- Justin Fox Burks
- Issue Archive for
- Sep 20-26, 2012
- Vol. 1, No. 1230
- Crosstown Comeback
News
Walk This Way
New ordinance protects pedestrians at crosswalks.
Spay As You Go
Humane Society plans for mobile spay/neuter clinic.
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Crosstown Comeback
Big plans for the Sears Crosstown building are breathing new life into a midtown neighborhood.
A Neighborhood Turnaround
Bianca Phillips reports on all the latest developments in the Crosstown neighborhood in this week's cover story.
Voluntary "Poverty"
Richard Cohen says most politicians' version of "being poor" isn't the real thing.
The Litter Van That Could
The Memphis Humane Society has plans for a mobile spaying and neutering unit.
Finger-Pointing
According to Tim Sampson in this week's Rant, everything is Obama's fault.
A Real Work of Cinema
Great acting and visuals prop up an elusive story in The Master.
New Ordinance on Crosswalks
Louis Goggans reports on a new ordinance that requires motorists to slow down and come to a complete stop when approaching a crosswalk where a pedestrian is crossing.
A Debut
There's a record-release party Friday at the Hi-Tone for Chris Milam's Young Avenue.
The Memphis Dawls
The Memphis Dawls open for Emmylou Harris Saturday night at Levitt Shell.
Just Following Orders
Chris Herrington reviews Compliance, the indie pic about gullibility.
Tigers Lose to Duke, 38-14
The Memphis Tigers are 0-4 for the first time since 1998. The U of M led Duke 14-7 in the second quarter, and was down only 17-14 midway through the third before allowing the Blue Devils to score three unanswered touchdowns. More at Tiger Blue.
Fair Play
The Mid-South Fair at the Landers Center through September 30th.
Memphis Tigers: A Progress Report
Frank Murtaugh checks out this season's Memphis Tigers football team versus last year's and sees reason for hope.
Charlie Johnson
Long-time Contemporary Media colleague Charlie Johnson passed away last week. Frank Murtaugh remembers a man who was everyone's friend.
Cooking Classes in Downtown Memphis
Susan Ellis reports on new cooking classes that will be offered at Urban Workspace downtown.
Clint Throws a Curve Ball
Chris Herrington reviews Clint Eastwood's latest, Trouble With the Curve, in which he speaks to a visible person, Amy Adams.
The New Hattiloo
Chris Davis has the scoop on the proposed new Hattiloo Theatre in Overton Square.
What Did They Say?
This week's edition of "What They Said," words of wisdom from our online readers.
Make It Better ...
St. Jude has a new promotional video featuring a song that seems a perfect fit: "Hey, Jude." It might make you cry.
I Was a Mormon
Andria K. Brown writes about her six-year experience as a Mormon.
We Recommend
Music
-
Homegrown Harmony
The Memphis Dawls hone their folk/country sound and make their move.
Politics
The Shark, and How to Jump It: Mitt Romney’s campaign looks like chum in the water
It's more than a series of glitches; the GOP nominee's campaign may now have lost all touch with the electorate.
Flinn Press Release Attacks Cohen on FAA Grant, Foreshadowing a Long and Gritty Ground Game
GOP challenger says congressman claiming credit for bill he opposed; Cohen denies "amateurish" allegations.
Holden on Probation as Election Commission Addresses Glitch Issues
Board will also insist on review of staff procedures; final corrections on redistricting said to be near.
Dogs, Ponies, and a Shelved Initiative: The Sexual Orientation Vote for Dummies
How administration pressure and attorneys’ advice combined to force a delay — and a possible, but not inevitable, defeat for an anti-discrimination proposal down the line. (REVISED AND EXTENDED)
The City's Turn
After a period of domination by county government, the action has shifted across the plaza.
Sports
Theater
We Recommend
Film
Two-Man Game
Great acting and visuals prop up an elusive story in The Master.
Opinion
-
Letter From The Editor
I just got back from driving across half the country — and by half the country, I mostly mean Texas ...
Diplomacy Needed
The city council takes up discrimination based on sexual orientation
Political Poverty
Being poor means more than living on tuna and pasta.
Books
Nu?
Steve Stern returns with a set of new (and selected) stories.
Food & Wine
A Time To Grill
Best Memphis Burger Fest turns local burger blog into cooking competition.
ADVERTISEMENT
THIS WEEK'S ISSUE
SPECIAL ISSUES
