Lauren Coleman
FOX13 Memphis
Memphis, TN, United States
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Girls on the Run empowerment program helps build bodies and self-esteem
Girls on the Run Memphis is a girl empowerment program helping to build up bodies and self-esteem. → Read More
Dr. Cassandra Howard breaks barriers in medicine and the military during global pandemic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — She’s played a critical role in the response to the coronavirus in the Mid-South. Dr. Cassandra Howard stays busy. “I like the excitement and the variety of challenges we face,” Howard said. “Lately, our days have been heavily consumed by COVID planning and strategic adjustments to whatever the needs are,” she said. Dr. Howard is the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at… → Read More
Kellen’s Story: Mother who lost son commemorates Congenital Heart Disease Week
Congenital Heart Disease is an abnormality in the heart that develops before a child is born. → Read More
Stroke survivor uses experience to promote heart health for Black women
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ashanti Coleman is a nurse practitioner and a two-time stroke survivor. Despite being high risk, she stepped up to help administer Covid-19 tests at Tiger Lane in Memphis. “I signed up to be a healthcare professional, provider and to be a leader in the community and I take that whole heartily.” Coleman had her first stroke in November of 2017. She said she had the classic… → Read More
AKA Mid-South chapters recognize 113 years of service with joint celebration
For the first time, four local Mid-South graduate chapters and four local undergraduate chapters came together to celebrate its Founders’ Day. → Read More
Memphis shoe maker helps charities step up through fancy footwear
SoGiv has benefited groups like the Salvation Army and the Mid-South Food Bank, where shoe sales have provided meals for more than 13,000 families. → Read More
Local group provides healthy food and combats food insecurity in Frayser
A group is helping to provide healthy food and combat food insecurity in the Frayser Community. → Read More
Family Focus: Salvation Army program helps mother of two get GED
New Directions Family Residence Program is a long-term program that provides individualized services for women and children who desire to break the cycle of poverty and crisis. → Read More
Family Focus: Tipton County family raises awareness about adoption
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. — There are more than 415,000 children in the United States in the foster care system and nearly 8,000 of those children live in Tennessee. November is National Adoption Month and several organizations are raising awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families. Daniel and Veronica Maclin said it’s always a busy day in the Maclin house. The Brighton couple has seven… → Read More
Family Focus: Local woman helps to share the gift of light
Wilma’s Gift of Light donates lightbulbs to local churches and food banks. → Read More
Local hero: Football coach works to keep kids safe and off the streets
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The record number of homicides in Memphis this year is troubling enough, but it also includes more than two dozen child victims. The Memphis Police Department said more needs to be done to save kids from violence. FOX13′s Lauren Coleman spoke with a football coach who said Memphis youth need special attention now more than ever to keep them safe and off the streets. They say he… → Read More
Taffi T. Crawford Domestic Violence Foundation hosts annual 5K
The Taffi. T. Crawford Domestic Violence Foundation bears the name of a Memphis Nurse who was shot and killed by an ex-boyfriend ten years ago. → Read More
Family Focus: Youth Villages to open Bower Activity Center
The 13,800 square foot building on the Bartlett campus will offer enhanced therapeutic activities where children can make music, create artwork, exercise, and learn culinary skills. → Read More
Hairstylist provides free wigs during COVID-19 for girls with hair loss
Brianna Davison is the founder of the Rich Kids Collection. → Read More
Family Focus: Bartlett High School senior builds food pantry for the community
The mini food pantry called the Blessing Box. → Read More
Local businesses partner for World Down Syndrome Day event
It will soon be World Down Syndrome Day. → Read More
Local business participates in National Day of Unplugging
One local business is encouraging others to unplug and reconnect. → Read More
Reality Star Terry Fossum highlights importance of scouting in the Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Terry L. Fossum is well known in the scouting community with more than 45 years of service. Most recently, he represented the Boy Scouts of America winning FOX’s Kicking and Screaming. Kicking and Screaming is a survival reality show that pits ten survival experts against each other in a jungle with a chance to win $500,000. “I was the token boy scout. I didn’t think I had a… → Read More
FOX13 Collects Books for Read Across America
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Read Across America Day is a day to celebrate the joys of reading. This is the third year Communities in Schools of Memphis is partnering with FOX13’s Family Focus to help collect books for students in Shelby County. “It’s always an exciting time for our students because a lot of a number of FOX13 talent will come to our schools dressed in Dr. Seuss costumes,” Communities in… → Read More
Home Visitation Program Supports Parents of Children Age Five and Younger
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three-year-old Kyan Kirkwood enjoys learning new things. He enjoys learning so much that his mother LaToria Craft wanted extra help. Craft currently works part-time at the Memphis International Airport and is a full-time nursing student. “It’s very helpful for me because I’m pretty much with him all the time,” Craft said. “If I’m not at work or at school, I’m with him.” The… → Read More