Memphis International Airport: An exclusive report from WREG about a harrowing landing and other problems at MIA. Also, air traffic controllers are opposing an FAA proposal to remove weather forecasters from the ATC

Mid-South Peace and Justice Center: They are having a 27th anniversary celebration on the 15th with an event featuring Cindy Sheehan. Some volunteers are needed.

MISSISSIPPI: More on the Coldwater racial dispute. Also, Mediaverse: Memphis catches some inaccurate reporting.

Mayor Willie Herenton: The Commercial Appeal concluded their review of the mayor — his career, achievements and missteps — Sunday. The whole series can be found here. They also have a new story today about a $91,000 payment the mayor received over some downtown land. According to the paper, this is now the focus of a grand jury investigation.

The Commercial Appeal: The online edition is undergoing some interesting design changes.

Economic Reactions: In bad times, Lotto sales are going up and the public library is more popular!

Freedom Preparatory Academy: New Westwood-area charter school is accepting applications for the 2009 school year.

TENNESSEE: The TN Medical Association want lawmakers to make smoking in cars illegal under some circumstances. Also, the State is claiming that their ‘green jobs’ initiative is beginning to pay off.

Countrywood Commons: Signs its 31st tenant in common!

Health: From Good Morning Memphis, a report on stopping smoking.

BUSINESS: CostPlus is closing all three Memphis stores. The Federal Trade Commission is asking for a halt to the merger of Wild Oats and Whole Foods. Memphis area banks are glad 2008 is over. The fitness center industry in Memphis is doing well. First Horizon National Corp. is now predicting an 11 cents per share loss.

The Small Business Administration is now offering webchats to help business owners cope with the recession.

A business profile of Lit Equipment and Supplies, from the CA.

People in Business, from the CA.

Medtronic: They are buying California-based Ablation Frontiers, Inc., for $225 million. The Daily News also reports this.

FedEx: Company is expanding its airfleet with the purchase of 15 more planes; more from the CA. They are also beginning a new overnight / early morning delivery freight system.

Baptist Memorial Health Care: Claims to have contributed $485 million to the communities they serve.

AGRICULTURE: Corn and soybean were both doing well, but cotton was down very sharply.

The Inaugural: Obama’s crowning moment is evoking many Civil Rights-era memories. Another example from the Commercial Appeal.

General Sessions Court: Next judicial appointment may be a ‘domestic violence cases only’ court. The County Commission is debating the idea. More from WMC and the CA. In a related story, Fox13’s Les Smith looks at lawyers who prosecute and defend high-profile cases.

Children’s Museum of Memphis: They are having their semi-annual clearance sale through today!

DeSoto County: The home rental business is booming. FEMA grant of $31,000 to help Lewisburg Fire Department. Baptist-DeSoto Hospital now has 24 hour ‘orthopedic hospitalists’ to treat broken bones.

POLITICS: As the Legislature prepares to open, Shelby County’s David Lillardgets chosen for Tennessee treasurer and Tre Hargett for Secretary of State. More from WMC and the CA. Joe Cooper responds to critics. Zach Wamp came back to the Mid-South Monday for more gubernatorial campaigning. Kingsport Democratic Representative who lost re-election accuses Republicans Jason Mumpower of Bristol and Glen Casada of Franklin of ‘dirty tricks’ in complaint filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission: more from the Daily News. A report from the AP (via the Daily News) about the new Republican legislative majority.

TN Board of Regents: They are looking at giving individual colleges and universities more flexibility in setting tuition rates.

The Big Switch: Via Fox13, check to see if you are ready for digital broadcast TV. Although, the incoming Obama administration is asking for a delay.

Collierville: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen also opposes an enormous railyard being planned for Fayette County.

Millington: Rev. Ray Newcomb is retiring as pastor of First Baptist Church.

Shelby County: Governments already anticipating big sums of money for projects.

Digital Billboards: The Land Use Control Board has promulgated a new set of regulations on digital billboards, both on and off premises. They go before the City Council and County Commission for final approval.

Memphis City Schools: They will spend $9 million on making the entire system wireless and giving all students a personal email account.

Rustmeister’s Alehouse: Thoughts on the Titans and anger at the Titans That Team.

vibinc: Thoughts on the new State legislature’s website.

Commercial Appeal: Thoughts and ideas on political ethics reform. While backing their story that Shelby County has lower taxes than DeSoto, they also admit that crime is a factor.

Thaddeus Matthews: Are some convenience stores aiding Memphis’ drug problem?

The Daily Docket: A rant on the abuse of 911 callers.

Pretty in Pink Megan: The nip/tuck marathon is almost done and crazy old ladies at Kroger’s.

Fertile Ground: A private cooking class, with pictures. And a weekend update, also with pictures!

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: Some Downtown trivia news; some Grizzlies news; and the A&R BBQ downtown is now open!

Bigger Than Your Head: Thoughts on food trends.

The Gadfly: Is Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich becoming a folk hero?

Brain Release Valve: Crafting your author’s voice. Nicola Tesla meets Mark Twain, with an extremely cool picture. And then, the Real Ghostbusters vs. Cthulhu?

Crime in Memphis: John needs your mad graphical skillz.

Joe Larkins: A delay, a coincidence and a question.

I Am Not My Hair: More than you’d probably want to know about her sleeping habits. Also, friends and Facebook.

Fore Left! Obama’s inaugural train ride has some interesting history. Also, thoughts on Obama and prosecuting the Bush administration.

A Right Perspective: ‘Purity pledges’ only work with reinforcing social, cultural and peer pressures.