- Issue Archive for
- Jan 7-13, 2010
- Vol. 1, No. 1089
News
The King and I
GK and EP: George Klein, for the record, in his own words.
In with the Old
The new downtown University of Memphis law school opens to students next week.
House Warming
Federal tax credit for homebuyers extended to April.
You Said It
A look back at the best, worst, and weirdest comments of 2009 from memphisflyer.com
Jay "Reatard" Lindsey Found Dead
Memphis musician Jay Lindsey, who recorded and performed under the name Jay Reatard was reportedly found dead at his Midtown home early this morning. The cause of death is not yet known.
Read more at Sing All Kinds.
Courts Rule More Money for MCS
It's official. The city of Memphis and Memphis taxpayers will have to give more money to Memphis City Schools. The funds are likely to come from a combination of higher property taxes, budget cuts in other areas, and possibly from city reserve funds.
The Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled against the city of Memphis Wednesday. A day earlier, the Memphis City Council put off a vote on school funding pending direction from the court.
Read more at John Branston's City Beat blog.
Memphis' Tent for the Homeless
Chris Davis took a video camera down to the big tent for the homeless on Poplar Avenue. It may not be the Ritz but it's a lot warmer than it looks ...
Expect Warmer Temperatures Ahead
The Flyer's 6th annual Hotties issue comes out February 11th, and we're currently accepting reader nominations.
Send a small bio, contact information, and a (SFW, please) picture of your favorite hottie to hottienoms@memphisflyer.com.
Elvis 75: Good Rockin' Today?
Chris Herrington reviews the massive new repackage of Elvis Presley songs: Elvis Presley 75 Good Rockin' Tonight.
Memphis Taxes: Too High?
City Councilman Shea Flinn says it's time to reverse the trend and lower taxes for Memphis.
Animal Shelter to Close for Employee Retraining
Memphis Animal Services will be closed to the public from Monday, January 11th through Thursday, January 14th as shelter employees are re-trained ...
Griz Edge Jazz, 91-89
It was nip and tuck at FedExForum Friday night, but a last-second block by Marc Gasol sealed the win for the Grizzlies. Chris Herrington has a report.
"Big Love" is Back ... and So Is Ginnifer Goodwin
Memphis native and Lausanne grad Ginnifer Goodwin's HBO series "Big Love" returns for a fourth season Sunday night. If you're not watching this polygamist dramady, you're missing Big Fun.
Producer and co-creator Will Scheffer talks about the series and stars here.
Exit Interview: Jeff Sanford Leaving CCC
John Branston interviews outgoing Center City Commission head Jeff Sanford.
Tigers Edge Southern Miss, 59-57
It wasn't pretty. In fact, it was really ugly, but the Tigers won Saturday night. Frank Murtaugh has a report.
Cardinals, Redbirds, and Wizards ... Oh My.
Frank Murtaugh assesses the new-look Cardinals, how it well affect the Redbirds ... and the Gilbert Arenas affair.
Overton Square Proposal Postponed; Meeting Still On
Though a proposed development for Overton Square has been postponed indefinitely, a meeting this week to talk about the site is still on.
With the delay, however, the meeting's focus will be larger than originally intended.
For more, visit Mary Cashiola's In the Bluff blog.
Spare Tires = Spare Change
The Memphis City Council's executive committee decided today to allocate another $50,000 to the city/county tire redemption program.
For more, visit the In the Bluff blog.
Griz Top Clippers, 104-102
The FedExForum had to be evacuated in the third quarter. The Grizzlies used the break to regroup and come back against the Clippers. Chris Herrington was there.
We Recommend
Music
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Sounds Found
Looking back on the year in music, 2009.
Politics
An Epic Concludes
Legislative lion John Wilder dies, closing out an era of political history.
Commissioner Brooks Receives "Rosa Parks Award"
Citation says "she stood up for the poor and fought for decent housing...."
Lauren Hesse, 1966-2010: A Legacy
An interrupted life that continues in the work and thoughts and lives of those she left behind.
Republican Mark White Easily Wins Special Election Race for State House District 83
Democrat Castle's "stealth campaign" falls short as GOP candidate gets 68 percent.
Practice Makes Perfect as Commission Names Two Choices
Johnnie Turner gets House District 85 nod; Pellicciotti is new District 4 commissioner.
In “State of the City” address, Wharton Points the Way to His “One Memphis"
Our boat will list in the sea no longer, mayor promises.
Democratic Candidate Apparently Off the Hook for Skipping Forum Event
League official had "impression" Castle would attend, but no definite commitment.
Commission to Decide Monday on Legislative, Commission Seats
Factors of gender, party loyalty, and future ambitions may determine winners.
Sports
Film
Loss, Found
Memphis-bred filmmaker Jodie Markell unearths a buried Tennessee Williams screenplay.
We Recommend
Film
Opinion
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Letter From the Editor
I believe we should start saying, "That's what she said," after reading a fortune cookie fortune. "In bed" is so played out. Here's an example from a recent cookie: "A big surprise awaits you." See?
Change That Cuts Deep
Spending more money than our neighbors has failed; reduction is the only option left.
Changing the Guard
Jeff Sanford looks back on a decade at the Center City Commission.
Food & Wine
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Rated G
Kid-friendly meals with parent approval.
Special Sections
george klein
George Klein remembers Elvis in this week's cover story.
music best 2009
Chris Herrington takes a look at the national music scene in 2009 and finds some good things.
playhouse tour
You can tour the new Playhouse on the Square today. Learn more here.
dacre stoker
Dacre Stoker, author of Dracula: The Undead, reads and signs at Davis-Kidd Tuesday night.
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