- Issue Archive for
- Jul 15-21, 2010
- Vol. 1, No. 1116
Art
News
Great Escape
Two inmates flee the Med in two days.
No Dose
Land Use Control Board rejects plan for Midtown CVS pharmacy.
Federal Bankruptcy Laws and Foreclosures
Mary Cashiola reports on proposed changes in federal bankruptcy codes and how they might impact local residents with foreclosure issues.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Table Talk
MPACT chats with city leaders and citizens.
Peace in the City
In Brooklyn, the Botanic Garden offers a swath of sylvan serenity.
Memphis as a Model
Memphis City Schools is known for failing schools, low test scores, mismanagement, and an almost billion-dollar annual budget. But with a windfall of capital from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education's "Race to the Top" program, Memphis finds itself on the cutting edge of national education reform.
Keepin' It Country
Jersey Shore's casting company seeks blue-collar rednecks for a new reality show.
Griz Summer League Action
Chris Herrington evaluates the Griz first summer league games and likes some of what he sees.
Did Herenton Really Want a Debate?
In his editor's column, Bruce VanWyngarden wonders about former Mayor Willie Herenton's campaign strategy: Did he or didn't he want a debate?
City Pledges to Install 55 Miles of Bike Facilities Over Next Two years
The Wharton administration announced today it would be creating approximately 55 miles of bike lanes, much of it funded through the city's engineering budget.
For more about this and tomorrow's bike action at City Hall, visit Mary Cashiola's In the Bluff blog.
Consolidation by the Numbers
John Branston says proponents of Memphis/Shelby County consolidation have a big numbers problem: the tax differential.
Fast Bus From Tunica?
Mary Cashiola reports on a proposed high-speed bus route from Tunica to downtown Memphis.
"Inception" is a Winner
Chris Herrington says Inception is the best large-scale Hollywood feature since Dark Knight. Check out his review.
Palin Leads GOP Polling
A new Gallup Poll puts Sarah Palin firmly in the top spot among GOP presidential contenders. Bruce VanWyngarden has some thoughts on the ramifications.
Robert Plant and the Fame Game
Frank Murtaugh muses on the nature of celebrity -- sports and otherwise -- in this week's From My Seat column.
Why I'm Peeved at the P.O.
The United States Post Office has ticked off John Branston. Read his rant here.
Big Star Bassist Andy Hummel Dies
Andy Hummel, the original bass player for Big Star, has died. Chris Herrington has more.
Memphis City Council Debates Non-Discriminatory Ordinance
How can a city council meeting featuring Janis Fullilove debating Bellevue Baptist minister Steve Gaines be anything but enlightening? Bianca Phillips has details.
Micmacs
Greg Akers reviews the French film Micmacs and says you should catch it while you can.
The Grizzlies Summer League Wrap-up
Chris Herrington analyzes the Grizzlies' summer league activities, and the O.J. Mayo experiment at point guard.
We Recommend
Music
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On the Road...Again
Phosphorescent continues to draw inspiration from Willie Nelson.
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Keep on Dancing
Duo's name came about by goofy happenstance
Politics
Cohen, Herenton Both Early-Vote and Haul Supporters to the Polls
The two congressional contenders have an encounter -- sort of -- at the Election Commission's downtown site.
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Cohen Starts the Week With the Big Mo, But There's a 'But' Clause
Church visits, visiting colleagues, and a fresh poll fuel congressman’s optimism as the week begins, but he advises supporters against over-confidence.
Game Changer
Obama's intervention on Cohen's behalf makes Herenton's catch-up task even harder.
Sports
Theater
Earth-friendly
Solo performer Latrelle Bright returns to Memphis with a global message.
We Recommend
Film
In Dreams
Director Christopher Nolan tops himself with the sci-fi heist flick Inception
We Recommend
Film
Opinion
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Letter from the Editor
... I am of two minds about this. On one hand, I think it's entirely plausible that Herenton never wanted a debate in the first place and that all of this talk about a second debate is just gamesmanship designed to make it appear that Herenton is willing to go head-to-head and Cohen is not ...
An Agenda for Memphis
Organized support for our indigenous culture will help our city to thrive.
The Art of the Deal
LIke Couach Cal, LeBron took it to another city and another level.
Food & Wine
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A Sense of Place
On American Way, tastes of India and Mexico.
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Fallow to Fertile
A city farm takes shape in Binghamton.
Special Sections
Memphis as Model
Superintendent Kriner Cash has plenty of grant money to make Memphis a national model for education reform. Will it work?
elvis from memphis to manhattan
The photo exhibit, "Elvis: From Memphis to Manhattan," opens at the Stax Museum of American Soul Museum Friday night.
Wise Guys/Chris Davis
Flyer writer Chris Davis is one of the "Wiseguys Storytellers Unplugged" performing the Full Moon Club Saturday.
"Whispers of Lincoln,"at Mud Island River Park.
See "Whispers of Lincoln," photos taken by Millie Carter on a flatboat trip down the Mississippi River at Mud Island River Park.
American way foods
Stacey Greenberg checks out the varied foods of American Way in Hungry Memphis.
birds and bees
This would be a great day to check out the "Birds and Bees" exhibit at the Memphis Zoo.
birds and bees
Today would be a great day to check out the Birds and Bees exhibit at the Memphis Zoo.
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