Moneybagg Yo Teams With Shelby County Schools For Virtual ‘Back To School’ Block Party

July 16, 2020 at 6:43 AM (PT)

Rapper MONEYBAGG YO will join with SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS (SBS), MOUTH OF THE SOUTH, and iHEARTMEDIA for a virtual “BACK TO SCHOOL” block party TONIGHT at 6p (CT).

The MEMPHIS born rapper will donate 10,000 face masks to the faculty and students of SCS. In addition, there will also be performances and special guests at this evenings event.

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Whitehaven High anti-violence event features camels and kangaroos

by: Andrew Ellison
Posted: Jul 26, 2019 / 10:06 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 26, 2019 / 10:25 PM CDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Whitehaven High School was turned into a petting zoo Friday evening, with a camel, lemur, kangaroo, and really large snake.

“I ain’t never seen one of these before,” one junior said looking at the kangaroo.

The critters were part of a summer bloc party for kids. The free event, which included rides and food, was an attempt to keep kids out of trouble. Four more will follow in the coming weeks all over town.

Artemis “Peppa” Williams is the program organizer. His goal is to cut down on violence little by little.

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