Mayor Herenton’s Resignation: Shocker! Willie Herenton changes his mind, may not retire after all. Then he changes it back.

The mayor talks with the Flyer’s Jackson Baker about his infamous 2007 dinner with County Mayor A C Wharton and more in an epic “exit interview.” And WMC reports on that. They also cover Jack Sammon’s becoming the interim CAO. WREG has two stories on the Herenton interview: comments on Cohen (Who has now responded.) and comments on Wharton. Eyewitness News picks up the story. And the Commercial Appeal tries to get inside the conversations of interim Mayor Lowery and his transition team.

Two more candidates for mayor might be surfacing: Police Director Larry Godwin and City Court Clerk Thomas Long.

Memphis Police Department: They will not be enforcing the “texting while driving” ban. But State troopers will! More on WMC, Eyewitness News.

The two supervising officers involved in the drug possession bust of City Councilwoman Wanda Halbert’s son, Kelvin Burrus, were demoted; more from WREG and Fox13. (The WREG story has some interesting details.) The police union denounces the action as “extremely harsh”.

Crime: CrimeStoppers can now receive tips via the web or by text message!

Memphis Tea Party Protest: There will be another protest rally today, 2PM at Audubon Park. Official website here.

Shrinking City: Still more on the city’s declining population, that’s moving to the surrounding counties.

Mississippi: According to the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, MS is still the nation’s fattest state. Governor Haley Barbour has vetoed parts of the legislature’s budget bill.

HEAT: A seventh death is now attribued to the heat wave; more from Eyewitness News, the Commercial Appeal. A reminder that there are places and services that can provide help from the heat. Fans aren’t enough to beat the heat. Area pools not being maintained are contributing to the mosquito problem.

June Windstorms: Governor Bredesen is seeking Federal disaster assistance for the five TN counties affected.

Business: XP Events will take over sales of team-themed merchandise at the FedEx Forum. An Australian company might buy MGM Mirage casinos. The Federal office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has notified hundreds of businesses they will be audited for compliance on hiring of illegally resident employees.

A business interview with Tom Courtney, associate counsel of TruGreen, a business unit of ServiceMaster. A look at Netflix’ Memphis distribution center, in the CA.

Delta Air Lines: Users of SkyMiles credit cards can double their mileage in a new promotion.

FedEx: Their dispute with UPS over an ad goes back to court, to see if a dismissal is going to happen.

DeSoto County: The school system is racing to repair schools damaged in the windstorms. Southaven’s new aldermen take office.

Stanford Financial Group: Chief Financial Officer James Davis will plead guilty to three charges in the scandal. More in the Commercial Appeal.

Arkansas: The new lottery commission hopes to have Powerball by year’s end. “Click It or Ticket” has come to the state.

Survey Says: Pending home sales rose slightly in May; more in the Daily News. Memphis is America’s 11th sweatiest city? The venture-backed capital liquidity market is at a 6-year low. Another very steep drop in applications in the mortgage refinancing market. Has the recession finally turned a corner? The manufacturing index fell less than expected in June. However, the level of construction spending fell more than expected in May.

NEW! Main Street Journal : On the Block: Today –Which office holds more power, the 9th U.S. Congressional District or Memphis Mayor?. Mid-South leaders respond.

Trash Pickup Schedule: Here is the press release from Solid Waste Management, with the schedule changes for the holiday.

4th of July: A listing of events in the Mid-South celebrating Independence Day. Some Downtown events. And another list from WREG. The Bartlett event. And here is a list of events for DeSoto County.

Fewer Americans will travel this July 4th holiday.

Juvenile Court: Fox13 reports on the private company taking over child support call center services.

Memphis Sexual Assault Resource Center: The audit of center finances is complete and no misuse of or missing funds were found; more from Eyewitness News. More from WMC, WREG and the CA. Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton notes the transition to complete County control of the center is finished.

Politics: More on the fundraising totals of the gubernatorial candidates; more stories from Fox13. Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey’s press release is here.

The Flyer’s Jackson Baker brings a report from Harold Ford Sr’s fundraiser for US Rep. Steven Cohen. Read more from Fox13, the Daily News.

After the legislature adjourned, Governor Phil Bredesen has vetoed the bill prohibiting health departments from requiring restaurants post calorie counts.

Single Source School Funding: More on Shelby County School Board of Education President David Pickler’s claims of unfairness to County residents in funding plan.

Tennessee: People on unemployment assistance can now qualify for extended benefits. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding $39 million to the start for affordable housing construction. The State’s Agriculture Department is being honored for its service to Guard and Reserve soldiers.

Burch Porter & Johnson: Their relationship with ALFA International Global Legal Network has increased their national and global reach.

Scams: The Better Business Bureau is warning people about a credit card rate reduction scam.

Collierville: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously voted to limit the time to appeal decisions to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Also, they approved the “conditional use” zoning of paint and auto body repair shops.. (via the Collierville Independent)

The Big Green Bus: More on the Dartmouth College mobile sustainability and biofuels demonstration vehicle as it tours Memphis.

Good Morning Memphis: A preaching and teaching conference honoring Rev. K. T. Whalum. What the credit card bill of rights means to you. More advice on divorce and family law. Fighting bad breath. Keeping the tax man at bay!

The MED: They are closing their American Way clinic. The MED ended the past fiscal year even deeper in debt, fifty percent more, than last year.

MLG&W: The Flyer looks at some of the staggering numbers involved in the Joseph Lee attorneys’ fees. And now the City may sue MLG&W to recoup those funds! Federal funds for utility bill assistance, via weatherisation, are coming. The utility is sending out inspectors to more than 6000 properties with high utility bills.

Notes from Memphis: A report from the manhole cover tour.

Persian Pit Bull: She goes celebrity bowling and you get some pictures.

Walt’s World: Was Walt’s question zen or just unanswerable? Either way, help a Mom out.

A Geek and His Blog: Markus swore he’d never get a Twitter account so, when he did, he naturally shared the experience!

Ashley la Rouge: Their “manifest destiny” travel plans become an Eastern seaboard excursion.

Lean Left: Would you like a high-quality, low-cost refractor telescope for the International Year of Astronomy? I thought you might.

LeftWing Cracker: Some interesting linkage of mayor Wharton and Herenton in the coming mayoral election.

Life as I know it from Memphis: Her blog formatting is screwed up and she could use some tech help answering why.

The Tale of a Southern Belle: A very snarky letter of reproach to a (potential) future sister-in-law.

Egotistical Whining: Ten reasons why you — yes, you! — are a bad mom.

Ramblings of a River City Resident: Some sick pet stories.

The Commercial Appeal: The Memphis population drop is a call to surrounding counties to work with the city. Support for President Obama’s publicly funded healthcare plan.

Thaddeus Matthews: He rages hard against interim mayor Myron Lowery and a perceived “white control” plan.

Because I Said So: Bike riding is a great family activity. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Long Tall Animals: Favorite songs and kissing people on the face.

Memphis Rock’n'Romp: The next event will be July 11th at the Levitt Shell. Grown-up music in a kid-welcoming environment.

Meredith Jubilee and Madeline Jane: Some pictures from the last show this season at the Levitt Shell. And, family Happy Hour.

Moments in Time: Baby Natalie is now one month old.

Pet Scoop: Fourth of July celebrations can terrorise unsuspecting pets. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: Downtown doin’s and the Peabody rooftop party.