Victoria Wright

• Cemetery markers found in backyard Published 05/22/2012 at midnight

  Stone markers of death are not usually found in a garden full of blooming flowers.

• Making a splash: Memphis Jewish Community Center camp nudges kids to dive into social interaction Published 07/28/2011 at midnight

  The massive pool at the Memphis Jewish Community Center stood as common ground for various summer campers Wednesday afternoon.

• Retired grocer Eugene Mangiante was known for smile, kind selflessness Published 07/27/2011 at midnight

  Eugene Mangiante ran a Midtown grocery for four decades and shared a special bond with his customers.

• Skyrocketing temperatures present dangers for elderly Published 07/25/2011 at midnight

  Experts warn that, especially for older people, ignoring heat advisories can be dangerous.

• State commission awards grants for arts projects Published 07/22/2011 at midnight

  The Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded more than $1 million in grants to 49 Shelby County art organizations for fiscal 2012, the commission announced Thursday.

• Busy agenda ahead for Memphis City Council this week Published 07/18/2011 at midnight

  Memphis politics moves to the front burner with a flurry of activity that figures to have a great influence on how voters respond to the Oct. 6 municipal elections.

• Heat claims third victim Published 07/15/2011 at midnight

  Heat claimed a third Memphis-area victim this summer on Thursday, a 72-year-old man, as city and utility officials announced a program to help customers keep the power on while temperatures are dangerously high.

• Madison Avenue options remain divided Published 07/14/2011 at midnight

  Development company Looney Ricks Kiss presented two possible lane proposals for Madison Avenue at a meeting Wednesday night in Minglewood Hall.

• Madison Avenue business owners concerned about bike lanes Published 07/13/2011 at midnight

  A group of Madison Avenue business owners said Tuesday that they feel recent meetings have slanted away from keeping Madison a four-lane street.

• Graffiti ordinance will ban spray paint sales to minors Published 07/12/2011 at midnight

  In a move to reduce graffiti in the city, children under 18 will not be able to buy spray paint in Shelby County after July 25.

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