Wells Fargo Lawsuit: Congressman Steve Cohen will hold a hearing at the Humphreys School of Law today focusing on the suit.

Shelby County Sheriff: A man, Terrance Vassar, is being sought for aiding in the escape of Keshun Douglas while at The MED. Former jailer De Lano Parker was fired for appearing in a local film production and is now suing.

Juvenile Court: Officials say the new “summons instead of jail” policy is already working.

Heat Wave: Ways to save on utilities this Summer. July heat wave continues this week. Sweltering without air conditioning.

Marina Cove: The Power Center Community Development Corp. has bought the property, finally opening the door to demolition.

The Wharton Administration: How the Mayor’s office cut the budget to make the bike lanes plan come through.

Tiger Lane: Tickets for the new tailgating entrance to the Liberty Bowl sold-out in the first day. More from Fox13, Eyewitness News and WREG.

Operation Safe Community: They say crime rates are dropping in Memphis.

Politics: Reports from the Democratic Party’s Jackson Day event from the Commercial Appeal, and a post full of links from Post Politics. They raised $400,000 by foregoing dinner. Local reports from Fox13.

Legislators are spending it up this election year with their free mailings. Tom Humphreys in the Knoxville News-Sentinel has a round-up of US Rep. Marsha Blackburn news. House Speaker Kent Williams says the “golfing on the per diem“ issue was “blown out of proportion”.

The Eighth US Congressional District race gets mean and meaner. And a look at the candidates’ campaign disclosures for the second quarter, via the Jackson Sun.

Collierville: Public clamor to see the new Bess Crawford Morton White Church Museum is causing officials to open public tours.

Mississippi: Business and education officials will meet to begin design and study of a pre-kindergarten children’s program. West Nile virus has been found in the state. Men still outnumber women in State politics.

Governor’s Race: Where all four major gubernatorial candidates stand on State taxes and spending. The Tennessee Newspaper Network gets them on the record on the subject. A report on the three Republicans’ weekend in Memphis. They also discuss their relationships with each other. The Republicans ended their weekend at the Montgomery County Republican Party Picnic.

The Chattanooga Times Free Press endorses Republican Zach Wamp. He releases an anti-Haslam ad, too. But, is “Rusty, Lifelong Tennessean” misleading? Republican Bill Haslam criticises a Wamp ad and releases one of his own. Wamp calls for more debates. Haslam says he’ll focus on “jobs and the economy”.

Republican Ron Ramsey picks up more endorsements. Did Ramsey say he’d deny freedom of religion to Muslims?

On the campaign trail with Democrat Mike McWherter.

Financial: Surprising news last week as First Horizon National Corporation posted a profit; first in two years! More in the Daily News. SunTrust Banks is selling $17 billion in managed liquidity assets.

Memphis and Shelby County Industrial Board: At this week’s meeting, Greendiesel will ask for tens of millions in bonds for their Memphis Green Energy Solution LLC project.

Arkansas: A lawsuit has been filed against three constitutional officers of the State over personal use of State-provided vehicles. The State’s crime victim program is getting $5.4 million in Federal aid. Lt Gov Bill Halter is now backing Senator Blanche Lincoln for re-election. State Democrats renamed their headquarters for former State chairman Bill Gwatney, who was shot two years ago.

Providence Baptist Church: It’s been a busy two weeks with annual homecoming and the dedication of a new Family Life Ministry Center.

Tennessee: The State announced that Delta Dental will handle dental benefits management for TennCare.

ArtsMemphis: They are launching their 2010 Bravo season this Thursday evening.

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.

NEW! Main Street Journal Online Exclusive: Shelby County Commissioner Mike Carpenter explains his plan to save County taxpayers money by changing the County’s paid leave policy.

Metro Charter Commission: The commission undertook its first votes on the official language of the proposed new charter.

Census Tract 61 Neighborhood Council: The owner of the building has failed to pay property taxes for years and faces eviction… today.

Memphis City Schools: A study finds students drug-tested for extracurricular events don’t do as much drugs, they self-report! A report from Saturday’s Back to School Family Affair Event. How you can help poor kids get needed school supplies.

West Memphis Shootings: One of two survivors of the Kane shooting rampage, Deputy Chief William Wren, is now recovering at home; WMC also spoke with him. The 911 tapes in that incident have been released; more from Eyewitness News (with audio), WMC and WREG.

Cohen v. Herenton: US Representative Steve Cohen’s second quarter campaign finance disclosure. Challenger Willie Herenton caught Cohen trying to escape from the Election Commission and taunted him. Video from the Flyer. More from Fox13, Eyewitness News, WMC and WREG. Despite evidence and witnesses, Cohen denies the claim, says words taken “out of context”.

Bellevue Baptist Church: Friends of Matthew Bronson, accused of sexual assault at the church and at the victim’s home, say he’s not that kind of person.

Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital: Their Women and Children’s Pavillion get gold-level certification for LEED status.

Moore Tech: They just graduated their largest class ever.

National Civil Right Musuem: Sunday was the Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Event, which drew thousands to the museum.

Local Media: The Commercial Appeal won several awards from the Tennessee Press Association. As did the Daily News.

Business: ARS/Rescue Rooter and Beutler Corporation’s Residential Services Division have formed a strategic alliance following a purchase.

A business profile of freelance programmer Greg Dunn and Unseen Things, from the Daily News. Jerry Lawler talks about his Downtown store and deli to Fox13. And another business profile from the CA, of Marietta American, the nation’s largest maker of small soaps.

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

The Small Business Advocate warns that sometimes your business needs a break from you!

Pinnacle Airlines: How the Memphis Mayor’s office is working to keep the airline in the city. Pinnacle is still considering the move to DeSoto County.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Memphis: NAMI is seeking sponsors, volunteers and more for their September 5K run.

West Tennessee: The cities of Milan, Savannah and Benton will each receive $100,000 grants from the State for energy efficiency.

Real Estate: Home sales and prices in the Memphis area are on the rise. And conditions are improving in the multi-family housing market, too. The sale of Kimball Cabanas and New Horizon Apartments, which are now resold after receivership, grinds on. A report from the Daily News on two new family residential lodges for families of patients in local hospitals.

Survey Says: US News and World Report ranks Methodist Hospitals of Memphis 27th in the nation for orthopedics. The Consumer Price Index dropped for the third straight month. Yet another study ranks the three Mid-Southern states among the top ten in obesity.

BlueCross BlueShield: They have ended their investigation of the October computer hard drives theft. No identity theft has been seen.

DeSoto County: The Hernando Farmer’s Market gets State certifiication for the second year in a row. A cross-walk at Goodman Road and Tulane in Horn Lake. A cleanup is in store for Spring Hill Cemetary. The switch-over of mental health services to Region 4 control is running well ahead of schedule. Church growth is leading nearby residents to ask the County Board of Supervisors to make some decisions. Non-English speaking students are a “21st-century challenge” for County schools. Southaven will be promoting public safety. (three previous stories via the Desoto Times Tribune) Is a high-speed bus from Tunica to Memphis in the works? Southaven’s Police Explorer’s club introduces kids to a law enforcement career. Olive Branch finds that Memphis-sourced license plate readers really help their police.

Tennessean: Ready to retire at age 70?

Gail Kerr: How Governor Phil Bredesen reached his decision to pardon Gaile Owens. (via the Tennessean)

Memphis News: How it matters that you vote this August 5th.

Tom Pease: Managing trouble is something any small business owner better be good at. (via the Daily News)

Otis L. Sanford: He approves keeping non-violent juveniles out of jail. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Rikki Boyce: Rebuild Government is given a forum for a Germantown resident to advocate consolidation. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Commercial Appeal: Mayor Wharton gets tough on bike lanes and they approve. Support for Buehler and his homes. They recommend Mark Luttrell for mayor! They repeat their list of recommendations for candidates on the ballot. Farewell to WDIA’s “Honey Boy” Thomas.

Sid Salter: Ask the candidates about the “cancer” that is killing the country. (via the Desoto Times Tribune)

Jackson Sun: We must expect and set high standards for our students. NO to a nuclear waste dump in West Tennessee.

John Branston: The property tax numbers are against consolidation. (via the Flyer)

theology & geometry: Vote for her blog in the Best of Memphis Flyer poll and she’ll hug you! “Never underestimate the foontz.”

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: He braves the wilds of Midtown to have lunch at the Trolley Stop Market.

Midtown Stomp: An enthusiastic recommendation for Umai, on Madison.

Listwork: Sounds like an interesting book club.

Smart City Memphis: Farmers markets are good in general, but here’s why the South Memphis Farmers Market is especially good.

The Adventures of Pete Big Bear: John’s been spending his Summer in Washington, DC.

The MakeShift Revolution: Here’s why she’s been on a blog break.

The Flying Bloghouse: The Pirate Catwoman. Yargh!

Left Wing Cracker: Steve’s picks for the gubernatorial and Congressional primaries.

Gilmour Girl Goes Memphis: You trying typing with eight fingers! Because of which, she got to volunteer for the Mightymite triathlon.

The Chubby Vegetarian: Overnight-soak coffee and oatmeal. Seriously, take a look.

The Chockley Blogs: Your “cute kid” moment for the day as Chloe provides the correct lyrics for some well-known songs.

Egotistical Whining: Interned out of a post-degree job.

Unseen Things: Want to see a game play video of his new game, Sparky the Road Clown?

Barefoot in Memphis: A few tidbits.