Memphis Animal Shelter: A report on changes under new director Matt Pepper.

Shelby County Jail: They are exempt from a new State law requiring jails to report illegal aliens to the government.

Shelby County Elections: The Commercial Appeal profiles Republican mayoral candidate Mark Luttrell and writer Zack McMillin surveys the whole election scene. Democratic candidate for County Clerk, Corey Maclin, is being sued by wrestling super-star Jerry Lawler over a wrestling videos; more from Fox13, WMC. The Flyer’s Jackson Baker covers last Thursday’s mayoral debate. Did the candidates “flip-flop” on consolidation?

Memphis City Schools: A comparison of school officials’ pay with other City and County employees, but not their regional peers? Camp Treetops is a school program to teach youngsters to fight against the dangers in their lives. The Memphis Business Academy is consolidating their middle and high schools in one building.

Cohen v. Herenton: In spite of a cancelled debate last night, Willie Herenton and incumbent Steve Cohen still managed to trade barbs. Look! It’s Herenton and he’s campaigning! More on weekend campaigning from Fox13, WMC and again.

Shelby County Government: County auto inspection stations are considering variable hours depending on the week of the month. Even in death, home builder Harold Buehler is still controversial.

Tennessee: WREG exposes more problems with the sex offender registry.

Governor’s Race: The three Republican candidates will debate each other tonight at Belmont University in Nashville; and WMC will carry it. All three major state papers endorsed Republican Bill Haslam in the Republican primary. All four major candidates support cutting State taxes if possible. WBIR fact-checks Republican Bill Haslam on his gun rights claims. Haslam won a Davidson County Republican dinner straw vote, winning more votes than Ron Ramsey and Zach Wamp combined. As early voting starts, all three Republicans are confident. The strange tale of pro-Ron Ramsey group Tennesseans for a Better Tomorrow. Tom Humphrey of the Knoxville News-Sentinel hits the campaign trail with Republican Zach Wamp. The Tennessee Journal’s Ed Cromer surveys the State’s races.

Politics: State representatives who collected per diems while playing golf are not that concerned about it. From the Jackson Sun’s Nick Beadle, a report on various news bits in the Eighth Congressional District race. and then another report from the Tennessean.

DeSoto County: Southaven has a proposed 2011 budget. A new public records policy for Olive Branch. The Hernando Fall festival is now The Water Tower Festival. More on the Water Tower Festival. Southaven Rotary Club speaker Bill Luckett says the “Delta will rise again”. (both stories via the Desoto Times Tribune) Tennis is still a popular sport, says the DeSoto County Tennis Association.

Germantown: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on four parcels of land as part of the Wolf River Boulevard extension. They also are expected to start over again on the amphitheater project. The City will switch traffic signals to LEDs.

Shelby Farms: The winning names for the ten nameless buffalo have been announced.

Memphis Zoo: A new series of Friday night parties is called “Plugged In”.

Arkansas: The voter referendum on denying State services to illegal immigrants won’t be on the Fall ballot. So many have applied for lottery scholarships, there’s a paperwork backlog.

NEW! Main Street Journal Online: Senior writer Michael Roy Hollihan sits down with County Commission District 5 candidate Dr Rolando Toyos and introduces him to voters in The Swing Seat.

Shelby County Schools: There are still elementary and middle schools without air conditioning?

Collierville: There will be FEMA “hazard mitigation specialists” to answer questions about flood recovery at the Home Depot.

Shelby County Commission: Don’t let last week’s committee vote to lower property taxes fool you. At today’s meeting, discussion of County’s sick/family leave generosity is for certain. County Commissioner Sidney Chism is still predicting a Democratic sweep.

Eikon Ministries: Firmly rooted in Binghamton, they help children there “grow in the image of Christ”.

Local Media: The Commercial Appeal launches a new advertising model for its Online Scoop site. A Daily News profile of “faith and family” monthly, Delivered magazine.

Metro Charter Commission: A Daily News report on the first public presentation of their proposals to date. More and more politicians are saying “No” to consolidation.

Mississippi: The State’s graduation rate continues to drop. A new law that limits Counties’ liability for inmate medical bills is still being worked out. The Port of Gulfport project is on schedule. Residents affected by the Spring storms can qualify for MS Emergency Management Agency money to build storm shelters.

Mississippi Outdoors — the hunting, fishing and wildlife news — from the Commercial Appeal.

Business: Digital printers Mimeo.com want to expand, but can’t find trained workers. INMotion is cutting jobs but increasing partnerships and collaborations; more from the Business Journal, the Daily News. Ingram Micro will keep its distribution facility in Millington. June sales for Fred’s were up slightly. Local frozen yogurt franchise YoLo hopes to open two stores this Summer.

A professional profile of Memphis music supporter, Ireland-resident Chris Maher, from the Daily News. A business profile of dog and cat groomer Hot Dawgs, in the CA.

From the Commercial Appeal, People in Business for Saturday, Sunday and Monday; What to Do for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. In the Daily News, Today’s Events. And the Small Business Advocate looks at the “jobless recovery”.

Memphis Shelby County International Airport: On-time performance for the facility is down.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis: In the wake of the foreclosure crisis, they are now widening their mission to include rebuilding/repairing homes.

Pinnacle Airlines: They experienced a sharp drop in passenger counts in June.

Lauderdale County Tomato Festival: Fox13’s Les Smith reports from the home of the “Ripley Tomato”. More deliciousness from WMC.

Survey Says: Inventories continue to rise and sales took a dip last month; more in the Business Journal.

Westwood: An open-air lagoon has been stinking up their neighborhood for twenty-five years!

Real Estate: Interesting discussion of bank home sales trends in the waning days of the first-time homebuyer’s tax credit.

Previously Posted: More on the closing of Well Fargo’s consumer finance division. More on Strayer University’s planned new Appling Road campus.

Squeaky Wheel Seeks Grease: She and her new husband have settled into their new home.

theology & geometry: Introducing the manfriend to the family.

Musings, Nits and Praises: A short review of O Me of Little Faith by Jason Boyett.

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: Photos from a World Cup party. The value factor of beer. Escape Alley Sundry and Jeffrey & the Pacemakers get the nod.

Scribblescrawl: Another tale of trees falling down on a Midtown home.

Smart City Memphis: Giving mayor Joe Ford his due. Some slightly stacked questions and answers on consolidation.

Secret Agent Mom: Summer is passing by too quickly.

Joy’s Life and Times: Some information on handling the heat and humidity.

Left Wing Cracker: His dispirited thoughts on the Shelby County elections.

Lemonslush: She’s back to blogging with a “tentative promise” and a new theme!

Midtown Stomp: Information on a Sonoma County wine trip you can sign up for.

Bigger Than Your Head: Smucker’s root beer? He really likes it.

Brain Release Valve: Now you, too, can listen to Saturn.

Commercial Appeal: Noting that East Tennessee government leadership favors East Tennessee business. Kudos to the politicians who secured the $40 million for The MED. The paper endorses Bill Haslam in the Republican gubernatorial primary, in part because he works well with Democrats. Also, their recommendations in the County clerk races.

Otis L. Sanford: His thoughts on various elections coming up. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Tommy Volinchak: Skepticism about environmental claims is called for. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Williams H. Meadows: He calls for support for the TN Wilderness Act of 2010. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Wendi C. Thomas: There is a terrible need for foster and “forever” homes. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Chas Sisk: A look at the gubernatorial candidates’ positions on health care issues. (via the Tennessean)

Tom Pease: The good business owner is a pinball player. (via the Daily News)

Memphis News: The City and County’s pension funds demand attention, now. (via the Daily News)

Robert Lee Long: It’s time for politicians to face problems directly. (via the Desoto Times Tribune)

Tennessean: The constant tightening of sex offender laws could begin to create other problems.