- Issue Archive for
- Sep 2-8, 2010
- Vol. 1, No. 1123
News
Domestic Dispute
University of Memphis finds problems with local handling of domestic violence cases.
A New Beginning
It’s the dawn of the Larry Porter Era for U of M football — mired in mediocrity for most of its history. Here are six suggestions for how to get the program to the next level.
The New Bridge
After a decade on the river, a look back, and forward, at the RDC.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Self Centered
Memphis City Council considers plan to outsource community centers to local nonprofits.
Memphis on TV
Debuting on TV tonight are Hellcats and Terriers, both of which have a Memphis angle. Get the details at Sing All Kinds.
Beckapalooza
Randy Haspel ponders the Glenn Beck rally in The Rant.
How Many Kids Attend MCS?
John Branston says the City Council should demand an accurate count of students at MCS before allocating funds.
Tigers vs. Mississippi State Preview
Frank Murtaugh looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the Tigers and Bulldogs before Saturday's season opener.
"Going the Distance" Doesn't
Chris Herrington says the new Drew Barrymore rom-com, Going the Distance, doesn't quite get there. Read his review.
Blowout: Mississippi State 49 - Memphis 7
Frank Murtaugh has the gruesome details of Larry Porter's first game as head coach for the University of Memphis: Mississippi 49, Memphis 7.
MidSouth Music & Heritage Fest
Chris Davis has a report from the first day of downtown's Memphis Music & Heritage Fest.
Trust, But Verify
At a time when partisans of the political right still decline to accept the results of the 2008 presidential election ... it is unsettling to have one on our own doorstep.
Day Two at Center for Southern Folklore's Music & Heritage Fest
Here's some more video action and commentary from this weekend's big Music and Heritage Fest.
Redbirds Win Division; Head to Playoffs
The Memphis Redbirds battled their way into the PCL playoffs last weekend, while their parent club, the St. Louis Cardinals, frittered away their chances. Frank Murtaugh has some thoughts about both teams.
We Recommend
Music
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Of Texas and Tennessee
Miranda Lambert straddles country’s alternative/mainstream divide.
Politics
A Tale of Two Cities: The Post-Election Rift Widens
Newly sworn-in Mayor Luttrell invokes a "city on a hill;" a day later angry election prostesters talk of "shutting this city down."
UPDATE: Consolidation proposal, also condemned at election protest, is lopsidedly opposed by full Shelby County Democratic Executive Committee.
Standoffs!
As post-August 5th recriminations continue, the consolidation controversy heats up.
Sports
Theater
Coming of Age
Superior Donuts is a dark comedy about starting over.
Film
Halfway There
Promising rom-com Going the Distance pulls up short.
We Recommend
Film
Opinion
Counting Kids at MCS
City Council should demand an end to alibis and vague numbers.
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Letter from the Editor
One can argue that this is an unwise use of our tax dollars, and, frankly, I tend to agree. But the bottom line is that the Cultural Preservation program was created by the Bush administration, vetted by a Republican Congress, and approved by John Ashcroft's Justice Department ...
“Senior B Safe”
For circumstances short of immediate danger, there’s another way to call for help.
Food & Wine
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Vegging Out
No meat? No problem for food and wine pairings.
Special Sections
Memphis football
It's a whole new ballgame for the Memphis Tigers under new Coach Larry Porter. Read this week's Flyer cover story.
blondie at the garden
Blondie joins Cheap Trick for the final show of Live at the Garden Friday.
MMHF
Blind Mississippi Morris performs at this weekend's Memphis Music & Heritage Festival.
Too Big
"Too Big To Fail" at the University of Memphis' Jones Alumni Gallery through September 17th.
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