- Issue Archive for
- Jan 13-19, 2011
- Vol. 1, No. 1142
News
Bite Out of Crime
Three neighborhoods have shown a dramatic decrease in crime since 2006.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Smallest User
Cooper-Young takes the prize in a yearlong energy-saving competition.
Heated Debate
Incorrect data and safety concerns fuel union opposition to using utility vehicles for non-fire emergencies.
Blooms and Booze
Joe’s Wines & Liquor doubles as a rescue operation for orchids.
A See-Saw Struggle
Momentum shifts in the showdown between city and county school districts.
Today Show: "There are no ob/gyns in Shelby County"
Did you know that Shelby County has no ob/gyn physicians? We didn't either, until an "expert" on the Today Show set us straight.
Memphis Tigers Beat Southern Miss 76-75
It took a last-second three-point shot from Charles Carmouche, but the Tigers knocked off Southern Miss in Hattiesburg Wednesday night, 76-75.
Snow Day!
Editor Bruce VanWyngarden says its time to formally recognize Memphis' secret guilty pleasure: Snow Day!
White Men in Suits
John Branston says a decades-long pattern of power is in danger of being disrupted, much to the displeasure of some.
TN TEA Party Wants to Rewrite History: Literally
A bunch of TEA Partiers rallied in Nashville to demand education reform in Tennessee. As you might imagine, they weren't talking about higher math standards.
Crime Rate Falls in Hickory Hill
Crime rates fell significantly in three once-troubled Memphis neighborhoods, including, most notably, Hickory Hill.
"Be an MC. That's what it's about."
In Music this week: Chris Herrington on local promoter Kaviar Lewis and this weekend's Hip-Hop Unification Summit.
Coming Attractions
Hannah Sayle reports on Paulette’s move and Urban Farms’ Farm to Table Conference in Food News.
Partisans Debate Schools Issue at LeMoyne-Owen
John Branston reports on the latest schools merger debate at LeMoyne-Owen.
Tigers Pound Marshall, 77-61
The Memphis Tigers got a much-needed victory over Marshall at FedExForum Saturday. Frank Murtaugh reports.
Grizzlies Thump Mavs, 89-70
Despite the (brief) return of Dirk Nowitzki, the Memphis Grizzlies handily disposed of the Dallas Mavericks Saturday. Chris Herrington has an analysis.
Blessed Distractions
Sports can take your mind off the world's troubles, says Frank Murtaugh.
You Don't Know Jack ...
She's worried her son might get indoctrinated into a church, but Jack Waggon sets her straight.
Fire Department and Labor Union Continue Debate Over Alternative Response Vehicles
The Memphis Fire Department’s impasse with its union over buying eight alternative response vehicles (ARVs) isn’t over yet.
Warren Peace?
The Memphis City Schools board has a new compromise proposal to consider at tonight's meeting. John Branston has details.
Memphis School Board Passes Put Charter Surrender to Votes
The Memphis City Schools board passed a motion Tuesday night that would allow city voters to decide whether to surrender its charter. John Branston has a report.
MCS Board Votes to Reject SCS Compromise
The Memphis City Schools board voted 7-2 Tuesday night to reject a compromise proposal with SCS. John Branston has a report. Jackson Baker also has some fresh thoughts on the matter.
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Music
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Mixed Up
Gregg “Girl Talk” Gillis uses his enormous pop appetite to forge micro mash-ups and prurient party music.
Politics
Chancellor Evans Approves Consent Decree for Charter-Surrender Referendum
Decision could lead to fast-tracking of legislative measures to impede immediate citywide vote -- or even to SSD legislation for the county schools.
GADFLY: Guns Über Alles
A constitutional right exercised to line the pockets of a multi-billion dollar industry trumps human life, doesn't it?
It's Official: Election Commission Sets School-Charter Referendum for March 8
Date is same as that for special election in state House District 98.
Council, School Board Agree: Memphis' Will is Paramount
Two Tuesday night votes clear the way for a dissolution of MCS, but Norris bill and five-district solution loom as alternatives.
It Gets Curiouser: MSC Board Votes to Meet and Consider New Stand-Down Plan from County
Adoption of plan would require rescinding of December 20 charter-surrender vote; effect uncertain on newly ordered referendum.
Sports
Theater
Spring Awakenings
Shakespeare beatboxes, The Old Settler moans, Speech & Debate sings.
We Recommend
Film
Grief, Staged
The complex Rabbit Hole struggles to expand on its theatrical roots.
We Recommend
Film
Opinion
White Men in Suits
A simple way to understand a complicated story.
Crazy Is Everywhere
The Tucson atrocity is a reminder of a notorious Tennessee event.
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Letter from the Editor
On Monday, I did what most of you probably did: I skipped work because of the snow. Oh, there's little doubt I could have made it in to work. I would have had to drive slower, but a three-inch snow doesn't stop the rest of the civilized world from going about its business ...
She's Worried Her Son Will Get Religion ...
... but Jack Waggon sets her straight.
Books
CIGNA-fied
A PR flack turns whistle-blower.
Food & Wine
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Going, Coming
Paulette’s move; Urban Farms’ Farm to Table Conference.
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Two for Brunch
Kelly English and Jonathan Magallanes make friends, make food.
Special Sections
See saw struggle
Read the latest on Shelby County's dueling school boards in this week's Flyer cover story.
Rabbit Hole
Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart star in Rabbit Hole, a story about grief and recovery.
ginnifer goodwin
Memphis-born actress Ginnifer Goodwin has some thoughts about a vegan diet in Hungry Memphis blog.
Green Hornet
Seth Rogan stars in the quirky Green Hornet. Check out Chris Herrington's review.
matt mathews and kemper durand
Photos by Matt Matthews and Kemper Durand are showing at the Memphis Botanic Gardens.
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