Memphis City Schools: The attorney for the school system says they won’t allow an audit by the City Council. The School Board decides not to revisit corporal punishment; more in the Commercial Appeal. The Board also elected new officers for the 2010-2011 school year. Another Charles McVean project, Peer Power Foundation, teaches excelling students to help others.

Shelby County Elections: Sheriff candidates Bill Oldham and Randy Wade will appear today on WREG’s Live at Nine. A plea for party unity from Van Turner, chairman of the Shelby County Democratic Party. The State is expecting strong early voting in this election cycle.

Shelby County Commission: Commissioner Mike Carpenter’s plan to reduce paid time off for County employees isn’t going over. More from Fox13 and the Commercial Appeal.

Stella Maris: Steve Cooper’s controversial restaurant is undergoing renovations that neighbors worry is cover for an upcoming strip club.

West Tennessee: The Dyer County Planner warns against blindly approving LED signs for churches and business.

Victory University: The for-profit school (formerly Crichton College) has recruited former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee as a fundraiser.

Real Estate: It’s taking the lowest mortgage rates ever recorded to get interest going again. Community Capital’s new office is designed to integrate into its residential street. The Vesta Designer Home Showcase was a success!

Morgan Keegan: Investor Horace Grant was able to fend off an attempt by MK to void an arbitration victory.

Business: AutoZone stock hit a 52-week high. Downtown clothing store Lux is re-opening in Cooper-Young. The recent crash in Medtronic’s stock prices is oddly leading to upgraded recommendations.

Today’s Events, from the Daily News. People in Business and What to Do, in the Commercial Appeal.

Delta Air Lines: The Department of Transportation has fined the airline for not correctly identifying some non-Delta flights.

Christian Brothers University: They have filed a construction permit for new student housing on their campus.

Southwest Tennessee Community College: With $1.4 million from the Memphis Bioworks Foundation, and a Federal Green Jobs Training Program they will offer courses on “alternative energy”.

Mississippi: A school closing in Biloxi is being labelled racist.

The Leadership Academy: A gift from the First Tennessee Foundation will fund their “Celebrate What’s Right” luncheon series.

Arkansas: The State Board of Education has set new math and English standards. Opening statements in the trial of Dr Randeep Mann; more from Fox13. State Attorney General Dustin McDaniel will reimburse the State for the private use of his State vehicle.

ArtsMemphis: They will have a grant-application workshop on State-sponsored Arts Build Communities grants.

Previously Posted: More on Tennesseans for a Better Tomorrow, which is supporting Ron Ramsey’s gubernatorial bid. More on improvements at the Memphis Animal Shelter.

Survey Says: Business Facilities rates Memphis among its 7 Emerging Stars!

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.

Cohen v. Herenton: US Rep. Steve Cohen brought out a group of supporters who endorse him; more from Fox13. He also showed up Sunday night at WREG’s studios for the cancelled debate. The Flyer’s Jackson Baker says Willie Herenton also nixed WMC’s Joe Birch as a debate moderator. No debate yet, but they’re debating that. Words are heating up.

Shelby County Juvenile Court: Arresting officers will now be allowed to give a Summons in Lieu of Transport to juveniles arrested for these seven crimes. This will free up officers and “cut down on crime”. The Commercial Appeal also reports.

Local Media: Historic KWEM radio is back — on the Net.

Shelby County Sheriff: The two inmates who escaped while being treated at The MED are still on the run. Three deputies have been reduced in rank and pay grade in a dispute over their promotions; more in the Commercial Appeal.

Flooding: Sunday night and Monday’s rains led to flash flooding around Midtown. More in the Commercial Appeal.

Governor’s Race: Nashville’s Post Politics live-blogged the debate between all four Republican and Democratic candidates at Belmont University last night. The Tennessean’s InSession live-blogged it. The Associated Press report on the debate. The Commercial Appeal has an in-depth report. Some pre-debate handicapping. A short report from host TV station, WSMV. All four are opposed to tax hikes.

Republican Bill Haslam’s latest campaign ad. Democrat Mike McWherter’s campaign has $1.5 million on hand; Republican Zach Wamp raised over $800,000 in the second quarter. A more general report on fundraising totals from the Commercial Appeal. Both Bill Haslam and Ron Ramsey have anti-illegal immigration ads out.

DeSoto County: The graduation and dropout rates for County schools easily beat the State average. Local officials will try to sell the Federal Clean Cities Initiative.

Bartlett: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will explore the town paying for aldermen’s health insurance premiums at the full-time employee rate.

Politics: The Eighth Congressional District race gets harsher and harsher. Republican candidate Dr Ron Kirkland’s brother is testing the limits of campaign financing; more on the story. Independent / Tea Party candidate Donn Janes is raffling off an AR-15 rifle. In a new ad, Republican Dr George Flinn changes his campaign tactics.

Governor Phil Bredesen on the final days of his administration. In a New York Times story, he calls for the Democratic Party to become more “centrist”; related story with more links.

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis: They will be hosting a series of seminars on joint-replacement advances, beginning Thursday.

Germantown: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to buy the amphitheater property but goes back to square one on bids for construction.

Christ Community Health Services: They have opened their Hickory Hills Dental Center.
 

Secret Agent Mom: Rediscovering the benefits of the cocktail hour.

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: What about disco speed-dating at Paula & Raiford’s?

Speak to Power: Questions about campaign donations to the campaign of David Lenoir. Is MCS top-heavy?

David Waddell: He sees slow growth ahead, but not more recession. (via the Daily News)

Frank Cagle: One of gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam’s strengths is his likeability. (via Knoxville’s MetroPulse)

Commercial Appeal: They continue their recommendations for various County offices.

16 Balls in the Air: One day, your kids just change, and a morning “cereal” recipe.

Andrew Earles: A reminder that he’s got loads of vinyl for sale.

at home she feels like a tourist: She has lots of questions on consolidation and is asking YOU to answer them.

MAKE IT HAPPEN: Racing smart after an injury.

Barefoot in Memphis: What do you think about arguing in marriage?

Bigger Than Your Head: The wine of the week.

Can’t Stop: A course preview of the MightyMite Triathlon in Forrest City, AR.

Commontaries: A contrarian view of the school salaries kerfuffle.

Left Wing Cracker: He parodies the Willie Herenton campaign.

I’ll be the one in heels: She’s back from the beach vacation.

I Love Memphis: She recommends Chao Praya on Ridgeway.

FIX MEMPHIS: A neat idea someone should bring to Memphis.

Cliff Heegel, PhD: Your Nelson Mandela quote for the day.

Cute Stew: Not sure what this contest is about, but Melly is pretty excited by it.

No Rococo: AutoZone Park — kid-tested, mother approved!