Parents & kids

Oxford bookstore honored

Submitted by Brooke Barrett, Action news 5 producer

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 1:07pm

Publisher's Weekly named the Oxford business, Square Books, as its "Book Store of the Year."

Square was founded in 1979 by Richard and Lisa Howorth and has since grow to three locations on the Oxford square.

This is the 20th anniversary of the Publisher's Weekly award.

See more about it in this photo gallery.

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Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 9:39am

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.

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MS Department of Education reviewing safety policies

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013, 6:07pm

MS Department of Education reviewing safety policies

The Mississippi Department of Education is reviewing its safety and training policies at schools across the state.

It's a response to the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut.

State Education leaders are conducting visits at schools to ensure compliance with existing policies.

The department will help local school districts with training and technical assistance.

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Girl Scouts send care boxes to soldiers

Submitted by Michael Clark on Monday, December 17th, 10:10 am

DeSoto County soldiers will have some extra care this holiday thanks to some area Girl Scouts from Olive Branch.

The girls sent 125 Christmas Care boxes to deployed service men and women from DeSoto County.

Olive Branch Girl Scout Junior Troop 10528 started collecting items at Olive Branch Intermediate School.

After a contest, the students in Ms. Montgomery’s class raised more than 200 items to send off to the soldiers.

Family and friends also contributed to the efforts with donations.

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Childhood obesity down 13.3 percent in Mississippi

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012, 2:53pm

There is some good news in the fight against Childhood Obesity, several areas of the country are seeing a slight drop in the rates and Mississippi is one of the states on the list.

Researchers say the numbers are down 13.3 percent in the Magnolia State! It's not a huge decrease but it does mean that the state is on the right track!

New York City, Philadelphia, and the state of California also reported declines.

Analysts point to better access to fresh food, improved school nutrition, and more visible calorie information.

Researchers also credit parents for paying more attention to what their kids are eating.

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Ho-Ho-Ho Time In Holly Springs

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Friday, November 23rd, 2012, 11:12am

It's going to be a jolly event in Holly Springs on Saturday, December 1st.

The "Holly Jolly Holly Springs Christmas Parade" will wind through the streets of the square, spreading holiday cheer to kick off a festive month.

It wouldn't be a Christmas Parade without St. Nick, and kids young and old will have a chance to get an up close & personal glimpse as he presides over the fun.

To find out more about Holly Springs in December check out their website.

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Southaven baseball players sign with area universities

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

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

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

Pitcher Nolan Blackwood committed to the University of Memphis.

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

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

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

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

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

Jones predicted all of the athletes would graduate with honors.