Cohen v. Herenton: The Daily News looks at the differing endorsement strategies the campaigns have used in past elections. The Flyer’s Jackson Baker reports on Willie Herenton’s press conference Tuesday. Mediaverse examines the benefits and effects of the Obama endorsement for Cohen. Fox13’s Les Smith asks a similar question. Eyewitness News looks at the numbers.

And yesterday, Harold Ford Sr endorsed incumbent US Rep. Steve Cohen. The Flyer’s Jackson Baker provides some background and context. More from WREG.

Elections: Early voting starts tomorrow. Shelby County Election Commission website.

Shelby County Sheriff’s Race: Republican candidate Bill Oldham has resigned as Chief Deputy in the Sheriff’s office after learning of a civil complaint about violations of the Hatch Act. The Commercial Appeal’s Zack McMillin on their joint appearance on Live at Nine and more thoughts. WREG has the entire debate available online. The Commercial Appeal gives their editorial nod to Bill Oldham.

Downtown: The guest speaker for the Center City Commission luncheon next week will be former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin.

DeSoto County: Only two of three planned new schools will open on time this Fall. A look at the cutting eco-edge work of architect Doug Thornton. Republican candidate Alan Nunnelee is outraising incumbent Democrat Travis Childers in the US First Congressional District, though Childers has more on hand.

West Tennessee: The Dyer County “Feed the Need” program needs volunteers for Friday. (via the Dyersburg State Gazette) The life of a farmers market vendor. Oakland’s Budget Ordinance is scheduled for a final reading tonight. (via the Oakland News)

Shelby County Sheriff’s Department: The two prisoners who recently escaped while at The MED, Keshun Douglas and Mario Jackson, had very loose connections. More on the hunt for the escapees from Eyewitness News.

University of Memphis: The Humphreys School of Law will create a scholarship honoring E. James “Jim” House Jr, thanks to Evolve Bank & Trust.

Business: International Paper is relocating its Memphis recycling plant, for easier access and expansion. Jim’’s Place East is moving and will be a little less East. Those jobs being lost at Cummins are headed to Mexico; more from Fox13.

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

Memphis Zoo: Their “Backstage Pass” fundraiser sold out in record time.

South Memphis Farmers Market: Located at the corner of Mississippi Boulevard and South Parkway East, it opens this afternoon.

First Tennessee Bank: Looking to raise their profile with minority entrepreneurs, they have moved their diversity banking division downtown.

Collierville: More on the effort to move the town’s farmers market. There is a public meeting tonight on earthquake preparedness.

National Eye Bank Center: Thanks to a half-million dollar donation from Abbott Medical Optics, they are buying a femtosecond laser for cornea transplants. The Commercial Appeal also has more.

Agriculture: Northwest Mississippi farmers who have moved away from cotton are now worried about the lack of rain there.

Survey Says: Personal income in Tennessee and Mississippi is growing.

Real Estate: Q2 foreclosures in Shelby County increased only slightly versus the same quarter of last year.

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.

MLG&W: Upgrading the email system is on the agenda for today’s Board meeting.

Pensions: Memphis is not the only city in the state with pension benefit plan problems.

Bartlett: A vote on increasing the insurance benefit for Aldermen was pulled from the agenda of last night’s Board meeting.

West Memphis Police Shootings: The family of killers Jerry and Joe Kane is claiming a set-up and cover-up of their deaths.

Stella Marris: Now comes word that the parking lot is being expanded at the restaurant. Is it getting busier?

Memphis Fire Department: A flat tire kept a fire truck out of commission for seven hours?

MATA: A man was arrested for performing a lewd act on a bus, who later turned out to be a violent sex offender!

Neighborhoods: Midtown residents who got flooded out in the sudden storms earlier this week want action on Lick Creek and other areas. Residents of South Third Street want abandoned, overgrown lots cleaned up. The City is working on the wastewater lagoon, that smells terrible, in Westwood. Several local candidates are joining the fight against blight. Retiring Criminal Court judge John Colton Jr wants churches to step up in helping neighborhoods. WREG reports on the “food desert” effect.

Eighth Congressional District Race: Republican candidate Dr Ron Kirkland has released his “Agenda for America”. At a forum for Republican and independent candidates on Tuesday, all talked self-imposed term limits.

The Wharton Administration: Mayor A C Wharton and his Strategic Assessment Committee are promising to revamp City government.

Arkansas: Senator Blanche Lincoln has $1.9 million in her campaign’s account. Graphic photos of the car bomb’s results will be shown in the trial of Dr Randeep Mann.

Morgan Keegan: They have kept their standing as one of the nation’s premier underwriters of municipal bonds.

Mississippi: The US Department of Homeland Security is giving the State $100 million for a communications system. A suit is trying to remove the “personhood” referendum from the 2011 ballot. A growing population of deer around Oxford may be addressed by hunters with bows and arrows.

Politics: Mid-South Tea Partiers blistered the NAACP resolution calling them “racists”. The TN Democratic Party will have its Jackson Day event on July 16. Al Gore has been added as a featured speaker. Police were called to the Rutherford County Democratic Party offices when the chairman, Jonathan Fagan, and a candidate got into an altercation. State House Democratic Caucus Leader Mike Turner says illegal immigrants are working on the new convention center in Nashville.

Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center: Providing shelter for teens struggling with gay issues is what the Y.E.S. Program is about.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis: Purple Ant is leading a donation-matching event today in the TweetForHabitat campaign.

Governor’s Race: Republican Zach Wamp trumpeted his endorsements from Jim Bryson and Jack Faris. How popular is Republican Bill Haslam? He’s attracting parody ads. WBIR reports a “day in the campaign life” of Zach Wamp. Republican Bill Haslam is launching a “whistle-stop bus tour” from Memphis on Friday; more from the Commercial Appeal. More on the anti-illegal immigration ads all the Republicans are runnning.

Tennessee: The US Department of Education warns that 7100 TN teachers will be laid off if a particular funding bill isn’t passed.

Memphis Shelby Crime Commission: Their new executive director is Michelle Fowlkes.

Fertile Ground: The Great Western Vacation continues as they hike in the Sierras.

Commontaries: Willie Herenton now has two opponents.

Ray and Dana Brandon: How to get your child off your payroll. (via the Daily News)

Jackson Sun: Federal grants will increase energy efficiency and create jobs.

Because I Said So: Taking the whole family on an extended camping vacation. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Pet Scoop: Collierville Animal Services is substantially reducing that town’s feral cat problem. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Commercial Appeal: Will broadcast TV become smuttier? The daily recommends Bill Oldham for Shelby County Sheriff.

La Vie Quotidienne: Sylvie and Pierce head to the waterpark where much watery fun was had.

artbutcher: Maybe Dolemite or Coffy?

Just A Girl in the World: Eilzabeth has trouble with the two-drink maximum. Also, cute boys and biscuits; trust me, there’s a connection.

Left Wing Cracker: His picks for various County offices.

MemphisConnect: It’s been an interesting week for bicyclists.

The Chockley Blogs: Best Mojito Evah.

Scribblescrawl: She feels like a lab rat in God’s nefarious science project.

River City Mud Company: A question for Republicans.

Smart City Memphis: Rethinking the war on drugs. And thoughts on rethinking the future that’s already been ordained.

Squeaky Wheel Seeks Grease: She says something about Top Shot.

The Chubby Vegetarian: Making biscotti with dried figs.

Vegan Crunk: Hamburger Helper, vegan style. Vegan cuteness.

What’s Going on Back There: Kids figure out money.

Whitebread on Patrol: What’s the fastest you’ve driven?

Ramblings of the Mad Cow: This is too cool not to share. Star War Episode IV … live on a subway train And the Old Spice commercial guy (”I’m on a horse.”) hilariously responds to Tweets and Facebook comments!

Pretty in Pink Megan: A couple of new TV shows she likes. Food for thought.

Bigger Than Your Head: In defense of modest, mass consumption wines.