- Larry Kuzniewski
- Senior D.J. Stephens
- Issue Archive for
- Mar 7-13, 2013
- Vol. 1, No. 1254
- Dunks and Jams!
Art
A Sense of Self
“Singular Masses” at MCA’s downtown Hyde Gallery.
News
Fly on the Wall
Project Pat, DWI on a Power Wheels truck, and Elvis
Changes Brewing
Campaign to change Tennessee beer tax is in the works.
Peace, Love, and Rehab
Shelby County Drug Court clients find inner peace at the HART Center.
Q & A with Abby Wallace,
Named one of "America's Top Ten Animal Defenders of 2013" by the Animal Legal Defense Fund
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Edu-tainment
Healing the Hood's high school tour entertains and educates Memphis seniors.
Dunks and Jams!
Senior D.J. Stephens and the Memphis Tigers have a big jump ahead.
D.J. Stands for "Dunks and Jams"
Frank Murtaugh looks at the career of D.J. Stephens and the Tigers' status prior to the NCAA tourney.
Memphis' Dirty Water
Bruce VanWyngarden says Memphis needs to clean up the litter in Wolf River harbor.
Judge Hardy Mays
John Branston writes about the man of the hour when it comes to schools, Judge Samuel Hardy Mays.
On "Oz" and Feminism
Andria K. Brown ponders the new Oz: The Great and Powerful through a woman's perspective.
A Word With "J. Chris"
Louis Goggans talks to Harvest Mill frontman, J. Chris about his love of rock music.
Oedipus The King
Chris Davis has helpfully provided you with links to a local production broadcast of Oedipus the King.
Running Man
Louis Goggans reports on a man who's running across the U.S. for Alzheimer's research.
Pastner, Jackson Win Top CUSA Honors
Memphis Tigers coach Josh Pastner has won CUSA's Gene Bartow Coach of the Year award. In addition, junior point guard Joe Jackson was named CUSA Player of the Year ...
That Arkansas Anti-Abortion Law
Hannah Sayle reports on the building legal opposition to Arkansas' new anti-abortion law.
Mike Ritz Ain't Happy With the Unified Schools Board
County commissioner Mike Ritz is unhappy with the progress of the Unified Schools Board and says it's because the majority of its members want it to fail.
Davis Does Debbie Does Dallas
Chris Davis reviews the Circuit Playhouse's production of Debbie Does Dallas, a musical based on a porno.
Journey's Journey
Chris Herrington reviews Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey, about the arena-rock faves' life after Steve Perry.
Tennessee's High Beer Tax
Hannah Sayle reports on the attempt to lower Tennessee's beer tax, currently the highest in the country.
Two New Food Trucks
Hannah Sayle has the story of two innovative new food trucks now cruising Memphis — Stickem and Graze.
Hip After Mitt
Joe Conason argues that the GOP needs to go beyond getting "hip," and undertake a complete overhaul.
Death Penalty Sought in Henning Murder Case
John Branston reports that United States Attorney Edward Stanton III said the government will seek the death penalty in the case of Chastain Montgomery Sr., who is charged with killing two postal workers in the West Tennessee town of Henning.
Slider Inn Is Giving Away Gifts Cards to Flyer Readers
Midtown's Slider Inn is giving away $50 gift cards to two Hungry Memphis readers in honor of the opening of patio season.
Mark Edgar Stuart
Consummate Memphis sideman Mark Edgar Stuarts strikes out on his own with a new album and release party Saturday. J.D. Reager has his story.
Abby Wallace, "Animal Defender"
Bianca Phillips talks with assistant district attorney Abby Wallace, who was recently named one of "America's Top 10 Animal Defenders, on her work prosecuting animal abusers.
Memphis Tops UAB, 86-71
The Memphis Tigers completed a perfect Conference USA schedule Saturday by beating UAB. Frank Murtaugh has the story.
New Films for Memphis Directors
Chris Herrington reports on new films in the pipeline for three Memphis filmmakers — Ira Sachs, Craig Brewer, and Kentucker Audley.
Spiritual Rehab
Chris Shaw has a story on Shelby County Drug Court's HART center, which uses acupuncture, meditation, and other holistic techniques to rehabilitate addicts.
"Singular Masses" at Hyde Gallery
"Singular Masses," now showing at the Memphis College of Art's Hyde Gallery, downtown, is an examination of racial stereotypes and attitudes. Dwayne Butcher has the story.
Grizzlies, Tigers, and Cards
Frank Murtaugh looks at the prospects for the Grizzlies, Tigers, and St. Louis Cardinals.
Aiiyy, ¡Chiwawa!
Hannah Sayle checked out the soon-to-open bar and restaurant in Overton Square, Chiwawa.
CA Further Limits Online Access
Bruce VanWyngarden reports on the Commercial Appeal's strengthening of its online pay-wall.
Present Tense
There's still time to catch "Present Tense", a survey of contemporary Memphis art and artists at the Dixon.
Healing the 'Hood
Louis Goggans reports on Healing the Hood's efforts to inspire MCS students to further their education.
Kroger's New Strategy
Susan Ellis writes about Kroger's new marketing strategies for the Delta region.
Fact-Checking the World
John Branston riffs on accuracy — historical, ethical, and otherwise — in movies, books, and blogs.
Memphis: Hipster-Free Zone?
The Bluff City makes a list of top 10 least hipster-friendly cities. Bianca Phillips has more.
We Recommend
Music
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Sideman to Solo
Bass ace steps out on his own.
Politics
New Audio-Book and E-Book of Suffragist History "The Perfect 36"
Editions readied for Women's History Month and 93rd anniversary of Tennessee's decisive passage of 19th Amendment
Masson’s New Status Draws Lively Crowd to Caissa Event
Newly appointed school-merger Special Master is also an add-on at consulting firm.
Quick Shooting
The guns-in-parking-lots bill passed a compliant Tennessee General Assembly in record time this year.
Sports
Theater
Film
Undeniable Journey
The unlikely second life of an arena-rock guilty pleasure.
Opinion
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Letters to the Editor
The Hi-Tone, the Voting Rights Act, and Senator Mae Beaver and guns. Of course.
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The Rant
The GOP needs to do more than just worry about getting "hip." It needs a full overhaul.
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Letter from the Editor
At one time or another, you've probably heard that old garage-rock classic "Dirty Water," by the Standells. It was about the band's love of their hometown of Boston and the "River Charles." It ended like this:
"Well, I love that dirty water.
Oh, Boston you're my home."
Boston ain't got nothing on Memphis. We've got our own dirty water, and Memphis is our home.
Trashy Problem
Beale Street Landing battles trash and delays as cruise season opens.
No More Proscrastination
It's time for real action on the Memphis/Shelby County schools merger.
Obstructing From Within
A working majority of unified school board members seems to be opposing the Memphis/Shelby County merged system’s prospects.
Food & Wine
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Wheelin’ and Mealin’
More food trucks join the fleet.
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