Bass Pro Shops: Company founder Johnny Morris hopes for an event planning partnership with Ducks Unlimited.

The Wharton Administration: Is the solution to Memphis’ self-image problem a new PR campaign? More on the stray dog bounty from Fox13 and WMC. Mayor A C Wharton hints at more corruption and a massive investigation of the General Services Division.

Shelby County Sheriff Department: A judge has refused to reverse the promotions of three employees.

Memphis City Schools: Some City schools have inactive security cameras.

Orpheum Theatre: They are having a special “open house” tomorrow, 10AM to 5PM. Call (901) 525-3000 for more info. Website here.

Financial: Trust One Bank has named Terence Lewis their new CEO and president.

Business: The Federal Reserve Bank’s Beige Book for the Eighth District has hopeful news. FRB summary here.

Second quarter profits dropped for International Paper; more from the Daily News. Children’s clothing consignment sales are growing. Stanley Black & Decker is closing their Jackson distribution center; more in the Jackson Sun. Comcast reported lower 2nd quarter earnings.

In the Commercial Appeal, Achievements in Business. Today’s Events, from the Daily News.

Race to the Top: The US Department of Education has approved the State’s budget plan for its funds. The governor’s press release.

Shelby County Head Start: They’ve opened a first-of-its-kind library Downtown.

Red Light Traffic Cameras: A short update on the battle between cities and citizens around the state.

Lester Street Murders: Lawyers for Jessie Dotson want to question the child-survivors of the mass killing. The Commercial Appeal also reports.

Real Estate: The Crescent Center has been sold for nearly $53 million. More on Center purchaser Highwoods Properties. The Commercial Appeal also reports.

Mississippi: The growing popularity of pit bull ordinances with communities. If the suit trying to block a Choctaw casino fails, the State’s taxpayers will pay.

DeSoto County: A lawsuit filed by three whistle-blowing deputies after termination will not be dismissed; more in the Commercial Appeal. A look at the County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit. All branches of the First Regional Library will be closed August 6.

“De-Annexation”: The effort to get a voter referendum to protect communities targeted by annexation has failed.

Scottish Rite Building: Despite a lack of desire by owners to sell, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center continues to press.

Main Street Journal Online: Senior writer Michael Roy Hollihan sits down with County Commission District 5 candidate Dr Rolando Toyos and introduces him to voters in The Swing Seat.

NEW! Main Street Journal July Article: The Redbird Connection Our Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Lindberg pens a paean to a summer’s night of baseball.

Shelby County Elections: Both County mayoral candidates agree that local small business needs a boost. The Commercial Appeal’s Zack McMillin has thoughts on cross-over voting. Local Democrats are openly worrying now.

Tennessee: The State’s plans for the Civil War Sequicentennial are called a model for other states. Up to 9300 non-profit groups around the state could lose their tax-exempt status soon. Via the Immigration Policy Center, some statistics on TN’s (and Memphis’ specifically) immigrant population. TN reached its highest-ever ranking in the KIDS COUNT survey of child well-being.

Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce: Their Small Business Council is hosting a presentation on whistleblower lawsuits next week.

Arkansas: Judge threatens mistrial if ATF doesn’t provide data in trial of accused carbomber Dr Randeep Mann. Inmate claims Mann offered cash for murder. Bombing victim Dr Trent Pierce testified; more in the Commercial Appeal. Prosectors have rested their case. Ethics hearing for Judge L.T. Simes is opening.

Shelby County Government: Millions in Federal stimulus money for weatherisation might be lost. The County is opening a new drivers license center for license reinstatements.

Memphis Business Group on Health: Early registration for their annual conference ends Saturday.

Politics: Just how much has Robert Kirkland spent to support his brother, Dr Ron Kirkland in his Eighth Congressional District campaign? Is fellow Republican Stephen Fincher the Lane Kiffin of West TN? Republican Dr George Flinn’s newest ad goes after Fincher on ag subsidies.

State Rep. Mark White is among nine Repulican legislators travelling to Arizona to present Governer Jan Brewer with TN’s immigration law.

Memphis Police Department: Police have a new program, “Cease-Fire for Juveniles” that creates extra-legal consequences for juveniles found with guns who aren’t otherwise charged.

Governor’s Race: Republican Bill Haslam denies a claim he will push for an income tax. More on Zach Wamp’s claim. Haslam released a list of another 114 supporters and backers. More on Republican Zach Wamp’s claim that extended jobless benefits foster dependence. The TN Republican Party attacks Democrat Mike McWherter on his support of Obamacare.

MLG&W: James Williams may have been stealing electricity for his squat for up to 3 years.

Memphis City Council: Councilwoman Janis Fullilove claims to have received a “threatening call” for her support of the non-discrimination ordinance. More from WREG. Police say one call, others say four.

Memphis College of Art: The MCA is becoming quite the property owner in Midtown!

16 Balls in the Air: Attitudes on aging, then and now.

Air Traffic Mike’s: A visit to the Outer Banks Brewing Station.

Barefoot in Memphis: Thoughts on turning 30.

Brain Release Valve: Constructing the pages and panels of a comic book.

Commontaries: Brutal realism in the death of Lorenzen Wright.

Because I Said So: The family’s vacation by the numbers and the achievements. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Ray and Dana Brandon: Be very careful about raiding your 401(k). (via the Daily News)

Jackson Sun: The State is doing better by its kids, according to the KIDS COUNT survey.

Commercial Appeal: The heat is on. Support for State-run party primaries.

Wendi C. Thomas: Attacking former mayor Willie Herenton, Chapter 153. (via the Commercial Appeal)

A C Wharton: The Memphis mayor shows how other folks’ tax money is helping revitalise Memphis. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Cwabs! Cougarpolitan.

Egotistical Whining: Thoughts on children in public spaces.

Fertile Ground: On the homebound leg of their western vacation, they visit friends in Albuquerque.

Getting Over My Ex in 30 Dates or Less: A very open post about two single parents figuring out how to blend their current families, and maybe a future one.

Speak To Power: Thoughts on rumored cross-over voting around the state.

Just A Girl in the World: Another Memphis blogger is attending the BlogHer convention in New York.

Life is Awesome: Mary shares seven lessons learned from a cross-country trip.

LeftWing Cracker: He’s interviewed for the local Convo With Mario podcast by Mario Latilleon.

Lean Left: The Muslim Strategy.

Musings, Nits, and Praises: An in-depth review of, and some questions about, Inception.

Weeden Arts Watch: A few of Wednesday’s favorite things.