- Issue Archive for
- Apr 21-27, 2011
- Vol. 1, No. 1156
News
Another Goner
If you had dared to hope that the former Sam Stringer Chickasaw Gardens nursery at 2974 Poplar would be bought by another garden center, consider that hope dashed to dirt.
Marilyn Sadler has the details at the 901 blog.
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Chris Herrington on the Grizzlies and game 4 and game 5 at Beyond the Arc.
Up on a Crippled Creek
A firsthand look at Memphis’ most ravaged urban waterway — Nonconnah Creek.
Head of the Class
Fairview Middle School gets an energy-efficient makeover.
Slowly But Surely
Memphis hops on the slow fashion bandwagon.
From Trash to Treasure
Habitat for Humanity store to sell used construction materials and appliances.
Sustainable Sites
Two projects in Shelby County vie for eco-friendly certification.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
We Get Letters ...
We proudly present this week's collection of letters to the editor.
Casting Call for Fall Fashion
At the Peabody's rooftop party tonight, representatives from the Flyer are holding a "casting call" for our fall fashion issue. Show up between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. in your finest duds. For more info, see page 28 of this week's Flyer.
Game 2, Spurs Beat Griz, 93-87
Chris Herrington says a lot went wrong for Memphis last night, as San Antonio evened the series.
Davis-Kidd Won't Be Closing
Facing liquidation in bankruptcy court, Davis-Kidd Booksellers in Memphis is being purchased by former owner Neil Van Uum. John Branston has the story.
Shea What?
John Branston talked to Councilman Shea Flinn about his controversial tax proposal in City Beat.
Green Sites for Shelby
Two recent landscaping/park projects are pilots for the Sustainable Sites Initiative. And they're not just playing around. Louis Goggans has the story.
Editor's Litter
Editor Bruce VanWyngarden thinks Memphis needs to get serious about dealing with its litter.
Death of a Bookstore?
John Branston ponders the possible closing of Davis-Kidd Bookstore in Memphis.
Grizzlies Beat Spurs; Go Up 2-1 in Series
Zach Randolph's three-pointer with less than a minute to play gave the Grizzlies the cushion they needed to beat the Spurs, 91-88, at FedExForum Saturday. Chris Herrington has analysis and full coverage at Beyond the Arc.
American Dream? Jack Says "Wake Up."
Jack Waggon counsels a frustrated employee searching for the good life.
Rudy Gay's Injury: How Much Did it Hurt?
Frank Murtaugh sees a silver lining in Rudy Gay's season-ending injury.
Canoe Race Canceled
The Outdoors Inc. Canoe and Kayak Race, scheduled for May 7th, has been canceled. John Branston has the details at City Beat.
Grizzlies Crush Spurs, 104-86
The Memphis Grizzlies rode a strong second half to blow out the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum Monday night, 104-86. Memphis takes a 3-1 lead in the playoff series with the win. Chris Herrington has a full report at Beyond the Arc.
Dine Out for Life in Memphis
Several local restaurants are donating proceeds from Thursday dinner to AIDS service organizations. Susan Ellis has details.
Floods Won't Impact Music Fest
If the Mississippi River floods Tom Lee Park, it won't be as early as this weekend. But floods may impact the annual barbecue fest. Bianca Phillips has the story.
We Recommend
Music
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Who Are You?
Post-Grammys, the Arcade Fire reached a whole new audience.
Politics
MAD AS HELL: No Comet He, Haley Barbour Plunges Back to Earth
No tears here for the Ol' Hoaxster, the Yahoo from Yazoo City -- whose presidential campaign petered out like his "Million Dollar Challenge" scam of '95.
SCEC Chairman Giannini to Resign, Enter Haslam Cabinet
Commission's first ever Republican chairman will become assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance.
Lester, Monger Replace Democratic Incumbents on Election Commission
Republicans now must fill vacancy left by Giannini departure; Nollner, Taylor among applicants.
Teachable Moments
Even as budget season looms, educational ferment continues to dominate the political landscape.
Sports
Mr. Big Shot
How Shane Battier altered the past, future, and present of Grizzlies basketball.
Theater
Film
Wink Wink, Stab Stab
The Scream franchise eats its tail in a sputtering fourth installment.
Opinion
Kamikaze Councilman
Shea Flinn’s proposed tax increase will likely flop, but he’s game.
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Letter from the Editor
At a traffic light in Midtown this week, I sat and watched, stunned, as occupants of the car in front me tossed fast-food bags and plastic cups from three different windows of their vehicle and then sped off as the light changed. I chased them to the next light ...
Unfunded and Unfounded
An extremist ploy in the Tennessee General Assembly would restrict access to life-saving health care for Mid-South women.
Books
Family Ties
Olswanger onstage; the Faulkners recalled.
Food & Wine
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From Scratch
A mean rooster and, in turn, coq au vin.
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Home Run
Martha Foose on her new cookbook.
Special Sections
nonconnah creek float
Take a journey down the troubled waters of Nonconnah Creek in this week's Flyer cover story.
Of gods and men
Read Greg Akers' review of the faith and war drama, Of Gods and Men.
happy easter
Enjoy your Sunday.
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