So make your comments funny.

Jim Mims, after a serious public shaming (Greg Fischer, too), had a change of heart on Occupy Louisville. But they forgot to notify the Occupy folks. [WFPL]

Hurry and put up that pay wall, Gannett, so your first quarter earnings can fall another 33%. Hurry up! [C-J/AKN]

Steve Bittenbender filed to run for the 37th District State Senate seat. That’s the seat Democratic embarrassment Perry Clark currently holds. Will it float? [SoS]

Sorry, John David Dyche, regardless of what Jim King puts out in his front, he does not have a great working relationship with Greg Fischer. In fact, he doesn’t even have a good working relationship with his former staffers, campaign staffers or most of the people who advised him until recently. [C-J/AKN]

This New Albany cop who spewed racist rhetoric now says his comments weren’t racist and is appealing his suspension. [FOX41]

A judge in Frankfort will today decide on the filing deadline in the redistricting mess. [H-L]

Will Louisville win that tastiest town thing in Southern Living? Probably not and all kinds of people will freak out about it because it’s obviously the end of the world. Greg Fischer will even issue a release about it and talk about it on Twitter and Facebook. [WAVE3]

Nashville is working to attract international tourists. Louisville doesn’t even work to attract tourists in its own state. [Business First]

Robert White’s son was arrested again and everyone is losing their mind over it. Apparently, it’s even more important than that tasty town contest. [WHAS11]

This is the wet dream of Steve Beshear and Greg Fischer. The absolute tops for them. You know they’re aching to pull this stunt. [Mother Jones]

Wait, would you rather people be so drug/high that they fall asleep at a restaurant or while driving away from the restaurant, like Greg Fischer’s official parks guy could have done? [WLKY]

Will Allan Cowen be able to help the University of Louisville build its downtown presence or will his past behavior with the Fund for the Arts sour everything? $100,000 a year isn’t a bad salary for the school to shell out if he can make things happen. [WFPL]

Two Metro Police officers who saved the life of Erica Hughes have been awarded for their actions. [FOX41]

Doesn’t this story sound really familiar? About Chinese billionaires, J. Bruce Miller and the NBA? Wonder where it’s played out before? The NBA is not coming to Louisville any time soon, folks, so get over it. Beyond reading about it here first, it’s full-on reminiscent of the nightmare that played out in Lexington over the PeckerPointe tower. Some mysterious investors never materialized and then there were all kinds of excuses and a massive, empty green field in the middle of downtown. [C-J/AKN]

No one around here can understand why everyone is so bent out of shape over a contest in a magazine foodies don’t even read. And it’s for the south – a region Louisville certainly isn’t a part of. What does Louisville get if it wins? [Consuming Louisville]

And the wall came tumbling down? Moody’s put Louisville’s arena authority on a bond rating watch list. [WAVE3]

Economists are right. Casinos are not a cure-all for state budget nightmares. They’re just a bit of a needed boost. [Bluegrass Politics]

But here comes the gambling spin. It’ll save the day with its $1.7 billion alleged economic impact, right? [Business First]

At least Jefferson County Public Schools leads the nation in something. Could be worse than having the most hybrid buses. [WHAS11]

The State Senate judiciary committee is so afraid of opposition it refused to allow anyone with a bone to pick to speak during a three-hour hearing last week. That’s how money talks in Frankfort. [Page One]

Apparently the Holiday World folks don’t realize that the state still owes Ed Hart more than $4 million he spent trying to reopen Kentucky Kingdom. [WLKY]

Wondering why Greg Fischer gets away with nearly everything he bungles? Because 90% of people are likely as out-of-touch with reality as this individual who doesn’t think it’s a big deal to charge $20 to hear a mayor’s annual State of the City Address. [The 'Ville Voice]

Be sure to click here to take a look at this year’s winning posters.

Here’s a feel-good dog rescue story from Eastern Kentucky that could brighten your day. [H-L]

Are you surprised? All Louisville Orchestra concerts have been canceled in November. [WHAS11]

HAHAHA! Who really thinks Jack Conway is going to upset Jim Ramsey and his wealthy supporters in declaring the University of Louisville Hospital public, which it clearly is? [C-J/AKN]

Remember when this ‘Bodies’ exhibit was in Louisville and caused all sorts of drama? [H-L]

Kentucky Downs has already made more than $500,000 on instant racing. [FOX41]

Here’s what John Yarmuth had to say about Barack Obama’s jobs speech: “The President has presented a common sense approach to a very complex and serious economic situation. While I still want to see specific details, this is an agenda that should generate bipartisan support.” [Press Release]

Judy Green’s about to be removed from office on Monday and her “supporters” are still screaming racism. It’s a shame leaders like Maddie Jones excuse corruption and admitted abuse of the system – regardless of what it was for – and try blaming it on racism. We’ll never take her seriously again. Sure, the ignorant folks on Chris Thieneman’s website are happy to crack slavery jokes but Metro Council isn’t a bunch of racist idiots. People like Denise Bentley ought to be ashamed for backing this clown, Judy, after her absurd behavior while being paid with our tax dollars. [WAVE3]

It’s almost strange to see solid vegetarian options at Proof. I don’t care what Michelle says, the food there has never been great for a vegetarian who didn’t want the standard stuff. [Consuming Louisville]

The foreclosure rate rose 2.92% in June for Louisville. Our economy is just puppies and rainbows. [Business First]

Who wants to take bets that the arena ordeal in Lexington goes much more smoothly than the one in Louisville? [WLKY]

Yesterday marked the 126th day Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson questioned Jack Conway over his involvement in his brother’s drug scandal: “Time is running out for Jack Conway to credibly address this issue,” said Robertson. “Even in the face of police documents that indicate he helped his brother obtain legal counsel and failed to notify police that their investigation had been compromised, Jack blissfully maintains that he did not intervene. Kentucky voters are rightfully outraged.” [Press Release]

Metro Council has apparently had it up to its ears with Judy Green’s bullshiz and it has canceled her pre-trial conference. [WHAS11]

Really? Murderer Gregory O’Bryan is complaining that prosecutors illegally contacted his mother during the search for Andrew Compton’s body? [FOX41]

Yesterday the Fraternal Order of Police endorsed Todd P’Pool over Jack Conway for Attorney General. [More Page One]

Rather than focus on Louisville’s larger problems, Greg Fischer has spent tons of time getting restaurants to post calorie counts. We like the measure, but calories aren’t the only important aspect of diet. [WLKY]

President Barack Obama has nominated Mark Brzezinsky to replace now-former Ambassador Matthew Barzun in Sweden. [Open Secrets]

Sometimes we think Greg Fischer’s desire to be mayor was based solely on his desire to appear in the Voice-Tribune more frequently. [VT]

Steve Beshear has backed out of YET ANOTHER forum. This one is in Louisville’s West End. He must think non-whites won’t vote against him. [C-J/AKN]

Even the state’s major editorial boards realize it’s silly for Beshear to tuck tail and run so frequently while he’s so far ahead. He’s got time for all these ribbon cuttings and announcements he’s had no involvement with but can’t show up to discuss Kentucky’s problems. [H-L]

Bobby Jack Murphy’s gonna be a morning host on a radio station in Elizabethtown. [WAVE3]

There’s a new building on Bardstown Road and it’s apparently looking for tenants? Which is definitely why it’s promoting an open house. [Consuming Louisville]

Bike safety? In the United States? HAHA, fat chance. [The Economist]

We’re spending $150,000 to make the metro alert system work. [WAVE3]

Bellarmine University has some sort of civil liberties thingy going on September 16. [Press Release]

Rather than change things at Metro Animal Services, Greg Fischer’s folks are going after other area animal shelters in an attempt to lessen coverage. If you think otherwise, you haven’t been receiving the calls we have. [WHAS11]

Yesterday marked the 125th day Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson has questioned Jack Conway over his involvement in his brother’s drug scandal: “If I had to guess, I’d say Mr. Conway has not extended his services of arranging defense lawyers and meeting with suspects of criminal investigations to anyone outside his own family,” said Robertson. “As we close in on two months from Election Day, it is time for our press corps to quit giving the Attorney General a free pass.” [Press Release]

Newsflash: Todd Hollenbach can’t pass the smell test if he’s campaigning – without his opponent – at a $50-per-ticket event. [Business First]

Judy Green is a gigantic embarrassment for this city and she needs to be kicked out on her ass. [FOX41]

You should take your dogs to Yew Dell Gardens on 9/11 because you’ve got nothing else to do. [Consuming Louisville]

Imagine that – yet another corrupt health care business in Kentucky allegedly violating the law. [H-L]

Will the old Colgate factory every get re-developed? [WFPL]

What was that, again, about school vouchers being the savior of the educational system? [WLKY]

It’s your chance to give back to the folks who “run” this state. You’ve thought long and hard about rewarding them and you know giving them a golden pile of poo is the perfect payback.

Get in on the previous categories here:

• Most Constipated Politician – For the Candidate Who Campaigned for Something and Was Counted On to Bring It…. But Couldn’t Produce Shit When the Pressure Was On [Day 1]
• Worst Example Of Total Incompetence From A Local Or State Official In An Appointed Post [Day 2]
• Most Insincere Moment Of Public Pearl-Clutching [Day 3]
• Individual In Politics Or Media With The Worst Diarrhea Of The Mouth [Day 4]
• Positively Vomitous Case Of Of Do As I Say, Not As I Do [Day 5]
• Politician Most Likely To Be Investigated Or Indicted In The Next 12 Months [Day 6]
• Most Entertaining Public Meltdown By A Journalist Or Politician [Day 7]
• Person Responsible For Legislation (or Legislation-Related Mess) Requiring The Most Lubricant [Day 8]
• Elected Official, Appointee Or Government Employee Responsible For The Most Flagrant & Vile Abuse Of Taxpayer Money [Day 9]

Here’s today’s final category, so have at it:

Will it be a three-peat? Will WFPL’s Gabe Bullard win again? Only you can decide.

To nominate someone, please CLICK HERE (it’s easier to corral all comments on one site – your nomination will not be considered if you don’t follow directions). Be sure to detail exactly why they deserve the award. If you can make it funny? Please do so.

Make it happen!

It’s your chance to give back to the folks who “run” this state. You’ve thought long and hard about rewarding them and you know giving them a golden pile of poo is the perfect payback.

Get in on the previous categories here:

• Most Constipated Politician – For the Candidate Who Campaigned for Something and Was Counted On to Bring It…. But Couldn’t Produce Shit When the Pressure Was On [Day 1]
• Worst Example Of Total Incompetence From A Local Or State Official In An Appointed Post [Day 2]
• Most Insincere Moment Of Public Pearl-Clutching [Day 3]
• Individual In Politics Or Media With The Worst Diarrhea Of The Mouth [Day 4]
• Positively Vomitous Case Of Of Do As I Say, Not As I Do [Day 5]
• Politician Most Likely To Be Investigated Or Indicted In The Next 12 Months [Day 6]
• Most Entertaining Public Meltdown By A Journalist Or Politician [Day 7]
• Person Responsible For Legislation (or Legislation-Related Mess) Requiring The Most Lubricant [Day 8]

Here’s today’s category, so have at it:

We know it’s tough to pick just one. So pick them all! Nominate every wasteful hack in the state.

To nominate someone, please CLICK HERE (it’s easier to corral all comments on one site – your nomination will not be considered if you don’t follow directions). Be sure to detail exactly why they deserve the award. If you can make it funny? Please do so.

Make it happen!

OH GOD THE KAREN SYPHER SEXYTIME NIGHTMARE HAS RETURNED. [WLKY]

Yesterday was Day 8 of the Third Annual Golden Poo Awards nomination process and you need to get on that gravy train. [Page One]

Yesterday marked the 120th day Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson has questioned Jack Conway: “If Jack Conway really thinks he can make it through Election Day without answering these questions, he’s got another thing coming,” said Robertson. “If he wanted to make this thing go away, all he would have to do is thoroughly answer the five simple questions I have been posing for 120 days now.” [Press Release]

Lexington’s Urban County Government is making contingency plans for budget cuts. If Louisville did the same, Greg Fischer wouldn’t be disconnected enough to beg Metro Councilcritters for their slush fund dollars for his waterfront party. [H-L]

Judy Green has been given until Tuesday to produce those documents she doesn’t want to produce. Why these people continue giving her break after break is beyond us. [C-J/AKN]

The woman just won’t quit! She continues to attack her colleagues left and right. [FOX41]

Wait, there’s yet another place in Louisville to get cupcakes? We thought that fad was over. [Consuming Louisville]

Not many people are happy with having to pay $50 just for the chance to try to buy tickets to the Oaks and Derby. [WAVE3]

Tennessee moonshine products are now on sale in Kentucky. It’s only a matter of time before Kentucky moonshine is legal. [Business First]

Arrests are being made in animal cruelty cases. Greg Fischer and Metro Council are still sitting on their hands over animal cruelty taking place at Metro Animal Services. [WHAS11]