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Income Taxes: According to the Marist Poll, one in five filers wait until today to file. First time home buyers this year get a hefty tax credit. There is still some last minute help available. Extended Post Office hours today!

Memphis Farmer’s Market: The Downtown market is back for its fourth year beginning this Saturday! Website here.
 

TENNESSEE: Governor Phil Bredesen released the list of 184 projects paid for with Federal stimulus funds. One of those projects is a study for a potential third Mississippi River bridge at Memphis.

POLITICS: County Commissioner Chairwoman Deidre Malone officially announced her candidacy for County Mayor today. She is having a fundraiser at the end of the month.

Jackson Baker on Harold Ford Jr’s announcement yesterday that he’s not running for governor in 2010. Fox13 looks at the governor’s race. A report from the Daily News.

The City and County have now opened a website to allow people to track stimulus spending and projects. More on this from Fox13, WMC.

State House committee delays action on slavery regret bill; more at WMC, Eyewitness News. A report on Senator Bob Corker’s speech yesterday to the Shelby County Chambers of Commerce Alliance. Senate committee kills bill to allow popular election of Lt. Governor and Secretary of State but the full Senate passeswine shipping bill.

DeSoto County: Husband / wife businesses share the same space in Olive Branch.

Southern Christian Leadership Conference: Announcing their 51st anniversary meeting coming to Memphis this Summer, they also noted fears that key parts of the 1965 Voting Rights Act may be overturned by this year’s Supreme Court. The Commercial Appeal has more.

Memphis City Schools: Superintendent Kriner Cash speaks on a system-only police force. More from Eyewitness News. He also warned of more cuts to come.

University of Memphis: Finding relief from the stresses of Exam Week. Capitalism got you down? Find the Marxist Student Union! The newly-elected Student Government Association had its first meeting. A student was assaulted with a taser just off campus; more from Eyewitness News, WREG.

Bartlett: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the annexation of 47 acres.

ARKANSAS: Governor Mike Beebe signed two bills into law: cutting State energy consumption and the ban on realistic toy guns. More on these stories via WMC, Eyewitness News.

Survey Says: The National Association of Female Executives names First Horizon as one of the top fifty companies for female executives. Retail sales fell in March, according to the US Commerce Department and the Labor Department says wholesale prices fell thanks to lower food and energy costs.

Dutch Treat Luncheon: The revived political forum is meeting this Saturday, at Jason’s Deli at 3473 Poplar Ave. The speaker will be Rep. Brian Kelsey (District 83). Meal begins at 11:30 and the speakers start at noon.

Black Business Association of Memphis: They have launched a new church-based initiative, Propel, to help potential entrepreneurs turn dreams into realities. More in the CA.

Memphis City Council: A look at the future of the Fairgrounds.

Memphis University Hospital: Next Tuesday, they will offer a free public webcast of an ‘awake craniotomy’ — brain surgery for a tumor.

BUSINESS: Smith & Nephew is closing a facility in San Antonio. Kawneer will close its Hernando plant later this year.

In 1Q 2009, the Memphis homebuilding industry is at an almost complete halt.

People in Business, from the Daily News, for Wednesday. From the Commercial Appeal as well, and a business profile of Magnolia Cycles.

News Media: A Knox County judge has ruled that local websites can allow anonymous commenting on their sites.

COGIC: They voted today to move next year’s convocation to St Louis. More from Fox13, WMC, Eyewitness News, WREG and the Commercial Appeal.

Shelby County Health Department: Talks about funding the department will continue next week. More from the Commercial Appeal.

Property Re-Appraisals: The Assessor’s Office has received nearly 19,000 informal review requests. After the informal determination, property owners can go to the Board of Equalization.

West Memphis 3: Experts are now searching for the legendary, unquestioned ‘bleeding man’ in the case.

Collierville: The Shelton Road Wastewater Treatment Plant is coming in $200,000 under budget.

Downtown: MATA is offering free trolley rides today through Sunday. The Center City Commission approved the the PILOT for the $19 million Grand Island apartment complex; more in the Daily News and the CA. The Influence 1 Foundation is hoping to remodel a downtown building with loans from the CCC. The Downtown Alive program returned this week, with an expanded line-up and plans.

Youth Villages: The Harvard Business School is now offering a course that uses the non-profit as a model for others to study.

St Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Researchers have been recognised nationally by the American Association for Cancer Research.

MISSISSIPPI: Southaven has asked the State Board of Contractors to investigate an apparently altered license by a local contractor, Mitch Wright, who is running for mayor. The State Tax Commission will lower the amount of payments to Counties to reimburse for automobile tags.

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: A mid-week update and he asks an important question about the COGIC convocation. Also, an updated listing for the Main and Peabody Place Block Party.

One Half Amazing! Some advice on blogging.

Mediaverse: He looks at how an identity theft story was reported. Deidre Malone’s run for County mayor. Some good insights into black businesses and economic effects. And, thoughts on the COGIC convocation.

Lean Left: Condoleeza Rice’s choice of golf courses upsets him.

joelarkins: Does WSMV look at its own website?

Jen-sized: A student was tased next to the UM campus and she asks a couple of interesting questions.

Gilmour Girl Goes Memphis: A report from the three-day weekend.

From the Southern Table: His wife sounds like a great guy.

Fertile Ground: Kids, toys, shopping and mom.

From the Rainbows: A tale of home repairs.

Commontaries: Thoughts on sea piracy.

Friends for Our Riverfront: Cobblestones and more cobblestones!

Fore Left! Peaceful assembly, free speech and patriotic dissent drive the Left crazy!

Commercial Appeal: Allow the Tennessee Judicial Selection Commission to fade into the sunset. Support for the City’s plan to add walkways to the riverfront cobblestones, but with cautions.

A Geek and His Blog: He’s a tech laggard.

Jerome L. Blakemore: Suggestions for improving the child abuse and neglect protection system in Shelby County. (via the Commercial Appeal)

a semi-charmed kind of life: Observations from a trip to Virginia.

vibinc: Thoughts on Harold Ford Jr and the Democratic candidates for governor.

Steve’s Nude Memphis Blog: You kids today don’t know how good you’ve got it.

Squeaky Wheel Seeks Grease: Is she allergic to Memphis? Shopping for clothes and self-esteem.

Secret Agent Mom: The weaning and sleep training continues.

Rustmeister’s Alehouse: An important reminder about gun carry and Audubon Park, site of today’s Tea Party tax protest. Also, send a book to a politician!

quite swimmingly: She loves Cooper-Young and lists a lot of reasons why.

55-40 Memphis: It seems at least one hidden liberal will be at the Tax Day Protest today.