- Issue Archive for
- Jul 28 - Aug 3, 2011
- Vol. 1, No. 1170
News
Isolated Incident
Second Chance program boasts strong record despite recent scandal.
Equal Access
New council focuses on housing, transportation for people with disabilities.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
School Daze
The Memphis school board goes nuclear, putting the school year in jeopardy. The city responds. What's next?
Steve Cohen's Odyssey Oddity
John Branston has some fun with Congressman Steve Cohen's mixed Grecian metaphors about the debt deal.
The Schools Mess
Jackson Baker and John Branston examine the latest crisis between the school board and the city council in this week's cover story.
A Second Chance for Felons?
Hannah Sayle reports on the city's controversial Second Chance for Felons program.
Nearly 100 Vacancies on City Boards and Commissions
By the end of July, there will 95 vacancies on city boards and commissions, and Mayor A C Wharton's office is hoping to fill many at a special event Friday night. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Crazy, Stupid, Love?
Chris Herrington says Crazy, Stupid, Love never quite gets it right.
New Group Formed to Aid Disabled
Louis Goggans reports on a newly formed group, the Memphis Advisory Council for Citizens with Disabilities.
Food Stamps 'R Us
Bruce VanWyngarden has some thoughts about the fact that one in seven Americans is on food stamps.
Sheriff's Detective Charged with Sexual Battery
Detective James Bishof of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with aggravated sexual battery, sexual battery by an authority figure, and official oppression. Bianca Phillips has the story.
Is the Memphis City Council Anti-Education?
John Branston looks at the historical relationship between the city council and the Memphis school board and says this council is better than most in its support of education.
BIll Ellis at Otherlands
Former Commercial Appeal music writer Bill Ellis performs at Otherlands Friday night.
Bob Dylan: The Memphis Blues Again
The legendary Bob Dylan played Mud Island Saturday night, with Leon Russell. Did you go? How was it? Check out the reviews and add your own.
Eleemosynary, My Dear
Chris Davis reviews Eleemosynary, playing at TheatreWorks thru July 31st.
Don Trip is a Force
Memphis Rapper Don Trip is a formidable addition to the local music scene, says Chris Herrington.
She's Leaving Home ...
Jack Waggon advises a young woman who's moving away with her boyfriend against her family's wishes.
Bluff City Bakery Starts Over
South Main's Bluff City Bakery has some fresh ideas for its bakery, Hannah Sayle reports.
Colby Rasmus Flames Out
Former Cardinal "phenom" Colby Rasmus has been traded by the Cardinals. Frank Murtaugh has some thoughts on the deal.
Memphis Stew
Former Flyer food writer Pam Denney has started a food blog at Memphis Magazine. "Memphis Stew" is well worth a look -- and a bookmark.
A Ban on Minors in Liquor Stores
The Memphis City Council is considering an ordinance that would ban minors from entering the city's liquor stores. Bianca Phillips has more.
FDA Warns Lazy Cakes
Dude, the FDA is so not happy with the Lazy Cakes peeps. Like whoa.
Youth Villages Lands $42 Million
Memphis' Youth Villages has received a $42 million grant to expand its work with older foster children. John Branston has more.
City Council Approves School Budget
The Memphis City Council approved the Memphis City Schools budget Tuesday night, assuring that the school year will begin as scheduled on August 8th. John Branston has a report.
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Music
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Introducing Don Trip
A beast of an artist emerges on the local rap scene.
Politics
Globe-trotter Haslam Phones Home from Kuwait
Governor reports to media on visits with troops in latest installment of accessibility campaign.
Tennesseans in Congress Split on Debt-Limit Vote
Cohen votes against "Trojan horse" bill; Tea Partiers Fleischmann and Desjarlais also say no. Rest of delegation reluctantly approves measure.
City, Rotarians Team Up for Animal Shelter Fix
Contingent from Club will perform free-of-charge audit and offer hands-on help at the shelter.
Pathways to Crisis
Numerous twists and turns have led to the current city of Memphis-MCS showdown. It was about money then, and it’s about money now.
State Seeks Waiver from "No Child Left Behind" Program
In conference call with state reporters. Governor Haslam and Education Commissioner Huffman call NCLB requirements too rigid, say state would prefer Race to the Top standards.
Sports
Colby Rasmus: A Phenom Flames Out
Former Cardinals' phenom Colby Rasmus has been traded. Frank Murtaugh has some thoughts on the deal.
Theater
We Recommend
Film
Underachiever
Crazy, Stupid, Love undercuts its own romantic strengths in search of cheap laughs.
We Recommend
Film
Opinion
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Letter from the Editor
He was followed onto the air by House majority leader John Boehner who, with his orange glow, neon-green tie, upper-lip flop sweat, and basso radio voice, appeared to be channeling Dan Aykroyd selling the Bass-O-Matic on Saturday Night Live ...
Nashville Visits Memphis
Karl Dean gets a first-hand look at Memphis.
Better Together
The proposed merger of AT&T with T-Mobile will benefit everybody.
Why Not Get Married?
Jack Waggon advises a woman who's moving out of town with her boyfriend against her family's wishes.
Food & Wine
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Starting Over from Scratch
Bluff City Coffee’s bakery case gets a wholesome makeover.
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