Black Friday: A story from the retailer side, via the Daily Helmsman. Avoid the crowds — go Downtown! WMC’s Joe Birch watches as his credit card is abused.

Mayor Herenton: Fox13 asks, “What if the mayor really did resign?” John Ford’s girlfriend, Connie Matthews, has been fired from her library job; more from WREG and the Commercial Appeal.

Census Bureau: Will be hiring workers for the 2010 census. More from WREG.
 

MLG&W: Six million dollars added to the utility assistance program. More from WMC, WREG, and the CA.

Police Residency Debate: Some City Councilmembers seek a compromise. Much more from WMC (with raw video from the press conference), and another; two stories from Fox13, here and here and, of course, the Commercial Appeal.

In a related story, the Memphis Police Department shares the details of its hiring procedures.

Memphis City Schools: Security chief says violence down significantly in schools.

Bellevue Baptist Church: With aid of other Bartlett congregations, they launch the Christian Mobile Dental Clinic, to provide dental services to county poor.

University of Memphis: With textbooks being so costly, when will schools go digital? The school has received a NASA grant to study water purification in space.

POLITICS: State Senate Democrats elect Jim Kyle as Minority Leader. The Commercial Appeal reports on his remarks about cutting the State budget.

Holiday Season: First, the bad news — be careful with your mail and packages. Now the good — the WRVR Toy Truck will be at Bud Davis Cadillac this coming Monday to collect toys for needy children. The Commercial Appeal lists many of the parades and events coming up next week

Barret Oaks: Developers for Millington mixed-use senior community back away from parts of the retail side of the plan.

TENNESSEE: College and university official say cuts before tuition hikes. More from WMC and the CA.

BUSINESS: Thomas & Betts lowers its earnings outlook for the 4Q and year. SunTrust Banks opens first Youth Bank at Power Center Academy. A group of financial advisors have bought the old Matthews Brothers building in Cordova.

Salvation Army: Now you can text a donation!

Downtown Parking Authority: Approves Barbaro Alley Flats and parking garage project for downtown. Much more from the Commercial Appeal.

Delta Airlines: Flight attendants with NorthWest Airlines are suing to prevent use of seniority lists created prior to merger. More from the Daily News.

Memphis in Black & White: Another installment of the excellent Fox13 series on race, this time about inter-racial dating.

Shelby County Election Commission: Some Election Day workers haven’t been paid yet.

Overton Square: Still a lot of hesitation from Associated Wholesale Grocers over whether or not to commit to redeveloping the Square.

FDIC: Fifty-four more ‘problem banks’ added to watch list, though none appear to be top-tier institutions.

TennCare: State budget problems may force cuts to services and payments to providers.

Entergy: MS utility company may reduce their electrical rates by a significant amount.

Bartlett: Senior property tax freeze approved, but seniors must reapply yearly. Other business is discussed.

artbutcher: Now that he is smart.

Jen-sized: Most people do pretty poorly on the test Jen posts on. She has the link.

Smart City Memphis: Thoughts on the ‘political profiling’ of Federal indictments.

Complacencies of the Peignoir: Enjoying making cookies.

theology & geometry: Felix is feeling better and will be home for the holiday.

Ashley la Rouge: A Tylenol PM hangover fashion assemblage?

Commercial Appeal: Chastising City Councilman Harold Collins while noting that crime is a metro issue.

Fertile Ground: Her youngest son likes to experiment with his clothes.

Rustmeister’s Alehouse: Thoughts on the Titan’s first loss.

Commontaries: He’s disappointed with City Councilman Harold Collins.

My life with three women: Reasons to be thankful.

quite swimmingly*: How she got her name and a rant on color copier toner costs.

vibinc: A thoughtful look at the Tennessee Democratic Party’s faults and a plan of action.