Veteran’s Day: A list of today’s events.

Multicultural Memphis Breakfast: Coming this Thursday, and sponsored by Leadership Memphis, Diversity Memphis and more.

The Obama Inauguration: If you’re just now making plans to go to Washington for the inauguration, you’re probably too late.

Memphis Police Department: A new task force will concentrate on animal abuse and cruelty.

WEST TENNESSEE: Are cougars moving back into the area?

Credit Card Crime: A woman is claiming credit card theft at a local restaurant.

IRS: Tax agency is giving $56,000 grant to United Way of the Mid-South to fund expansion of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program next tax season.

COGIC Convocation: A last report.

BUSINESS: At least 270 jobs expected to be lost this month in Shelby County. Blue Cross / Blue Shield will add a PPO product to many TN counties. More women are turning to motorcycles for fun and transportation. DHL’s disappearance from US market likely good for FedEx and UPS.

Bartlett Chamber of Commerce survey says … surprising optimism among members!

People in business for Tuesday, from the Commercial Appeal.

FRS Powersports: To build new, large showroom on Whitten, north of I-40.

UT Health Sciences Center: Not short of ambition, they are seeking $180 million in private donations to fund new growth.
 
 

MIFA: Plenty of opportunities to volunteer or donate some time in a meaningful way this holiday season.

Windsor Place: Arlington development moving into second phase of growth.

Regions Morgan Keegan: An investor couple awarded $90,000 in mutual funds lawsuit.

TVA: Was on track for another record growth year, until economic slowdown.

Collierville: An emotional goodbye to two long-serving public servants.

POLITICS: WREG’s Mike Matthews: Is County Mayor A.C. Wharton running for consolidated City/County mayor in 2011? More on Wharton’s mayoral run from the Flyer, WMC, Eyewitness News, Daily News, Commercial Appeal.

Will Mid-South politicians find spots in the new Obama administration? US Rep. Steve Cohen criticises last-minute internet gambling regulations.

Governor Bredesen now says State budget revenue shortfall could reach up to $800 million. More from the CA.

City of Memphis: Jackson Baker reports from the Mayor / City Council retreat last weekend, where austerity measures were discussed. More from WMC. Also, a report on Mayor Herenton’s remarks on the FBI investigation of city contracts.

Be a Santa to a Senior: Volunteer organisation seeking help with this year’s visits. (via the Shelby Sun Times)

Germantown Presbyterian Church: Celebrating 170 years as a congregation this month!

Germantown: City seeking people to serve on their many advisory commissions.

Grizzlies Foundation: Has donated over $275,000 to charities.

Circuit City: Less than a week after closing some stores, they declare bankruptcy. More from WMC, the Daily News, Commercial Appeal.

MISSISSIPPI: Southaven is struggling with a rising murder rate. Related story from WREG.

Tennessee Highway Patrol: Recently appointed captain of Memphis district is demoted and transferred.

Goodwill Industries: To greatly expand their DeSoto County operations.

Running With Dice: Was Sarah Palin the most terrible choice for VP?

Complacencies of the Peignoir: Thoughts on male sexuality, part one and part two.

Radio Sweethearts: Thoughts on Republicans after the election from an outsider.

The Gates of Memphis: Coming to appreciate Memphis’ modernist architecture.

vibinc: Thoughts on keeping Joe Leiberman in the Democratic caucus.

Long Tall Animals: Warm beds, good movies, visiting friends and Veteran’s Day.

Squeaky Wheel Seeks Grease: A general life update and plans for grad school.

The Chockley Blogs: Delicious pizza!

Commercial Appeal: Reviewing MCS Superintendent Kriner Cash’s first one hundred days.

Rusty Fowler: Veterans symbolise our nation’s strength.

BEEB: Sickness is no fun.

Citizens to Preserve Overton Park: Finding the science in the old growth forest.

Stacey Greenberg: Tooth faeries and busy prize-filled mornings.

Life as I know it from Memphis: Kids and schools; and a 100th post.