- Issue Archive for
- Nov 5-11, 2009
- Vol. 1, No. 1080
News
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Flyer Flashback
To mark the Flyer's 20th anniversary, we're looking back at stories from our first two decades.
Young and Invincible?
They make too much to get free health care, but they can't afford to buy it. Now they're getting organized.
Equality Project
Local legislators and law students discuss the state hate crimes law.
It's a Shelter Dog's Life
Sheriff's raid finds starving, abused, and diseased dogs at Memphis Animal Shelter.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Brain Storm
MCA and MPACT give some thought to Memphis' creative class.
Taking On "Today"
Local student hopes to be the next Meredith Viera.
Tommy West's Excellent Suggestion
Tommy West said the University of Memphis should get serious about football or do away with it. The second part of his suggestion deserves serious consideration. And the university has the experts for the job ... So says John Branston.
M.A.D. Dash -- Midtown-Downtown Loop
Mary Cashiola reports on a new proposed private bus loop between downtown and midtown. Sounds like a great idea to us.
Man Arrested for Trying to Burn Gay Pride Flag
Memphis Police arrested 23-year-old Ross Burton early Wednesday morning after he attempted to burn the gay pride flag at the Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center.
Voting Machines: Round Two
Last week, Rich Holden argued that paper ballot machines were unnecessary. This week, the other side is heard from.
Shelter Shame
Bianca Phillips has more on the mess at the animal shelter.
Memphis Animal Shelter Vigil; Criminal Charges Likely
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 ...
Raleigh Springs Mall: Can It Be Saved?
There's too much retail, but not enough to go around. John Branston explores the dilemma.
Wharton Fires Animal Shelter Director
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this morning, Mayor AC Wharton announced that Memphis Animal Services director Ernie Alexander's appointment has been rescinded ...
Dogs vs. Abortion vs. War
Bruce VanWyngarden offers a take on the Memphis Animal Shelter brouhaha.
The MCS Report: Missing Something?
An important number is missing in the annual report card from the Tennessee Department of Education that came out this week: the number of graduates from each high school.
It’s a bad omission ... John Branston has some thoughts.
Memphis' "Brain Drain"
Area native Mark Dinstuhl says he can go to Nashville, walk down the street, and run into at two people who went to his Memphis high school ...
Read Mary Cashiola's take on efforts to retain Memphis' "creatives."
The Iverson Drama Ramps Up a Notch
The torturous saga of Allen Iverson and the Memphis Grizzlies took another turn Saturday night, as team management gave Iverson permission to go home to Atlanta to deal with some "personal business."
What this means, no one seems to know. Chris Herrington is on the road, but will no doubt have something to say about it on Beyond the Arc when he returns to Memphis later today.
Memphis Athletes of the Decade: Number 2 -- Pau Gasol
Frank Murtaugh continues his countdown of the top five Memphis athletes of the decade.
On the Scene: The Harvest Celebration
Hungry Memphis was there as the downtown Farmers Market celebrated the end of the season.
Tommy West Fired at Memphis
The University of Memphis announced the dismissal of football coach Tommy West at a press conference Monday in the school’s Athletic Office Building. With three games remaining in West’s ninth season at the helm, athletic director R.C. Johnson had seen enough to warrant a parting of ways ...
Bernie Madoff Author to Speak at MJCC
Nobody could believe it — the profits: $65 billion. Nobody wanted to believe it — the scam: a Ponzi scheme. The scam artist: "Uncle Bernie," aka Bernard Madoff. Erin Arvedlund didn't believe those profits either, so she investigated Madoff for Barron's back in 2001. Now she's speaking at the MJCC.
The Iverson Debacle: Men Behaving Badly
Chris Herrington takes an insightful look at the big meltdown in GrizzlyLand.
Meeting Scheduled About Plans for Overton Square
If you were one of the people upset about Anderton's, you might also be interested in the future of nearby Overton Square. Mary Cashiola has news. And a nifty diagram.
Griz Come Home, Lose
Chris Herrington has some thoughts about the Grizzlies' game against Portland Tuesday night at Beyond the Arc.
We Recommend
Music
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Reloaded
Expatriate Memphis duo Bob Frank and John Murry ready new material.
Record Review
Modern country's truest artist goes three-for-three.
Politics
It's For Real This Time: Avery Is an Active Candidate for Interim County Mayor on Monday
Period of indecision over with, acting mayor says, "I'm going for it." Flinn may hold back, "see how it goes."
Mulroy Hams It Up at Fundraiser/ Reception
County commissioner finds it hard to suppress his theatric/literary bent.
Out Through the In Door
Shelby County Republicans consider ditching their countywide partisan primary.
Ruling on Voting Machine Law Leaves Wiggle Room on Both Sides
Chancellor warns officials not to "jeopardize" TVCA and says 2005 standards are unnecessary for paper-trail machines but declines to issue injunction.
Ford and Gibson Battle Through 24 Ballots, But There's No Winner for Interim County Mayor
Commissioners will try again next week to break a 5-5 impasse ...
Sports
Theater
Brains
Civil War zombie play is a bloody mess — by design.
We Recommend
Film
The Way He Made You Feel
Michael Jackson stars in the year's most tantalizing doc.
We Recommend
Film
Chic Flick
Coco Before Chanel
Opinion
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Letter From the Editor
I looked around and saw the station through my brother's eyes: He was looking at a grungy, funky building in a grungy, funky neighborhood, with no white people in sight. He saw "scary." He saw "dangerous neighborhood ... "
Too Much Retail
Raleigh copes with a struggling mall and "unfair" reputation.
Enforce the TVCA!
Providing a paper trail protects voters' rights; it's also the law.
Books
Blues Brother
William Ferris: in the field, a leader in his field.
Food & Wine
Special Sections
the veggie plate
Susan Ellis discusses the "vegetable plate conundrum" in her Hungry Memphis blog.
young & invincible
They make too much to get free health care, but they can't afford to buy it. Now they're speaking out in this week's Flyer cover story.
still life in soul
The opening reception for Jacob Blickenstaff's "Still Life in Soul" exhibition is Friday at the Stax Museum.
bob frank & john murry
Memphis expatriate duo Bob Frank and John Murry return tonight for a performance at Otherlands.
farmers' market
The end-of-season Memphis Farmers Market Harvest Celebration is Sunday.
this is it -- michael jackson
Michael Jackson stars in the fascinating documentary, This Is It.
moe at minglewood
Moe plays Minglewood Tuesday night. No word on Larry and Curly.
carry me
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens is featuring an exhibit of 300 Lucite purses called "Carry Me."
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