H1N1 Virus: Spot shortages of Tamiflu are occuring around the Mid-South. Only half of Americans polled wanted the swine flu vaccine?

Memphis City Schools: Yesterday was National Walk to School Day. More in the Commercial Appeal.

NEW & UPDATED! Single Source School Funding: A meeting today of City councillors and County commissioners along with Memphis school board members blew apart after school board president Tomeka Hart effectively shot down both the Carpenter and Ritz proposals.

County Commissioner Mike Ritz has released his single-source funding proposal, ahead of the October 7 vote on the subject. Here’s the proposal itself (DOC format) and a summary of funding levels and the property tax changes required (DOC format). The Daily News discusses his proposal.

Commissioner Mike Carpenter’s counter-proposal’s press release and the proposal itself. (DOC document)

Memphis Botanic Garden: A look at the latest, kid-friendly feature — “My Big Backyard”.

The Pyramid: The Flyer recounts the City Council meeting discussion about Bass Pro Shops’ plans for the Pyramid.

Second Amendment: In Germantown, the first local case of mistaken gun carry in a local park has mistakes all around. New York City sent “private investigators” to Nashville gun shows where they broke the law. Video of the buys here. East TN gunblogger SayUncle has pertinent commentary.

Salvation Army: They are still seeking participants for their Angel Tree program for Christmas.

Memphis Heritage: They are holding their biannual architectural bazaar this Saturday.
 

Business: Outback Steakhouse has decided to sell Louisiana shrimp in Louisiana. Kroger is selling 15% more in-house brand products this year, and hopes to sell more. A look at the new Fred’s prototype store: Smallmart.

A professional interview with Eric J. Loumeau of Bass, Berry and Sims, from the Daily News.

People in business, from the Commercial Appeal.

Tennessee: Ten finalists were named for TNInvestco, the new venture capital fund meant to aid small business development. Belmont University in Nashville plans to open a law school for the 2011 academic year; it will be the state’s sixth law school. More on Belmont from the Daily News.

Local Media: A new Sunday newspaper, the Oxford Enterprise, has launched in Oxford, MS. Website here; more in the Daily News. The Commercial Appeal launched a redesign of their website yesterday afternoon.

Millington: The County Commission wants answers about the source of funds to be used to repair Millington Central High School.

The Kindness Revolution: A new scholarship program for Shelby County school students, by local entrepreneurs Ed Horrell, author of “The Kindness Revolution” and Mark White, founder of the Global Children’s Educational Foundation, hopes to teach and encourage the Golden Rule.

University of Memphis: Professor Larry Moore, who is suing the university claiming racial discrimination in academic hiring, is preparing four new lawsuits to file. Habitat for Humanity is collecting donated jeans from students for recycling into new clothes. (stories via the Daily Helmsman)

Arkansas: The news director of a university radio station (which is state-funded) characterised a Senate election opponent to Senator Blanche Lincoln, Conrad Reynolds, as a “nimrod”. The State has received an additional $19 million in Federal stimulus funds from the Department of Energy. And, Harding University had a successful test of its emergency notification system.

Willie Herenton: The former mayor and Claudine Marsh, the mother of his youngest son, appear to have reached an amicable settlement in her child support case. More from Eyewitness News and the CA.

Consolidation: More on the unwelcome the idea is getting in the County.

Shelby County Commission: They gave preliminary approval to County Mayor A C Wharton’s list of 10 Metro Charter Commission candidates. In other news, the Commission appears likely to ask the State Supreme Court to rule on the issue of a second division for County Juvenile Court.

Libertyland Carousel: More on the dismantling and storage of the Grand Carousel. More from WMC.
 

Oakland: Funding to comply with a Department of Justice ruling isn’t in place, so the Director of Schools will ask for a delay. More on Scott Ferguson’s suit over the last mayoral election. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is seeking to void an agreement with Mayor Bill Mullins that sees his residential property mowed by City personnel. (stories via the Oakland News)

Politics: The full text of a speech in the US Senate by Bob Corker, decrying the $753 million “unfunded liability” health care reform for TN.

Joe Cooper: Newly released from prison, the former “go to fixer” for local politics has seen his ambitious plans nipped by judges and prosecutors.

Memphis Crime: With suitable hoopla, the first of a series of red-light traffic cameras went live yesterday; more from Eyewitness News, WREG and the Commercial Appeal and again. Drive smart, y’all! A movie about police officers will be filmed in Memphis and in cooperation with the Memphis Police Department.

Memphis International Airport: Memphis ranks eighth overall in on-time arrivals.

Memphis College of Arts: They have filed a construction loan to begin work on their newest residence hall.

Mid-South Fairgrounds: Progress is slow but happening.

Tennessee Bar Association: A progress report on the “Celebrate Pro Bono Month” of free legal assistance for the needy.

Survey Says: Up to 94% of enterprises plan to increase investments in social media and online communities. TN saw a 10% decrease in credit card debt in September. Most executive pay cuts and freezes won’t be restored in the next 6 months.

MLG&W: Thanks to lower natural gas prices and a predicted mild winter, utility customers should see lower utility bills.

Previously Posted: C’mon, we’re not all that dumb. More on the FedEx Express fire suppression system.

DeSoto County: Two potential sites for the new County jail have been selected; next step is choosing the architectural firm; more from the Commercial Appeal. Two long-time Olive Branch plants — Sherwin-Williams and Quebecor — are due to close soon, taking 400 jobs. Attendance at this year’s Hernando Fall Festival was way down over peak years.

National Ornamental Metal Museum: This weekend is the annual fundraiser Repair Days. If it is metal and can be repaired — welded, soldered, retinned, banged back into shape — bring it down for a free estimate! More in the Commercial Appeal.

IRS: Although Cash for Clunkers is gone, there are still tax exemptions and credits for new vehicle purchases by the end of the year.

Haaaaave You Read My Blog? Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-changes.

Doug Johnson at Work: He’s still posting from Minneapolis with some thoughts on the locals and … David Letterman. And then, he’s back on the road again.

Commercial Appeal: Misunderstanding or mischaracterising Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald’s decision to not participate in a project to create a consolidated county he opposes. The City Council should do all it can to recover excessive payments or payouts from former Herenton administration officials.

Because I Said So: Putting away the video games leads to a frazzled-mother afternoon of fun. (via the Commercial Appeal)

artbutcher: A personal update in poem format!

Bigger Than Your Head: He has some rather pointed criticisms for the FTC’s new blogger regulations.

Blue Collar Republican: Thoughts on conservatives, Republicans and Glenn Beck.

Commontaries: An interesting comparison between Willie Herenton and Scott McCormick.

Complacencies of the Peignoir: Encountering the not-always-gaping divides of the generation gaps.

diary of a southern domestic diva: She’s a busy woman, but not too busy for partying with friends.

Pretty in Pink Megan: She’s going to Keeneland this weekend and needs your help choosing her outfit.

Mrs. Katherine: Cooking just like mama.

Loudersoft: He’s back! And he uncovers a lost Seventies funk classic.

Listwork: “Unexpected Phrases That Were Repeated Surprisingly Often at a Party Saturday Night.”

Left Wing Cracker: An action by one candidate and a statement by another have helped him clarify who he’ll vote for in the mayor’s race.

Just a Girl in the World: Thoughts on Memphis, crazy people and Prince Mongo.

What is a Carbunkle Trumpet? He loves his nephew and is glad he is a nephew and not a son.

Xspectre8: Plan for the worst; hope for the best.

The Tale of a Southern Belle: Dream closet request.

Geeks of Memphis: How “meta” is it when you video the guy video-ing your interview for your media company?

Radio Sweethearts: Want to know what that song on the radio or TV was? There’s a gadget for that! Laundry woes.