Janis Fullilove Fundraiser: Gloria Watkins, organiser of the mysterious fundraiser, says its been planned for a year and defends it.

Mosquito Control: A schedule of spraying this week, and some tips for controlling mosquitos and bites.

City of Memphis: As more and more directors resign or retire from government, others remaining are moving to new positions. Public Library director Keenon McCloy is now director of the city’s division of Public Services & Neighborhoods, where she worked before her last move.

The Next Mayor: Fox13’s interview with mayoral candidate James Harvey, unedited. From the Commercial Appeal, a look at a few of the candidates.

Adams and Reese: The firm was named among the nations top pro bono law firms by 2009 American Lawyer Pro Bono Report.

Trash: Still more articles on the City’s trash pickup problems.

Downtown: The developers of Barboro Flats have filed permits to begin phase two. The Center City Development Corporation meets today to consider applications for their retail forgivable loan program. The new Main Street Mall Oversight Committee met yesterday.

Family Services of the Mid-South: Despite help from the United Way, the 115-year old agency has had to close their doors due to loss of funding. Their family help line will still remain in service.

Joseph Lee: What’s involved in the possible lawsuit by Al Thomas if the City decides to pay Lee’s legal bills, from WMC. More from Eyewitness News, Daily News.

Business: The Delfield Company plans to add 60 jobs at its Covington plant by year’s end. Residents of Marion, AR, are rallying to keep their Holly Chevrolet dealership open. Monogram Food Solutions hopes to expand and relocate its Memphis HQ via tax breaks.

People in business, from the Daily News. People in Business, from the Commercial Appeal.

Memphis Regional Design Center: An initiative by architects, urban planners and activists for urban density, they aim to bring folks back to more crowded cities.

FedEx: The National Truck Driving Championships is getting a major delivery: 98 drivers from FedEx. The company has added “gender identity” to its nondiscrimination policy.

Memphis Area Teachers Credit Union: Former vice-president, Judy W. Bell, is claiming retaliation, including termination, for her whistle-blowing.

Redbirds: More on the team’s new management company: Global Spectrum. And further reports, from Fox13.

Collierville: A report from the public meeting to discuss rail-line safety and crossing, with the Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Agricenter: A look at Catch ‘Em Lake and all the fishing options available there.

Tennessee: New license plate system will allow online tag renewals. The State will soon provide venture funds to “high growth startups” and biotechnology ventures. The Department of Health has launched a website on getting fit. Governor Phil Bredesen hopes to focus on education reform in his last year.

UPDATED — Main Street Journal July Issue: From this issue, publisher Jonathan Lindberg looks at Cohen & Herenton, Part 1. You can peruse the Table of Contents for our July issue, which will be hitting mailboxes and newsstands later this week. Watch for articles to be posted here throughout the month.

Dutch Treat Luncheon: The next event is this Saturday, at Jason’s Deli on Poplar as usual; Shelby County Commissioner Wyatt Bunker is the speaker.

Shelby County Commission: A Daily News report, focusing on the new certified tax rate of $4.02.

Memphis Police Department: They are focusing on gang turf wars, claiming they are behind such recent crimes as the shooting outside the Plush Club near Beale.

Politics: The next gubernatorial election is still more than a year away and candidates are raising more than a half-million already. The libertarian wing of the state Republican Party is saying, “No” to Bill Haslam and Zach Wamp. The Southern Political Report has an early poll on Democratic and Republican primary candidates for governor. Despite one fewer opponent, US Rep. John Tanner is still drawing in money into an already-large campaign fund.

Mississippi: The state’s public schools are narrowing the black/white gap in performance for 4th graders. Black students across the South are doing better. The director of the State’s Mental Health Department says he’ll use agency funds to keep community mental health centers open. The state’s crops are in distress and the soil is drying out, but storms and rain expected this week are hoped to provide relief.

Superfund Sites: WREG has a hefty reporting package on toxic soil and water sites around the Memphis area (including a map!) and the lack of concern on cleanup.

Scams: Someone is claiming to be associated with the Fraternal Order of Police and the Memphis Restaurant Association and soliciting cash donations from area restaurants.

Shelby County Sheriff’s Auction: Seizures by deputies will be auctioned this Saturday.

Memphis Animal Shelter: Following an emailed complaint that was circulated around the community, the Memphis’ Animal Services Advisory Board met to discuss the potentially explosive allegations.

Arkansas: The pace of action on settling public school desegregation orders is frustrating lawmakers and education officials in the state.

Survey Says: The technology sector is losing jobs at a slower pace. Housing prices rose 1.6% in May. The National Retail Federation says parents plan to spend markedly less on back-to-school. Business inventories were shrunk more than expected in May. However wholesale prices and retail sales rose in June.

Real Estate: Second quarter building permits continue to decline. The strip retail center on Appling Road near Bartlett has been foreclosed. Memphis police and District Attorney Bill Gibbons are pushing through Environmental Court to have abandoned and blighted motel properties demolished.

Good Morning Memphis: Planning for your retirement. The Political Insiders talk about Councilwoman Janis Fullilove’s problems and the growing field of candidates in the mayoral race. Hernando mayor Chip Johnson talks about his city’s growth. The University of Tennessee Health Science’s Dental School is in trouble.

DeSoto County: Olive Branch officials are saying they’ll have storm damage repaired in time for the start of school; more from Eyewitness News. Did you know Hernando is the “Playful City”? Yup. Also, Southaven’s Autumn Woods subdivision will get Federal flood control funds.

Tom Guleff : Joe Citizens: He’s got a powerful video up, mixing the music of U2 (with Mary J. Blige) with images of a devastated and abandoned Memphis and calls for a new generation of political leadership. Very, very cool.

Brain Release Valve: He really, really, really doesn’t like Keith Olbermann. Really.

Commercial Appeal: Noting the change of management for the Redbirds. Favoring the perceptions of local politicians over the perceptions of State legislators and the public.

at home she feels like a tourist: Back from hiatus? She writes about the disappearing Iranian protests and thoughts on the Sotomayor nomination and liberal politicians.

The Tale of a Southern Belle: Owie! Paper cut. Matching football team colors.

Click (Daily): More photos from Stockholm.

joelarkins: Thoughts on meeting old friends at a funeral, unlucky pilots and Memphis’ reputation in other parts of the county.

From the Rainbows: An update on all the house and yard work.

Fertile Ground: She takes the kids to a Memphis archeological dig. The many faces of “Out of Order” at the DoDuds on an otherwise busy Friday.

La Vida Buena: Getting over irrational fears.

The Daily Docket: How about a ringtone for your phone, wherein Mayor Herenton describes Rep. Steve Cohen? Yeah, it’s the “a word” and Stephen’s got it for you.

The Chubby Vegetarian: How to make your own melon ices! Great cool-down for Summer heat.

Steve’s Nude Memphis blog: It’s Misandric Monday.

Squeaky Wheel Seeks Grease: Warning guys! Blunt talk on periods, childbirth and cramps. Squick warning.

Rustmeister’s Alehouse: Restaurants opposed “gun carry” because it means fewer patrons drinking?

Ramblings of a River City Resident: On family reunions and birthday parties. And, a weekend post.

Radio Sweethearts: Musing on pop stars and NPR reporting.

Notes from Memphis: Upcoming art and architectural stuff Downtown.

Doug Johnson at Work: Thoughts on work weight-loss programs and texting County Commission meetings.

Midtown Stomp: It’s the return of the Carova Milk Bar. Much wine was appreciated.

MAKE IT HAPPEN: The move to N’awlins is off for now.

The Gates of Memphis: Thoughts on the new Unified Development Code and buried power lines.

Antionette Holman: “… [I]nfant mortality is a social issue with medical implications“. (via the Commercial Appeal)

artbutcher: Dwayne lists his first month’s art class subjects.