Dr Trent Pierce: The doctor injured in the West Memphis carbombing is getting better and learning to communicate … with his feet! He may be communicating with the public by the end of the week. Still no solid leads on who was responsible.

POLITICS: Rep. Steve Cohen, Senator Bob Corker and Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton announced that they will be seeking to secure Federal funds in the stimulus package for The Med. More from Fox13. They also put MS and AR on the hook for contributions to The Med’s operating budget.

The Daily News’ Andy Meek snags a rare interview wih Mayor Willie Herenton.

A report on Governor Phil Bredesen’s State of the State speech Monday night. More from WMC.

Foreclosure: TN rate of foreclosure rose 70% in 2008, making us 12th in the nation.

Baptist College of Health Sciences: They will shift schedules to night classes in the health care management program, to cater to working adults.

DeSoto County: A Southaven student’s death was due to meningitis. The State House overwhelmingly approved legislation to raise minimum education standards for extracurricular activities; more from WMC. As school budget cuts set in, school bus rides and routes changes are making parents angry. City of Hernando is growing enough to require redrawing political lines.

Commercial Appeal: The newspaper is getting into the online auction business and tying it to their print advertising model.

MLG&W: After coming in dead last in customer satisfaction, the utility is making efforts to improve their image and perception.

Collierville: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen vote to lower cell phone towers, from 150 feet down to 100.

ARKANSAS: Legislature proposes a special $3 fee be assessed to every vet visit to fund state animal shelters.

Survey Says: According to Metrostudy, new home starts dropped 47% and will fall more this year.

Millington: Certain roads have now had their speed limits raised from 40 to 55 mph.

Memphis City Schools: Chancellor Kenny Armstrong says he’ll have a ruling by week’s end in the suit between the school system and the Memphis City Council; more from the WMC. More from the Commercial Appeal. The system has debuted a Special Response Unit, a highly trained police unit inside the MCS. And, Christian Brothers University is partnering with Fairview Middle School to help provide college prep.

Shelby County Commission: They are still crunching the numbers on single-source taxing proposals. And, barely more than a year old, and the Commission is already weakening their ethics regulations. They also voted to side with the Juvenile Court in their efforts to retain child support payment collections.

Police Residency: Attorney Javier Bailey has refiled his petition requiring city police officers to reside in the city limits.

Memphis International Airport: The contract for runway maintenance work was awarded to Ajax Paving Industries. More from the Commercial Appeal, WMC.

Previously Posted: More on the FedEx move from the Philippines to China. More on the ‘crime town hall’ this past Saturday. Homer Skelton Ford bought out Price Ford.

BUSINESS: Layoffs at FedEx Freight will total 900; more from the Daily News, WMC, Eyewitness News and the Commercial Appeal. Davidson Hotel has taken over management of Washington DC’s Sheraton Washington North Hotel in partnership with the Carlyle Group. Nissan will be cutting 20,000 jobs; it’s not known how many will TN will lose; more from the Commercial Appeal. Share of Valero Energy rose after a Goldman Sachs analyst raised his outlook. S&K Famous Brands has filed for bankruptcy. Beazer Homes had less 1Q loss than expected, but still had a large revenue drop. Dealer Track is coming to Memphis, and adding 100 jobs. Sports Authority will become an anchor store at Ridgeway Trace shopping center.

A business profile of Superior Outsourcing Service Industries, from the Daily News.

People in Business, from the CA, for Tuesday.

University of Memphis: The Tigers Ultimate Frisbee Club is gearing up for a new season. The school will host a community disaster preparedness meeting Thursday, with the Center for Earthquake Research and Information.

Memphis Urban League: They received a $52,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation, for ‘Project Ready’ which is aimed at 9th and 10th graders.

Junior League of Memphis: They have announced the list of organisations they will partner with in 2009-10.

I’ll be the one in heels: She’s rolled out the new blog design and a new name!

A Right Perspective: Criticising the mother of octuplets and six other children for her irresponsibility.

Commercial Appeal: Praise for the Memphis State Eight, who they’ve been profiling recently. Eco-awareness requires constant reinforcement.

Joe Larkins: Some informed opinion and experience with the new news standard of the ‘one man band’.

Mediaverse: Memphis: Thoughts on the Trinity Commons killer and Mayor Herenton’s media problems.

Midtown Stomp: He’s travelling to Seattle and is looking for dining, tourist and wine bar suggestions.

Notes From Memphis: Where to find rosewater locally and are you sure it’s February?

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: Good news on the job front and ‘How ’bout them Tigers!’

Pretty in Pink Megan: She made it back from New Orleans and has the pictures to prove it.

Buck’s Blog: Thanks, Buck!

George E. Hardin: Thoughts on the Obama administration’s signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

what would you ax it? Dave continues his taste testing of exotic and weird beverages, this time with carabao energy drink, lychee flavored soda and mandarin orange float. With much picture hilarity!

Brain Release Valve: Stop for a minute and think about how wonderful this world is. And an offer of free music from a rising Nashville band.

A View From the Middle: Markus, as always, had an interesting weekend.

55-40 Memphis: Oscar thoughts on the movie ‘Frost/Nixon’>

16 Balls in the Air: Parents must be prepared for the strangest emergencies.

Author of Y’all’s Destruction: Here’s a simple idea regarding the stimulus package.