- Issue Archive for
- Oct 22-28, 2009
- Vol. 1, No. 1078
News
A Killer Event
Fatalities raise questions about the risks of marathons.
Enchanted
Mountain scenery that charms the most jaded of hikers.
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Flyer Flashback
To mark the Flyer's 20th anniversary, we're looking back at stories from our first two decades.
Hardcores:
Fitness in a Fat City
Sit, Stay
Dog owners get locked inside Shelby Farms Park by accident.
Civics Lesson
Retired Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor speaks in Memphis, presides over new website.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Natural Habitat
Habitat for Humanity to build "green" neighborhood in Oakhaven.
Committed Partnership
Former MCS board members offer relationship advice in new book.
Rush Limbaugh: Out of Bounds?
Editor Bruce VanWyngarden weighs in on the state of sports in Missouri and Rush Limbaugh.
Scarves, Boots, Layers
It must be fall. See the latest pictures on the Style Sessions blog.
Relationship Advice from Former School Board Members
After being friends for 14 years — six of them while serving together on the Memphis City Schools board — Lora Jobe and Barbara Prescott decided to form a new partnership.
Movies This Week: Good Hair and Amelia
Today in theaters, Chris Rock takes a concerned but entertaining look at black hair-care issues and Hilary Swank makes another Oscar bid in an Amelia Earhart biopic. Chris Herrington takes a look at Rock's Good Hair, and Hannah Sayle jumps in the cockpit with Amelia.
The Secret Mansion
There are some places in town that you just have to see, but you rarely get an opportunity to do so ... This morning, as I was motoring down Lamar Avenue, I stumbled on an estate sale at the historic Snowden home ...
Check out Mary Cashiola's report from behind the hedges.
U.S. Racquetball Open Ends With a Bang
Racquetball is fast, exciting, and loud. It is possibly the loudest sport not involving firearms or motor vehicles.
John Branston was at the U.S. Racquetball Open and has a report.
Beatles Rockband: The Sequel
I wouldn't know an Xbox from a PlayStation if you smacked me upside the head with one, so I haven't the slightest idea how "The Beatles Rockband" game works ...
So says Randy Haspel, who thinks the Beatles are mighty important.
National Baseball Day!
Like the Great Pumpkin, Frank Murtaugh returns each autumn to make his pitch for "National Baseball Day."
Two Mayors Take Office
Avery pledges to continue Wharton policies as county mayor, while Wharton stresses the spirit of unity in “One Memphis" ...
Spurs Beat Celtics for the NBA Title!
No need to go through that loooong 82-game NBA season. Chris Herrington already has your season results sussed out.
Grizzlies Opener Tonight
The Grizzlies open their ninth season at 7 p.m. tonight at FedExForum, hosting the Detroit Pistons. Chris Herrington previews the game at Beyond the Arc, where he will also be live-blogging the action later tonight. Scan the blog and pick up this week's Flyer for more analysis of this year's team.
Beuhler? ... Beuhler? ... Anyone?
Mary Cashiola has a fresh take on the Beuhler/rental house controversy at her In the Bluff blog.
Memphis "Kid Reporter" Charms Today Show Hosts
Deidra Shores, a 13 year old Colonial Middle school student, submitted a video audition to be a kid reporter for the Today Show ...
We Recommend
Music
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Stax's Back Pages
Checking out a couple of recent Stax reissues.
Politics
Wamp Visits Memphis, Disses Rival Haslam
GOP gubernatorial candidate speculates on withdrawals by Ramsey, Gibbons...
In Stunning Accomplishment, Herenton Reverses Flow of Time, Vindicating Einstein
Former mayor alleges that Justice Department investigation came after announcement of congressional race, not the other way around. (What? You think we're kidding?)
The Original Joe Brown's 2-Cent's Worth on Last Week — and Mine
What's black and white and read all over? More on bloggers and the council brouhaha...
On Eve of Dual Inauguration, Assertive Wharton Gives Fair Warning to Future Opponents
"If they didn't learn this time, they'll learn next time," newly elected mayor says.
Taking Names
A C Wharton looks over a candidate list, and so do the two major parties.
Is Time Running Out on Jack Sammons as CAO Prospect for A C?
The two have still not spoken, but others lobby the mayor-elect, both pro and con.
Developer Buehler Wins the Rental-Home Battle, though a Scratchy Brooks Says She’ll Soldier On
Controversy concludes with 7-4 county commission vote to permit transfer of 140 vacant lots.
Wilbun Leaves Election Commission to Seek Old Job as Juvenile Court Clerk.
E.C. also certifies mayoral election, announces District 83 House candidates.
Sports
Pitching a Holiday (Again)
It's time for National Baseball Day.
Theater
We Recommend
Film
Dream Weavers
Good Hair is a concerned but affectionate look at black hair issues.
We Recommend
Film
Paranormal Activity
The horrors of cohabitation.
Opinion
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Letter From the Editor
I spent last weekend at a family wedding in Missouri. It was a nice wedding, but, sadly, my family is going through a bit of a rough patch. It started a little over a week ago, when the St. Louis Cardinals were ignominiously booted from the baseball playoffs by the Los Angeles Dodgers ...
A Neat Trick
Now, can the man who won all the demographic groups pull off consolidation?
Food & Wine
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Macon Me Crazy
A visit to Memphis' newest foodie destination.
Special Sections
hardcore
Check out John Branston's cover story on hardcore Memphis athletes.
le bonheur zoo boo
The Le Bonheur ZOO BOO is this Friday and Saturday. Details here.
elmwood twilight tour
Elmwood Cemetery is offering a costumed tour Saturday night. Commune with the dead!
river arts fest
Check out the River Arts Fest downtown today.
National Freedom Awards
Julius Erving and Myrlie Evers-Williams will be honored at the National Freedom Awards Tuesday night.
national freedom awards
Julius Erving and Myrlie Evers-Williams will be honored at the National Freedom Awards Tuesday night.
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