Mid-South News

By Nicole Erwin

Memphis, TN – Teens aging out of foster care face unique challenges. Last year Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen began the LIFT program, to address their needs.

By Candice Ludlow

Memphis, TN – A quick trip to the mall, park or even to work is now a cause to pause. With gas prices nearing $4.00 a gallon, the economy is tanking. Money's tight, and it's beginning to hit home for Mid-Southerners. Candice Ludlow talked with a successful, Mid-South, self-employed graphic designer whose life has taken a striking downturn. So much, that he now finds himself scouting the want ads.

By Nicole Erwin

Memphis, TN – Most number one rankings are achieved with pride; Memphis, however, lead the nation in 2007 for most obese city. Nicole Erwin reports how a grassroots organization has been chosen to participate in a nationwide effort to reduce obesity and the health issues that correlate.

Frederick Mann, Deputy Director of Communications for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation recently announced some startling figures involving Memphis and its level of health care.

By Bill Dries and Candice Ludlow

Memphis, TN – Both the city and county schools dodged a bullet. Bill Dries reports for the Daily News. He spoke with Candice Ludlow about the County Commission's decision to continue funding both city and county schools.

To read all about it in the Memphis Daily News, go to www.memphisdailynews.com.

By Andy Meek and Nicole Erwin

Memphis, TN – Andy Meek covers city politics for the Daily News. Today, he spoke with Nicole Erwin about the latest wrinkle in the funding fight between Memphis and its city schools.

To read the story in full, go to www.memphisdailynews.org.