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News - Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Memphis’ Next Mayor: The Eye on City Hall looks at A C Wharton, Charles Carpenter and “Herentonism”. Fox13’s Insiders explore similar territory. After committing to a mayoral candidate forum in North Memphis held last night, candidate A C Wharton did not appear. Fox13’s Les Smith profiles the A C Wharton you “may not know” and the Commercial Appeal profiles him.

After not being invited to a WREG mayoral forum later this month, candidate Jerry Lawler is threatening a lawsuit to stop the forum.

In anticipation of early voting starting this week, the voting machines themselves have been inspected and locked up. And, the Election Commission is still hiring polling station workers! Pertinent information on early voting and the Shelby County Election Commission website.

Memphis City Schools: An attack last week against a White Station High student was never reported to police by MCS. There is also this story first brought to light by Thaddeus Matthews about a Fairley High teacher who says she was beaten by a student. And, an old Boys and Girls Club building owned by the school system has fallen into disrepair, blight and crime.

Superintendent Dr Kriner Cash is scaling back his “no flunk / no retention” policy and bringing in extra teachers for assistance.

Bartlett: They will hold a public meeting tonight at 7PM on the subject of allowing “gun carry” in public parks.

Summer Youth Employment Program: More questions for the now-resigned director Sara Lewis after 700 kids are still unpaid. One student is now claiming she was paid to sit in a classroom and watch movies.

WREG: Is reporter Kelli Rabon practicing sleazy “gotcha” journalism in this story about Councilwoman Janis Fullilove?

archer>malmo: Verizon has chosen the PR firm to coordinate its South Central region.

University of Memphis: A rash of street robberies near the campus, at Spottswood and Brister. Barnes and Noble may build a store along the Highland Strip.

Arkansas: The State will provide free flu shots to all students, teachers and administrators in public schools. The town of Jericho now has no fire department. Town leaders speak out on the problems consuming the city.

Business: The United Steelworkers agreed to a new contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber, including the Union City plant. (via NWTN Today) Wright Medical has launched an Australian subsidiary. Comprehensive Pharmacy Services has acquired RxKnights.

Delta Air Lines: They, and other airlines, are reporting increasing operating margins for 2Q/2009.

Millington: Plans for Old Town renovation have been unveiled.

Real Estate: More than one million first-time home buyers took advantage of the tax credit. A look at the newly renovated and renamed Grove Park Center office building on Poplar. The Saints Court apartments are going to get a major renovation — the first in 30 years!

Survey Says: Fewer employees are feeling committed to their employers. Economic confidence among business leaders is growing. Leading economic indicators are good for the fifth straight month.

 Main Street Journal September Issue: Now celebrating our fourth year as Memphis’ premier newsmagazine. You can peruse the Table of Contents here. Senior writer Michael Roy Hollihan looks at the Downtown / mayoral synergy with Downtown: Can the Center City Commission keep Downtown moving ahead? Publisher Jonathan Lindberg looks at the top three candidates in the Memphis mayoral race in part two of The Race For Mayor.

Joseph Lee / MLG&W Lawsuit: The Daily News has an update on where the lawsuit stands.

H1N1 Virus: A State website is arranging free H1N1 flu vaccines to businesses who sign up.

Downtown Neighborhood Association: New leadership is trying to re-invigorate the organisation.

Mid-South Fair: As opening day (Friday) nears, concerns about sufficient parking are arising.

Politics: Harold Ford Jr in the Tennessean on taking the “long view” on Obama administration program costs and benefits. Organizing for America, the permanent arm of President Obama’s campaign volunteer effort, is touting a “listening tour” stop in Memphis on October 13. Gubernatorial candidate Roy Herron was the straw poll winner at the Rutherford County Democratic Party dinner over the weekend.

The chairman of the State House Transportation Committee, Bill Harmon, is sounding sympathetic to raising the gasoline tax. Candiate Adrienne Pakis-Gillon, running for the State Senate District 31 seat formerly held by Paul Stanley, is holding a campaign event today at 6PM.

The National Jewish Democratic Council is condemning Willie Herenton’s “racially charged” attacks on US Rep. Steve Cohen in their race for the Ninth District seat.

LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center: They have filed a permit to build the FedExFamilyHouse on Poplar, a family housing center for patients.

Cash for Clunkers: Many local dealers have yet to be reimbursed by the Federal government.

National Civil Rights Museum: The Dalai Lama will receive the International Freedom Award this Wednesday. More on the Dalai Lama in the Commercial Appeal.

Arlington Development Center: The focus of a years-long class action lawsuit is now closed as of last Friday, ahead of a planned 2010 closure. More in the Daily News.

Mississippi: Beginning in January the State will go to a paperless job application system. The state NAACP says some black State troopers have been retaliated against after filing a lawsuit against the Department of Public Safety. The State’s court system might have to close down in April if more funds aren’t found soon.

Financial: The SEC has levied a million dollar fine against Regions Bank for fraudulent investments. More from the Commercial Appeal.

Tennessee: Governor Phil Bredesen got Federal approval for his solar initiative’s funding, but the nearby megasite is still up in the air.

West Tennessee: Enrollment at UT Martin has surpassed 8000 students, an all-time record. (via NWTN Today) And the same for Baptist College of Health Sciences.


Picture of the Day

The fun at Bardog Tavern’s birthday party this past weekend, from Paul Ryburn’s Journal by Paul Ryburn. © 2009.


Opinion and Blogs

I’ll be the one in heels: Thoughts on being nice.

(Lang Wiseman) Random Thoughts: The atheist who gets it. But does Lang also get the point?

Just a Girl in the World: Trying to find a cute but safe apartment in Midtown.

Jen-sized: Does marking your territory work in the urban jungle?

memphis.cool.movies: This Thursday, Memphians can join short-film lovers across the nation to view and judge 10 short films in the “Manhattan Shorts” competition.

My Memphis Attorney: He attended SocialCamp 2.0 and talks about the networking.

One Half Amazing: His presentation on Facebook advertising from SocialCamp 2.0 is now viewable online.

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: Heads up on a street scammer downtown. Paul got a PBR hoodie and boy is he happy. And, a lengthy recap of the Cooper-Young Festival.

Pretty in Pink Megan: A little Fall shopping at J.Crew. And now … she wants some advice on a new hairstyle!

 Doug Johnson at Work: He shares his thoughts on some of the mayoral candidates and the election.

From the Southern Table: Two Memphis restaurants make two birthdays very special.

Fertile Ground: Mom goes to school with her kids for a lunch and presentation.

Commercial Appeal: Congrats to the Redbirds on their league championship. Tunica needs economic diversification.

A Right Perspective: Don’t mess with invocations before City Council meetings. (via the Commercial Appeal)

theology & geometry: A blog disaster very narrowly averted.

The Tale of a Southern Belle: The drama with the boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend continues and she’s asking for advice.

Bigger Than Your Head: The wine of the week.

Dining With Monkeys: It’s off to Panera Bread at Laurelwood.

poopiebitch: Heeey! She back and gearing up for VeganMofo III!
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