The Southaven Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new business.

Kristy's Nails and Spa had their ribbon cutting Tuesday. Visit them at 3340 Goodman Rd. Southaven, MS 38672.

North Mississippi- (WMC-TV) - Retired Mississippi military generals are teaming up to back state-supported early childhood education programs. They say it is a move the state cannot afford to pass up.

As lawmakers make final adjustments to education packages at the capitol, three of Mississippi's military leaders are asking they pay close attention to what is currently lacking.

"Early childhood education has shown it can provide a foundation in which to build upon," said Retired Army Brigadier General Robert Crear.

Mississippi is currently the only state in the south without a state-funded pre-k system. As a result, these generals brought their push straight to lawmakers to get behind legislation that would phase in a pre-k system.

They say the lack of early childhood education is hurting the state economy and the nation's military.

Malco Desoto Cinema and non-profit Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc. are asking Southaven residents to help troops call home by donating gently used cellular phones.  Although the military landscape is ever changing, as many as 290,000 troops are serving in the U.S. military overseas and around the world. By donating to Cell Phones for Soldiers, Southaven residents can provide troops with that precious connection to loved ones back home.

Beginning today, and continuing through March 31, 2013, residents can donate their phones at Malco Desoto Cinema at: 7130 Malco Blvd  Southaven, MS 38671