- Issue Archive for
- Jun 17-23, 2010
- Vol. 1, No. 1112
News
Moving Announcement
City to relocate residents of Cleaborn Homes to make way for redevelopment.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Suit Able Women
At Dress for Success, clothes open all doors.
Now Playing
Reliving the Grateful Dead’s long, strange trip.
Choice Phrase
Facebook page inspires community spirit.
Go With the Flow
Doing Circles with the Hooper Troopers.
The Pesky Fly ...
Chris Davis' Fly on the Wall column is particularly frisky this week. Perhaps you should read it.
Grizzlies Draft Workout: Vasquez, Crawford, etc.
Chris Herrington dropped the Grizzlies prospects workout Wednesday and has some thoughts on Grievis Vasquez, Jordan Crawford, and others.
The Future Midtown
About 50 people showed up for a meeting Thursday night to discuss proposed new Midtown zoning. Mary Cashiola was there and has a report.
Memphis' Best Milkshakes
Stacey Greenberg surveys the best milkshakes in Memphis. Tough assignment! The results are here.
Does Soccer Bore Americans?
Editor Bruce VanWyngarden says thrill-seeking Americans will never go for World Cup soccer.
Memphians by Choice
Two weeks ago, business consultants Doug Carpenter and Anna Holtzclaw took a three-word phrase they liked and decided to share it with the rest of the world. More here.
Seattle Company to Offer Mississippi River Cruises
From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer: A Seattle cruise line plans Mississippi River excursions next year with routes between New Orleans and Memphis, and between Memphis and Nashville ...
Cardinals' Moves Help Redbirds
Frank Murtaugh says Cardinals' manager Tony LaRussa's preference for veteran bench players in St. Louis might give the Memphis Redbirds an edge in Triple A.
Wells Fargo Cites Local News Media in Lawsuit
News articles from the Flyer, Memphis Business Journal, and The Commercial Appeal are included in a defense motion filed this month in the federal lawsuit against Wells Fargo by the city of Memphis and Shelby County.
House of Mews Gets "Adopted"
In May, the Flyer reported that House of Mews founder Elain Harvey was considering selling her home to keep a roof over the heads of the cats at her Cooper-Young no-kill shelter ...
Memphis Beat: Have Mercy!
Greg Akers takes a look at the new TNT network show — Memphis Beat — about a detective who sings Elvis songs. For reals.
Fresh Start for CK's Coffee Shops
The local mini-chain of CK's Coffee Shops is under new ownership and changes are in the air -- starting with the coffee. Susan Ellis reports.
We Recommend
Music
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Sun City
Four days among the concert hordes at Bonnaroo.
Politics
Haslam Leads Rasmussen Poll — See His Interview with Flyer Staff
Knoxville mayor scored higher in favorability then GOP gubernatorial rivals Wamp and Ramsey and Democrat McWherter and had larger edge over the Democrat in sample matchups.
On Wednesday frontrunner Haslam had a no-holds-barred group interview with the Flyer staff. (See inside, with video and titles by Chris Davis)
Ramsey Sets Up Shelby County HQ, Touts Limited-Government Agenda
Hits GOP opponents Haslam and Wamp as "Establishment candidate" and "king of earmarks," respectively.
Trent Lott Quotes GOP House Leader Boehner on Likely Flinn Victory
"'I hear that guy's gonna win,'" is the quote, relayed by ex-Senate Majority Leader Lott at fundraiser for 8th District congressonal candidate Flinn.
Cohen Opens Up Whitehaven HQ, Joins a Rap Line
Event takes place in 100-degree weather; see pics and video highlights inside.
Ford's Change of Mind About Running, As Seen by Himself, by Opponent Luttrell, and by a Heckler
Sizzling debates took place Monday night between mayoral, Sheriff's candidates. See video of Ford and Luttrell going after it, complete with heckler challengihg both candidates.
Who Is Mark Luttrell?
A moderate or a partisan? And who’s really ahead in the polls?
Sports
Theater
Film
Playtime
Wit and sentimentality mix in Toy Story 3.
We Recommend
Film
Opinion
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Letter from the Editor
Have you caught World Cup fever yet? It's a question that gets asked every four years. Will this finally be the year that the World Cup turns Americans into soccer fans?
Groundhog Day
Are we fighting the Viet Cong again in Afghanistan?
The Off-Season
On obsessions, minor sports, choking, and The New Yorker.
Books
Food & Wine
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Sugar Sugar
Sweets from BFF Cupcakes and La Chica Bakerita.
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Milkshake Daydreams
This cool treat may transport you.
Special Sections
summer fashion
Memphis' Hooper Troopers demonstrate the circular nature of summer fashion.
Memphis Redbirds
See the Redbirds take on the New Orleans Zephyrs at AutoZone Park this weekend.
toy story 3
Toy Story 3: Should you go see it? Check out the Flyer's review.
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