- Issue Archive for
- Jul 22-28, 2010
- Vol. 1, No. 1117
Art
Hustle & Flow
Work by Temple, Baron-Robbins, Geary, Lee, and a band of street photographers.
News
Long Haul
Tennessee responds to predictions of a major freight increase by planning a third bridge over the Mississippi River.
The August Election: Part One
How Herenton vs. Cohen and the GOP gubernatorial primary impact everything else.
Property Rights
Local experts testify that the mortgage crisis is a civil rights issue.
Environmental Education
Local colleges create environmentally conscious curricula.
The REAL Best of Memphis
You've got until midnight Friday to cast your ballot for the Flyer's annual Best of Memphis contest. Make your vote count.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Background Check
New crime commission director has experience working with children of low-income families.
Marijuana: We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Randy Haspel offers his take on whether or not marijuana should be legalized.Gee, wonder which way he'll go...
Atlanta Mayor Offers Advice to Memphis
Mary Cashiola reports on the Center City Commission's annual luncheon today, where Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin told Memphians to click their heels together and believe. Or something similar.
Memphis and First Impressions
Bruce VanWyngarden says that when it comes to impressing international visitors this week, Memphis went "one for three."
Chris Paul and the Grizzlies
Could the Grizzlies land New Orleans super-guard Chris Paul? Chris Herrington has some ideas on how he could be wearing Beale Street Blue next season.
Angelina Jolie: Worth her Salt?
Greg Akers shakes out the new Angelina Jolie caper flick, Salt, and answers the big question: Can she play a condiment?
Vitale, Favre, the Heat: True Sports Confessions
Frank Murtaugh doesn't much like Brett Favre but he digs Dick Vitale. These and other True Sports Confessions at Frank's "From My Seat" column.
Charter Commission Considers Districting
John Branston has a report on the Charter Commission's attempts to set districts for a potential combined government.
Style: Six Items or Less
Mary Cashiola looks at ways women can pare down their wardrobe to six items or less at Style Sessions blog.
Does Memphis Need a Third Bridge?
The state of Tennessee thinks a third bridge over the Mississippi near Memphis is overdue. Bianca Phillips reports.
We Recommend
Music
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The Road
The long and winding journey of Memphis power-pop survivor Van Duren.
Politics
Signs and Signals
Joe Biden inspires state Democrats, Joe Ford gets some help, and Charlotte Bergmann introduces herself.
Confused About Your Voting Options? Don't Be!
No, you can't vote in both the Herenton-Cohen Democratic primary and the Republican gubernatorial primary! But yes, you can vote for anybody you want to, Republican or Democratic, for the county offices -- mayor, sheriff, etc.
Cohen Gets Black Caucus Support, Herenton Gets Busy as Finish Nears
Congressman gets $5000 donation and hint of future membership from CBC; Former mayor has three public events this week.
In the GOP 8th District Primary, the Dirtiest Word in the Language Starts With 'D'
In a three-way battle royal, all other issues give way to one -- any sort of connection with the other party. Real or imagined.
Early-Voting Turnout Figures Have Democrats Worried and Republicans in a Groove
Unchecked trend in party turnouts could cancel out demographic factors, put all Democratic nominees "in danger of losing," warns Upton.
Harold Ford Jr. Arrives to Jump-Start His Uncle's Stretch Run
The former congressman repeats Joe Ford’s talking points, but loaning his charisma out is the main thing.
Wamp Compares Haslam TV Expenditures to Gulf Oil Spill
GOP gubernatorial candidate declares, "Pilot Oil money is now free-flowing, and the only thing that can cap it is the people."
Sports
Theater
We Recommend
Film
In the Club
Local filmmakers talk Antenna, show work-in-progress.
We Recommend
Film
Opinion
Saving the Children
Early information for mothers in poverty can make a big difference in Memphis’ quality of life.
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Letter from the Editor
Polls are funny things. They're a lot like abstract art or Bob Dylan's lyrics — open to interpretation. The latest local poll on the 9th District congressional race between former Mayor Willie Herenton and Representative Steve Cohen shows Cohen with what appears to be an insurmountable lead ...
Power Booster
Charles McVean bets on a hybrid recumbent bicycle.
Pension Bomb
MLGW is dealing with massive pension obligations. Other local government bodies need to do the same.
Books
Catching Up
From famous hypochondriacs to a frozen rabbi: a mid-summer selection of recommended reading.
Food & Wine
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Well-Honed
One Sharp Dude takes blade-sharpening on the road.
Special Sections
august election
Zamp Wamp fascinates Steve Mulroy. It's all part of this week's Flyer cover story: "August Election."
Much ado about nothing
Chris Davis says you might want to check out Theatre Memphis' version of "Much Ado About Nothing."
WEVL's Blues on the Bluff
Scott Bomar's Bo-Keys play WEVL's "Blues on the Bluff Saturday night.
bug cook-off
Read about the Big Bug Cook-off and other slightly more appetizing adventures in food at Hungry Memphis.
last of the honeysuckle
Detail from Paula Temple's "Last of the Honeysuckle." For more about the latest gallery openings, see Carol Knowles' art column.
E.T. at the Orpheum
Stephen Spielberg's E.T. is the feature at the Orpheum's summer movies series Wednesday night.
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