FAT CITY

FAT CITY

• by Chris Davis

MULTITALENTED

MULTITALENTED

FROM MY SEAT

The most famous former Memphis Redbird in the world today, Kennedy became only the sixth player in baseball history to drill three home runs in a single postseason game as the Angels clinched the pennant Sunday afternoon. It's beginning to look like the trade that sent Jim Edmonds to the Cardinals is that rarest of modern deals, one that significantly improves both clubs.

• by Flyer Staff

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT

• by Chris Davis

CITY BEAT

FIRST REPORT CARD The first six-weeks grading period is over, and the city and county school systems now have their final enrollment numbers. With all the news stories about schools, this little true-false quiz should be easy.

• by Flyer Staff

CITY BEAT

GUITARS UNDER GLASS So Baton Rouge wants a piece of the blues by taking the Blues Foundation away from Memphis? Well, in addition to being a wee bit south of the Mississippi Delta, Baton Rouge is also a little late to the party. Blues museums, blues festivals, and the "home of the blues" claims that go with them have become as commonplace as Wal-Marts in the Delta.

• by Flyer Staff

WHARTON PROPOSES NEW INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE

Beginning as soon as he can arrange it, Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton wants to get a fix on what he feels has historically been the largely untended spending of county government. The means? A new independent audit agency composed of five representatives-- one from each branch of local government and two members from outside government altogether.

• by Flyer Staff

PANDAS AND POLITICS

PANDAS AND POLITICS

City Reporter

One of Memphis' finest takes his life; plus other news.

• by Flyer Staff

FROM MY SEAT (LCS UPDATE)

IN NEED OF A SLINGSHOT What are those words of comfort in times of suffering? Ah . . . that which does not kill us, makes us stronger. The message has an added chill in this emotionally draining season of St. Louis baseball. The 2002 Cardinals have had to overcome the deaths of Jack Buck and Darryl Kile, myriad injuries to their pitching staff, a first-round playoffdose of Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling, and a debilitating blow to their All-Star third baseman. All for the privilege of facing the greatest player of this era with the finest supporting cast said player has ever enjoyed.

• by Flyer Staff

TRANSLATION: MEMPHIS

THINGS THAT GO BUMP If you missed the ghost tour this past weekend in the Annesdale-Snowden district, you've got one more chance to catch up on some local lore as it pertains to the things that go bump in the night. Elmwood cemetery will be hosting a walking tour of its own this Saturday, complete with costumed tour guides representing some of the more interesting inhabitants of Memphis' oldest continually operating home for the dead.

• by Flyer Staff

SHAKY CITY

SHAKY CITY

Playing Dress Up

What's hip in Memphis?

• by Mary Cashiola

FROM MY SEAT (NLCS POST-MORTEM)

A TIME TO HEAL If nothing else can be said about the 2002 Cardinals, this much is safe: it was a club familiar with pain. From the emotional trauma of losing broadcaster and team patriarch Jack Buck, to the tragically premature death of pitching ace Darryl Kile, to the more mundane injuries suffered by Woody Williams, Garrett Stephenson, and Scott Rolen, this was a team riding shotgun with a disturbingly ugly demon. To the credit of manager Tony LaRussa and his staff, heartache only bonded the team into a unit, one that may have played better after Kile's death than its collective talents would normally allow.

• by Flyer Staff

Sexy Beast

Circa 1920s shingle style in Hein Park.

• by John Griffin

Short Cuts

Play it loud: The Queens of rock deliver a heavy-music opus.

WHARTON WOULD REHIRE JONES

"I guess it's my background as a defense attorney, but ," said Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton in an interview with the Flyer Saturday, "I'm not ready to write off Tom Jones." Indeed, said Wharton, if current allegations against Jones are dispelled, "I'll be the first to give him an apology and would be ready to offer him a substantial position in county government."

Also: News of Blackburn, Bredesen, Ford, Flinn.

• by Flyer Staff

UP AND DOWN WITH THE TIGERS

Why do we do it? Over the years, I've been asked that question a hundred times, by dozens of family members and friends, people who genuinely care about my well being. They are always particularly concerned after heart-breaking losses like the one the Tigers suffered at the hands of Louisville, 38-32, in the Liberty Bowl last week.

• by Flyer Staff

Crossing the Lines

As old political divisions loosen up, new coalitions form. But will they hold?

• by Jackson Baker

Previous: WATCH THIS SPACE

What Does SHE Want to Be Called? (It might surprise you.)

What does HE want to do about Tom Jones. (It WILL surprise you!)

Why is HE grinning? (Or is he grimacing?)

Why'd HE vote that way?

What's new -- brand new -- with HIM?

Pssst! Answers on Sunday.