 | Boys & Girls Club Excited about 'Memphis Gun Down' Program
The Boys and Girls Club of Memphis has been battling youth gun crime for decades. They are excited about the city's new plan, saying if everybody pulls together maybe they can make a difference.  Watch Video
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 | New Olivet's Reverend Whalum Defends Rap Video
Reverend Kenneth Whalum Jr., pastor of New Olivet Baptist Church, has a new rap music video. Whalum, who's also a member of the Unified School Board, says he made the video to help reach troubled kids. But, the video is causing trouble for the reverend among his fellow clergy. Watch Video
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 | Mayor Wharton Challenges Kids to Say No to Guns
Just say no to guns. That's what Memphis Mayor A C Wharton is telling young people across Memphis. Watch Video
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 | Memphis Group Hopes to Curb Youth Gang Violence
Memphis is putting out the call to stop youth gang violence. City leaders are looking for volunteers to tutor at-risk kids. They're hoping to reduce the number of teens who join gangs and reduce the number of crimes they commit. Watch Video
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 | MPD Community Policing Plan to Target Gang, Youth Violence
Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong is sending a message to gang members and thugs. There is no more powerful gang in town than the Memphis Police Department, and no gang will run the cops out of a neighborhood. Watch Video
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| Memphis Takes Tips from Philadelphia to Get Tough on Young Thugs
We have the Liberty Bowl. Philadelphia has the Liberty Bell. Other than brotherly love, Memphis and Philly don't have much in common - except for crime. We've got plenty, they've got plenty, and Memphis Mayor A C Wharton wanted to know how they handle things. Watch Video
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 | Multiple Teen Shootings Illustrates Growing Youth Violence
With three teens shot over just a few days, MPD Director Toney Armstrong wants to get guns out of the hands of Memphis youth. Watch Video
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 | Youth Charged in Killing was Out on Bond
A 17-year-old arrested in the fatal shooting of another youth outside a Memphis high school was out on bond at the time.
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 | Teen Charged in Deadly Shooting at High School Basketball Game
Memphis Police have charged a teen boy with the murder of another 17-year-old boy at a high school basketball game.
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 | Reducing Youth Violence a Top Priority for 2012
Gun violence is one of the biggest problems in Shelby County, and the most troubling offenders are young adults. Prosecutors are concerned about the increased violence among people 24 and under and said it will be a top priority for them in 2012. Watch Video
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