Over the past few years, the Woodland Park Homeowners association in Lakeland has had an overabundance of Canadian Geese removed from their small lake.

In 2012 over 50 geese were professionally removed from the neighborhood and the small lake is unable to accommodate the increasing numbers each year. 

Because they eat grass for food, the birds destroy the neighborhood common ground areas and some lawns.  Their droppings blemish streets, lawns and driveways. But worst of all is that those droppings find their way into the lake through storm drains, which can cause bacteria to grow in the water. This in turn is not good for the fish and turtles in the lake. 

In an attempt to keep the geese numbers down, the homeowners association is placing White Swan decoys in the lake.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - The feeling of appreciation was shared for hundreds of Mid-South teachers Sunday as dozens of churches gave special salutes to educators in their congregation.

At Sycamore View Church of Christ and many other congregations, teachers were applauded for hard work and dedication.

"We just want to say thank you. Thank you for being who you are, and what you do," said minister Mark Taylor.

A group called Shepherding the Next Generation helped 75 area churches organize Sunday's morning salutes to teachers.

Veteran educators like Rene Curley of Westwood High School were flattered.

"Its huge. I think that's what motivated teachers," said Curley. "I just know that when I go into the classroom everyday, I take the very best in there that I can and I give to my students 100 percent."