Ted Kennedy 1932-2009

Good morning everyone.   Our brief break from summer is over, We'll be near 90 over the next several days before our next cold front helps cool us down for next week....


A great deal of network and local news coverage will be shared this morning on the passing of Ted Kennedy.  You will likely remember this quote:

"Some men see things as they are and say why.
I dream things that never were and say why not."

At the funeral of his brother. 

From the Washington Post.

Our new president, do you know what he enjoys most about vacation?

This time, it wasn't the weather that kept the Discovery on the ground.

Mission controllers will meet tomorrow, to discuss the next possible launch attempts for later this week, around midnight.

Our Trivia this morning is almost "out of this world" with plans to get back to the moon, it's not called "Apollo" anymore.  What's the new and improved name for our travels to the moon?  Some have called it:  "Apollo on steroids!"  The question involved the "Name" of the space craft.    Our 2nd trivia question involved Polio.

Just FYI,  the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on an
area of disturbed weather, it's out in the Atlantic.  Most models show this storm staying off the coast and curling back to the north east if it forms into Tropical Storm "Danny" later today.

The winner of that 260 MILLION Dollar powerball has come forward to claim his check, but he's being pretty tight lipped on his plans for the future, and rightfully so!

Does this guy look familiar?
probably not, but his work with the king of rock  and roll
will live on.  As a session keyboardist and bassist, he performed with a number of artists like the Beach Boys, Elvis Costello, the Doors, Billy Joel, Hank Williams, Jr., Randy Newman and Ray Charles.

 
Speaking of music, our own Justin Timberlake is holding a mega-benefit concert in Vegas mid October, and you should see some of the star power he's bringing to the table!


Don't forget to stop by our website through out the day for the latest news, weather and sports updates.

As a new owner of an iPhone, (well, let's face it, Patti gets the iPhone, the kids use more than I do) I have been thrilled with the help and service, especially from Corie, out at the ATT store in Southaven.  This story also has merit, that there are still people out there willing to help you. (Search the store for the free WREG app)


My friend and co-worker Tim Simpson will be leading the way for the annual MDA telethon this year, the countdown is underway!  It starts Sept 6th. Please watch, and call in a pledge! 

Then, later in September, it's the "Go Jim Go" bike ride to raise money for LeBohneur! Learn more about Jim Jaggers and how you can help!