Second Amendment: The Davidson County Chancery Court ruling late last week that the State’s new “gun carry in restaurants” law is unconstitutional led the Commissioner of the Department of Safety to rule that the prior law is back in effect. More from Fox13, WMC, the Flyer. Sponsors of the voided law promise to go back and fix it.

Memphis City Schools: The Daily News reports on the Gates Foundation grant for the school system.

Junior Cotillions: They are opening a Shelby County chapter to help teach young people etiquette, table manners, character education and more.

Politics: Republican House Majority Leader Jason Mumpower is warning House members they may be back in session just before Christmas! Despite the State’s budget woes, an income tax is still highly unlikely.

Republican gubernatorial candidates were in Memphis campaigning over the weekend. The Commercial Appeal dutifully fact-checks Brian Kelsey campaign literature. They also profile the three Republican primary candidates in State House District 83. Those candidates will appear at a Tuesday forum sponsored by the East Shelby Republican Club. Via the Memphis News, four notable quotes from the major Republican gubernatorial candidates.

Statewide, the names of nearly 10,000 deceased voters have been removed from voter rolls; nearly 3800 in Shelby County alone. Four Memphis post offices still remain on the list for closure.

Memphis Bar Association: The Young Lawyers Division held elections for new officers. Shon Johnson was made president-elect.

Salvation Army: The newly opened Adult Rehabilitation Center will supplant the half-century old downtown facility.

Freedom From Unnecessary Negatives: The local anti-violence group held a “solution oriented” public meeting Friday. More from WREG.

Financial: Banks and lenders are calling the loan modification program a success. The local mortgage industry appears to be stabilising.

Tennessee: The State’s Economic and Community Development Commissioner, Matt Kisber, says the shrinking budget won’t affect business commitments. State Comptroller Justin Wilson, though, says any health care reform bill would have “enormous financial implications”. It’s a near-certainty that post-secondary school students will face a 5% tuition hike next year.

Millington: The City is considering hiring a Nashville lobbyist. The closure of Memphis Motorsports Park will leave a hole in local tax revenues.

Zippin Pippin: Local preservationists are upset by unilateral actions by the City in testing the ZP’s wood frame. More from WMC.

DeSoto County: Rescinded Federal transportation funds mean a couple of road projects will have to wait. A schedule of Thanksgiving holiday events. Outpouring of support gratifies and aids Wall’s Catholic Social Services Food Pantry. Hernando’s recycling plan isn’t getting much interest.

Mississippi: Both MS US Senators, and Sen. Blanche Lincoln of AR, introduced legislation to get $2.1 billion in relief for farmers hit by this year’s rains. Governor Haley Barbour’s plan to merge colleges and universities is angering supporters of historically black colleges; more here. His budget is seen as “sure to spark activism”. US Rep. Travis Childers supported legislation to bring upgrade grants to local fire departments.

Mississippi Outdoors, from the Commercial Appeal.

Cash for Clunkers: It’s not over yet. Plenty of deals still, although used cars are a bit harder to find cheap.
 

Thanksgiving and Black Friday: Keep all your shopping purchases hidden when out. Nine East Memphis denominations will gather on Thanksgiving for a community worship service. The Hope Establishment ministry is hoping to fill 2000 care packages for the homeless. The Memphis Tigers took part in a rally at New Bethel Temple that gave out Thanksgiving dinner vouchers to the needy. More Americans are expected to travel this coming weekend. The MS Food Network is not distributing turkeys for the first time in their history.

The Christmas season is nearing, and so the stories of the ACLU opposing public nativity scenes are showing up!

The trash pickup schedule will be changed. Eyewitness News has more.

The City of Memphis: Remember, the City is seeking input on a redesign of the City’s website! The administration is reviewing the City’s take-home-cars policy. Mayor A C Wharton is making plans for a “community congress” on crime; more from the Flyer.

Commercial Appeal: Late last month, the daily paper touted its circulation increase, remarkable in a period when overall newspaper circulation declined by its steepest amount ever. The Associated Press reports on what may have been behind the uptick.

In a weekend story, the daily suggests County Mayor Joe Ford’s financial difficulties will make him susceptible to unethical behaviors. Reporter Kristina Goetz goes undercover and reports on the efforts of the Memphis police.

Real Estate: The Memphis News looks at the travails of the local condominium market.

Memphis Animal Shelter: Reports from the investigation of the shelter show an interest in who knew what, control of drugs, provision of food, and much more.

On the Horizon? Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is pushing a one percent tuition tax for students in colleges and universities. Depending on the school, it would cost students between $27 and $400 per year.

University of Memphis: Students can expect at least a 5% tuition increase next year.

Arkansas: The state’s unemployment rate is 7.6%, a half-point rise!

Business: Valero Energy is closing a Delaware refinery and laying off 500 workers. Smith & Nephew has won a Defense Department contract to develop a battlefield broken bone treatment. arGentis Pharmaceuticals moved into new offices in the Colonnade Center.

The number of mass layoffs in the state rose sharply in October. Meritan is part of a growing trend of allowing newborns and babies at work. A small uptick in economic optimism is seen by SurveyMemphis.

A look at the job of bartenders when the economy demands multi-tasking.

The Small Business Advocate shares some of the background of the folks who first celebrated Thanksgiving.
What to Do for Sunday and Monday; also, People in Business for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from the Commercial Appeal.

National Federation of Independent Business: President Donald Danner talks about health care reform from the small-business point of view.

Bartlett: A fifth lawyer has applied for the vacant Division 2 Municipal Court seat.

LaunchMemphis: Their Friday event, with the Society of Entrepreneurs, celebrated entrepreneurship.

Mid-South Minority Business Council: At a Friday luncheon, they gave out their Robert R. Church Sr. Achievement awards.

Thoroughly Modern Medusa: Forty-eight blissful hours in New York City and, being a very highly talented photographer, we get scores of yearn-inducing photos of America’s greatest city. (After Memphis, of course….)

Smart City Memphis: They really don’t care if the city’s transportation / warehouse industry moves away.

sharp stick in the eye: Seven Days of Pie continued over the weekend with: pear-cranberry pie, chocolate pie, and (of course, with Thanksgiving coming up) apple pie!

Persian Pit Bull: A report from the Barkitecture fundraiser. The new backyard fence. And lastly, a photo-report from the Spaytacular.

Haaaaave You Read My Blog? Things you might not know about Cree.

I Love Memphis: It’s Round Two of the Breakfast Bracket challenge: Cafe Eclectic v. Bryant’s.

Loudersoft: Believe it or not, but tickets for Bonnaroo 2010 go on sale this Friday. Yep, Black Friday.

Mediaverse: The complete nominee listing for the 24th annual Mid-South Emmy Awards. Thoughts on Sunday’s True Crime story in the daily, from Kristina Goetz.

MEMPHIS ROCK-N-ROMP: There is one more show this season, and it’s a whopper!

Midtown Stomp: The posts on the Washington Wine Road Trip continue, with many pictures of grape-squishing goodness.

One Half Amazing! He’s asking for feedback on his blog, how he’s doing and what you’d like to see.

Memphis News: Good planning in necessary for the local condo industry to survive.

Bill Haslam: The Republican gubernatorial candidate talks about the need for careful budget planning and follow-through. (via the Memphis News)

Commercial Appeal: Common sense on mammograms. Federal response on the swine flu situation is lacking. Fighting crime should start with kids, which means their parents. Food for thought, MLG&W workers. Almost but definitely not supporting MS Governor Haley Barbour’s school merger proposal.

Otis L. Sanford: The luck of Joe Ford. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Chris Peck: Mayor Wharton and Superintendent Cash need you to support them. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Wendi C. Thomas: Harold Buehler is, apparently, an untrustworthy guy. Or that’s her story. (via the Commercial Appeal)

James Overstreet: Even with Black Friday coming up, it’s “less red is the new black”. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Bigger Than Your Head: Twelve wines under $20, from the “red” column. And, the Wine of the Week.

Blue Collar Republican: Campaign literature from Adrienne Pakis-Gillon convinces Austin to vote for Brian Kelsey!

Doug Johnson at Work: If you’re ever near Forrest City, Doug recommends the Ole Sawmill Cafe.

ForkBombr: The difference between jounalism and editorial content.