- Issue Archive for
- Jun 2-8, 2011
- Vol. 1, No. 1162
News
What They Said
Commetns from memphisflyer.com
Shelby County Commission Votes to Defund Office of Early Childhood and Youth
Advocates hope to reverse the County Commission's 8-3 vote defunding the Office of Early Childhood and Youth.
Q&A with Paul Young
Administrator of the Office of Sustainability
Tale of Two Populations
More people moved to Nashville than to Memphis over the past 10 years.
Curb Appeal
Stimulus funds pay for more curb ramps on city sidewalks.
Do Ask, Do Tell
A local Marine pushed for Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal — and finally won.
The Voice of the People
Lots of interesting letters this week, including the return of Tommy V.
County Commission Votes to Defund Youth Office
In a move that will certainly prove controversial, the Shelby County Commission voted to defund the office of Early Childhood and Youth. Some say they think the commission was confused. Hannah Sayle has more.
Oprah, Sarah, and Mavis
Tim Sampson Rants about three diverse divas this week: Sarah Palin, Oprah Winfrey, and Mavis Staples.
Haslam Signs "Old Forest" Bill
Governor Bill Haslam signed a bill Wednesday designating Overton Park's Old Forest a state natural area, thereby preserving it from further encroachment ...
Budget Week: The Good, The Bad, etc.
John Branston has some thoughts on the past week's budget battle in Memphis City Council.
City May Cut Fire Equipment
Off-duty Memphis firefighters gathered outside Fire Station 25 this morning to protest possible cuts in equipment, one of several items in the city budget proposal. Bianca Phillips has the story.
News from 901
From pit bulls to culture: It's all there at Memphis magazine's staff blog 901.
Extreme Weather Around the World
Bruce VanWyngarden says whether it's man-made or natural, global warming is changing the weather for the worse.
Memphian Has Entrepreneurial Sauce
Sharon Fernandes launched a line of Indian sauces that has gone national. Susan Ellis has all the ingredients.
WTF? Tennessee BBQ Losing to Texas Jalapenos
There's some sort of national food contest among the states. Tennessee BBQ has advanced to a playoff against Texas jalapenos and is losing! This cannot stand. Vote.
Craig Brewer's Tarzan
Craig Brewer is going from Footloose to Tarzan. Chris Herrington has the latest on local film projects.
Memphis' Green Czar
Andrew Caldwell interviews the newly appointed director of the joint city/county office of sustainability, Paul Young.
Best "Wedding Preparation" Movies
Film editor Chris Herrington has a top five list of "wedding preparation" movies. My Big Fat Greek Wedding isn't on it, for the record.
Bob Dylan to Play Mud Island
Rock icon Bob Dylan will play the Mud Island Amphitheatre July 30th. Opening act will be Leon Russell. Tickets go on sale June 10th at 10:00 am at TicketMaster.
Weiners and Losers
Bruce VanWyngarden notes that Representative Anthony Weiner becomes the latest in a long line of men who thought having sexual escapades on the Internet was a great idea.
Bad Times = Bad People?
Columnist Richard Cohen says bad times don't produce bad people.
Rudy Williams Funeral Arrangements Set
Beale Street ambassador Rudy Williams' funeral arrangements have been set. Chris Herrington has details.
Council Approves Pension Increase
Before the Memphis City Council got to the meat of the city operating budget on Tuesday, they debated whether or not to increase pension benefits for city government retirees. Bianca Phillips has the story.
No Property Increase Says Council
The Memphis City Council voted down a proposal to raise property taxes aat Tuesday night's meeting. John Branston has more.
We Recommend
Music
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Roots-Rock Return
The well-traveled John Paul Keith settles in with a second Memphis album.
Politics
A Month Ago, Cohen Foresaw Hart's 9th District Challenge — and the Outcome
"She really has some abilities and has a future," the congressman said then, but he cautioned, "If she runs against me, she's going to find out that she's misread the situation entirely."
Giving Curry Todd His Props for a Last-Minute Save
Smelling a rat on the session's last day, the Colliverville state rep put the quietus on a paint-by-the-numbers bill.
On Cutting Through the Budget Malaise: A Modest Proposal
We know what's not getting us (meaning both city and county) anywhere, but where there's a will (or maybe just somebody willful enough) there's a way.
Homeland Security Funds Cut for Memphis, Nashville
Money dropped from Department's Urban Areas Security Initiative program.
City Candidates Still Waiting to Find out What District Lines Are
Council meeting next week could shine some light on subject — budget issues permitting.
Should Council and Commission Members Have Some Modest Perks?
Here's one vote in favor. (Or, as the Germans say, "Erst fressen, dann Moral." Loosely translated: "First eat, then legislate.")
Cohen vs. Hart
The 9th District congressman may have his toughest challenger yet.
Theater
We Recommend
Film
Twisted
Italian thriller The Double Hour will keep you guessing.
Opinion
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Letter from the Editor
The recent tornado in Joplin, Missouri, my home state, was a sobering reminder that, despite advance warnings and fancy Doppler radar, there is little anyone can do if a massive tornado delivers a direct strike — except hide and hope ...
The Root of Evil
Do bad times produce bad people?
Food & Wine
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Stir It Up
Sharon Fernandes explains how a goal was set — and met — to launch Stonehouse 27.
Special Sections
gay marines
Read about two local Marines who fought "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in this week's cover story.
willie nelson's country throwdown
This is Willie Nelson's guitar. He'll be playing it at Snowden Grove Amphitheatre Thursday.
The double hour
The Double Hour is a stylish Italian thriller says Chris Herrington.
memphis flood shelters close
Bianca Phillips reports that the temporary Memphis flood shelters are now closed.
Memphis Italian Festival
The Memphis Italian Festival continues today at Marquette Park.
jazz orchestra of the delta = levitt shell
The renowned Jazz Orchestra of the Delta plays the Levitt Shell Sunday night.
In a Better World
In a Better World won a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. Should you see it?
Gravity was everywhere back then
Music and film collide in Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then, at the Brooks. Chris Herrington has the story.
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