies involving drug stores. Police believe the same suspects who got away with $15,000 worth of painkillers and narcotics at the Medicine Shoppe are also responsible for other pharmacy burglaries in the area.

Community 10/30/0 5p 2:10 Missing Minister - Anne Butle's husband, a pastor, has 6 been missing for 5 years. Rev. Leroy Butler disappeared in 2001 after leaving his home on a way to a meeting. Mrs. Butler says she later talked to him on the car phone and he told her that he had got turned around and was in AR. Police eventually found his car in a field in Bolivar, TN, but he has never been found.

Crime 10/30/0 9p 1:48 Marion School Lockdown - Marion Junior High was on 6 lockdown Monday afternoon and police were on high alert after they found a 14-year-old student armed with a semi-automatic rifle, a muzzleloader, and a case of ammunition. The student was arrested about half a mile from the school but said he had a friend that was armed as well. That student was later found off school grounds and unarmed. But as a result, 4 schools in the area were locked down. Crime 10/30/0 9p 1:14 DSW - A Germantown store clerk was thrown head first 6 into a shoe rack by a customer at DSW Tuesday night. The incident was caught on tape. It's believed the clerk recognized the customer and those she was with as being prior shoplifters. After she alerted the other clerks, the suspect became upset and retaliated by throwing her into the shoes.

Crime 10/31/0 5p 1:33 Check Cash Shooting - Around 11 Tuesday morning, the 6 Amana Z Market on Knight Arnold was robbed. One employee was shot in the robbery when four men came inside demanding money. The robbers were able to get away with $30,000 in cash because the store is also a check cashing business. Police say the suspects involved in this case could be the same ones who robbed a Sonic carhop at gunpoint Monday night.

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Crime 10/31/0 5p & 9p 1:13 Marion High Folo - School officials and police are 6 concerned after Marion High received two threats in two days. Officials say today's bomb threat was not directed at any one school, so all seven schools in the district had to be evacuated and searched. Yesterday, four schools had to be locked-down after reports of a teenager toting a gun.

Safety/ Law 10/31/0 9p 1:22 Sex Offender Patrol - State probation and parole officers Enforcemen 6 made house calls to 120 supervised sex offenders tonight t to make sure they did not participate in any Halloween activities. They or their families aren’t allowed to hand out candy.

Politics 11/1/06 5p 2:23 Clinton/Ford - US Senate Candidate, Harold Ford, Jr., and Bill Clinton came together at a rally held at the Temple of Deliverance. Some criticized that the rally was held at church.

Crime 11/1/06 9p 2:01 Bomb Threat Charge - Police have arrested a 45-year-old nurse from Baptist East following last week's bomb threat. The man she told police had attacked her and then called in three bomb threats, turned out to be one of her old patients. Police do not believe her and now she's undergoing a mental evaluation before being arrested.

Crime/Law 11/1/06 9p 1:16 Operation Takeback - The SCLC has teamed up with the Enforcemen Shelby County DA's office, local businesses, and law t enforcement to create a hotline in an effort to combat crime, especially gangs. The number is for gang members to call in order to talk with someone about getting out of a gang. The organizers say, so far, the line has been a success since it was set up nearly a month ago. Operation Takeback also provides job opportunities for those who leave the gangs.

Community/ 11/2/06 5p 1:40 Homeland Security - Mayor Wharton has called upon Safety Walter Crews to run the Homeland Security Office after Lt. Snyder was suspended last week for allegedly spreading false information regarding an FBI sweep that never took place. Crews is the former Memphis Police Director and has recently been working as the Deputy Director for the County Corrections. He would be the fourth person to head the District 11 office in seven months.

Crime 11/2/06 5p & 9p 1:29 Operation Falcon - One of the fugitives captured during Operation Falcon was wanted on attempted murder charges from a Milwaukee case that dates back more than three decades. During that time, he's been a concrete worker for the city of Memphis since 1987.

Crime 11/2/06 9p 1:52 Cemetery Vandal Arrest - The Historic Hernando Cemetery was vandalized by teenagers. At least half of the tombstones are now defaced and destroyed. One of the teens will be charged as an adult. The tombstones are priceless and date back over hundreds of years, including descendants of Daniel Boone and Civil War Vets. 94

Politics/ 11/3/06 5p 1:41 Double Voting Allegation - Allegations of voter fraud are Crime already surfacing. The TBI is currently looking into accusations that two people voted twice during early voting. The election commissioner says the poll workers who allegedly allowed the people to vote twice will not be working on election day.

Community 11/3/06 9p 1:25 1st United Concert - Choirs from 17 different churches came together to raise money for the First United Methodist Church that burned down last month. The church needs at least $3m to rebuild and get its ministries and services going again.

Community/ 11/3/06 9p 2:01 Shepard Smith Visit - Fox's Shepard Smith was in Politics Germantown today and aired his Studio B show from Municipal Park. Shepard, who’s from Holly Springs, also had his family in town to see his show. His brother, who’s the owner of Brewster’s Ice Cream in Memphis, was also in attendance. Shepard’s visit was a part of his tour showcasing the close senate races in the nation's suburbs.

Community 11/6/06 5p 1:38 COGIC Convention - The annual COGIC convention starts this week. This will the 99th year of the conference, all held in Memphis. They're expecting over 50,000 people to attend the event.

Community 11/6/06 9p 1:38 Juvenile Court Appointment - Commissioner Deidre Malone initiated the discussion after she got reports of a child support case backlog in the 40,000 range.

Politics 11/7/06 5p 1:07 District 9 Race - Jake Ford is running as an Independent for a seat in the 9th District, one that has been held by a Democrat and a member of the Ford family for more than 3 decades. He's against Democrat Steve Cohen and Republican Mark White. Politics/ 11/7/06 9p 9p Community Election Night

Crime 11/8/06 5p 1:56 Cummings Tape - 20 year-old-Daniel Cummings will be charged with capitol murder for the death of the Ole Miss officer he dragged to death after a traffic stop. The state has filed a continuance until November 29th after a toxicology report showed traces of drugs and alcohol in Cummings system. Cummings’ attorney, Steve Farese, says a videotape from the BP station will show the incident escalated for other reasons.

Crime 11/8/06 9p 1:24 Construction Burglaries - Two Bartlett men are behind bars after police say they ripped off a home under construction. Investigators say they are seeing a rise in this type of crime in Bartlett and it is hurting contractors and home buyers. The thieves are stealing copper, taking water heaters, and leaving water running 95

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Crime 11/9/06 5p 1:32 Marianna Standoff – The Mariana police chief had to call in the Lee County Sheriff's Department and officers from Forrest city, Arkansas State Police, and the SWAT team after two men led west Arkansas police on a police chase. One of the men is an escaped convict from California and has a 30-page rap sheet; the other was his 16-year-old friend. The two were driving a stolen car through the city and caused the officers to chasing them to crash into them. A foot chase then pursued. The 16-year-old was caught, but the other barricaded himself inside the attic of an apartment. Tear gas and canine dogs were used to get him out.

Crime 11/9/06 9p 1:05 Police Roundup - Memphis Police went on their seventh Operation Street Sweep. They went house to house to pick up over 50 people indicted by the grand jury.

Community 11/9/06 9p 1:30 UP Building Fire - The Old Union Planters Bank on Madison and Front Street caught on fire and officials believe workers in the building may have inadvertently started it. The building is in the process of being renovated and officials think the sparks from the cutting torches may have lit some debris in the basement. This is the second time the building has caught on fire since the renovations began.

Community 11/10/0 5p 2:13 Radio Station Changes - In the last couple of months, 6 nearly a dozen of local radio DJs have been pulled off the air. They are being replaced by nationally syndicated shows. Some blame it on competition such as Ipods, the Internet, and satellite radio.

Crime 11/10/0 9p :54 Body Found - Police are making a death investigation 6 after a body was found floating in a pond behind the Somerset Park Apartments. The body is that of a black elderly woman, but police say they have more questions than answers regarding the case.

Education 11/10/0 9p 1:45 TN Report Cards - Shelby County Schools held a presser 6 on Friday to announce that they are one of only seven school districts out of 136 in Tennessee to receive straight A's on its report card. Memphis city schools were listed in good standings on its report card and is said to be heading into the right direction.

Crime 11/13/0 5p 2:03 Crime Street Closures - Residents at Country Club Lane 6 want a gate to block off everyone except for those who live there. Residents say the closures are needed to keep the crime away after recent break ins. The city council has turned down the proposal. Some believe the residents’ intentions are to stop blacks from going into a predominately-white community, a familiar sentiment from 20 years ago when residents on West St. tried to barricade and divide their street. That case went to the 96

Supreme Court and the barricade was put in. Residents say this case is different and that they are willing to pay for the gate if the council won't put it in.

Community 11/13/0 5p 1:50 Little Rock Nine - White Station students met one of the 6 men who were part of the Little Rock Nine back in 1957. The National Guard had to be called to the school after the nine chose to be bused to an all white school.

Crime 11/13/0 9p 1:20 Demster Shooting - A 21-year-old talked to Fox about 6 waking up with a bullet wound in his back and finding his friend shot as well. He says he woke up to find intruders still inside his home; he was shot at after he tried to run away. Police are investigating the invasion as a robbery because a car belonging to someone at the home was stolen.

Community 11/13/0 9p 1:57 COGIC Wrap - The COGIC convocation is wrapping up 6 for the year. Over 50,000 people attended the 99th annual event.

Crime 11/13/0 9p 1:04 Burned Body - A driver was killed after slamming his 6 Corvette into a tree. The car exploded on impact, endangering the neighborhood when the fire started to spread. Due to the magnesium in the Corvette, the water actually ignited the fire instead of putting it out. A special chemical solution had to be used. Traffic also had to be shut down west bound on N. Parkway East of I-40 for four hours due to the fire.

Crime 11/15/0 5p 2:06 DeSoto Police Beating - The DeSoto County Sheriff's 6 Department is under investigation after a man died in police custody. A witness says the deputies beat the man while he was handcuffed. He had been involved in a fight and officers were trying to break it up when he was arrested. They say he was tasered after he resisted. The witness says you could tell the man was drunk and should have been handled differently.

Crime 11/15/0 5p 1:30 Hotel Robberies - A new trend is occurring regarding 6 hotel robberies. The thieves are preying on area hotel guests breaking their way into rooms. Crime 11/15/0 5p 1:46 Child Hit on Head - A parent at Gardenview Elementary 6 school says her child was allegedly hit on the head by a teacher for cutting up in class. The parent has written a letter to the school board alleging abuse. She believes that this teacher has done this before and that other parents have been in her shoes.

Crime 11/15/0 9p 1:31 Gang Member Speaks - Two former gang members are 6 thanking the Gang Hotline for helping them get out of the gang. The hotline is a part of Operation Take Back sponsored by WLOK and the SCLC. The program started only months ago.

Crime 11/15/0 9p 1:54 Germantown PD Lawsuit - A Germantown man is filing 6 a lawsuit against the Germantown police department because he believes was set up by his wife and two Germantown officers when he was arrested in 97

September. He says his wife was having an affair with one of the lieutenants and that they conspired to have him arrested on false charges of domestic violence. Charges were dropped after a police investigation, but he still wants to hold them accountable.

Crime 11/16/0 5p & 9p 1:55 DeSoto Fatal Arrest - Preliminary autopsy results show 6 that heart failure is what killed the man who died while being arrested by DeSoto County Sheriff's deputies. The family of the man has hired an attorney to make sure the deputies didn't play a role in the death. The man was tasered twice after deputies tried to stop him from fighting and he resisted.

Community 11/16/0 9p 1:54 Play Station Release - The release of Play Station had 6 people lining up outside Mid-South stores including Target, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy trying to get the game. Many of the stores will only be releasing a small amount of the games due to the limited release across the nation.

Crime 11/17/0 5p 1:31 Arkansas Jail Problems - A deputy jailer in Arkansas 6 has resigned and since been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a Crittenden county inmate.

Crime 11/17/0 5p 1:23 School Fight - One parent at Mt. Pisgah Middle School 6 says her daughter brought a knife to school on Tuesday because she was defending herself against a group of bullies. The parent says her sixth grader was jumped on a school bus by the same group in September. The parent of one of the alleged bullies says her daughter was slapped in the head by the girl who brought the knife. The incident is being investigated; meanwhile the parent of the 6th grader says she's going to remove her daughter from the school.

Crime 11/17/0 9p 1:03 Canada Road Homicide - Police believe Archey Barley, a 6 Lakeland community homeowner, may have been murdered after being found dead. His parents found him dead after he didn't show up after making plans with them. Police say they are investigating it as a homicide because Barkley's back door looked like it had been violently kicked in.

Crime 11/17/0 9p 1:51 DeSoto County Presser - The toxicology report from the 6 man who died in DeSoto County sheriff's custody has revealed that he had a .06 alcohol level, meaning he wasn't drunk at the time of his death/arrest. He died of an apparent heart attack after being tasered for resisting arrest. The officers involved have been cleared and are back to work.

Crime 11/20/0 5p 1:30 Sloppy Evidence - A Memphis Grocery Store owners says 6 he though it would be easy for police to catch the persons responsible for breaking into his store a year ago because it was caught on tape. But, he's still waiting on answers and wants to know what happened to the tape saying police lost it.

Safety 11/20/0 9p 1:30 911 Explainer - Shelby County Commissioner and 98

6 former 911 operator, Wyatt Bunker, wants 911 abusers to pay up. He says the county's 911 system has taken nearly 12,000 non-emergency calls in the last seven months. He wants to put some kind of $25 charge in place for these callers. He says consistent violators should be charged more.

Crime 11/20/0 9p 1:50 Dyersburg Pastor Rape - Volunteer Dyersburg HS track 6 coach, Timothy Byars, has been accused of rape following a road trip to a track meet. The coach had four girls in his car, two were his own daughters the other two also sisters. Police say one of the sisters made the allegation through a text message home to her parents. Byars, who also turned in his resignation to his church as the youth director, is out on a $50,000 bond.

Community 11/21/0 5p 1:43 Annexation Plans - Memphis' population could grow once 6 again if Bridgewater is annexed. A final vote on the annexation is due on the issue. Many are already opposing the move that could increase taxes by millions.

Community 11/21/0 5p 1:17 High Rise Fire - A condominium in the Country Club 6 Tower Apartments caught fire today. Several tenants from the building's 43 condos were forced to evacuate. The privately owned condos are filled with mostly senior tenants. Luckily, no one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. They are looking into whether recent renovation played a role in the fire.

Safety 11/21/0 9p 1:09 Winchester Elementary Guards - People are concerned 6 about children walking to and from school at Boeingshire and Winchester due to the traffic. The parents and teachers say they're risking their lives by walking the kids across the street. They say the problem is that there are not always crossing guards and sometimes the police officers are late getting to the children. Last month, two crossing guards were fired after three children were hurt in a hit and run while they were on duty.

Community 11/21/0 9p 1:19 Bass Pro Shops - The question continues regarding 6 whether or not Bass Pro Shops is coming to the . It's been nearly a year since the shop announced it would make the move, but nothing has been finalized. The city's chief financial officer has sent a letter to Bass Pro's requesting a firm commitment and other things like a proposed budget by Nov. 30th.

Community 11/23/0 9p 1:39 Paramedic Shortage - The city says there's a shortage of 6 paramedics and may have to start certifying firefighters to double as paramedics as a solution. There's a vacancy of 82 paramedics. Right now, the excessive overtime cost is running the department millions of dollars in the red.

Community 11/23/0 9p 1:26 Grizzlies Thanksgiving - Grizzlies guards, Dahntay 6 Jones and Rudy Gay, visited the Children at the Youth Villages in Bartlett for Thanksgiving. The Youth Villages caters to kids with emotional disorders. The 99

two helped serve Thanksgiving meals and gave out some jerseys.

Community 11/24/0 5p & 9p 1:41 Black Friday Shopping - Customers across the Mid- 6 South stood in long lines the day after Thanksgiving to catch bargains on Black Friday.

Crime 11/24/0 9p 1:37 Teacher Murder - Ashley Scott, a Bolton High School 6 teacher, was killed in her Cordova home Thanksgiving day. Police say it may be a case of domestic violence and are holding her husband for questioning. Police have not released how she died, but neighbors say she was beaten to death.

Crime 11/27/0 5p 2:20 Teacher Murder - Jeffery Scott was in court today 6 alongside Leslie and Marvin Ballin. Scott is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Scoot, a Bolton HS teacher on Thanksgiving day. Scott entered a not guilty plea and his lawyers requested a mental evaluation.

Crime 11/27/0 5p & 9p 1:27 South Memphis Bust - Officers made a bust of 1300 6 pounds of marijuana, cocaine, cash, and weapons. City officials say Memphis is becoming a distribution center of sorts. The drugs in the latest bust came straight from Mexico.

Crime 11/27/0 9p 3:01 Homeland Security Update - Mayor Wharton says he 6 wants to find out who leaked info regarding the fact that the local Homeland Security Office was being investigated by the FBI. The county attorney’s office as well as Shelby County Sheriff's department is now investigating the matter.

Crime 11/28/0 5p 1:54 Crime Summit Preview – Tomorrow, city leaders, law 6 enforcement and community organizations plan to come together to tackle the city's growing crime. There have been 6 deaths in the past week alone.

Crime 11/28/0 9p 1:44 Homeland Security Investigation - In a report, Shelby 6 County focused mainly on a leak that alleged that the FBI was investigating the local Homeland Security Office. It turned out that this wasn't the case. Lt. Snyder was named in the report as the person responsible for starting the rumor. Snyder is a county firefighter who was on loan to the Homeland Security Office. He was given a letter of reprimand concerning the matter. The report did include the four bugs found inside the offices, but the investigation pretty much ended with that.

Crime 11/28/0 9p 1:35 Cordova Student Beaten - A Cordova High School parent 6 says her daughter was placed in a headlock and slammed to the ground by a teacher. Witnesses say it started when pepper spray was used to stop a fight. The student went to wash her eyes out when they say the teacher grabbed her. The parent has submitted a written complaint to the school board, the district, and the principal. MCS says the matter is under investigation.

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Crime 11/29/0 5p 1:31 Crime Summit - Local state and federal law enforcement 6 officials held a crime summit in hopes of helping to stop the rise in crime. Community groups and faith-based organizations also participated in the summit.

Crime 11/29/0 5p & 9p 1:30 Ashley Scott Memorial - The memorial service for 6 English teacher Ashley Scott was held at the Church of Nativity. Ashley's husband is being held without bond for first-degree murder.

Crime 11/29/0 9p 2:38 Ole Miss Cop Killed – 20-year-old Daniel Cummings was 6 denied bond today. The Ole Miss student is accused of killing Ole Miss police officer, Robert Langley. Langley was reportedly dragged a tenth of a mile by Cummings after he was pulled over for speeding.

Crime/Politi 11/30/0 5p & 9p 2:00 Public Corruption - City Council members Rickey Peete cs 6 and Edmund Ford are now out without any bond after being arrested and charged with bribery and money laundering. The charges were part of an FBI investigation called "Operation Main Street Sweeper". They took a combined $18,000 for their influence on council matters.

Crime/Politi 11/30/0 5p & 9p 2:03 Rickey Peete Investigation - A search warrant was cs 6 issued early Thursday morning to search the council member’s home and his downtown Memphis Beale Street Association office. He's being investigated for allegedly taking thousands of dollars from an informant in exchange for a vote regarding the lifting of the billboard moratorium. Peete was in jail back in 1988 for accepting a $1,000 bribe. He was re-elected to the council after he served his jail time.

Crime/Politi 12/1/06 5p & 9p 1:32 FBI/Bud Davis Reaction - For the second time in two cs years, politicians with ties to Memphis have been federally indicted. Joe Cooper is one of the latest. Cooper worked for Bud Davis Cadillac during the past 2 years and DEA agents say he hooked up at least 5 drug dealers with cars. Agents say he was caught on tape offering a dealer $15,000 a month to bring drugs through customs. If convicted he could spend up to 20 years in prison.

Community 12/1/06 5p & 9p 2:43 Grizzlies Buyout - Concerns tonight regarding the sale of the Grizzlies. It's been two months since prospective buyers threw in their names, but nothing has happened. Local co-owners have now opted not to buy a majority ownership for an estimated $252m. They say they would like to maintain the ownership they currently have and to have a partner that they could work with to help build the franchise.

Crime 12/4/06 5p 2:09 LaKeith Humphrey Charge - Former Memphis Tech basketball star from nearly 20 years ago, LaKeith Humphrey is now accused of killing his 41-year-old ex- girlfriend. Police say Gina James died of a gunshot wound after several shots were fired through her bedroom window. In a written complaint, investigators 101 allege James and Humphrey had recently ended their relationship and that a witness had reported hearing Humphrey had threatened her.

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Crime 12/4/06 5p 1:43 Jeffrey Scott Bond -- The judge set Jeffrey Scott, the man accused of killing his wife school teacher Ashley Scott, bond but says he would have to report daily to pre-trial services and wear an electronic monitoring device, has a curfew and must stay clear of alcohol and drugs. His bail was set at $250,000. Ashley's parents say they were expecting a million dollar bond.

Safety 12/4/06 9p 1:22 Light up the Night - Residents said they were living in fear because they couldn't afford to install floodlights around their home, but thanks to a local community group and some local businesses, they were able to light up the North Memphis block.

Crime/Politi 12/5/06 5p 2:24 Council Corruption - It was a tense day in Memphis City cs Council chambers following the federal criminal complaints against Ford and Peete. They had to discuss the law pertaining to expelling a member from the council. Ford was present, but Peete was absent. Their resolution was to ask that the two resign from their positions.

Crime 12/5/06 9p 1:36 U of M Robberies - U of M police have issued a personal safety alert after three armed robberies in the area. Police believe two of the three are related. Both happened in the same parking lot, late night/early morning, and involved three men in a gray or silver 4- door car. Students, staff, and visitors have been asked to use extra caution between the hours of 8p and 2a.

Community 12/5/06 9p 2:36 Mitchell Resigns - Memphis City Council Chairwoman Tajuan Mitchell has stepped down after seven years to join the Mayor's administration.

Crime/Politi 12/6/06 5p & 9p 2:06 Hooks Sentencing - Former chairman of the Shelby cs County Commission, Michael Hooks Sr., admits he was wrong for accepting bribes as part of the TN Waltz investigation. He was sentenced to spend the next 26 months in prison. He has requested to do time some place far from Memphis.

Crime 12/6/06 5p & 9p 1:55 DeSoto Taser Folo - DeSoto County Police say there were no traces of alcohol in the man who died after being tasered by police. Police say when they approached the man he went after a cop and did not respond to the officer's demand or mace. Original accounts of the incident stated the man may have been drunk, but the toxicology report shows that wasn't the case. The man was tasered three times, including one time while he was handcuffed. The FBI is investigating the case.

Community 12/7/06 5p 2:46 Drainage Ditch Sinkhole - The O’Connor’s bought their Bartlett home a year ago near Ellendale Park not knowing they had a ditch in their back yard. The ground is eroding behind them and they say the city won't do anything about it.

Crime 12/7/06 9p 1:32 Homeland Security - Former firefighter and Homeland Security officer, Matt Snyder, has been fired following an 103

investigation of some listening device hidden in the Homeland Security Office. The county says he repeatedly gave false information to high-ranking county officials and that he lied about a FBI investigation after the bugs were found.

Crime 12/7/06 9p 1:16 Trezevant Stabbing - Several girls have been arrested and dozens others suspended after a fight in the Trezevant High School cafeteria. Witnesses say the Twirk squad, a dance group that allegedly turned into a gang, is responsible for the fight. One student was cut in the face from the fight.

Crime/Politi 12/8/06 5p 2:13 William Willis - New information has surfaced regarding cs the wording of the indictment filed against Calvin Williams. A delay by the feds was requested in Williams' trial for bribery. They say the chief prosecutor is ill so the trial has been delayed until January; the third time the trial has been set back. Williams' defense team also filed a motion to dismiss count 2 of the indictment saying Williams contends Willis and he were in a consulting business together and that the money was as part of that arrangement.

Crime/Politi 12/8/06 9p 1:12 Council Subpoenas - Holt and Brittenmum, two cs members of the city council, have been ordered to appear before the grand jury. This comes after Ford and Peete were accused of bribery.

Community 12/8/06 9p 1:24 MLGW Utility Help - MLGW is asking for more federal funding to help its lower income heating and assistance program. They're also asking other utility companies and local and state leaders to help get it done. They're even taking their fight to the nation's capital.

Crime 12/11/0 5p 1:35 Wooddale Standoff - Police believe the person 6 responsible for an overnight shooting is in custody after a police standoff at the Wooddale Condominiums. SWAT teams took over the complex after receiving word that a man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 50 year old had locked himself into the apartment. Hours later, they were able to talk the man out safely.

Crime 12/11/0 5p & 9p 2:02 Strip Club Folo - The DA's office is hoping to shut down 6 the Platinum Plus and the Tunica Cabaret for good. The clubs are now under the custody of the US Marshal Service and the properties have been seized as they await a hearing. The hearing is a result of a two-year undercover operation that focused on drug sales and live sex shows. The operation resulted in 80 state and federal indictments.

Crime 12/11/0 9p 1:30 Sherwood Fight - One parent is upset after she says a 6 police officer pepper sprayed her daughter at school. Investigators say the sixth grader was sprayed because she was acting out and had refused to listen to both the police and school officials. The parent says the officers over stepped their boundaries.

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Community 12/12/0 5p 1:45 Germantown Ambulance - Slow response times for 6 Germantown ambulances have become a recurring issue for the city. And after a couple of incidents where it took an ambulance 42 minutes to respond, Germantown is now looking at ways to fix the problem. They are currently in a contract with the county, but are planning to eventually start up their own service.

Crime 12/12/0 5p & 9p 1:49 Topless Report - One man says he conducted his own 6 eight-month-long investigation at several strip clubs, including the Platinum Plus and Tunica Cabaret. He says he and his partner were paid $38,000 by the city for their research on the clubs’ constant violations of both state and city laws. Their report was 90 pages long and included 9 recommendations such as enforcing closing times, improving relationships between police and operators, and creating a joint licensing and permitting process.

Crime 12/12/0 9p 1:32 Prostitution Bust - MPD say the number of prostitution 6 busts are up because of a change in their strategy like running more undercover operations and embedding officers at truck stops.

Crime 12/13/0 5p 1:59 Godwin on New York - MPD Police Director Godwin got Prevention 6 a chance to visit New York to share in their technology for fighting crime. He says they are already on the right track with Blue Crush, but now know they need to do some things differently. They're all still hoping to hire more officers; increasing manpower really makes a difference. A video surveillance system was also something they would like to mimic.

Crime 12/13/0 9p 1:29 Detroit Cops Visit - Detroit police officers, as well as the Prevention 6 ATF and reps from US attorney's office, came to the city to check out Operation Blue Crush. The operation has become one of the best neighborhood programs in the country.

Law 12/13/0 9p 1:51 DUI Unit Reorganized - Police Director Larry Godwin Enforcemen 6 says more DUIs happen in the city versus the county so t he's reorganizing his officers to reflect that. The reorganization marks the end of a more than 30-year- partnership between MPD and the County. Sheriff Luttrell says the move could be a mistake. The new unit will be under the department’s new Blue Crush crime fighting initiative.

Community 12/14/0 5p 1:45 School Annexation - Head officials at MCS and the 6 Shelby County Schools have already met to discuss the short and long-term issues of annexation, specifically the Berryhill Countrywood annexation and Chimney Rock Elementary. They met again to see if the County schools would agree to educate the children involved until MCS can provide a permanent place to educate them. MCS says the county is not currently cooperating in allowing the 2500 students at Chimney Rock to remain in place for another two years.

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Law 12/14/0 9p 1:53 School Security Grant - Right now 15 school security Enforcemen 6 guards and 44 Memphis police officers patrol Memphis t City Schools. A new grant means 23 more police officers will be added, but MCS they will eventually have their own police force. MCS is hoping the added security will also prevent violent behavior before it happens.

Community 12/14/0 9p 1:30 Med Reserves - The board chairman for the Med says the 6 $1m needed to run the Med daily is dwindling and that they are $15m over budget this year. Starting in January, they will only have 9 days of cash on hand. As a last resort, the Med may have to start turning some uninsured patients away due to the existing money problem. They are currently turning to Mississippi and Arkansas for financial help.

Crime 12/15/0 5p 1:27 Strip Club Hearing - The hearing for the club owners of 6 Platinum Plus and Tunica Cabaret on determining the clubs’ fates were postponed until January. Both clubs have been padlocked after being raided Dec. 9th. The state is hoping to permanently close the businesses and forfeit all the property inside them.

Crime/Politi 12/15/0 5p 2:00 EC Jones Cadillac - Councilman Jones says there was cs 6 nothing improper, illegal, or unethical about his 2005 lease that involved Joe Cooper. Shortly after the lease was signed, Cooper lobbied the City Council to get a billboard approved in Raleigh. It was denied the first time, but after Council Jones brought it back up saying his constituents didn't oppose the billboard it was approved. Councilman Lowery also went to see Joe Cooper at Bud Davis when he bought a new Cadillac, but he says he found a better deal at another dealership. Cooper is currently in the center of a federal criminal case involving bribery allegations alongside Councilmen Rickey Peete and Edmund Ford.

Crime/Politi 12/18/0 5p & 9p 1:56 John Ford Indictment - Former Senator John Ford cs 6 already had legal problems on his plate from the TN Waltz scandal, now he's being indicted for alleged fraudulent consulting deals involving TennCare. According to the indictment, he used his influence while serving as a member of the TennCare committee overseeing the program. They say he failed to disclose that he was a partner with one of the contractors involved.

Community 12/18/0 9p 1:23 Bus vs. Bus - Germantown Road south of Stout was 6 shutdown for hours on Monday after a bus accident. Nearly 60 high school students were involved and almost all were transported to different hospitals in the area, though no one had any life threatening injuries. Four buses collided into each other and a fifth car crashed underneath the 4th bus after a SUV ahead of the bus made a sudden stop to turn.

Crime/Politi 12/19/0 5p & 9p 1:45 Ford In Court - Former State Senator John Ford was in cs 6 court in Nashville to face bribery charges. Ford was accused of taking kick backs from TennCare providers. 106

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Crime/Politi 12/19/0 9p 1:03 Ford/Peete Indictment - Council members Rickey Peete cs 6 and Edmund Ford were formally indicted after criminal complaints were filed against them last month. They have been accused of bribery as part of FBI operation Main Street Sweeper. They were suspected of selling their votes for cash in a billboard deal. Ironically, on the same night the indictments were handed out council members voted yes on a six-month billboard moratorium.

Community 12/19/0 9p 1:54 School Buses Accident Folo - An investigation is 6 underway after a Germantown school bus crash injured nearly 60 people. Germantown bus officials held a press conference addressing the accident. Police say they're investigating the crashes as three separate incidents and gave out three citations; the bus drivers and to the student who was following too closely. School officials did say the bus drivers had clean driving records and extensive training. The accident is still under investigation

Crime/Politi 12/20/0 5p 1:27 Joe Cooper Money - FOX13 pulled Joe Cooper's cs 6 campaign financial statements to see who had donated to his campaigns during his numerous runs for office. He's run for a position as a general session court clerk. He's also run countless times for a seat on the City Council and County Commission. His campaign records show council members Holt, Lowery, and Rickey Peete made donations during his run for county commission. Records showed that Peete and Lowery also donated to other campaigns through the years. Labor unions, the building industry, and developer Rusty Hyneman were also listed donors. Cooper even borrowed money in 2006 to run. He actually still owes $43,000.

Crime 12/20/0 9p 1:20 Stanfield Indicted - Cassandra Stanfield was finally 6 indicted after months of suspicions that she stole more than $2m from the Med. If convicted, Stanfield could go to jail for the rest of her life and would have to forfeit nearly all her personal assets. Three counts of tax evasion are also included in her indictment.

Community 12/20/0 9p 1:22 Missing Student - Millington resident Anthony 6 Patterson is missing from the University of Dayton and the school, along with his family, is worried. He didn't show up for his college graduation and has not returned home. The University is now turning to the Shelby Country Sheriff's office.

Crime 12/21/0 5p 2:30 Stanfield Folo - Former Med cashier Cassandra Stanfield 6 was formally indicted following the allegations that she embezzled nearly $2m over a 5 year period during her time at the Med. The counts against her include theft, money laundering, tax evasion and wire fraud.

Crime 12/21/0 5p & 9p 1:32 Bellevue Investigation - Bellevue Baptist Church is now 6 investigating another one of its ministers for something that happened 17 years ago. Now the Department of Children’s Services says they have an open investigation of the church. They would not go into detail, but did say 108 the DCS investigates allegations of abuse and neglect against children. It has also not been confirmed whether the old and new cases are connected.

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Crime 12/21/0 9p 1:59 School Arrests - Nearly 1,000 kids have been arrested Prevention 6 since August from several Memphis City Schools. MPD received a grant that will allow 23 more officers to come into the school with hopes that will help cut down the violence.

Law 12/22/0 5p 2:44 Undercover Officer - A local undercover officer talks Enforcemen 6 about life as an undercover officer. He was involved in t Operation Vice Grip this summer and helped to bring down some of the city's top gang leaders and other numerous arrests. He got out of the business once the operation was over.

Community 12/22/0 5p & 9p 2:04 Holiday Shopping - Memphians out for their last minute 6 shopping.

Community 12/22/0 9p 1:30 Panola County Water - Panola County was under a “do 6 not drink the water alert” Friday. The water was reportedly contaminated with poisonous chemical/ethylene glycol (antifreeze). A company called Steelmatic is responsible for a leaking the substance into the water supply. The matter is under investigation.

Community 12/25/0 5p & 9p 2:17 James Brown Obit - Local reaction to the death of singer 6 James Brown. He died early Christmas morning at an Atlanta hospital.

Crime 12/25/0 5p & 9p 1:34 SCLC Gang Summit - Community leaders hosted their Prevention 6 second gang peace summit. The leaders addressed what needs to be done to help kids get out of gangs. Former gang members also talked about their experiences and why they got out of gangs.

Community 12/25/0 9p 1:00 Weather and Traffic Conditions - Christmas in the Mid- 6 South was a wet one and as the temperatures drop, travelers prepared for the chance of icy roads. Community 12/26/0 5p 2:00 Day After Shopping - Mid-Southerners hit the stores like 6 others across the country trying to catch the after Christmas bargains.

Community 12/26/0 5p 1:57 Liberty Bowl Preview - Tuesday marked one of the most 6 awaited Liberty Bowl game team arrivals for the Mid- South. Over 20,000 people are expected along side the match up of the Houston Cougars and the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Community 12/26/0 9p 1:28 Life Blood in Need - The Memphis blood supply took 6 another hit after the winter storm in Denver. Life Blood only has 25% of O negative blood, one of the most used blood types. They're calling on donors to help with the shortage and have asked hospitals to postpone non- emergency surgeries.

Crime 12/27/0 5p & 9p 1:09 Hickory Hill Shooting - A man was shot in the head at 6 the Sneaky Pete's Cajun Bar and Grill in Hickory Hill. The victim was sitting in his car when another male walked up to him and started shooting. The victim then struck a pole while trying to get away.

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Community 12/27/0 9p 1:12 Homeless Soldier - A homeless Mid-South man has 6 decided to serve his country by enlisting and going to Iraq saying he wants to serve the people who helped him when times got rough for him. He lost his job of ten years and turned to the Memphis Union Mission on Poplar for help. He says if anything happens, he wants his military benefits to go to the Mission.

Community 12/28/0 5p & 9p 1:30 Fratello Fired - Jerry West announced the firing of 6 Grizzlies Head Coach Mike Fratello on Thursday. The move comes during a disappointing season for the team; they are currently 6-24.

Crime 12/28/0 5p & 9p 2:00 Germantown Kidnapping - Germantown Police are 6 investigating a kidnapping and a robbing. A Germantown girl was forced into the back of her car after she had just arrived home. One suspect drove her car while the other followed behind them. The thieves had planned to get the girl to draw money out of her ATM, but when she couldn't they demanded she call her father pretending she was broken down. When he arrived to pick her up, they then demanded he withdraw the money. Both were reunited after the whole ordeal, but the suspects are still on the loose.

Community 12/29/0 5p & 9p 2:00 Fratello Fired/Grizzlies What's Next - Memphis Grizzlies 6 Owner Jerry West held a press conference a day after firing head Coach Mike Fratello. The team was having a 6-24 season. West says the move will give the team a "new voice" and is looking forward into a positive direction. Tony Barone was named interim coach.

Community 12/29/0 5p & 9p 1:12 Liberty Bowl - Thousands gathered as the Liberty Bowl 6 kicked off with South Carolina and Houston.

Crime 12/29/0 9p 2:05 Germantown Kidnapping - Germantown police are 6 hoping a surveillance photo will help them identify the man responsible for playing a role in the kidnapping of an 18 year old from her Germantown home. She says two men demanded money from her and when she didn't produce it, she was told to call her father. He was then instructed to get money from an ATM and meet them at an apartment complex. There, an armed suspect took the money and forced the father into the trunk of his own car. The father and the daughter were eventually dropped off at another apartment complex. Memphis police believe the suspects’ car may also be linked to other robberies in the city.

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Community 1/1/07 5p 2:19 State of the City - Mayor Herenton made his annual state of the city address and with it proposed demolishing the Liberty Bowl and the Coliseum in order to redevelop a new football stadium.

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Community 1/1/07 5p 1:48 Lowery Breakfast - Councilman Myron Lowery held his 16th Annual New Years Prayer Breakfast today. "Together Memphis, we will succeed" was this year's theme. The prayer breakfast and the state of the city used to be held together at the Peabody, but changed in 2004 after the mayor attacked the school board. Lowery says he doesn't have any animosity and that the mayor is always welcome to attend.

Crime 1/1/07 9p 1:00 Letter Carrier Attacked - The postal service is investigating a brutal attack on a postal worker. The man was delivering the mail along Spotswood Ave. when the attack happened. He says his attacker asked for his wallet but he did not have it on him. The postal service is offering up to $50,000 for info.

Community 1/2/07 5p 2:25 Urban Blight vs. Stadium - The mayor's state of the city address has generated a debate after he announced his intentions of building a new state of the art football stadium. His proposal for the replacement of the Liberty Bowl was met with mixed reactions.

Community 1/2/07 5p 1:35 City Council Ethics - The City Council is tackling a new code of ethics in order to help restore the public's confidence in local government. At the first council meeting of the year, an ethics committee was formed and has 60 days to make their recommendations.

Crime 1/2/07 9p 1:09 Oxford Body Found - The body of Ashley Dias was found after she was reported missing by her family a couple of days before. Her body was found in her car along Lafayette County Road.

Safety 1/2/07 9p 1:44 Residency Requirements - Council approved the referendum allowing non-Memphis residents to work for the police or fire departments. The issue had been the center of debates after emergency officials said the original residency requirement rule was hurting job recruitment.

Crime 1/3/07 5p 1:45 Strip Club Investigation - Police say the strip club investigation is targeting all illegal behavior in all the clubs. Platinum Plus and Tunica Cabaret have already been busted for prostitution and drugs and police say they won't stop until all clubs are cleaned up.

Politics/ 1/3/07 9p 1:36 Ethics Overhaul - Carol Chumney has drafted a code of Crime ethics, a possible foundation for the new ethics ordinance that Chairman Tom Marshall wants to have printed by the spring. The indictments of city council members Peete and Ford sparked the effort for a new ethics reform.

Community 1/3/07 9p 1:26 Drug Tax Collection - Tennessee has collected nearly $3.5m from drug dealers and moon shiners over the past two years. The state began taxing drugs like crack, meth, and moonshine once the dealers were arrested in January 2005. The strange part of the law is that they can also pay taxes on the drugs before they're even arrested by buying a special stamp. Revenue officials say around 700 stamps have been sold in the past two years even though the state can't legally 112

say who bought the stamps. The agency that makes the arrest gets 75% of the money collected to use in the war on drugs.

Crime 1/4/07 5p 2:03 Armored Car Shooting - Thieves tried to rob a Loomis/Fargo armored car courier at a Mapco gas station on Brooks Road. The armed courier fired at the robber and struck him in his lower torso after being pepper sprayed. The wounded robber then fled in his getaway vehicle without any money. He was later found stripped of his clothing laid out in the street by his apparent associates.

Community 1/4/07 9p 1:32 Juvenile Court Case - The Juvenile Court was hoping to get an injunction to legally stop the County Commission after they tried to appoint another County Juvenile court judge. They believe a second judge would cause administrative and judicial chaos. The judge gave the reps for the juvenile court two weeks to come up with further evidence that an injunction should be granted now.

Crime 1/5/07 5p & 9p 1:42 Homeland Security - Investigators say the alleged bugging devices that were put into the ceilings of the Homeland Security office were really baby monitors. County officials say the discovery has not lead to any arrests.

Crime/ 1/5/07 5p & 9p 1:44 Ford Watch Controversy - An audio tape that will be used Politics against John Ford in his upcoming federal bribery and extortion trial indicates that Ford bragged about the controversial watch to an undercover FBI agent. Prosecutors say the tape helps demonstrate that Ford was more than willing to trade gifts for political influence. Prosecutors say the watch, a $40,000 Rolex, was allegedly a gift from Memphis developer, Rusty Hyneman, in exchange for granting big favors.

Crime 1/8/07 5p 1:45 Trooper Killed/Hunter - The hunter who found highway trooper Calvin Jenks after he was shot and killed by two teens in Tipton County says he was hunting for raccoons when he found the trooper near his car with a gunshot wound to his head. What happened to the trooper was caught on his dash cam. It's believed two teens opened fire on Jenks after he pulled them over. The teens have been arrested in Nashville.

Crime/Law 1/8/07 9p 1:26 Tipton Camera in Car - Tipton County officers are mourning Enforcemen the loss of a fellow officer, highway patrolman Calvin Jenks, t after he was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop. The sheriff says the car cam is what aided in the capture of the two teens responsible. He now wants to equip all their deputies’ cars with cams just like the highway patrol.

Crime 1/8/07 9p 1:27 Skull Discovery Folo - The man accused of killing an acquaintance and then burying her in his backyard will be in court Tuesday morning. A skull and eventually the full female skeleton were discovered in the backyard of the Binghampton home last week. The county medical examiner says the victim died from a blow to the head. According to the affidavit, the man buried the woman in the yard in the 113

spring or early summer of 2006 after an argument over money. He's now charged with second-degree murder.

Crime 1/9/07 5p & 9p 1:43 Trooper Suspects Arraignment - The two teens accused of killing TN trooper Calvin Jenks were arraigned and brought into the courtroom separately because one is a juvenile and the other is an adult. However, both are being charged with first-degree murder. The 19 year old could even face the death penalty, but the 17 year old who pulled the trigger cannot be executed due to state law that prohibits it for juveniles.

Crime/ 1/9/07 5p & 9p 1:30 Calvin Williams’ Trial - The defense for Calvin Williams is Politics contending that FBI informant Tim Willis can't be trusted and that the money he and Williams exchanged was part of a business deal not a bribe.

Crime 1/10/07 5p 1:29 Stanfield in Court - Cassandra Stanfield, the woman accused of stealing over 2 mil from the Med, has asked for an extension during her arraignment instead of entering a plea.

Crime/ 1/10/07 5p & 9p 1:06 Williams Trial Day 3 - The defense team for Calvin Williams Politics makes an major mistake in court. The judge refused to admit documents into evidence that the defense says would have proved that the money was actually a payment for a joint business, not a bribe. The judge wouldn't allow the docs because they weren't turned over before the trial.

Crime 1/10/07 5p & 9p 1:17 Trooper Funeral - Friends, family and hundreds of officers from around the country came to pay their last respects at TN trooper Calvin Jenks funeral in Columbia. Jenks was shot to death during a routine traffic stop.

Community 1/11/07 5p 1:32 Blood Shortage - There's a blood supply shortage in the Mid- South specifically for O-negative blood. Lifeblood employees have been making house calls urging people to donate. Several donor centers are also extending hours to address the blood shortages.

Crime/ 1/11/07 5p & 9p 1:18 Williams Trial Day 4 - The fate of Calvin Williams is now in Politics the hands of the jurors. Williams is facing charges stemming from this videotape that prosecutors claim shows the former county commissioner accepting a $1500 bribe from FBI informant, Tim Willis.

Crime 1/11/07 5p & 9p 1:49 Trooper Shot Folo - Investigators believe Emilio Fernandez and a woman rented the car used by the two teenage murder suspects in the killing of TN trooper Calvin Jenks. The two teens, a 19 year old and a 17 year old both from Texas, have been charged with first-degree murder. Investigators say the 17 year old pulled the trigger and may have been a part of a large drug deal. He's being held in Memphis and is undergoing a psychological evaluation. The DA plans to charge him as an adult.

Crime/ 1/12/07 5p 2:23 Williams Trial Part 5 - Calvin Williams was found guilty of Politics bribery and extortion. The jury deliberated for 2-1/2 hours to find the former Shelby County Commission Administrator guilty. The guilty verdict makes Williams the third TN 114

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Crime 1/12/07 5p 1:49 Car Break-Ins - Shelby County Sheriff’s officers say they know who’s responsible for more than 40 vehicle break-ins. They believe 25-year-old Marcellus Mason and 28-year-old Brandon Hughes are responsible. The crime spree started last fall and continued through the holiday season.

Crime 1/12/07 9p 2:30 Trooper Jenks Folo - The family of the 19 year old accused of murdering TN trooper Calvin Jenks says their son is sorry, but the trooper's family says both teens should be put to death. The 17 year old pulled the trigger in the shooting death that occurred during a traffic stop. Investigators believe the Texas teens were on their way to sell drugs.

Crime 1/12/07 9p 1:27 Home Invasion Shooting - An alleged robber was found shot at the home of an elderly wheelchair bound man in Orange Mound after trying to break in.

Crime 1/15/07 5p & 9p 1:30 Forrest City Child Abuse - 4-year-old Lamont Hurd died in the hands of his mother, Roberta Johnson, and her boyfriend, Cornelius Dawson. Police say when they were called to the couple's home the child was barely breathing and had abrasions and other old scars all over his body. The Arkansas ME office will determine the official cause of death, but the couple is now facing capital murder charges.

Community 1/15/07 5p & 9p 1:40 MLK Day Wrap - Memphians marked the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with several local celebrations including the annual parade and Grizzlies game.

Crime 1/16/07 5p 1:25 Child Rape Court - Shelby County employee, Wayne Logan, pleaded not guilty to charges he raped an 8-year-old girl. He also won't be appointed a Shelby Count Judge since he is romantically involved with a County General Sessions Judge. His bond as been set for $150,000, but he is planning to ask for that to be lowered.

Crime 1/16/07 9p 1:30 John Todd Lawsuit - Homeland Security Officer, John Todd, was fired after holding the position for a short time. He's now filing a lawsuit saying he was fired unfairly. He wants the county to pay. He lost his job as a result of being a whistle blower on alleged government grant spending.

Crime 1/16/07 9p 1:32 Libertyland Pipes - Now that the old amusement park grounds have been vandalized, the city is taking action with 24-hour security guards. Vandals broke windows, stole A/C units and copper wiring from the remaining 40 buildings. Kansas based T Rex Company wants the grounds restored to the condition it was in when they made the proposal.

Crime 1/17/07 5p 1:44 Child Rape Charges - Another woman is claiming Wayne Logan may have raped more than one girl. She says after hearing that Logan's bond would be lowered she felt victimized all over again.

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Crime/ 1/17/07 5p & 9p 2:24 Rickey Peete Arraignment - Peete pleaded not guilty in court Politics today amid allegations of bribery for influence. His attorney however, went on the defense against federal prosecutors saying Peete, along with other black Memphis politicians, are being targeted by a government conspiracy.

Crime 1/17/07 9p 1:23 Arkansas Child Death Folo - Cornelius Dawson and Roberta Johnson made their court appearances facing capital murder charges in the beating death of Johnson's 4-year-old son. The child had healing cuts all over his body when he was found barely breathing last week. He died shortly thereafter. The two will have court appointed attorneys. Dawson has also requested a lie detector test saying he has a mental problem. He and Johnson also have a criminal record. The two will be back in court later this month.

Crime 1/18/07 5p & 9p 1:47 Wayne Logan Folo - The sheriff department’s employee accused of raping an 8-year-old girl can't find a judge and his co-defendant, the child's mother, can't find a public defender. The mother is accused of taking money from Wayne Logan in exchange for raping her daughter. Besides the circumstances of the case, the problem is Wayne Logan has been living with a judge for the last 6 years and the mother used to work at the CJC.

Crime 1/18/07 9p 1:32 Olive Branch Police Department - The OB Police Department is being accused of using excessive force in trying to arrest Lakeith Harris when responding to an emergency call after a fight in an apartment complex.

Crime 1/19/07 5p & 9p 1:22 Droke Shooting Suspect - The man accused of setting up a hit on Jeff Droke is getting out of jail, and now Droke fears for his life. Droke has already survived being shot 8 times in 2003. Police say the hit was hired out in order to stop him from testifying in a custody hearing.

Crime/ 1/19/07 5p & 9p 2:00 Peete/Beale Street - Councilman Rickey Peete is also a Politics member of the Beale Street Merchants Association and it’s out of that office that feds say he took bribes to influence his position on the council. Now his lease is being terminated by CEO John Elkington. Elkington says the police presence as a result of Peete is not the image he wants promoted on Beale.

Law 1/19/07 9p 1:32 Metro DUI Split - Shelby County and the MPD have worked Enforcemen alongside each other for the past 30 years cracking down on t drunk drivers. Now the MPD has decided to separate the jurisdictions and create their own unit.

Community 1/22/07 5p 1:37 Missing Fisherman - After 3 days of searching for 51-year- old John Salopek, recovery crews finally found his body 40 yards away from where his boat was found in about 20 feet of water. The rescue operation consisted of over 150 people from surrounding counties.

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Community 1/22/07 5p 1:24 Forest Hill Folo - This summer the Forest Hill Funeral Home owners told customers they would no longer honor pre-paid funeral contracts. Other funeral homes are now saying Forest Hill gave them a bad rep and that they're now paying extra money to show their pre-paid customers that they don't have to worry.

Crime 1/22/07 9p 1:28 Williams Fired - Bellevue Baptist Church has decided to fire minister Paul Williams amid accusations of a past incident involving Williams and one of his family members. The church terminated his 33-year career after conducting their own investigation, despite saying they found no victims within the church.

Community 1/22/07 9p 1:33 Lee County School Sick-Out - Most of the Lee County school district teachers called in sick as a way of demanding pay raises. The sick-out also included bus drivers, which meant that nearly 70 percent of the students stayed at home. The superintendent says the teachers got a raise last year and that it’s just not in the budget to give them another this year.

Community 1/23/07 5p 2:10 Chained Church - Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Marianna, AR is amidst a "holy war” between its pastor and the church's deacons and trustee’s board. They padlocked the church after meeting and deciding to fire the preacher. The current pastor is the grandson of the church's longest serving former pastor. He's been at the church for nearly 5 years.

Community 1/23/07 5p & 9p 1:46 Anna Mae He Ruling - The TN Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling regarding the custody over a 7-year-old Chinese girl with a Memphis foster family. The court ruled that Anna Mae He must be returned to her biological parents. The custody battle dates back to 1999 when the He's gave up their daughter while they were having financial troubles. The foster parents however, decided to adopt the child instead.

Law 1/23/07 9p 1:34 MPD DUI Presser – The MPD has created their own task Enforcemen force inside the city limits to tackle DUI offences. As a t result, the newly formed task force made 27 arrests in 3 days.

Community 1/24/07 5p 2:08 Anna Mae He - Anna Mae's biological father, Jack He, says he's already planning for his daughter’s return. He also wants to teach her Chinese right away. Anna Mae has lived with the Bakers who adopted her for nearly 8 years after her family put her in foster care saying it was a temporary arrangement. The court only recently ruled that Anna Mae be returned to her biological parents. Psychologists warn the transition needs to be handled very carefully.

Community 1/24/07 9p 1:50 Memphis Idol Reax - Former Memphis Idol contestants Wandera Hitchye and Travis McKinney auditioned and appeared in the Idol show, but both didn't make it to Hollywood. Hitchye says the show rigged it so it looked like she sang in front of Simon, Paula and Randy, but she says she never met them. McKinney says the show portrayed 117

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Community 1/24/07 9p 1:43 Jury Court Folo - Shelby County commissioners are still discussing whether or not the juvenile court needs reform. Judge Person did not attend the meeting. He released a statement saying he may not appear before the committee because it’s a matter of controversy.

Crime 1/25/07 5p 1:31 Davis Caught Folo - Sheriff deputies surrounded a home near Ketchum and Airways on Thursday after getting a call that an armed man, Willie Davis, was holding three hostages. Davis eventually surrendered. He had escaped The Med after being treated for an injury that occurred as he attempted to rob and attack a man at a muffler shop on Getwell.

Crime 1/25/07 5p & 9p 1:30 Car Into Home - Police have two men in custody and are searching for several others after a car crashed into a home. Neighbors say they heard shots before the crash. The men in custody say they were driving along Hacks Cross when shots were fired from a black SUV.

Crime 1/25/07 9p 1:08 Car Break-In Arrests - Nine people have been charged with breaking into dozens of Ford pickup trucks in Cordova and east Memphis. Police believe the suspects are gang members between the ages of 17 and 22. The suspects told police they targeted the Ford trucks because they were easy to break into. They may be connected to over 75 break-ins.

Crime 1/26/07 5p & 9p 2:20 Kansas Street Crime - 22-year-old Darius Bain was shot and killed on the porch of his home on Kansas Street Thursday night. Police say the shooting may be the result of an ongoing dispute with someone he knew.

Community 1/26/07 9p 1:37 School Desegregation - A 40-year-old desegregation lawsuit regarding Shelby County Schools went before a judge today. The mandate to create a racially balanced school system stems from a 1963 lawsuit, which both parties have agreed to drop. No ruling was made.

Community 1/26/07 9p 1:54 Utility Assistance - Mayor Wharton says he's hoping to double the assistance that was provided last year that helped over a thousand Shelby County residents pay their MLGW bills.

Crime 1/29/07 5p & 9p 1:35 School Attack - One parent has decided to home school her child after he was attacked at White Station High School. While changing classes, he was hit from behind. He knocked his head on the floor, suffered a mild concussion, and broke his two front teeth.

Crime 1/29/07 5p & 9p 2:33 Color-Blind Justice? - A band of protesters representing the Commission on Religion and Racism stood outside the Criminal Justice Center. They allege judicial bias is being given to accused child rapist and Shelby County Sheriff’s 118

employee, Wayne Logan. Logan, who is white, is accused of raping a black child with the mother's consent. He's also the fiancé of a General Sessions Court judge. The allegations come as Logan’s bond was lowered from $150,000 to $75,000.

Crime 1/29/07 5p & 9p 1:47 Trooper Shooters Court - The 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing TN Trooper Calvin Jenks after a routine traffic stop confessed in court on Monday. The teen was in court to find out whether he was going to be tried as an adult; he unexpectedly took the stand and started confessing.

Crime/ 1/30/07 50 2:14 Joe Cooper Plea - Joe Cooper pleaded guilty to one count of Politics money laundering as part of a plea agreement. The 13-page agreement detailed the 61 year old’s illegal business arrangement with Korreco Green, a drug dealer, and other known dealers in exchange for cash payments. He had even hired them to work on his campaign in his run for county commission.

Crime 1/30/07 9p 1:07 Child Left In Car - An off duty police officer found a four- month-old child alone in a car without heat. The temperature was 32 degrees outside with a wind chill of 25. The father responsible was found shopping at thrift store next door to the Mid-South outlet store. It’s not known how long the child was left in the car and right now police don't plan to file charges.

Crime 1/30/07 9p 2:05 Tunica County Bust - Feds have arrested 33 people in over 10 counties in Northern MS for meth. The local busts in Tunica were part of a much larger operation called Operation 607 named after a House Bill aimed to cut down on the sale of products used in meth production. The bill makes it illegal to sell ephedrine where one should reasonably know it would be used to make meth.

Crime 1/31/07 5p 1:25 Forest Hill Latest - A judge has decided to freeze all of the money from Forest Hill Cemetery after they refused to honor pre-paid burial contracts. The fight has been ongoing, but this is the recent action by the court in hopes of figuring out where all the dispersed trust money went.

Community 1/31/07 5p & 9p 1:36 Car Off Roof - 27-year-old Maureen Fitzgerald drove her car off the roof of a U of M parking garage. Fitzgerald survived the fall and was transported to the Med after being rescued by firefighters. University officials say there's no surveillance close enough to be able to determine what happened.

Crime 2/1/07 5p & 9p 1:08 Baby Death Investigation - Memphis investigators are looking into the death of two-month-old McKenzie Davis. Family members of the child say the 18-year-old mother told them she had laid the baby down and when she went to check on her she wasn't moving. She said when she called her mother in to help and they started CPR, blood started coming out the baby's mouth. Investigators say they have to wait for the ME ruling to determine cause of death, until then they say it’s a death investigation.

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Crime 2/1/07 5p & 9p 1:30 University of Memphis Players Arrested - Former U of M football players Mario Pratcher and Ryan Scott were arrested and charged with aggravated burglary after police say they took thousands of dollars in electronics from another fellow student last month. The two also face drug charges.

Safety 2/2/07 5p & 9p 1:15 T-DOT Help - Friday's snow and ice in the Mid-South kept TDOT busy. They helped stranded drivers, those with flats, brought gas to those who ran out, etc.

Crime 2/2/07 9p 2:03 Gun At School - The mother of the 7-year-old boy who brought a loaded gun to Egypt Elementary School talked exclusively with FOX13 news. She says they don't have any guns in their home and that her son is very sorry about the incident. He's also now in counseling. He told investigators he got the gun out of his cousin's car. He's been suspended from school for 180 days.

Crime 2/5/07 5p 1:53 School Police - School officials are debating whether a Memphis City School police department would be a good idea. They will be talking with lobbyists this month in hopes that the state legislature would approve funding for the police force.

Community 2/5/07 5p 1:13 Juvenile Court Latest - The county commission voted to add an additional juvenile court judge, but despite the vote both sides involved are preparing for a legal fight. The commissioners also voted to look into hiring someone to study the juvenile court system in an effort to improve it.

Community 2/5/07 5p 1:19 Smoking Ban - The mayor of Hernando, MS says he wants to add a smoking ban in the city. Tupelo and Oxford already have one in place. The vote will be on this week’s agenda, but the ban is being faced with mixed reviews.

Community 2/6/07 5p 2:30 Truckers Fired - Horace Quinn Sr. and his son Horace Jr. were both fired from their jobs as truck drivers for a Southaven based company because they chose not to drive during a Mid-South inclement weather day. Horace Jr. says he initially went out on a run that morning when the roads were slick from the snow and ice. He says he slid off the road because of it. He says when he called to report it he was told to get back on the road. According to the transportation department, drivers actually have the final say when it comes to driving in dangerous weather conditions.

Community 2/6/07 9p 1:07 Juvenile Court Update - A chancery court has overridden the county commission's vote to appoint a second juvenile judge. A temporary injunction is now in effect for the next few weeks.

Community 2/6/07 9p 1:59 Police and Fire Overtime - Memphis City Council members say the cost to keep Memphis safe is getting too high. That’s because in order to keep the stations staffed they are racking up over $6.6-M in overtime. Officials say if the problem continues over the next 5 months, over $13-M will be spent in OT for the Fire Department alone. MPD says the problem 120

isn't just in the Fire Department; Blue Crush operations are also costing the city more. Officials are expected to meet later this month to discuss the budget.

Crime 2/7/07 5p 1:23 MFD Hot Porn - Two MFD battalion chiefs have been accused of allegedly emailing each other pornographic material. The allegations have prompted an investigation into whether the veteran firefighters violated the city's email policy.

Crime 2/7/07 9p 1:38 Tamara Ford Arrest - The fugitive squad picked up Tamara Ford after she failed to report her DUI last month to her probation officer immediately.

Crime 2/7/07 9p 1:28 Stanfield Evicted - Attorneys for The Med's insurance company have finally been able to evict Cassandra Stanfield from her $600,000 Collierville home. Stanfield is facing a civil suit for allegedly embezzling over $2-M from The Med. She has also been indicted on the charges.

Community 2/8/07 5p 1:30 Pedestrian Struck - A pedestrian was struck and killed after a driver of a SUV lost control while driving on an icy patch. The woman was walking along the bridge when it happened. The impact threw the car on top of the woman.

Crime 2/8/07 5p 2:03 Covington Shooting - Three men were arrested in Tipton County after taking part in an attack that left an 11-year-old girl shot. It started as a wrestling match between a 26-year- old and an 11-year-old boy; after the boy was hurt, his uncle retaliated and fired shots into the home. The girl was shot in the leg trying to protect her younger sister from the shots fired.

Crime 2/8/07 9p 1:48 Black Tail Presser - The Black Tail Shake Joint has been shut down for at least the next 10 months. Under the settlement, the club will be allowed to re-open in December. Right now, there are numerous criminal charges pending as a result of the investigations into the club. Indictments have also been handed down, mostly for prostitution.

Crime 2/9/07 5p 1:55 McKim in Court - Two years ago, Bartlett Church Youth Minister, Stephen McKim, left his 7-month-old daughter locked inside a hot car outside his church. The child died as a result. McKim was originally charged with criminally negligent homicide. This allowed him to erase the mistake with a diversion, meaning the charges will be dismissed. In order for that to happen, the state will first have to make sure he hasn't picked up any additional charges.

Crime 2/9/07 9p 1:36 Suspicious Kidnappings - Police are actively looking for suspects they're calling extremely dangerous after two kidnappings that appear to be more than just a coincidence. A 21-year-old man was forced into the trunk of his car, as a masked man demanded $5,000 from him. A couple of weeks ago a similar situation happened to a man in Germantown.

Crime 2/12/07 5p & 9p 2:09 Faxon Shooting - The search for the suspect continues, but police have found the car the suspect took from the victim after killing him. The victim was in his home when he heard 121

someone outside. When he came out, the suspect shot and killed him. He then took off in the victim's car.

Community 2/12/07 5p & 9p 1:35 White Substance Found - HazMat crews identified a suspicious white powder as only talcum powder after a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspicious package and substance being at the federal building.

Crime 2/13/07 5p 1:13 Lee County Suspect - Memphis Police say Gordon Gwathney, the man accused of murdering three people in Lee County, AR, is no stranger to the department. He was charged for impersonating an officer and assault on a person on the interstate while brandishing a weapon and using pepper spray.

Crime 2/13/07 5p & 9p 1:42 Shooting Reactions - Residents in Palestine, AR are still shaken after finding out about the triple homicide committed by Gordon Gwathney.

Community/ 2/13/07 9p 1:26 School Rezoning - School officials presented their plan about Education the district rezoning to parents at Collierville High. They plan to shuffle students between Collierville, Germantown, Houston, and the new Southwind High School in order to ease overcrowding of the expanding district. Parents are not happy with the proposed solution.

Community 2/13/07 9p 4:02 Graceland’s Future – This year marks the 30th anniversary of Elvis’ death. Curtis Jay took a look at the current fan base.

Crime 2/14/07 5p 1:07 Officer Shooting files - FOX13 looked at the files of the two officers involved in a police shooting that resulted in the death of 58-year-old Lee Caples.

Crime 2/14/07 5p & 9p 2:00 Lee County Latest - Randall Gwathney was arrested in Laredo, TX after being accused of murdering three people in Lee County, AR. One deputy talked about how lucky he was that he was not killed during his encounter with Gwathney.

Crime 2/14/07 5p & 9p 1:19 Germantown Robbers Caught - An 18-year-old and a 17- year-old are in police custody after a robbery in Germantown. They haven't been charged yet, but investigators believed they were involved. Both teens play football at East High and are also on the honor roll with scholarships to play football in college.

Community 2/14/07 5p & 9p 1:47 Marianna Strike Ends - Teachers and other school employees in Marianna, AR are finally back to work after striking for 14 days. However, they didn't get the raise they wanted. The staff did come to an agreement that the district would look into the possibility of getting a raise at the end of the school year. The district will make up the missed school days by either making the days longer or extending the school year.

Crime 2/14/07 9p 1:35 Police Hit and Run - A suspect in a police car chase was killed when his vehicle crashed on Goodman Road in Southaven. The chase started in Memphis on Lamar after officers responded to a robbery. 122

Community 2/15/07 5p 1:56 Peanut Butter Recall - Local stores are emptying their shelves of Peter Pan as a result of a peanut butter recall. The recall includes both Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter after a salmonella outbreak that started in a Georgia plant. The outbreak has caused nearly 300 people across the country to get sick.

Community 2/15/07 5p 2:14 Med Money Problems - The Med is in deep financial trouble. The board says it would like to get a handle on the continuing flow of uncollected money lost in providing care for patients sent to The Med from neighboring states. Last year The Med lost $12M in uninsured care. It has received $1M from AR and $8M from MS, but The Med says they only hand over federal money and that's not enough.

Community 2/16/07 5p 2:03 Bad Gas - The Lion Oil Company that supplies gas to some Memphis gas stations says they didn't know that water got into their main gas tanks. The problem affected nearly 20 gas stations where customers had car problems and many had to be towed. Reps from the company say they will provide customers with rental cars until they can get their cars fixed. They also said that they would pay for other expenses related to the problem.

Crime 2/16/07 5p & 9p 1:45 Gwathney Returns - Gordon Gwathney, the man accused of killing his estranged wife's mother and her grandparents, was brought back to Mariana, AR from Laredo, TX.

Crime 2/16/07 9p 2:45 False Report Arrest - Walter Taylor says he was arrested for giving a false statement about a shooting involving police that led to the death of a 58-year-old man. Even though surveillance proves that Taylor could not have seen what he said happened, he said he's sticking to his story.

Community/ 2/19/07 5p 1:06 Education Summit - Rezoning - Parents are voicing their Education concerns about the proposed rezoning for schools. The district is planning to make changes that will shuffle students among Collierville, Germantown, Houston, and the new Southwind High School in an effort to relieve overcrowding.

Crime/ 2/19/07 5p & 9p 1:58 Bowers In Court - DUI charges against Former TN State Politics Senator, Kathryn Bowers, have been dropped, but she could still face judicial repercussions as the result of her August 2006 arrest. Bowers was given a DUI after she sideswiped a UPS truck. The toxicology report showed that Bowers did not have any quantifiable level of drugs or medication or alcohol in her system at that time. Now the only charge in question is the reckless driving case and that will be tried by the grand jury.

Crime/ 2/19/07 9p 2:15 Edmund Ford Investigation - FBI agents have questioned Politics some MLGW employees about Edmund Ford.

Crime/ 2/20/07 5p & 9p 2:26 Edmund Ford Investigation - Investigation into Ford's Politics MLGW bills because he had countless late fees and cut-off notices, but MLGW never cut off his services. He is also being investigated for possibly being on a plan designated for 123

low-income people.

Community 2/20/07 5p & 9p 1:57 Mayor's Stadium Plan – Mayor Herenton reveals his plan to build a new football stadium to replace the Liberty Bowl.

Community 2/21/07 5p 1:28 He Stay Order - Both sides of the Anna Mae He custody case were supposed to come up with a plan for returning the child to the He's. However, a juvenile court judge delayed talks between the attorneys involved in the case. He also appointed a guardian ad litem and a psychologist for the child. Both parties will be back in court in March.

Crime 2/21/07 9p 1:17 Public Nuisance Closing - The DA and the PD boarded up a home in the community of Normal Station calling it a public nuisance. Three people were also arrested, including the owner. Two of those arrested now face felony drug charges.

Crime/ 2/21/07 9p 1:52 John Ford Tapes - Undercover video tapes have been Politics released that show John Ford accepting a bribe, including a $50,000 Rolex watch.

Crime 2/22/07 5p 1:45 Malco Folo - The senior VP of the Malco Theaters talked about what took place at one of his theaters last week. Two moviegoers witnessed Jamie Nelvis molesting a five-year-old boy. They followed the man out of the theatre, copied his license plate, and followed his car. Nelvis is now facing child rape charges, a felony charge.

Crime 2/22/07 5p & 9p 1:55 Winkler Hearing - Mary Winkler, the woman charged with killing her minister husband, was back in court in Selmer today. Her attorneys are trying to prove that there are discrepancies in how the police handled the investigation. They also want certain evidence to be thrown out.

Community 2/22/07 5p & 9p 1:30 University of Memphis Dorm Curfew - U of M students are fighting to get the curfew in their dorms relaxed. Currently, the dorms, which are all same sex, have midnight weekday curfews and 2a weekend curfews.

Community 2/23/07 5p & 9p 2:23 MLGW Joseph Lee - MLGW president, Joseph Lee, talked to FOX13 to defend his management style. Lee, along with two other executives, will be facing a grand jury regarding the irregularities involving Edmund Ford and his utility bills.

Crime/ 2/23/07 9p 1:30 MLGW Bills - FOX13 received hundreds of pages of MLGW Politics bills that show the cutoff and late notices relating to Edmund Ford's MLGW bills. The documents date back to 2001 and include his home account, as well as two accounts from the E.H. Ford Mortuary. The February bill shows he owes $19,000 for all three accounts. Despite all the notices, Ford’s utilities were never disconnected.

Crime/ 2/26/07 5p 2:17 MLGW Council Reax - According to the 63-page MLGW Politics document, the VP of Customer Service for MLGW should be notified if city council member Jack Sammons or former councilman John Vergos are in jeopardy of having their utilities cut off due to non-payment. Mayor Herenton and Myron Lowery are also on the list, even thought they have denied any knowledge of the list. 124

Community 2/26/07 5p 1:21 Missing Mother - Ricarda Locket has been missing for some time and those close to her say it’s not like her. Memphis police say her husband is not being considered a suspect though he was arrested only a month ago for choking her and having a loaded gun.

Crime/ 2/26/07 9p 1:34 MLGW List - Between City Hall and the Cook Convention Politics Center there is nearly $1.5M worth of delinquent utility payments. According to some people, MLGW is just over billing.

Crime 2/26/07 9p 1:21 Attempted Abduction - Police have one 18 year old in custody and are looking for possibly three or four more after a 17 year old was nearly abducted and left on the street with several gunshot wounds.

Crime/ 2/27/07 5p 1:55 Herman Morris - Earlier this week, Morris acknowledged Politics through a statement that he had no knowledge of the creation of an "A-list" of preferential MLGW customers. Now, a 2002 memo from then President Morris has been uncovered. In it, Morris refers to a complaint from a Commercial Appeal editor about a high bill relating to his heated swimming pool. Morris said that the matter needed to be taken care of because it "could set editorial policy toward MLGW for years and must be handled with sensitivity". Also in the memo, Morris expressed the need to develop the A-list of customers and pointed out a few names.

Crime/ 2/27/07 9p 1:48 Lee Folo - Joseph Lee apologized in a press conference for Politics admittedly providing Edmund Ford with special treatment with his utility bills. Internal documentation indicated that Lee prevented Ford from losing service despite owing nearly $20,000.

Crime 2/27/07 9p 1:41 Memphis Terrorist - A former Memphis car salesman turned real estate investor is in federal custody awaiting a bond hearing and his wife says it's all been done unjustly by the INS and FBI. Her husband is Palestinian and the justice department believes he has connections with terrorists.

Community/ 2/28/07 5p 2:20 Morris for Mayor - Herman Morris has finally announced Politics his candidacy for Memphis city mayor. Morris is the 5th candidate to enter the October 4th race.

Crime/ 2/28/07 9p 1:10 MLGW City Council - Council members Carol Chumney and Politics Myron Lowery, along with countless others, are calling for a change in leadership over MLGW after the controversy concerning Edmund Ford and his unpaid utility bills.

Community 2/28/07 9p 1:35 U of M Spotlight - The national attorney from the Memphis Tigers basketball team is helping the school out financially. A recent USA feature was free advertisement for the school.

Crime/ 3/1/07 5p & 9p 1:30 MLGW Wrap - Mayor Herenton has confronted critics of Politics Joseph Lee saying anyone calling for his resignation is evil. Herenton says he won't accept the resignation because there is no clear evidence that ties Lee to the controversy over Edmund Ford's $19,000 unpaid utility bill. 125

Community 3/1/07 5p & 9p 1:43 Bolivar Fire - A fire in Downtown Bolivar leaves the state's oldest historical buildings in piles of rubble.

Crime/ 3/2/07 5p & 9p 3:26 Herenton History - With the present controversy Politics surrounding MLGW and whether or not Lee should step down, many people are questioning why Mayor Herenton would not accept Lee's resignation. Especially since Herenton has a history of firing those who made him "look bad".

Crime/ 3/2/07 9p 2:26 MLGW Lee Oust? - Some members of the city council are Politics trying to move forward with a motion to having Joseph Lee removed as president of MLGW, despite the fact that Mayor Herenton has already declined his resignation. They've taken the issue to the city charter.

Community 3/2/07 9p 2:16 Toxic Homes - US Representative, Bart Gordon, is trying to do something about the number of vacant home in the city. FOX13 has discovered that there are actually 79 toxic, vacant homes statewide. Gordon wants to pass legislation designed to create a national standard to clean up those homes. In the meantime, deputies will continue to pass out quarantine notices.

Crime 3/5/07 5p 1:26 Missing Mother Book - Ricarda Lockett has been missing for weeks and the discovery of her husband's book describing scenes of killing women and disposing of their bodies using acid is adding fuel to the fire for her family. Investigators, however, still have not named her husband as a suspect and said he's only a witness.

Crime/ 3/5/07 5p & 9p 2:21 MLGW Battle - Mayor Herenton has heated up the political Politics climate by calling candidate Herman Morris a "boy" during a radio interview last week. Herenton's comments, combined with the recent MLGW controversy, could cause problems for Herenton.

Crime 3/5/07 9p 1:38 19 Year Old Murder - 44-year-old Johnathan Ransom walked into the Mt. Moriah precinct and confessed to a murder from 19 years ago, now he's facing 1st degree murder. Daphne Rogers was found dead in her home stabbed 27 times, but police didn't have enough evidence or suspects. Ransom now says he did it to get back at Roger's husband.

Crime/ 3/6/07 5p & 9p 2:22 Edmund Ford Rant - On the day the council officially Politics launched its investigation into MLGW, Ford spoke out in the meeting denying accusations he received preferential treatment. He also said part of his debt includes an incorrect billing of a $10,000 water bill.

Community 3/6/07 9p 1:22 Convention Center Bills - City council members want to know how the Cook Convention Center got so far behind on its MLGW bills and owes over $500,000.

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Koeller has been missing since last Thursday while Ricarda Lockett has been missing for two weeks.

Crime/ 3/7/07 5p 2:24 MLGW Joe Lee Talks - In his first public appearance since Politics he testified before a Federal Grand Jury, Joseph Lee made a surprise appearance to speak with some protesters. Lee also announced he would be hosting an open town forum for MLGW customers in the Whitehaven area later this month.

Crime 3/7/07 9p 1:43 Officer Scuffle - A man is left "unresponsive" after a struggle with some Millington police officers. Witnesses say the police used excessive force.

Crime 3/7/07 9p 1:37 Deputy Braswell Arrested - Shelby County Sheriff Deputy Thomas Braswell is accused of ratting-out his office's confidential informants for money. He has since been relieved of duty until the investigation is over.

Crime 3/8/07 5p 1:45 Police Scuffle - A day after a 46-year-old Millington man was beaten to death by police, one woman is calling for something to be done about the police violence in the city. This isn't the first time the police department has come under fire for excessive violence. In 1999, an officer was convicted of criminally negligent homicide for the death of a 16 year old; the city also settled a $157,000 lawsuit for the same shooting death.

Crime 3/8/07 5p & 9p 1:31 Trooper Shooters - The two teens accused of killing TN state trooper Calvin Jenks were in court again. The grand jury formally charged them with first-degree murder.

Community/ 3/8/07 5p & 9p 2:01 Shelby County Schools Rezoning Meeting - The Shelby Education County School Board voted on next year’s attendance zones to accommodate the new Southwind High School. Despite desperate attempts by parents, the district approved the original zoning map. As a result, 1300 students will be shifted from Germantown and Houston High Schools.

Community 3/9/07 5p & 9p 1:50 Child Hit - 5-year-old Dominik Martin remains in critical condition after being run over by his school bus. The bus driver allegedly didn't know she had run over the child and she completed her route without stopping.

Community 3/9/07 5p & 9p 1:58 Wilder Hospitalized - Former TN Lt. Governor John Wilder remains in serious condition after he was rushed to the hospital with a head injury.

Crime 3/12/07 5p & 9p 1:44 Millington Police Beating - Millington pastors are calling on their residents to stand up before the mayor and aldermen after 46-year-old Malcolm Carruthers was beaten to death by police.

Community 3/12/07 5p & 9p 2:04 County Beer Board - Shelby County Commissioners are looking for people ready to take their posts on a new county beer board seriously. They want to have some well-defined rules that would hold owners of establishments accountable for their beer permits.

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his mother-in-law Yvonne Koeller's body in a field in Olive Branch, but police still have not been able to locate her. Serda lived with his wife and mother-in-law and said it was a confrontation between the two that led to him killing her after he took his wife to work.

Crime 3/13/07 5p & 9p 2:28 Carjacking Latest - A 20-year-old mother is facing attempted murder and aggravated robbery charges after a near fatal carjacking and shooting. Officers say the mother was actually holding her 3-month-old when the crime was committed. The FBI says the woman already has three other warrants out for her arrest on minor shoplifting charges.

Community 3/13/07 5p & 9p 1:53 Mitchell High Latest - Friends and family paid their final tribute to high school football standout, Donald Clear, after he drowned during his senior trip to the Bahamas.

Crime 3/14/07 5p 1:38 Fires Investigations - The Memphis Fire Department is trying to find out why two men were hanging around a vacant building when it caught on fire. Police say area fires in vacant buildings are becoming a trend and believe they are the work of arsonists.

Crime 3/14/07 5p 2:07 Surveillance Cams 2:07 In the coming months, the thousands of security cameras in Memphis will be connected to the hundreds located downtown. One person will be able to patrol the streets by watching the cameras.

Crime 3/14/07 9p 1:32 Serda Court Appearance - Armando Serda is on a $2m bond after being accused of first-degree murder. Arkansas police said Serda, a sex offender, in addition to being accused of killing his 64-year-old mother-in-law, also failed to register his change of address.

Crime/ 3/15/07 5p 1:22 MLGW Board - During a preliminary audit report over Politics Ford's outstanding MLGW account, MLGW leaders were told Ford's bill was paid for his home. However, he still owes nearly $13,000 for his business. MLGW says Ford has until the 27th to pay or his services will be shut off.

Community 3/15/07 5p & 9p 2:51 He Family Visit - The He's will finally get their visit with their biological 8-year-old daughter before it’s made permanent. The Supreme Court ordered that Anna Mae be returned to her parents after living with her adoptive parents, the Bakers, for nearly 8 years.

Crime 3/15/07 9p 1:14 Chrystal’s Robbery - Police say they are looking for two armed robbers who robbed the Chrystal’s adult shop on Coleman Road. Two cashiers who were in the store at the time were beaten because they couldn't get the cash register open.

Crime 3/16/07 5p & 9p 1:21 Tunica Prostitution - Tunica police say a new problem is arising in the area regarding older men and younger prostitutes. The men say the women are slipping something in their drinks and they wake up and find they've been robbed. 128

Community 3/16/07 9p 1:21 U of M Advances - Tiger fans that couldn't make their way to New Orleans to see them play showed their support in Memphis. The tigers will play this Sunday and will move on to San Antonio if they win.

Crime 3/16/07 9p 1:22 Divine Chicken Shooting - Police are searching for a killer of a man killed inside Divine Wings in Hickory Hill. Another man was also shot in the leg.

Community 3/19/07 5p 2:14 Tiger Sweet Sixteen - Tiger fans weigh the options and cost factors on traveling from Memphis to San Antonio to see the game.

Crime 3/19/07 9p 1:33 False Carjackings - According to police, about one third of the city's carjackings are drug related and the would-be victims often make false claims about what really happened to their cars. They say they are seeing a new trend of what their calling “crack jacking”, when someone pawns their vehicle to a dope dealer.

Crime 3/19/07 9p 1:32 Hispanic Girl Jailed - A Hispanic family says they don't know how their 26-year-old daughter was taken from the Baptist DeSoto Hospital to a county jail without their permission. They believe something was lost in the translation when she was admitted for severe stomach pains and was mistakenly identified as a mental patient. A writ has been issued, meaning that a judge gave the sheriff the right to take custody and hold her. The family says she's not crazy and fear something will happen to her.

Crime 3/20/07 5p 1:12 Shooting At MIFA - As two MIFA volunteers were delivering a meal to a homebound senior in a housing project, they got caught in the middle of a shootout. The volunteers were not injured, but one man was shot in the back of the head. MIFA and its volunteers say the crime won't deter them from what they do.

Community 3/20/07 9p 1:25 Bishop Patterson Reax - Local reaction to the death of Bishop G.E. Patterson.

Crime/ 3/20/07 9p 2:04 Joe Lee/City Council - Joseph Lee addressed the city council Politics about the conclusion of the MLGW investigation. He explained why the report found that he gave special treatment to Edmund Ford, but did not admit to giving him "preferential treatment".

Community 3/21/07 5p & 9p 2:03 Denomination Reax - Several church leaders speak out about the death of Bishop G.E. Patterson stating that he was a person that reached out beyond religious denominational lines.

Community 3/21/07 5p & 9p 1:10 Fans to San Antonio - Close to 200 Tiger fans have chartered a flight to San Antonio in order to attend the Sweet 16 game.

Community 3/22/07 5p & 9p 1:05 U of M Watch Party - Fans of the Tigers that couldn't follow the team are once again standing by to watch the game here in Memphis.

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Crime/ 3/22/07 5p & 9p 2:16 MLGW Investigation - Attorneys were hired to investigate Politics MLGW. They found that it violated it policies pertaining to elected officials, especially toward Edmund Ford. Lawyers had to do the investigation without any answers from MLGW president, Joseph Lee. Their next step is to make suggestions on new policies and procedures that could help MLGW restore public trust.

Crime 3/23/07 5p & 9p 1:30 Desoto County Drugs - Authorities have seized over 30 pounds of cocaine worth over $300,000 as part of a major drug bust in the county. They are hoping to make some arrests soon.

Safety 3/23/07 5p & 9p 1:54 Airport Security - Memphis International has become one of 40 airports that are enacting a new program called Spot Screening By Observation Techniques.

Community 3/26/07 5p 2:41 VA Hospital Problem - A wounded Iraq war veteran says his treatment at the Memphis VA hospital almost killed him. Doctors told him his recent flair-up of pain was all in his head. A few days after he was sent home, he was rushed to the hospital to find out that the metal plate in his head had become infected on the outside and inside of his brain.

Crime 3/26/07 9p 1:44 Barnes and Noble Incident - Memphis police are still looking for a man that is accused of a masturbating in the children's section of the Barnes and Noble. A woman says he did it right behind her without her knowledge until it was too late.

Community 3/26/07 9p 1:14 COGIC Security - Security is getting ready for Bishop Patterson's funeral and memorials planned throughout the week. They are expected to draw thousands to the city.

Crime/ 3/27/07 5p 2:13 MLGW Edmund Ford - The deadline for Ford to play his Politics MLGW has come. So far he has paid off one of the accounts that had a $5,700 balance, but still owes for the other account.

Crime 3/27/07 9p 1:27 Wharton Son Arrested - Mayor Wharton talked briefly about the recent arrest of his 34-year-old son for aggravated statutory rape of a 13-year-old in Knox County. According to the Knox County Sheriff's office, Wharton met the girl online pretending to be a 20-year-old man.

Community 3/27/07 9p 1:32 COGIC Funeral Preps - Preparations are underway for the funeral and memorial services for Bishop Patterson. It is expected that thousands will attend.

Crime 3/28/07 5p 2:01 Malco Rapist Dismissed - The man accused of sexually molesting a 5-year-old boy inside a movie theater is out of jail after the charges against him were dropped. Officials will only say that they do not have sufficient proof.

Community 3/28/07 5p & 9p 1:51 COGIC: Patterson Wake - Bishop Patterson Wake.

Crime 3/28/07 5p & 9p 1:38 Family Dollar Fire Plea - Man accused of setting a Family Dollar store on fire four years ago that killed two firefighters got a plea deal, which will give him 50 years in prison rather than a death sentence. The plea came as he finally admitted 130

to intentionally setting the fire.

Community 3/29/07 5p 1:04 Tanker Fire - A gasoline tanker crashed into a pickup truck and shut down the highway on Austin Peay near Kerrville.

Community 3/29/07 5p & 9p 1:13 Bishop Patterson Viewing - Memorials for Bishop Patterson continue.

Crime 3/29/07 5p & 9p 1:16 Crichton College Standoff - Tense moments at Crichton College as police spend hours looking for a suspect they believed had gone into the school with a gun. The police were unable to find the gunman and do not know whether or not he was a student.

Community 3/30/07 5p 2:33 Civil Rights Game - With the MLB Inaugural Civil Rights Game around the corner, the lack of black representation in baseball today is brought up.

Community 3/30/07 5p & 9p 1:17 Bishop Memorial Day 3 - Locals and others from across the country continue to pay tribute Bishop G.E. Patterson.

Crime 3/30/07 5p & 9p 1:12 Wayne Logan Hearing -1The 8 year old that Wayne Logan is accused of sexually assaulting testified behind closed doors today. The judge ruled that she is a competent witness, meaning that Logan will go to trial.

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Exhibit 3 WHBQ – Memphis, TN Political And Issues Coverage

Length Date Show Political Issues 9/17-9/30 2006 Election forecast 1:18 9/19/2006 5pm Election forecast :41 9/20/2006 GMM Marion tax vote :18 9/21/2006 9pm Candidate drops out/Bowers :19 9/22/2006 9pm Voting protest :27 9/25/2006 5pm Voting machines/hacking :16 9/26/2006 5pm Presidential visit/preps :45 9/26/2006 9pm Corker/Ford Poll :18 9/27/2006 GMM County Comm/Vacant Senate Seats :33 9/27/2006 9pm Bush visit/comments 2:01 9/27/2006 5pm Bush comments :45 9/27/2006 530pm Presidential visit :22 9/27/2006 5pm Bush comments 1:30 9/27/2006 9pm Presidential visit :16 9/28/2006 GMM Political blog :35 9/28/2006 5pm Exit Polls lawsuit :21 9/30/2006 9pm

Debates/Town Hall Mtgs 11/1/05- 10/31/07 Town Hall/Grocery store school building 1:27 1/17/2006 9pm Governor/Youth Town Hall Mtg. 1:30 1/23/2006 5pm Public meeting/school busing :45 1/31/2006 GMM 132 school meeting/closings 1:20 2/2/2006 GMM Whitehaven School Town Hall :42 2/14/2006 GMM Rickey Peete Town Hall Mtg. :21 2/23/2006 5pm Housing Town Hall Mtg. :25 2/23/2006 GMM Memphis School Town Hall Mtg. :30 2/24/2006 GMM 911 Memphis Public Meeting :23 3/14/2006 5pm Collierville Town Hall Mtg. :24 5/9/2006 GMM Forest Hill Town Hall :22 5/9/2007 GMM Obama Town Hall :22 5/28/2007 GMM Hickory Hill Community meeting :45 9/25/2006 5pm District 9 Debate :43 9/26/2006 GMM Council/Town Hall 1:00 10/10/2006 9pm Chumney/Town Hall :39 10/11/2006 GMM Cohen Town Hall :25 2/22/2007 GMM Town Hall Mtg./2Shay :23 3/7/2007 5pm Violence Town Hall Mtg. :14 3/12/2007 GMM Germantown Cable Town Hall Mtg. :58 3/22/2007 9pm Town Hall/corporal punishment in MCS 1:31 7/30/2007 9pm Town Hall/spanking in school :24 8/27/2007 GMM Mayoral Debate :56 9/11/2007 9pm Mayor's Debate 1:46 9/11/2007 5pm Blue Ribbon Town Hall/Schools 1:20 10/22/2007 GMM

Special Political Coverage 11/1/2005-10/31/2007 Republicans in Town 2:07 3/10/2006 9pm GOP Memphis convention :33 3/11/2006 GMM GOP Memphis convention 1:18 3/11/2006 5pm GOP Memphis convention :32 3/13/2006 GMM Black Mayors Conference 2:03 4/26/2006 5pm Black Mayors Conference 1:20 4/27/2006 GMM District 3 Preview 2:41 9/19/2007 9pm District 4 Preview 2:20 9/20/2007 9pm District 5 Preview 1:40 9/21/2007 9pm Mayor Herenton live on Fox 13 30:00:00 9/25/2007 9pm Super District 8 Preview 2:13:00 9/26/2007 9pm Chumney live on Fox 13 30:00:00 9/26/2007 9pm Morris live on Fox 13 30:00:00 9/27/2007 9pm Super District 9 Preview 2:28:00 9/27/2007 9pm Willingham live on Fox 13 15:00 9/30/2007 9pm Chumney Profile 3:18 10/1/2007 9pm District 1 Preview 1:42 10/4/2007 5pm District 4 Preview 1:34 10/4/2007 9pm Runoff Election Preview 1:50 10/5/2007 5pm

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EXHIBIT 4 WHBQ – MEMPHIS, TN COMMUNICATION WITH COMMUNITY AND ASCERTAINMENTS a. WHBQ participates in monthly community ascertainment sessions with local broadcasters and leaders from the community. The following is a list of the groups represented at ascertainment sessions during the period Nov. 1, 2005 – Oct. 13, 2007 • Agape Child and Family Services • American Cancer Society • Big Brothers/Big Sisters • Black Farmers Association • Bodine School • Boys & Girls Club • Crime Stoppers • Cultural Development Foundation of Memphis • Diversity Memphis • Families of Incarcerated Individuals, Inc. • Friends for Life • Friends of Park • Girls Incorporated of Memphis • Girls Scouts Council of the Mid-South • Hands on Memphis • Interfaith Network for Economic Justice • Junior Achievement • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 134

• Katrina Reintegration • League of Women Voters • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society • M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence • March of Dimes • Memphis Food Bank • Memphis Literacy Council • Mid-South Peach and Justice • Mid-South Transplant Foundation • MIFA • NAACP • Pink Palace Museum • Porter Leath • Stand for Children • The ARC of the Mid-South • Theatre Memphis • Urban Arts Commission • Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis • Youth Villages b. Employees, including talent: participation on boards or in community organizations, volunteer efforts, appearance/helping at community events. • The General Manager is a member of the Board of Directors of the Memphis Food Bank and the University of Memphis National Alumni Association Board of Directors c. Employees at WHBQ support the following organizations, community events, and initiatives: • Junior Achievement • National Kidney Foundation • Porter Leath Children’s Center • YMCA Young Achievers • Read Across America • Tiara Tea Society • Memphis Literacy Council • Ronald McDonald House • Staffers make numerous appearances throughout the year at area schools d. Monetary donations to local charities: NAACP Freedom Fund