Not Another Retread

Nozkowski's deliberately benign abstractions demonstrate a paradox.

• by David Hall

EAST HIGH: MOLDING YOUNG MINDS

EAST HIGH: MOLDING YOUNG MINDS

• by Chris Davis

The Defense Never Rests

The unheralded world of Shelby County's public defenders.

• by Janel Davis

CITY BEAT

EASY MONEY For elected officials, campaign contributions rather than credit cards present the greatest opportunity to spend other people's money. For one thing, credit cards are scarce and getting scarcer. Shelby County mayor A C Wharton has called in most of the county credit cards that were abused in the previous administration. The city doesn't issue credit cards, even to the mayor, although he has both a six-figure campaign fund and a personal expense fund paid for by private donors.

• by Bianca Phillips

MAKING TRACKS

Tired of getting stuck in traffic when a train is stalled on the tracks? According to a proposal from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), that may not be a problem in the future. TDOT has outlined a new rail plan for West Tennessee that will reroute the five major rail lines that currently run through Memphis to a superterminal located at Frank C. Pigeon Industrial Park in southwest Memphis.

• by Bianca Phillips

TRANSLATION: MEMPHIS

With its recent change in ownership, back in April, the Hi-Tone Café in Midtown has been serving up an increasingly eclectic entertainment menu of late.

• by Jenn Hall

HEADLINE OF THE WEEK

HEADLINE OF THE WEEK

• by Chris Davis

DEATH IN DISNEYLAND

DEATH IN DISNEYLAND

• by Chris Davis

AGE BEFORE BEAUTY?

AGE BEFORE BEAUTY?

• by Chris Davis

THE FAMILY THAT SIGNS TOGETHER...

Al and Tipper Gore signed copies of their two newly published books on the family at Davis-Kidd Booksellers Saturday. A long line of purchasers kept the Gores busy for a good hour and a half.

• by Bianca Phillips

Stopping the Stigma

World AIDS Day focuses on education, tolerance.

• by Janel Davis

City Reporter

Escapes from Tennessee work crews exceed some larger states, and other news

• by Flyer Staff

Rare Find

Mid-’50s recent reno.

• by John Griffin

Short Cuts

The female Beastie Boys?

CALVIN WILLIAMS' ANAL POLITICS

In a blistering report to the county attorney's office, an independent investigator recounts how a high-ranking county official warned Shelby County Assessor Rita Clark he would "ride your butt all the way to reelection" if she didn't back off on her criticism of his moonlighting business as head of a temporary employee agency.

• by John Branston

CITY SPORTS: GRIZZLIES

GRIZZLIES ROLL TO SECOND STRAIGHT WIN Veteran point guard Jason Williams and rookie Drew Gooden both had hot hands Wednesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies wasted no time building on their first win. The Grizzlies never trailed in a 117-99 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics, their second straight of the still-young season.

• by Bianca Phillips

BARTLETT'S HARGETT TO LEAD GOP IN HOUSE

Tre Hargett of Bartlett, the newly elected leader of the Republicans in the state House of Representatives, eschewed crowing in favor of humility Monday night as he reflected on his victory over former minority leader Steve McDaniel of Parker's Crossroads and another challenger, Bobby Wood . of Harrison.

• by Jackson Baker

POLITICS: What Comes Next

Earlier this month, the Republicans won what in some circles was an unexpected victory, but their pre-eminence at the national level -- by the most modest of majorities in Congress -- will be tested again in two years, when there will be a presidential election and new congressional and gubernatorial races. At state and local levels, meanwhile, neither Republicans nor Democrats have a clear edge.

• by Jackson Baker

CITY SPORTS: GRIZZLIES

LAKERS EKE ONE OUT AGAINST GRIZ The Grizzlies thrilled a rare sellout crowd of 19,351 at the Pyramid by sticking with the world champion Lakers -- Shaq, Kobie, and all. Final score in overtime: LA 112, Memphis 106.

• by Bianca Phillips

CITY SPORTS: GRIZZLIES

GRIZ BLOW ONE LATE Alvin Williams gave the Toronto Raptors the lead, then made sure they never let it go. Williams had a layup, two free throws and a key rebound in the final 38 seconds, lifting the Raptors to a 92-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at The Pyramid.

• by Bianca Phillips

What Comes Next?

First things first: The parties must decide who they are -- and who will lead them.

• by Jackson Baker

City Sports

Pau Gasol transformed the Grizzlies -- and himself -- against the Wizards;The U of M gets back into the win column.

Mess O' Money

A colleague recently passed along an Internet link that provides salaries for almost every player in the NBA, from seven-foot bench jockeys to Shaq, Kobe, and T-Mac. And, folks, it is an ugly sight.

• by Frank Murtaugh

Short People

Introducing 11 10-minute plays from Mississippi.

• by Chris Davis

Class Act

Fighting urges in the vivid Far From Heaven.

• by Chris Herrington

The Public Be Damned

The Public Be Damned

• by Editorial

A Corner Turned?

America's longest-suffering fans may just have a happy New Year.

• by Kenneth Neill

Explanation, Please

What's the difference between corporate expatriates and tax cheats?

• by Molly Ivins

Postscript

Flyer Readers respond.

• by Flyer Readers

Easy Money

For politicians, campaign funds beat credit cards any day.

• by John Branston