Action News 5 received this press release from Shelby County Schools:

Registration for the 2010-11 School Year
is Tuesday, August 3 at All Schools
First Day of School is Monday, August 9, 2010

Registration day for students of Shelby County Schools will take place on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Registration will be going on at all schools. Times will vary based on grade level. Students enrolled in special education programs are to register on the first day of classes, Monday, August 9, not Tuesday, August 3.
Complete details, including all registration times and a checklist of items needed, are listed below and posted on the Shelby County Schools Web site, www.scsk12.org.

Registration Schedule
 
Elementary & Middle School:              
• Morning session:   7:30 a.m. – noon                 
• Evening session:    4 – 7 p.m.                        

High School:
• Grade 12:    2 p.m.  |  Grade 11:    3 p.m.
• Grade 10:    4 p.m.  |  Grade 9:      6 p.m.

New Students:  2 - 6:30 p.m.

? NO bus transportation for registration.

? High school students who do not register on August 3 will be removed from class rolls. Contact your child’s assigned school for additional questions.
Special Education Registration (SPED Pre-school, FS & AFS) is August 9.

• Do NOT Register on Tuesday, August 3.

• Parents should confirm enrollment with the special education secretary at their child’s school prior to the first day of school.

By Lori Brown - bio | email

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Republican Mark Luttrell has a slight lead over Democrat Joe Ford in the race for Shelby County Mayor, according to a Yacoubian Research poll released Monday.

According to the poll, which was co-sponsored by Action News 5:

• 46 percent of likely voters say they want Sheriff Mark Luttrell to be Shelby County Mayor.
• 41 percent of likely voters say they want Shelby County Interim Mayor Joe Ford for the job.
• 13 percent are still undecided.

Click here to download the poll. (PDF)

Information provided by Girl Scouts Heart of the South.

For demonstrating a higher commitment to service Angela Autry, Lindsay Murphy and Diamond Smith have earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.  Angela and Lindsay have been awarded a $1,000 Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship to further her educational goals.

 “I was raised knowing that education was the most important tool I could have,” said Lindsay.  “ I have had many opportunities to do good things because of Girl Scouts and I am very grateful to the program.

A Girl Scout Gold Award project is something that a girl can be passionate about.  It creates change or action with long-term possibilities, empowering others besides just the girl. The project is more than a good service project—it encompasses organizational, leadership, and networking skills.  The Gold Award is highly respected by colleges, universities and employers.