- Issue Archive for
- Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1227
- Justin Time
Art
News
Paul Thorn at Levitt Shell
Proclaimed as the "Mark Twain of Americana," singer/story-teller Paul Thorn kicks off the fall concert series at Levitt Shell Thursday.
Service Interruption
Last fiscal year was worse for Title X services than previously reported.
Hot or Not?
New social network allows Memphians to rate local businesses.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Bike Lane Battle
Some drivers aren’t too happy about new bike lanes on Millbranch.
Justin Time
A new coach is the face of hope — and new direction — for the Memphis Tigers.
Tigers Hope for Change
Coach Justin Fuente brings a new attitude to Memphis Tigers football. Frank Murtaugh has the story.
Let the Games Begin
Bruce VanWyngarden is ready for some football. Sort of.
More Shenanigans at the Health Department?
Hannah Sayle says that the Shelby County Health Department used even less of its Title X funding than previously reported.
The Flyer Does Conventions Right
No other local publication sent, not one, but two reporters to the GOP convention. In this picture, Chris Davis gets up close and personal with the candidates. Read all the Flyer's coverage here.
Diary of a 1% Family
Chris Herrington reviews The Queen of Versailles, a documentary about one uber-wealthy Florida family.
Memphis Music and Heritage
Check out one of the city's best celebrations this weekend: The Memphis Music and Heritage Fest.
Do-Nothing Politicians? Not in Memphis
John Branston runs down the various possibilities for civic engagement in the coming weeks. It will make your head hurt.
The Delta Fair
Enjoy music, food, crafts, pig wrasslin', and rides at the Delta Fair.
It's 901 Day!
Hey, it's the first-ever "901 Day," a celebration of all things Memphis. There's all kinds of fun stuff going on. No hatin'.
Hip Hop at the Hi-Tone
There's a big hip hop show with Timothy Love and Cities Aviv at the Hi-Tone Saturday. Chris Herrington has the backstory.
City Torch
Bianca Phillips reports about a new Memphis social media business.
Celeste & Jesse Forever
Chris Herrington reviews Rashida Jones' new rom-com, Celeste & Jesse Forever.
Arrrrgh!
Frank Murtaugh sat through six hours of storms, lightning, turnovers -- and another frustrating Memphis Tigers football loss.
Let's Grill Some Stats!
Bruce VanWyngarden finds irony in CA editor Chris Peck's Sunday column.
From Farm to Brewery
Hannah Sayle reports on a benefit dinner at Whitton Farms and a new charity brew at Bosco's.
Thinking About Memphis Tiger Football
Frank Murtaugh revives his annual tradition: thinking about Memphis Tiger football, so you don't have to. This week's "Three Thoughts."
Ed Stanton III
John Branston checks out U.S. Attorney Edward Stanton III at City Beat Blog.
Comments From Our Readers
Check out this week's award-winning comments from our online readers.
Ben Nichols at the Hi-Tone
Lucero's Ben Nichols launches a solo tour at the Hi-Tone Wednesday. Chris Herrington has details.
Manassas High's "10"
Andria K. Brown has some thoughts about Manassas High School's ambitious plans.
Romney's Tax Returns Held for Ransom?
A hacker group is claiming to have infiltrated the firm that handles Mitt Romney's tax returns and is holding them for ransom. Bruce VanWyngarden has more.
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Music
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Worlds Collide
Local rapper melds old and new, North and South.
Politics
Light Moments at the Apocalypse: Tampa Bay Edition
Yes, from time to time we get optimistic and look at the fun side of things.
Lunching with Senator Alexander & Governor Haslam
Conventioneers cannot live on rhetoric alone; they also appreciate a classy feed with their pep talks.
With the Warm-Up Acts Completed, the Stage is Set for Romney
w/ video of vice-presidental candidate Ryan's rhetorical close
The Man With a Plan: Did Romney Deliver?
Whatever Americans at large think of the GOP candidate's five points, the audience in Tampa Bay -- except for some vocal dissenters -- thought they were whoop-worthy. (with video)
Democrats’ Opening Night in Charlotte Was a Winner
Michelle Obama crowned an evening that incuded stemwinding orations and heart-breaking human interest sagas. Up next: Bill Clinton
Mayor Wharton To Get Burgess Award at DNC
Honor is given annually to "an outstanding Democratic Municipal Official committed to improving public education."
Rick Santorum never cared about winning the Republican primary as long as Barack Obama was defeated.
(But he likes Memphis barbecue.)
Storm-Tossed Convention
Republicans gather in Tampa amid turbulence man-made and natural.
Sports
Theater
Winners Circle
Results of the 2011-12 Ostranders.
We Recommend
Film
The Harder They Fall
The .001 percent get a comeuppance — and get humanized — in The Queen of Versailles.
Opinion
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Letter From The Editor
Every year about this time, we publish a cover story on the University of Memphis football team. We've been doing it for almost 20 years, since the days when the late former Flyer editor Dennis Freeland brought sports coverage to the paper. For the last 10 years or so, Frank Murtaugh has admirably carried the ball ...
Creative Confusion
Vetoes, overrides, overrules, and overlaps mean muddled outcomes.
Ryan’s Hope
Voodoo economics still isn’t a plan.
Food & Wine
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Eat, Drink, Raise Funds
Whitton Farms hosts a country dinner; Boscos brews a charity beer.
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