Memphis City Council: Controversial, nominal City Attorney Elbert Jefferson is scheduled to face the Council today and defend himself. But will he show? The meeting may get “ugly”. The Fox13 Insiders discuss the embattled Jefferson. And now a damning letter from former mayor Willie Herenton to Jefferson has surfaced.

More on the lawsuit threats from a Wisconsin activist group over invocation prayers before Council meetings. More from WREG.

Memphis City Schools: The Board of Education is expected to approve an insurance plan essentially similar to the one proposed previously for teachers and retirees.

The Lowery Administration: CAO Jack Sammons says the Fairgrounds redevelopment is going forward, without Henry Turley’s plan.

Politics: Two of the fifty richest Congressmen are from TN. The new communications director for the TN Republican Party is Kim Ketchel; more in the Daily News.

The New York Times story on the Ninth US Congressional District race between Steve Cohen and Willie Herenton is stirring up reactions all around town.

DeSoto County: More on the city of Walls trying to recruit more restaurant business. Olive Branch is receiving Federal stimulus money for energy efficiency and conservation projects.

University of Memphis: Student reaction to the racism lawsuit filed by professor Larry Moore. The Faculty Senate will vote today on a single board unifying State colleges and universities.

Financial: Morgan Keegan has been ordered to pay $1.4 million in damages to Horace Grant in their mutual fund case. More in the Daily News.

Shelby County Commission: Republican Joyce Avery was sworn in yesterday as new chairwoman; more in the Commercial Appeal. And the pay cut for commissioners, the mayor and sheriff, are approved; more in the Commercial Appeal. They also vote to approve funds for fighting the H1N1 virus.

H1N1 Virus: County is hoping mass vaccinations will slow or stop the outbreak. Has there been a second death in Shelby County due to the flu? More on Terry “Dusty” Kidd from Eyewitness News, WREG, the Commercial Appeal. And this strain of flu seems to be infectious for a longer period than other strains.

Beale Street: The Westin Memphis Beale Street hotel was given a Four Diamond rating by the AAA. The Daily News has more.

National Hispanic Month: As recognition, Christian Brothers University is hosting a conference and speech by Jose A. Velazquez talking about various issues of importance to Memphis and its Hispanic community.

Business: Delta Air Lines expects cash on hand to continue to shrink. More in the Daily News.

People in business, from the CA.

Arkansas: The first scratch-off lottery tickets have arrived, though they are not yet for sale; more in the CA. Two more candidates file for a State Senate seat vacancy. Tom Kimbrell has been approved as the new Department of Education commissioner.

Previously Posted: The Nettleton luxury condos, 30 on the market, sold for $5.5 million; more in the Commercial Appeal.

Survey Says: Corporate America is starting to hire again! One-third of home listings for sale had reduced prices in August. A report on the revenues and profitability of local hospitals.

sharp stick in the eye: Shopping for watches.

The Gates of Memphis: Welcome back! News on Sustainable Shelby.

Memphis Lagniappe: A karaoke contest in Court Square this Thursday?

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: Thoughts on TN college football and what’s going on this weekend.

Left Wing Cracker: Steve announces his choice for mayor of Memphis and it’s a surprise. The Cooper-Young Festival is this weekend.

diary of a southern domestic diva: She has a very busy weekend.

Fertile Ground: Soldier! Ten hut! It’s Boot Camp. A report, with pictures, from the Delta Fair.

Friends for Our Riverfront: A public forum on a proposed “bottle tax” for TN. Come out and see a replica flatboat.

Gilmour Girl Goes Memphis: The rescued dog, Shelby Angel, now has her own blog.

I’ll be the one in heels: Thoughts on female body image and television’s presentation of women.

Jen-sized: It’s never too early to start planning for next weekend.

Confessions of a West Tennessee Liberal: Taking the CA to task for complaining that no one is doing their job.

Complacencies of the Peignoir: Encounters with women and what they taught her.

Commercial Appeal: As it deliberates the fate of City Attorney Elbert Jefferson, the City Council should consider all factors.

Dr Arie Szatkowski: Little noticed changes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servicesmay have devastating impact on health care. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Commontaries: Elbert Jefferson should be careful what he asks for.

16 Balls in the Air: The art of UNO is in the revenge. They grow up so fast … and so big!

Bigger Than Your Head: The wine of the week. It’s time for port. This is bad branding.

Born Again Hippies: “[T]here’s nothing more dangerous than an idiot convinced that he’s right.”

Bozinprincess’ Blog: She needs your help with a dating question.

Brain Release Valve: The cultural costs of the recession. Oh, and salted pork.

Cliff Heegel, Ph.D.: A checklist for getting real.