Memphis City Council: In executive session, they are expected to study the fine print in the Performa Entertainment settlement, as there are questions about profits. They will also discuss a new City anti-discrimination ordinance. Copy of resolution here. (PDF document) Churches are already speaking out against it. The meeting agenda. More struggles between the City and our schools.

Memphis Fire Department: Firefighter David Gann was arrested on many DUI, firearms, vehicle registration counts. It’s his second DUI of the year. More from WREG and the Commercial Appeal.

Cohen v. Herenton: Yacoubian Research is predicting a “landslide” win for Steve Cohen, though his sample size is small. (Poll results at link.) Bill Dries of the Daily News reports on Saturday’s early voting and campaign activities. Willie Herenton’s surprising campaign finance disclosure; more from WREG and the CA. Does US Rep. Steve Cohen have “the big mo’”? Herenton sits down with the Good Morning Memphis team, and is then interviewed by Mike Fleming.

Arkansas: Record Fall enrollment at the University of Arkansas? The new manager of the Arkansas State Parks system is Jon Brown.

Eighth Congressional District Race: Republican Dr Ron Kirkland is using attacks on Trent Lott as a proxy for fellow Republican Dr George Flinn. The AP’s Erik Schelzig reports on the uglier-by-the-minute race.

Shelby County Elections: What was behind the sudden resignation of former Chief Deputy Bill Oldham, and candidate for sheriff? Two words: Hatch Act. Good pace for early voting. The Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council announce their endorsements. The Yacoubian poll mentioned above shows Republican Mark Luttrell with a small lead over Democrat Joe Ford for County mayor; more from the Commercial Appeal.

Battling voter apathy. The Commercial Appeal’s comprehensive voter guide.

Another person, James Golden, has been indicted on charges of vote fraud. More from Fox13 and the CA.

Business: Metro Logics of MS is greatly expanding their company, with a new facility in Utah. The Tower Room, atop Clark Tower, is being remade into a social and corporate event space. SurgiVision Inc rolls out their IPO this week. Surplus from Wurzburg Inc will be auctioned off later this month. Lambert’s Coffee has cleared up all their FDA issues.

A business profile of Mike’s Handy Foods and Gas, in Walls, from the Commercial Appeal.

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

Delta Air Lines: The 2Q of this year was one of the airline’s best in 10 years! AP story, via the Daily News and the Commercial Appeal. An industry analyst predicts a strong second quarter for almost all airlines.

FedEx: Their Express subsidiary’s Memphis World Hub was named “Best Global Cargo Hub” by the Institute of Transport Management. More from the Daily News and the Commercial Appeal.

Germantown: Former two-term Alderman Bill McGaughey is running for mayor. Campaign website here.
 
 

Survey Says: Two Memphis hospitals — St Jude Children’s Research Hospital & Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare — made recent lists by US News and World Report.

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.

MLG&W: Rates will be rising for the sixth time in early August.

Memphis v. Nashville: How is Nashville’s “bike-path czar” doing?

Memphis City Schools: Several top administrators, including Superintendent Dr Kriner Cash, only rent homes in Memphis. A look at Downtown’s new charter school, the New Consortium of Law and Business. The School Board will assess a controversial new “oversight” fee on charter schools.

Wells Fargo Lawsuit: US Rep. Steve Cohen convened his House Judiciary subcommittee here in Memphis yesterday to take testimony from Shelby County officials. More reports from Eyewitness News, WMC and WREG and the Commercial Appeal.

Medtronic: CEO William Hawkins made $9 million in compensation last year.

Hickory Ridge Mall: The re-opening of the mall, while slow to build steam, has been a boost for the local business environment.

Real Estate: Education Realty Trust has announced two major developments in Austin and Baltimore. More on the upcoming demolition of Marina Cove apartments; further reports from the Daily News. Auctioneers have high hopes for the sale of Pie Factory Lofts units.

Governor’s Race: Questioning Republican Bill Haslam’s Republican roots. Republican Ron Ramsey’s latest ad, on guns, and an article on his faith in Jesus. Comparing the current gubernatorial race with the 2006 senatorial race.The Nashville City Paper interviews Haslam. And he defends Pilot Oil’s business practices.

Bill Haslam isn’t eager to debate Zach Wamp again. Republican Zach Wamp wasn’t always so eager to hold debates. (Check the story date.)

Tennessee: A second infusion of cash into the State’s struggling Baccalaureate Education System Trust.

Politics: Governor Phil Bredesen says Federal stimulus funds would have been more effective if the government had trusted the States. Some Republican legislators are going to take the resolution supporting Arizona’s fight against illegal immigration to the AZ governor.

West Tennessee: Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority Chairman Jimmy Williamson talked with Congressional candidate Dr George Flinn. Parts of I-40 will be closed in Henderson County this week.

Mississippi: Winnings from the state’s casinos were down in June. First District Representative Travis Childers is supporting the nomination of Gray Tollison for Attorney General of N. Mississippi.

Downtown: Cleanup of the old Plush Club was supposed to start yesterday but thieves made off with hundreds of thousands in inventory beforehand.

Blue Collar Republican: Ron Reagan, Communists and Stephen Fincher, all in one political ad!

I’ll be the one in heels: An update on her hair. Yep. Hair.

Brain Release Valve: A major redesign of his other website.

Bigger Than Your Head: Some cold pasta with tomato sauce for hot weather days. Also, the wine of the week.

Speak to Power: A quick look at the Eighth Congressional race. Vote early!

AlphaPatriot: He’s posted his election guide.

artbutcher: Sounds like they got an earlier start to their evening than the post indicates.

Mediaverse: Blaxploitation goes to Washington, DC. Noting some problems with the Commercial Appeal’s editorials and stories on the County mayoral candidates.

Left Wing Cracker: Democrats are split on the McWherter issue. They are?

Just A Girl in the World: Being late for the wedding leads to … well, let her tell the story.

Jen-sized: Becoming fodder for your own fiction.

MemphisShelbyInform: The truth about pensions and benefits.

Musings, Nits and Praises: Jason heads to a teachers conference in Arkansas where he entertainingly regales us with the litany of his misfortunes. And it’s only Day Zero!

One-Half Amazing: Easily create Facebook ads!

Pretty in Pink Megan: Just say “No” to Man Sandals.

Tom Waddell: The return of class differences. (via the Daily News)

Jackson Sun: Jabari Greer is turning his success and celebrity into an engine of community improvement.

John Branston: Welcome to “mail hell”. (via the Flyer)

Commercial Appeal Noting the fiftieth anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird. Teach the angry to not drink and to walk away.

A Right Perspective: Beware the ills of nationalised health care. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Reginald Milton’s A Fresh Look: Democrats are offering a cash reward to whomever is tearing down Democratic election signs.

Student: Revisited: An intriguing photo sets off some poetic speculations.