- Issue Archive for
- Apr 7-13, 2011
- Vol. 1, No. 1154
News
The Legacy of Larry Godwin
Outgoing Memphis Police Director reshaped the department, lowered crime.
Sick As a Dog
Latest distemper outbreak at animal shelter points to need for new building.
Another Brick in the Wall
Art installation honors Le Bonheur’s donors.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Green Dreams
Greenline group looks to New Chicago for latest walking, biking trail.
Q&A with Terry Harris
CEO of HBB LLC, makers of Lazy Cakes Relaxation Brownies
Places to Plug-in Your Car
Memphis is on the verge of getting 69 electric car charging stations. Lindsay Jones has the story.
What Would You Do to Improve Memphis?
John Branston looks at what's been accomplished in Memphis in recent years and asks, "What would you do next?"
Memphis Police Officer Charged With Sex Crime
Memphis Police officer Austin McDaniel was arrested for allegedly sending pornographic images of himself to a 15-year-old female. Bianca Phillips has the story.
A New Playground at Shelby Farms
John Branston reports on an innovative new playground at Shelby Farms.
After the Storm
Bruce VanWyngarden reflects on passages -- of storms and of the people who shape our lives.
New Memphis Magazine Website Launched
The Flyer's sister publication, Memphis magazine, has launched a new and improved website in conjunction with the publication's 35th anniversary celebration. Check it out at Memphismagazine.com
The Grizzlies' Playoff Prospects
Chris Herrington lays out all the scenarios and possibilities for the Grizzlies in the upcoming NBA playoffs.
Farewell to Larry Finch
Friends, family, and well-wishers said farewell to Larry Finch Friday night in Memphis. Frank Murtaugh was there.
Grizzlies Win Playoff Spot
The Memphis Grizzlies returned to the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2006, by beating the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum Friday night. Chris Herrington has the story.
The Ex-wife is Not Amused
A woman is not pleased with the antics of her ex-husband and his girlfriends. Jack Waggon sets her straight.
The 2011 Memphis Redbirds
Frank Murtaugh took in the Redbirds' opening game and has some thoughts about this year's team in "From My Seat."
Tennessee House Passes Creationism Bill
The Tennessee House has passed a measure that would essentially allow science teachers in the state's public schools to teach creationism and other theories in science classes. More at the BruceV blog.
Just Like Romeo & Juliet
Chris Davis takes a look at Ballet Memphis' production of Romeo & Juliet at Playhouse on the Square.
Demolition Kicks Off at Cleaborn Homes
Part of one apartment building at Cleaborn Homes faced a wrecking ball today as the kick-off for a scheduled demolition of the downtown projects. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Memphis Stew is Here
There's a new food blog in town by Pamela Denney. It's called Memphis Stew and it's on the new Memphis magazine website. Susan Ellis has the deets.
Larry Porter: Part Deux
Frank Murtaugh interviews second-year Memphis football coach Larry Porter about prospects for 2011 and what happened in 2010.
We Recommend
Music
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Tribal Connections
Gogol Bordello redefine rock-and-roll as a new kind of mongrel music.
Politics
Harwell: “An End to Collective Bargaining as We Have Known It”
State House Speaker indicates in Memphis that final teacher bill will include drastic Senate provision abolishing bargaining rights altogether.
Van Turner Reelected Local Democratic Chairman
Attorney gets second term via acclamation, urges partymates to heighten 2012 efforts.
Will Booker T. Washington Have President Obama As Its Commencement Speaker This Year?
As a finalist in the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge, the much put-upon high school with the proud graduation rate just might – but it needs its supporters to vote for it, the American Idol way.
Ford for Mayor: Big Apple Edition
Two New York Post journalists speculate on the meaning of a kaffee-klatsch in New York City.
How McWherter Faced Death: His Physician Recalls
As the end grew nearer, the former governor's stoicism took an unusual twist -- which drew appreciative chuckles when related at his funeral.
Haslam and New Education Chief Huffman Come to Memphis to Learn from Teachers
Both acknowledge "nervousness" among teachers but are optimistic about chance for innovation; governor discounts talk of rivalry with Lt. Gov.Ramsey.
The Bad News
McWherter, Finch, Balentine, Forrester: a week of sad tidings.
Sports
Theater
We Recommend
Film
Location, Location
Memphis International Film Festival boasts fest-tested features and docs.
Opinion
What Would You Do Now?
Memphis may be shrinking, but it is not for lack of trying to grow.
“Finch Diplomacy”
The iconic basketball leader demonstrated the harmony that sports can bring.
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Letter from the Editor
... People come and go too. Larry Finch came along after the storm of the sanitation workers' strike and Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination had left the city divided and angry. He and the Memphis State basketball team became a focal point to help heal that divide ...
Food & Wine
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What's Shakin'
Burgers from Burly's; fast and cheap at Tokyo Grill.
Special Sections
larry godwin
Read the Legacy of Larry Godwin, this week's Flyer cover story.
beale street wine race
The Beale Street Wine Race offers a beauty contest, races, grape stomping, and much imbibing today.
Memphis food and drink
Check out Burly's burgers and other food news in the Flyer's food and wine section.
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