Concerned Herenton will go through with July 10 resignation, sources say

Memphis mayor Willie Herenton will go through with his announced plans and resign July 10, according to multiple sources who spoke with the mayor this morning.

While Herenton is concerned about the number of people seeking to replace him, he told friends and staffers this morning that he will, in fact, resign.

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