By Staff on September 3, 2011
By April Boleware As I write this I am envisioning a cool fall night, with citronella pillars burning and the smell of hot dogs grilling. The evening that I am thinking of is Tuesday, October 11 to be exact – CY Neighborhood Night Out! Cooper-Young appreciates and enjoys outdoor gatherings as long as the weather [...]
Posted in Community News, Events, Safety | Tagged Cooper Young, CYCA, events, Safety |
By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Trisha Gurley As I write this, the Memphis Animal Shelter (MAS) has no director and an uncertain future, and I’m worried. I’m worried about Memphis. I’m worried about its animals. More than that, however, I’m wondering how our city got to where it is with its problems of excess strays and pit bull fighting. [...]
Posted in Pets | Tagged animals, pets, Safety |
By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Katie Pemberton This fall brings with it many fun and fabulous ways to support the injured and abused pets at the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County (HSMSC). Whether you are into the live music scene, love to get glammed up for a fabulous fête, or are looking for any excuse to strap [...]
Posted in Pets | Tagged animals, Education, pets, Safety |
By Staff on July 30, 2011
By Mary Cashiola The City of Memphis has identified the following organizations to provide temporary overnight shelter to our homeless citizens during the current extreme heat conditions. • Single ladies should contact The Salvation Army at (901) 543-8586. • Single men should contact Memphis Union Mission at (901) 526-8434. • Families should contact The Emergency [...]
Posted in Safety | Tagged health, neighbors, Safety |
By Staff on July 30, 2011
The LampLighter is working with the CYCA to bring you meaningful crime information. In addition to the crime map, which details crimes within a one-mile radius of the Cooper-Young intersection, we also included a list of crimes that happened within our neighborhood. This list includes the case number, which you can use to contact the [...]
Posted in Crime Map | Tagged Crime Map, Safety |
By Staff on July 6, 2011
The Cooper-Young Community Association has been awarded a Strengthening Communities small grant for the 2011 year. This grant is for research on resident perceptions of alley safety, use and upkeep. We know that this is going to be a passionate topic for residents, so keep an eye out for additional information in next month’s LampLighter [...]
Posted in CYCA | Tagged alleys, Community News, CYCA, Safety |
By Staff on July 2, 2011
CASE # Arrest Offenses Date 100 Block 1106016580ME Burglary/Non-residential 06/22/11 1000 S COOPER 1106015823ME Other Theft/Non-Specific 06/21/11 2200 YORK 1106015300ME Theft from Building 06/21/11 2100 CENTRAL 1106015135ME Simple Assault/DV 06/20/11 1000 PHILADELPHIA ST 1106014438ME Other Theft/Scrap Metal 06/20/11 2000 OLIVER 1106014294ME Other Theft/Non-Specific 06/19/11 900 BLYTHE 1106012157ME [...]
Posted in Safety | Tagged crime, Safety |
By Staff on July 2, 2011
By Trisha Gurley OK, I admit it. I’ve never been a fan of summer. Hot weather renders me a sluggish, cranky mess with half-frizzy/half-limp hair. My chalky skin and the sun don’t play nice, so leisurely sunning is not a relaxing option. Had I the option, I’d remain indoors until October. Thankfully, there are modern [...]
Posted in Pets | Tagged family, pets, Safety, staycation, Travel |
By Staff on July 2, 2011
By Kristan Huntley On May 13, a heartbreaking post went out from Kirsten Sandlin to the Cooper-Young Community Association Facebook page. Her 9-year-old daughter’s beloved Catahoula Leopard pup, Duchess, had escaped from their yard and was no where to be found. To top it off, Duchess had just torn loose from her collar and tags [...]
Posted in Community News, CYCA, Pets | Tagged Facebook, kids, midtown, neighbors, pets, Safety |
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