It was a thrilling Tuesday evening at the annual Relay for Life "Millington Celebrity Waiter Night" dinner and fundraiser held at the Harvell Community Center. Local businesses, schools, clubs, organizations, and community leaders sponsored and decorated tables. Sponsors went all out for this year's "Hollywood" theme.

The fundraiser was established to generate much-needed funds and support to help those suffering from the dreaded disease of cancer. I was invited by Millington Elementary School principal Ms. Stephanie Beach to serve as a waitress. To my delight, MES came out the big winner for their table decorations inspired by the movie Cast Away; and, for raising $800 in tips/donations. Over the course of the night's festivities I learned that Ms. Beach is actually a cancer survivor. What an awesome night!

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.

Flu season is attacking the Mid-South early this year, forcing several schools to shut their doors until next week.

Both Tennessee and Mississippi are listed at the top for the hardest hit states in the nation.