Mid-South News

By Bill Dries and Candice Ludlow

Memphis, TN – Last December the city of Memphis and Shelby County Commissioners announced that they would pursue a lawsuit against predatory lenders. Now it's May and it still hasn't been filed. Candice Ludlow spoke with Memphis Daily News senior reporter Bill Dries to find out if the suit will move forward.

By Candice Ludlow

Memphis, TN – In order to reduce housing stock, the Memphis Area Homebuilders Association developed a new initiative. Candice Ludlow spoke with Eric Smith of the Memphis Daily News about their new program.

By Candice Ludlow

Como, MS –

The Mississippi Blues Trail Marker honoring Mississippi Fred McDowell was unveiled Thursday in Como, Mississippi. Candice Ludlow has more.

By Nicole Erwin

Memphis, TN – With newspaper advertising and circulation declining nationwide, there is a bright spot. Nicole Erwin reports.

The acceleration of the decline of the nation's newspaper industry has yet to hit its peak it seems. At least 120 newspapers have filed bankruptcy since 2008 and more than 21,000 jobs lost. Yet, in the midst of this hardship, one portion of the industry has kept its head above the rest, the Hispanic Newspapers.

By Candice Ludlow

Memphis, TN – The Memphis and Shelby County Health Department announced today the first probable case of swine flu in Shelby County. Candice Ludlow reports.

Authorities closed Incarnation Elementary School in Collierville today after officials announced that a 12-year-old student from the Catholic school has tested positive for swine flu. The tests have a 95 percent accuracy rate, but further testing will be done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.