Our network

Kroger offers 750 flu shots during clinic

Kroger offers 750 flu shots during clinic

With more than a dozen deaths in Arkansas and widespread cases reported in Tennessee and Mississippi, it's not too late to get a flu shot.

Six Mid-South-area Kroger locations hosted a flu super clinic Thursday.

As far as health goes, Andy Daltroff doesn't want his luck to run out.

"I just figured it was better safe than sorry at this point," said Daltroff.

Especially since he knows people who've already had bouts with this year's flu.

"I've got about 30 guys working for me and I had one out last week. He said he was wanting to come back to work a little early. I said, no, I don't want you in the hospital. He said, he already went. There was a 12 to 15 hour wait," said Daltroff.

Doctors said the season may not have hit its peak yet.

The Shelby County Health Department has been suggesting the flu shot for months.

Suburbs file final brief in municipal school lawsuit

Suburbs file final brief in municipal school lawsuit

A final argument has been filed in federal court in an effort to clear the way for municipal school districts in Shelby county.

According to the Commercial Appeal, attorneys representing the six municipalities filed their final argument for lifting a statewide ban on new municipal or special school districts.

In November, a judge ruled against municipal school districts, saying the current law only applies to Shelby County.

No word on when the judge might respond to the filing.

If they prevail, suburban leaders say they it will likely be 2014 before schools will open.

Free flu vaccines available across Shelby County

Free flu vaccines available across Shelby County

As the flu spreads across the country, Shelby County health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated as we approach the peak of the flu season.

The Shelby County  Health Department says even though the flu is hitting the country hard, it is not too late to get vaccinated.  The add that the vaccine is safe, effective and recommended for anyone six months old or older.

Justin Timberlake hints about new single release

Justin Timberlake hints about new single release

Memphis native Justin Timberlake says he is ready.

In an announcement on his Facebook and Twitter pages Thursday,  he released a video that showed him walking into a studio, putting on headphones and saying: "I'm ready."

Timberlake hasn't made an album since 2006's Grammy-winning "FutureSex/LoveSounds."

After the video a countdown clock started, counting down to Sunday.

Now fans anticipate that is when he will release a new single.