Information provided by ArtsMemphis

ArtsMemphis and Ducks Unlimited will host Conservation Through Art (CTA) Family Day from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, at Shelby Farms Visitor Center.

The free event, sponsored by Baptist Memorial Health Care, will feature a variety of outdoor activities designed for the entire family, including fishing, conservation games, duck calling lessons and working dog demonstrations.

Organizations offering activity booths include the Metal Museum, the Orpheum Theatre, New Ballet Ensemble and School and Theatre Memphis. Whole Foods Market will provide an eco-friendly learning game and healthy snacks. Family Day also will include performances by Voices of the South, Watoto Memphis and Prizm Ensemble.

An Olive Branch police officer is making his community proud after placing first in a crime stoppers challenge.

Officer Michael Collier participated in the 9th annual Blue Steel Challenge in Tupelo, Mississippi.

In a pool of more than 40 others, Collier was able to bring home the hardware in several categories.

Collier placed first in the patrol rifle shooting competition and second in the pistol match competition.

At the end of the challenge, Collier was awarded first place overall.

For his efforts, Collier received a Remington 870 Express Police Shotgun.

The Fillin' Station Grille will be having their second annual Chili Cook-Off this Sunday, October 7 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy the live band while eating burgers, salads and sandwiches as your kids jump on bouncies. 

Judges will determine which teams win cash prizes. 

First place- $150.  Second place- $75.  Third place- $50. 

It is $50 to enter the competition.     

All proceeds from the competition go to House Of Grace, a local faith based place of refuge for domestic violence victims and their children.

The Fillin' Station is located at 4840 Venture Dr. Southaven, MS.