Saturday, November 7, 2009
Memphis' "Brain Drain"
Posted by Flyer Staff on Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Read Mary Cashiola's take on efforts to retain Memphis' "creatives."
The MCS Report: Missing Something?
Posted by Flyer Staff on Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 8:41 AM
It’s a bad omission ... John Branston has some thoughts.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Dogs vs. Abortion vs. War
Posted by Flyer Staff on Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Wharton Fires Animal Shelter Director
Posted by Bianca Phillips on Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 11:47 AM
At a press conference held at the animal shelter this morning, Mayor AC Wharton announced that Memphis Animal Services director Ernie Alexander's appointment has been rescinded.
Alexander, who was hired in March 2008 to fill the long-vacant director position, was let go after an investigation found inadequate administrative oversight, a lack of documentation on paperwork, and missing paperwork. Wharton said some of that paperwork pertained to the use of euthanasia drugs.
"That has led to the unacceptable conditions here," said Wharton, standing outside the animal shelter.
The other three shelter employees who were placed on paid suspension after a shelter raid by the Shelby County Sheriff's office last week remain on paid leave.
Wharton announced that he's appointing Lucy Shaw as interim facility coordinator. Shaw once served as the CEO of the Med. Wharton said he's appointing a health care expert because, we're going to have the same level of care [for the animals] as you would want if you were taking your child or grandparent [to the hospital]." Shaw's first task will be to inspect the facility to determine a plan of action for improving shelter operations.
Wharton says he'll also be working with the Memphis City Council to restore funding for a shelter operations manager, a position that was recently slashed from the city budget.
Raleigh Springs Mall: Can It Be Saved?
Posted by Flyer Staff on Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 7:26 AM
Thursday, November 5, 2009
What's Your Memphis?
Posted by Flyer Staff on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Memphis Animal Shelter Vigil; Criminal Charges Likely
Posted by Bianca Phillips on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Animal welfare advocates are holding a candlelight vigil at Memphis Animal Services (3456 Tchulahoma Rd.) at 6 p.m. in response to the recent news of abuse and neglect at the city-run shelter.
Last week, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the shelter after a tip came into District Attorney Bill Gibbons’ office alleging abuse. Deputies found malnourished animals (like the one pictured) starved to the point of euthanasia, as well as dogs with rabies placed in cages with healthy dogs. Gibbons said criminal charges are likely.
Mayor AC Wharton has assembled a task force to look into the problem, and cameras have been installed at the shelter. He’s suspended euthanasia at the shelter until the city wraps up a investigation tomorrow. Wharton is expected to further address the problem at a press conference to be held Friday morning.
Shelter Shame
Posted by Flyer Staff on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 7:23 AM
Voting Machines: Round Two
Posted by Flyer Staff on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 7:19 AM
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Goner Alley Party is On
Posted by Flyer Staff on Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 11:42 AM
It's free, it's outdoors, and the current weather couldn't be better — plus, who hasn't missed the enigmatic Harlan T. Bobo, who spent the last several months in France, slinging ice cream and awaiting the birth of his firstborn son, Nino Bobo? More.
Iverson and the Griz: Logic Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Posted by Flyer Staff on Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:55 AM
E-mail Accounts for MCS Students?
Posted by Flyer Staff on Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:21 AM
The first guinea pigs will be middle schoolers ... John Branston is not sure this is a good idea.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
So Long, Anderton's
Posted by Flyer Staff on Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Bianca Knows Best ...
Posted by Flyer Staff on Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Monday, November 2, 2009
Midtown Farmer's Market Opens
Posted on Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Flyer Flashback
Flyer Flashback
To mark the Flyer's 20th anniversary, we're looking back at stories from our first two decades.
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