- Issue Archive for
- May 19-25, 2011
- Vol. 1, No. 1160
News
The Norma Rae Moment
A look back at the Grizzlies’ magical season of heart, grit, and grind.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Road to Recovery
Flood victims may be eligible for disaster relief funding.
Big Stink
Sewage backs up in city neighborhoods.
Q&A with Lauryn DuValle
Booker T. Washington High School’s film mentor
Spreading the Love
City promotes Memphis with murals by local artists.
Cook-Off for Trolley Tour
Susan Ellis has the details for this Friday night's Cook-Off on South Main as part of the monthly Trolley Tour festivities.
Memphis on a Roll
Tim Sampson is all touchy-feely about his hometown this week.
Dark Ages Fall on Tennessee
Bruce VanWyngarden says Tennessee has entered the "Dark Ages," thanks to our legislators in Nashville.
About That Brown Stuff ...
Bianca Phillips reports on the stinky problem of overflowing sewer manhole covers in the aftermath of the great flood.
Flood Relief Work Begins
Hannah Sayle has the latest on what's being done to help victims of last week's flood in the Memphis area.
"Don't Say Gay" Bill Passes Senate
Stacey Campfield's infamous "Don't Say Gay" bill somehow managed to pass the Senate this morning in a 19 to 11 vote. Bianca Phillips has more at Memphis Gaydar.
Who's the Pop-Culture King of eBay?
Which pop-culture icon has the most stuff related to them listed on eBay — Justin Bieber? Lady GaGa? Brittney Spears? Nope, it's still Elvis. Michael Finger has done the math.
Jack Doubles Your Pleasure
Flyer advice guru Jack Waggon takes on two problems this week. What a guy.
Some Team Nicknames are Ridiculous
Frank Murtaugh says weather-related team nicknames are a bad idea. And the Utah Jazz doesn't make any sense either. Or don't. Read his take on team nicknames at From My Seat.
New Memphis-Centric Records
Check out new releases from the Warble, Bake Sale, Silver Seeds and more in our Local Record Reviews.
More Nashville Shenanigans
Governor Bill Haslam and Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey have ignored the mandated state employee hiring freeze for a select few. More at BruceV Blog.
Walking in Memphis: A Bad Idea?
Bianca Phillips reports that a national organization ranks Memphis as a dangerous place to be a pedestrian.
We Recommend
Music
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Back to Basics
Foo Fighters hit new heights with their rawest rock record in years.
Politics
Does the Neutered Version of Campfield’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Actually Liberalize Sex Education?
Key Democrats in the state Senate maintain that, as rewritten in the Senate version that passed Friday, it does just that, repealing old prohibitions.
President Cites Model of Booker T. Washington High School in Weekly Radio Address
Obama says the Memphis school's achievements suggest a better route to educational progress than No Child Left Behind.
Whalum Makes Election Plans; Ritz Sizes Up Chairman's Race
Outspoken chool board member may challenge Halbert or Lowery or run for mayor; GOP Commissioner won't support Chism or Carpenter, evaluates own prospects.
UPDATE: Whalum vs. Shea Flinn?
House Democrats Laud Haslam, Look Askance at Ramsey
The governor "worked with us," Turner says, while "the cowboy down the hall" got most of what he wanted, "to the detriment of the state."
Legislature in Mad Dash to Go Up or Down on Key Bills as Session Nears End
"Tort reform" goes through; last-minute debate for Teachers' collective-bargaining bill; Campfield (Campfield!) sees altered (neutered?)version of "Don't Say Gay" bill advanced by a symbolic notch. More...
UPDATE: House passes conference report that substitutes "collaborative conferencing" (whatever that is) for teachers' right to collectively bargain.
GADFLY: Boo! Armageddon Came and Went and We're Still Here!
So what does that tell you about these Biblical endtime prophets?
Obama to BTW: “Yes, You Did!”
In an emotional commencement address, the president honors both a school and a city.
Sports
Theater
Real People
Our Own Voice explores ordinary lives.
Film
Girl Talk
Bridesmaids walks the raunch tightrope, launches writer-star Kristin Wiig.
We Recommend
Film
Opinion
Language as Crime Scene
Tracing the fingerprints left by incendiary political rhetoric.
Style and Substance
How Memphis can keep its positive momentum going.
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Letter from the Editor
The Dark Ages was a period in European history set approximately between 800 A.D. until the onset of the Renaissance. The common thread throughout this period was the dominance of Christianity and the repression of all art, science, and progress that was not Christian in nature ...
Food & Wine
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A Mobile Cause
Drag’n and YoLo: chilly treats on-the-go.
Special Sections
grizzlies grit grind
Chris Herrington looks at the Grizzlies magical season in this week's cover story.
memphis farmers markets
Saturday would be a great day to hit one of Memphis' seven farmers' markets.
Bridesmaids
Check out Chris Herrington's review of Kristin Wiig's raunch-com Bridesmaids.
I Love Memphis Murals
The "I Love Memphis" murals are spreading all over town. Read all about it.
the 39 steps
The 39 Steps plays at Circuit Playhouse. Read Chris Davis' review.
bike-friendly Memphis
Memphis took another step toward being more bike-friendly Tuesday. John Branston reports.
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