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USPS set to shred 'Books From Birth' books

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Books are often considered the foundation of a child's imagination and a love for reading.

The postal service recently decided to change its policy to no longer allow volunteers to pick up returned books, but instead shred them.

"They're clearly trying to get the rate increased," said Peter Abell. "The postal service

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Commissioner wants citizen monitors for juvenile court

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

An extra set of eyes may be monitoring the troubled Shelby County Juvenile Court system. Commissioner Henri Brooks says she doesn't trust the court judge and administrator to make the necessary reforms as mandated by the Department of Justice.

Citizen monitors will observe the court, even though the Department of

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City of Memphis approves KKK permit for March 30 rally

The city of Memphis has issued a permit in response to the application of the Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan to hold a rally March 30. Police Director Toney Armstrong reviewed and approved the application.

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City leaders say their hands were tied as the rally is a First Amendment issue regardless of the hate

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Caronna guilty of mail, insurance fraud

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Former Cordova insurance salesman and Corvette Club member Joseph Caronna plead guilty in federal court on Tuesday to four counts of mail fraud, insurance fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering, U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III said.

The 48-year-old actually plead guilty to one count of mail fraud, two counts

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Shelby County fire fees could rise

Shelby County, Tn -

Your fire fees could increase if leaders in Shelby County don't take action. Annexation in key areas means fewer residents in the county and the loss of fire fees. Those dollars are essential to operating the County's Fire Department.

Some leaders met Tuesday at an ad-hoc committee meeting designed to find a solution.

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