Memphis Police Department: They and the City Council want to equip every police vehicle with dash cams. Two dozen officers will be permanently deployed on Downtown walking patrol; more from Eyewitness News, WREG, the Commercial Appeal. It’s part of a community policing plan for the Downtown.

Memphis Farmers Market: A $100K matching grant from the State Department of Agriculture will mean expansion for the Downtown market. MFM website here.

Shelby County Government: Chief Administrative Officer James Huntzicker says a one percent raise for the sheriff’s office is “dangerous” to the budget.

Cohen v. Herenton: A WMC poll shows Cohen with a commanding lead. More from WKNO. The video for WMC’s “Fighting for the Ninth” program on the Ninth District race is now online.

“Memphis Hires”: This is a jobs fair coming up Monday.

Church Health Center: The Tri-State Defender profiles this volunteer- and donation-driven organisation.

Memphis: All the city needs to be successful is a desire. The “Lifeline to Success” ministry helps felons and convicts re-enter society. Four steps in facing an armed attack.

Politics: A survey of local political events from The Flyer’s Jackson Baker. The Capitol Plaza raccoon was caught yesterday; more from the Knoxville News-Sentinel. The merger of the State Ethics Commission with the Registry of Election Finance is said to have saved the State $600,000. The State’s new “small business advocate” is Joshua Helton.

More on Mickey Eldredge, a Democrat who was denied a vote in the Republican primary in Cumberland County.

Heat Wave: How hot is it? “Too Darn Hot!” Advice for taking care of plants.
 

Mississippi: Clarksdale police chief Gregory Hoskins was found not guilty on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Arkansas: The mayor and town clerk of Jennette have been accused of filing false travel re-imbursements.

Governor’s Race: Republican candidate Bill Haslam stopped in Clarksville yesterday. Haslam is releasing ads attacking fellow Republican Zach Wamp; more here and at the Commercial Appeal. The script for the ad. Wamp responds. Why haven’t we heard of candidate Basil Marceaux before? A look at the American Future Fund, which is running anti-Haslam ads.

Real Estate: The new Hilton Hotel is expected to lower occupancy rates for the Downtown.

Previously Posted: More from the Tri-State Defender on US Rep. Steve Cohen’s Judiciary subcommittee meeting on foreclosures, and a report from the Flyer.

DeSoto County: The new schools, Lewisburg Primary and Lake Cormorant High, will be ready on time. County schools will get “technology interns” thanks to the Digital Opportunity Trust. The County school board also approved a bullying policy. The death of Olive Branch alderman Maurice Wallace means a special election.

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 July Article: The Redbird Connection Our Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Lindberg pens a paean to a summer’s night of baseball.

The Wharton Administration: Mayor A C Wharton is appointing a commission to oversee his $5 million economic developent fund. A partnership with New York and mayor Michael Bloomberg is paying off in Federal money to fight poverty. Wharton’s also put a stop to employees resigning ahead of termination. But more problems are surfacing with former employee Arthur Adams in the General Services Division. Did GSD administrator Wesley Arije run his real estate business on County time? More on efforts to keep Pinnacle Airlines HQ in Memphis. Two-hundred fifty-two City employees have their own vehicles and the City is now reviewing that policy.

Unemployment: Rates for Memphis, Shelby County and the Memphis MSA all rose in June. Memphis’ unemployment was 11.5%!

Memphis City Schools: If you own an Apple device, the system has apps for them. Warnings continue about low TCAP scores this year; more warnings via Eyewitness News and the Commercial Appeal. The school board wants to deep-six “Every Child, Every Day, College Bound”.

Memphis Animal Shelter: The numbers of stray animals in the City are taxing their resources.
 

Memphis and Shelby County Crime Commission: The Flyer interviews Michelle Fowlkes, the new executive director.

Financial: Local banks are cautiously expanding and focusing on customers. Banks are awaiting the fallout of financial reform. Former Shelby County mayor Jim Rout talks about his new job as CEO/president of BankTennessee. Reaching the “unbanked”. SunTrust Banks was able to cut its 2Q losses by two-thirds; the Business Journal also reports.

FedEx: The FAA reauthorisation bill with union organising language FedEx didn’t want is ready for a vote, which may come today.

Business: More than 66,000 small businesses across the state would qualify for Federal health care tax credits. Lessons in marketing learned from the Bonnaroo music festival.

Accredo Health Group’s sales hit a new record in 2Q/2010; the Business Journal. Thomas & Betts also reported a hefty sales increase; more in the Business Journal and the Commercial Appeal. On surging steel sales, Nucor returned to profitability; also reported by the Business Journal. Sales of land in the Southeast will net International Paper $200 million; more in the Business Journal. UPS saw a 90% jump in profits for the 2Q; more in the CA.

From the Daily News, Today’s Events.

Collierville: The City will waive application and facility fees for events co-sponsored by them. The Literacy Council received a $10,450 grant from the the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. (via the Collierville Independent)

West Tennessee: TN Department of Transportation officals are beginning planning of a third bridge over the Mississippi River. One of the original plaintiffs in Madison County’s school desegregation case asks that the judge not grant unitary status to the schools; more in the Jackson Sun.

Fayette County: The Oakland Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved the 2010-2011 budget. (via the Oakland News) Dr Cedric Gray hopes to turn around the Fayette County school system.

Doug Johnson at Work: Some very even-handed thoughts on the Shirley Sherrod kerfuffle.

String of Theories: Blueberries! Picking and eating blueberries!

The Intersection of Madness and Reality: One of his white readers is growing uncomfortable with the changing tone (he perceives) of the blog.

Thoroughly Modern Medusa: Do y’all think her husband looks Hollywood?

Weeden Arts Watch: He had a plan and then the computer went kerflooey!

Left Wing Cracker: He’s disappointed he may not get his Democratic sweep in the elections.

Ramblings of the Mad Cow: Your cute kitten moment of the day.

Secondhand Wonderland: Dave, his camera and his sense of humor wander through the MIFA store and come up with this post.

My Path is Wide Open: Mother Theresa relics will be in town today.

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: This downtown resident is glad to see his neighborhood get even more police. Overton Park’s Pizze Stone coming downtown?

Bigger Than Your Head: Ever suspected you were served the wrong wine in a restaurant? Fredric offers some thoughts on service.

Commercial Appeal: Regarding dogs, it’s not the breed, but the responsibility of the owner. Big government requires aggressive, inquisitive reporting.

Tennessean: They endorse Bill Haslam in the Republican primary.

Jackson Sun: Latest racial remarks incident by Democrats and African-Americans points to need for care and caution in reacting.

Dan Conaway: Pete & Sam’s is Memphis. (via the Daily News)

Joe Saino: Local pension plans like MLG&W’s are budget bombs waiting to go off. (via the Flyer)

The Rant: Arguing for marijuana law reform. (via the Flyer)

Flyer: Fighting illegal immigration by Hispanics is wrong because it targets Hispanics?

Arnetta Macklin: The county’s children need programs for them and their parents so they do well. (via the Flyer)

Reginald Tate: Strengthening Tennessee’s educational system. (via the Tri-State Defender)