Earlier this week, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners approved a $43 million loan to keep the county afloat — and to make sure that the government could make payroll in a few weeks. The county has experienced cash flow problems at this time of year before, but this time around, it's raising bigger questions about the county's long-term financial stability.

Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and politics and government reporter Bill Dries talk about what's driving the shortfall and if there are larger problems, or solutions, on the horizon.

Plus:

• Marie Feagins is running for Shelby County mayor
• Baron Von Opperbean sets an opening date
• Memphis raises the minimum salary for city employees
• Memphis officials vow challenge after the guard deployment is halted by a judge
• The State plans to appeal the National Guard injunction