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Two airlifted to The MED after stabbing

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 11:51pm

(WMC-TV) - Two people were airlifted to The MED after a stabbing near the Tipton/Shelby County line Monday night.

According to officials, three people were stabbed at 25 Kelly Cove off of Tracy Road.

The stabbing victims' condition remains unclear at this time.

One of the victims was an elderly man.

Keep checking WMCTV.COM for updates on this developing story.

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Day trippin' wins international communications award

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 4:13pm

Day trippin' wins international communications award

The Memphis Area Association of Governments or (MAAG) was awarded the International Communicator Award of Distinction for the regional marketing campaign Day Trippin’. The campaign promotes unique attractions within a day car drive from Memphis. The Communicator Award is presented annually by the International Academy of Visual Arts.

Photo Caption: State Representative Craig Fitzhugh, Ripley Alderman Alonzo Beard, Henning Mayor Michael Bursey and Ripley Mayor Jon Pavletic accept the 2013 Communicator Award for Lauderdale County Day Trippin'

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Deputies bust undercover drug ring in Drummonds

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 9:13am

Deputies bust undercover drug ring in Drummonds

On Tuesday May 14th, Tipton County Sheriff’s Office narcotic investigators executed a search warrant at 7673 Richardson Landing Road in Drummonds. The warrant was the result of an undercover drug investigation related to drugs being sold from the Drummonds home.

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Gov. Haslam set to speak in Tipton County

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 9:03am

Gov. Haslam set to speak in Tipton County

The Tipton County Republican party will hold a meet and greet with TN Governor Bill Haslam and others on Thursday, May 23. The event is FREE to the public. In addition to the Governor, Congressman Steven Fincher, Senator Mark Norris, Representative Debra Moody, District Attorney Mike Dunavant, Sheriff Pancho Chumley, and local mayors will be in attendance. Food is served at 6PM with the program starting at 7. This event is not a party affiliated event. It's open to everyone. Event organizers say they wanted to put together a program where the public can meet their elected officials without having the pressure of making a campaign contribution. Again, the meet and greet takes place at Munford City Park on Thursday May 23 starting at 6PM.

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FUMS Flip Flops for Men and Women to Help Children

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 9:05am

FUMS Flip Flops for Men and Women to Help Children

FUMS, a faith-based shoe company that provides free shoes for American children in need, is introducing a line of women’s and men’s leather flip flops. For every pair of flip flops purchased through http://myfums.com, FUMS gives a pair of shoes to a child in need somewhere in the United States, PAIR for PAIR®.

The flip flops are the first FUMS sandals offered for men and women. FUMS flip flops feature genuine leather uppers, comfort cushioning midsoles and durable rubber outsoles for the ultimate in style, comfort and durability. FUMS also offers interchangeable shoes (zipper shoes) for women and toddlers. Each shoe line is part of the PAIR for PAIR© program that serves American children. More information is on the FUMS website (http://myfums.com).

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Teen with down syndrome honored as homecoming and prom queen

Submitted by Kym Clark on Tuesday, May 7th, 4:45 pm

Kara Marcum was honored as homecoming queen and prom queen at Bolivar High School.

BOLIVAR, TN- (WMC-TV) - A Mid-South teenager had her dreams come true when she was homecoming queen at Bolivar High School. But Kara Marcum did not stop there. The senior, who was born with down syndrome, also earned the prom queen crown.

Marcum was crowned prom queen on Friday.

But back in January, Action News 5 met the popular senior when she was in the running for homecoming queen.

Her parents never imagined their daughter would receive such high honors when they first learned she had down syndrome.

Her PACE class teacher, Angela Galloway, says Kara's personality is what makes her beloved by the entire school.

Now that she has earned the title of both homecoming queen and prom queen, Kara has her sights set on graduation. She will earn her diploma in just a few weeks.

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USDA partners with Tipton producer to expand regional retail beef sales

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 3:43pm

USDA partners with Tipton producer to expand regional retail beef sales

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced grant awards to 110 agricultural producers and rural businesses that will help create jobs and develop new products. Claybrook Farm in Tipton County, Tenn. will use one of the grants to expand operations to include retail sales of Angus beef in the tri-state region.

According to Owner Dave Turner, Claybrook Farm has had great wholesale success with its Black Angus beef featured by chefs at restaurants in the Memphis area including Chez Philippe, The Peabody and Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen. "With the help of USDA we are now able to take the next big step and invest more in marketing and hire more people for sales and packaging so we can expand into the regional retail market," he said.

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