The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current)

Reel Helpers -- Methodist Associates Don Costumes, Raise Funds

Whether it's donning poodle skirts and letter jackets for a '50s theme or becoming characters from favorite movies, the Methodist employees (called associates) who help lead the Methodist Healthcare Foundation's Annual Fund Campaign go all out to raise money to help associates in need. Each year a new campaign theme helps motivate the 10,000 Associates of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare to give to help fellow associates in times of need. The most recent campaign was the most successful in the...

Achievement - Board of Trustees at Mus Names Carson -- Mom of 4 Students Is a First for School

Memphis University School's Board of Trustees recently named Suki Carson to the board, marking two "firsts" in the school's history; the first time either a board member or a parent has had four sons enrolled simultaneously at MUS. Carson's four sons are twins Seth and Jared, eighth-graders; Cale, a sophomore; and Johnny, a senior.

Trivia Results

P&H Cafe, 1532 Madison Sept. 23

Police Report

Memphis Police use Web to nab suspects

Mid-South Memories - Football Queen

Nov. 7 25 years ago: 1983

Cogic's Roots -- Saints Set to Travel to Miss. Town Where Ministry Began

For members of the Church of God in Christ who journey to Memphis by the tens of thousands each year, the Bluff City is a holy place. It's where the 6.5 million-member denomination first spread its Pentecostal wings and sent evangelists out into the world to carry its message.

Collision Reunites Two Brothers -- Man Finds His Homeless Sibling, a Hit-and-Run Victim, in Critical Condition

Twenty years ago, Greg Graber's older brother, Eric, faded into a backdrop of drugs, alcohol and - eventually - homelessness. Now, a twisted turn of events has left one brother fighting for his life and the other looking for justice.

Initiative Seeks to Enrich Boys' Lives -- 50 Will Participate in First Program to Build Life Skills

The HOPE Academy Male Enrichment Program, a life skills and empowerment initiative, begins its first session Saturday morning at Anointed Temple of Praise in Hickory Hill. The three-year initiative will operate as a "Pink Power Project" of Women of Style, Spirit and Success, a nonprofit aimed at improving the economic conditions for women and children.

In Brief

WASHINGTON Inaugural tickets free to residents

Police Probe County Car Titles -- Officers Question Clerk's Office Employees On Suspicious Registrations

Police are questioning employees in the Shelby County Clerk's Office about the registration of cars suspected to have been stolen. As many as six employees have been questioned over the past two weeks in a probe focused on the clerk's auto tag and titling sections.

Two Plead Not Guilty in Plot to Kill President-Elect Obama

Two Mid-South men entered not guilty pleas Thursday in federal court where they were arraigned on charges that include plotting to kill President-elect Barack Obama. Daniel Cowart, 20, of Bells, Tenn., and Paul Schlesselman, 18, of West Helena, Ark., will remain in federal custody until their cases are resolved by trial or a settlement.

Girlfriend Testifies On Paper in Murder Case -- Boyfriend Charged in Millington Murder

A woman who cannot speak testified in a murder trial Thursday by writing her answers on a large flip chart in front of the jury. Tina Camplin, the girlfriend of defendant Gerry Tallant, informed jurors that she heard a series of gunshots last year inside the north Shelby County home where Tallant had gone to evict his daughter's boyfriend.

Deficit Bites Food Taxes -- Budget Shortfall Sinks Any Further Relief On Groceries

NASHVILLE - With state tax revenue tanking, Tennesseans should expect no further cuts in sales taxes on food next year, Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen and Republican Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey said Thursday. But there also won't be any tax increases to close the growing state budget deficit, both leaders agreed.

Man Convicted of Firing Into Van

A 24-year-old man was convicted Thursday of firing shots in a van carrying five people, including a young girl who was struck in the leg. A Criminal Court jury convicted Telly Savalas Johnson of five counts of attempted first-degree murder, each of which carries up to 25 years in prison.

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Briefs

Greater Memphis Free fall hayride

Snapshots

Deaths - Friday, November 7, 2008

SHELBY COUNTY Arnold, Millie L.