Child support's serious business and there can be stiff consequences for not paying up.

If you get behind, you can lose your driver's license. The state can also revoke professional licenses for failing to pay child support. Finally, a judge can even issue an arrest warrant for you and throw you in jail.

But a new program in Shelby County can help you pay up while keeping you from getting punished.

It's called "Project Drive."

Calling All Dads!  Yes, that includes Grandads, Uncles, Brothers, Foster Parents and all male father figures for Fatherhood Summit.  Learn how to Re-connect the foundation of your relationship with your son, grandson, nephew, brother, or that young man in your life.

The event will be held Saturday April, 16th at the FedEx Institute of Technology on the University of Memphis campus.
365 Innovation Drive from 9am-2pm.  Corey D. Johnson, Director of Community Health and Well-Being from LeBonheur Children's Hospital will be the guest speaker.

A continental breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:45am and lunch will be from noon until 1pm.

Free parking is available for all attendees, but seating is limited, so make plans to attend now.

Information and image provided by Shelby County Early Head Start.

The 5th annual Earth Week at Shelby Farms Park will see an exciting shift in style and setting in 2011.

The week-long series of events runs from April 17 through 23 and will be held on the shores of Patriot Lake near the visitor center, reflecting the focus of the Park’s next big project - expanding Patriot Lake to nearly twice its size.

Earth Week will promote environmental stewardship, nature, health and recreation with events that offer fun and entertainment for the entire family.