- Issue Archive for
- Nov 22-28, 2007
- Vol. 1, No. 978
News
Neil Diamond Says "Sweet Caroline" Written in Memphis
Well, now we know the secret. (And we know you've been worried about this.)
Neil Diamond has finally revealed that the inspiration for his 1969 chart-topping song "Sweet Caroline" was, in fact, a very young Caroline Kennedy. But what really raised our eyebrows ...
The Zoo Lights Up
The Memphis Zoo is sure to dazzle when SunTrust Zoo Lights kicks off Friday, November 23rd.
Boasting more than a million lights -- including $100,000 worth of new light features and activities -- visitors can tour the display on Friday and Saturday evenings through December 8th and nightly from December 14th to 23rd and December 26th to the 30th...
Shelby County Sheriff's Office to Sell Seized Property
Need a beat-up 1993 Dodge pickup truck? Or how about a single-engine Cessna plane? Both items will be sold in a Shelby County Sheriff's sale on Wednesday, November 28th.
A new feature on the Shelby County Sheriff's Office website lists items to be sold in auctions of seized property ...
Beat the Black Friday Crowds
You could freeze your ass off waiting in line at Wal-Mart at 5 a.m. Friday morning while some lady with a mullet and a Tweety Bird tattoo stands next to you talking about her new double-wide.
Or you could sleep in and ...
Dragnet: Memphis Tranny McBrawlers Busted
Three cross-dressing customers who attacked a McDonald's staff late Sunday evening have been, um, dragged off to jail after police captured them yesterday afternoon. (If you somehow managed to miss this Memphis moment, get the details here.)
Dacorian Greer, Danny Mitchell, and Lynn Gillespie, all in their late 20s ...
Walking the Line
No end in sight for the striking Writers Guild.
Grizzlies' Mike Miller "Looks Like an Old Lesbian"
"Men Who Look Like Old Lesbians," a photo blog dedicated to pointing out which famous dudes look like ladies, features a shot of the Griz' Mike Miller sporting barrettes in his curly locks ...
Northwest Airlines Considering Nonstop Flight to Tokyo
AP -- Northwest Airlines is considering whether to begin nonstop service in 2009 between its hub in Memphis and Tokyo, Japan.
The idea was raised by the Eagan, Minnesota-based airline's CEO Doug Steenland in Japan last week ...
Pau Gasol Poops!
Well, this gives "running the floor" a whole new dimension.
Sure, some of our Christmas traditions are lousy. We've got gaudy and tacky decorations, that stupid fa-la-la-la-la song, and retail "Christmas creep." But in certain regions of Spain, they've got us beat ...
Q&A: Carissa Hussong
Director of UrbanArt Commission, Incoming director of the National Ornamental Metal Museum
All the Town's a Stage
Nothing But the Truth puts state tax incentives to work.
The Old Age of Aquarius
Tennessee is home to the country's oldest and largest hippie commune. As its founders age, will future generations keep the dream alive?
David Gest is Nuts -- The Musical
According the UK's Guardian, David Gest is launching a stage musical about himself called David Gest is Nuts - My Life As A Musical ...
When Transvestites Attack; Memphis McDonald's Undergoes Gender-fication
Things got a little out of order after three hungry transvestites found their service at a Memphis McDonald's drive-thru unsatisfactory.
The three, er, men, tried to get the manager's attention by tapping on the drive-thru window, and when they were ignored, decided to grab a tire iron and go inside and throw a super-size tantrum ...
Guy Sebastian's "Memphis" Album Is Actually Good
Fans of this site know that on weekends and holidays, we tend to get, uh, less "news" directed.
A few weeks ago, we became enamored with a story about Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian's sojourn here to record an album with some legendary Memphis musicians ...
Criticism Arises for Elkington's Farish Street Project In Jackson, MS
Beale Street developer John Elkington's Performa Entertainment company is being criticized by civic leaders in Jackson, Mississippi, for a lack of progress in the proposed Farish Street project.
From the Jackson Free Press: The Farish Street District Redevelopment Ad Hoc Committee and Jackson Mayor Frank Melton lobbed complaints about the lack of development progress in the Farish Street Entertainment District ...
Sheltered Life
Memphis Animal Services incident prompts rescuers to question euthanasia practices.
We Recommend
Music
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The Baron of Love
Ross Johnson's Make It Stop is good music but better literature.
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Syl Johnson Concert Monday NIght
Chicago soul man Syl Johnson will reunite with Memphis' own Hi Rhythm section -- which includes guitarist Mabon "Teenie" Hodges, bassist Leroy Hodges, organist Charles Hodges, and drummer Howard Grimes -- Monday night in a special concert at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music...
Politics
Thompson Takes On Fox News
From Huffington Post: In a heated exchange this morning on Fox News Sunday, former Sen. Fred Thompson took host Chris Wallace to task for what he claims is a "constant mantra" of attacks on Thompson from Fox News.
Thompson reacted to two clips from Fox News contributors ...
Herenton to Break Bread with New Council at Wednesday Lunch
In what would seem to be a precedent-setting move, Mayor Willie Herenton is sitting down with his newly elected 13-member council for a get-acquainted lunch on Wednesday at the downtown Rendezvous Restaurant. The luncheon, arranged by former councilman John Vergos, the Rendezvous’s owner, is co-hosted by Vergos and former councilman and mayoral intimate Rev. James Netters.
New Game, Different Name
Does the Bruce Thompson case cross the line between law and politics?
Bush to Welcome Al Gore to White House Monday
Wow. This won't be at ALL awkward.
From AP: Seven years ago, it was Bush v. Gore. Now, Bush is hosting former Vice President Al Gore at the White House - this time as a Nobel laureate.
The president has invited this year's U.S. winners of Nobel prizes to the White House on Monday, Nov. 26 ...
Is the Thompson Case About Politics or Law? Or Both? And Does It Matter?
Why is this man smiling? Is it because he suspects that his indictment for extortion and maul fraud lies smack dab on the borderline between politics and law? And that he can prove it? Hmmm. Maybe so. Maybe no. Of course, it may not do former county commissioner Bruce Thompson much good, either way.
Mike McWherter No Go for Senate, Will , er, "Spend More Time" With Family
West Tennessee businessman Mike McWherter,only recently the toast of Tennessee Democrats as their likely U.S. candidate against Lamar Alexander next year, is toast in the other sense of the term now. The former governor's son won't run.
Trent Lott to Resign; Wonkette Starts Reckless Speculation
Wonkette.com, the irreverent political blog based in Washingon, D.C., has offered its usual cheeky spin on the news of Mississippi senator Trent Lott's forthcoming resignation.
Among the possible reasons offered by Wonkette:
"Trent finally had enough of Mitch McConnell trying to play footsie under the table ..."
Dem, GOP Leaders Differ on Wilder, Kurita, and Who Wins State Senate in 2008
On Tuesday, the two major party leaders of the currently deadlocked Tennessee state Senate made competing claims about whether Democrats or Republicans would control the chamber after the 2008 statewide elections.
Sports
Griz Lose to Spurs, 101-88
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the defending world champion San Antonio Spurs Friday night, 101-88. Memphis was led by Juan Carlos Navarro with 16 points, but had no answer for Tim Duncan (28 points) and Tony Parker (21) ...
Grizzlies Lose to Toronto, 95-89
The Toronto Raptors pulled away in the final minutes to hand the Memphis Grizzlies a disappointing loss at FedExForum Wednesday night, 95-89.
The Grizzlies shot horribly from 3-pt range and had too many turnovers ...
Tigers Top SMU in Three OTs, 55-52; Accept Bowl Bid
It was one of those games where old the cliche, "whoever has the ball last will win" was literally true.
After multiple lead changes and ties throughout the game, the Tigers and SMU ended up tied at the end of regulation, 42-42 ...
Mississippi Gets a Nutt
AP - Houston Nutt wasn't out of a job for long: He was hired as Southeastern Conference rival Mississippi's football coach just hours after resigning at Arkansas.
Nutt agreed to a contract late Monday night, and replaces Ed Orgeron, who was fired Saturday after the Rebels lost to rival Mississippi State to finish 3-9 and winless in the SEC.
The school announced ...
New Wave?
Two or three things I know about the Griz.
It's Over for Orgeron; Ole Miss Fires Coach
AP -- A dreadful final month on and off the field cost Mississippi's Ed Orgeron his job, even though his bosses had said his future was secure.
Orgeron was fired Saturday, a day after the Rebels lost 17-14 to rival Mississippi State to finish 3-9 and winless in the Southeastern Conference for the first time since 1982. Off the field, Ole Miss was embarrassed by the disciplining of 20 players who stole from hotels the Rebels were staying in on Friday nights ...
A Personal Conversation With Marc Iavaroni
Marc Iavaroni entered his post-game press conference tonight to find exactly two members of the local media -- Memphis Sport's Kevin Cerritto and myself. He joked that fewer people came after wins, but he just needs to get used to the strange grip college football holds over the locals.
So, basically, the post-game became Iavaroni and me chatting a little bit, which was both awkward and bemusing ...
Grizzlies Beat Nets, 110-103
The Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead and withstood a late charge by the New Jersey Nets to win on the road, 110-103.
After building as much as an 18 point lead, the Grizzlies saw the Nets draw to within one point before pulling away ...
Tigers Top Austin Peay, 104-82
AP - Derrick Rose had 19 points and 12 assists, and No. 3 Memphis shot 64 percent Tuesday night in a 104-82 victory over Austin Peay.
Rose was coming off his worst game of the season, a four-point performance against Arkansas State a week ago. Tuesday, he shot 6-of-8 from the field ...
Griz Whack Wiz, 124-118
AP -- Juan Carlos Navarro scored 28 points, Rudy Gay added 27, and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame Antawn Jamison's 41 points and 11 rebounds to beat the Washington Wizards 124-118 on Saturday night.
Jamison shot 18-of-22 from the floor for the Wizards, who lost their second in a row after a six-game winning streak. The Grizzlies won for the first time in three games ...
Film
On the Hunt
The Coen Brothers reinvent themselves with a tense, lean thriller.
Opinion
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Letter from the Editor
This week marks the beginning of the annual "celebration of buying stuff" ...
Get Wise: Monetize
Politicos, cops, and reporters need a rate card, not an ethics code.
You Can Make This Stuff Up
Rewriting history to suit your views.
Books
Lightman's Excellent Cambodian Adventure
Memphis-born writer and MIT physicist Alan Lightman was the subject of a long profile in the The Boston Globe last week. The story recounts Lightman's efforts to build a women's college dorm in Cambodia...
Winfield Dunn in Memphis for Book-signing Wednesday
Former Tennessee governor Winfield Dunn will have a book signing for his new book, From a Standing Start, at Bookstar on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Dunn, a Memphis dentist before he got into politics, was a surprise choice for the Republican nomination for governor in 1970 ...
Food & Wine
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