Mearl Purvis
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Past articles by Mearl:
Pins and needles: relieving pain without opioids
Acupuncture can help the body heal itself without prescription pain medicine. → Read More
Good Samaritan helps MLGW customer with repairs after seeing FOX13 report
A woman gets help with her storm repairs after a good Samaritan saw her story on FOX13. → Read More
Three things you can do to avoid or delay getting Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes, whether Type 1 or Type 2, requires either a lifestyle change, medication, or both to live a healthier life. → Read More
FOX13 INVESTIGATES: Why Christmas shopping is looking a bit more difficult this year?
The Christmas season this year is going to be the toughest time any of us have experienced in at least two generations when it comes to supply shortages. → Read More
FOX13 breaks down layaway alternatives during the holiday season
Now that giant retailer Walmart no longer offers layaway, what will families do? → Read More
Former NFL player from the Mid-South pens book to help women become football fans
Number 27 with the New Orleans Saints 91-94 originally wrote ‘Stilettos on Gridiron’ for women cheering their sons on in high school, women like his mom who knew first down and touchdown. → Read More
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis still meeting expectations even during the pandemic
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis still meeting expectations even during the pandemic → Read More
SCS Superintendent Ray discusses challenges the district faces during the pandemic
During a one-on-one interview, Dr. Ray discussed teachers getting vaccinated and his plans to use millions of federal and state dollars to fight learning loss. → Read More
JSU graduation disrupted twice for the Golden Class of 1970
The JSU Memphis Alumni Chapter president restored some of the celebration by going virtual. → Read More
Local musicians from two different worlds sing the same tune about skin color
The song spins a simple urging - don’t let skin color determine how you treat people. → Read More
Mid-South family warns against large gatherings after battling COVID-19
One big, loving family in Tipton County found out the hard way, even in the middle of a celebration of love, the virus doesn't slow down. In fact, for them, it accelerated. → Read More
Mayor Strickland shares 2020 Census Community Challenge
There are prizes for neighborhoods that participate in the census. → Read More
LEVEL UP: Money to help with utility bills
The state of Tennessee is once again offering utility bill grant money of up to $650 dollars per household for families who qualify. → Read More
Level Up: Increasing the number of women in STEM careers through mentorship
Women are getting into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – also known as STEM careers. Right now the four highest-paid female CEOs in Fortune 500 all lead Technology companies. It’s happening, but not fast enough for a group of female African-American scientists in Memphis. They want the LevelUP to begin in grade school and they’re working to raise the bar and level the playing… → Read More
Bold, Black and Brilliant: Mary Church Terrell Risked Death for Social Change
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Historical markers around the Mid-South sometimes honor a person who did one great thing. But one Memphis native honored with a new historical marker is considered several Levels Up above her peers for a range of great things. And she made them happen during a time when being a woman, bold and black could get you hanged. Mary Church Terrell was a boss-lady in the current day… → Read More
How one woman is helping Orange Mound women Level Up
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An East Memphis, devout Presbyterian, ended her mission work in Africa and India to follow a call to serve right here in Memphis. She and her family build a house in Orange Mound, a place she knew nothing about, until her mission and calling became helping women Level Up in their own community. FOX13′s Mearl Purvis sits down with Carey Moore, the founder of My Cup of Tea to talk… → Read More
Level Up: Porter-Leath Academy prepares parents and children for higher learning
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Being a good parent doesn’t come with just having a child. In Memphis, moms and dads are learning the fundamentals of good parenting at Porter-Leath agency. Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy effectively introduces letters, words speaking to children during the first three years of life; even if they come from homes where there are no books. Krystal Taylor works in the… → Read More
Level Up: United Way of the Mid-South’s free tax prep program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — United Way of the Mid-South’s free tax preparation program is officially underway. This is the 17th year in a row United Way has offered this program. It’s one sure fire way many low and middle income people can instantly position themselves to move toward financial self-sufficiency. In 2019, the program brought in more than $14 million in refunds based on the 2018 tax year. The… → Read More
Level Up: Memphis teacher wins national educator award
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A local teacher won a national award for teaching math. Math teacher and coach Nathan Kirsch is loved by his students and fellow teachers at Whitehaven High School. Last week, Kirsch was awarded the Milken Educator Award, called the Oscar of teaching. He was presented the award in front of cheering students and was also given $25,000 to spend however he wants. Congressman Steve… → Read More
Level Up: Southwest students hired on the spot after completing medical device program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Chamber of Commerce Job Fair October 2019, promised on the spot hiring. Smith & Nephew followed through. They hired two Memphis men who are now part of the team that will get the artificial joint to market. Both hires got a head start through a program at Southwest Tennessee Community College. “We are teaching these students every skill set they need to be able to get an… → Read More