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On a Roll

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:45:00 -0500

On Wednesday, Mayor A C Wharton announced that 15 miles of protected "green lanes" for bikes will be added in the next two years at undetermined locations. John Branston looks the state of the local bike movement.

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Former Death Row Inmate Timothy McKinney Released From Prison

Hannah Sayle — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:24:22 -0500

After 15 years in prison, 10 of them on death row, Timothy McKinney walked out of jail a free man today.

McKinney was convicted of the 1997 shooting death of off-duty MPD officer, Donald Williams, at Crumpy’s Comedy Club in North Memphis.…

Christopher "Drumma Boy" Gholson

Flyer Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:42:00 -0500

Louis Goggans talks to Memphis rapper Drumma Boy about his classical music background and his current career path.

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Griz Comeback Falls Short in OT

Flyer Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:41:00 -0500

The Spurs took a 2-0 series lead in San Antonio Tuesday, but the Grizzlies found their game, finally. Chris Herrington has more.

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Broad Avenue Gets New Grant

Flyer Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:32:00 -0500

The Broad Avenue Arts District got more good news Tuesday, winning a $350,000 grant to spruce up the iconic water tower and create a performance space. Bianca Phillips has the story.

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Broad Avenue Water Tower To Become Art Canvas

Bianca Phillips — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:32:00 -0500

The old water tower on Broad Avenue that has become an iconic symbol for the burgeoning arts district will soon get a facelift.

The Broad Avenue Arts District won a $350,000 grant from ArtPlace America to pay an artist to paint the tower and to transform the warehouse loading dock under the tower into a live music amphitheater.…

Game 2: Spurs 93, Grizzlies 89 (OT) — Can’t Repeat the Past?

Chris Herrington — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:59:18 -0500

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The Grizzlies saved Saturday.

Wait, I’ve used that lead before?…

Reppin’ for Memphis: Q & A with Drumma Boy

Louis Goggans — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:38:59 -0500

Rap producers hailing from Memphis are largely known for bass-filled, dark-sounding, buck beats perfect for gangsta walking or jookin’ to, but they're not recognized for being influenced by famous composers like Ludwig van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

However, Christopher “Drumma Boy” Gholson was influenced by the aforementioned historical composers.…

"Beyond"

Flyer Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:32:00 -0500

The Swedish film noir, Beyond, plays at Studio on the Square Wednesday as part of Indie Memphis Swedish film series.

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LGBT Business Professional Meet & Greet

Bianca Phillips — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:24:00 -0500

Network with LGBT business pros and allies at the Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center's Business Professional Meet & Greet on Thursday, May 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton hotel.

The event is free and open to Memphis area employee resource groups, diversity and inclusion councils, business owners, entrepreneurs, LGBT & Ally professionals, family and friends.…

Tiger Trivia Tuesday

Frank Murtaugh — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500

Seven former Tigers have played in the NBA's conference finals (or league semifinals, if you prefer). And by "played" I mean saw game action.…

Griz-Spurs Game 2 Preview: Everything is Everything

Chris Herrington — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:42:00 -0500

I was asked on a radio interview yesterday what went wrong with the Grizzlies in San Antonio on Sunday afternoon. Um... everything?

When problems are this vast, so are potential answers.…

An Urban Equestrian Program

Flyer Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:38:00 -0500

A Germantown couple is starting a program in Whitehaven to engage urban youth in equestrian activities. Chris Shaw has the story.

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Club 152 Hearing Postponed; Lawyer Speaks

Flyer Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:00 -0500

John Branston talked with the attorney for the now-closed Club 152 on Beale Street about the case against the club.

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Corn Dog Cupcakes!

Flyer Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:31:00 -0500

Susan Ellis and friends tried out some of the rather unusual cupcakes at the Corked Carrot for lunch. Corndog cupcake?…

Corn Dog Cupcake and More at Corked Carrot

Susan Ellis — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:44:00 -0500

It makes all the sense in the world that the corn dog should come in cupcake form, and so it does at the Corked Carrot.

Last Tuesday, we explored the savory side of the menu at the recently opened wine and cupcake bar on South Main.…

Those Darn Spurs

Flyer Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:21:00 -0500

Frank Murtaugh doesn't like the Spurs and is happy to tell you why.

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Love the Towel, Loathe the Spurs

Frank Murtaugh — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:19:00 -0500

There are countless benefits to attending a sporting event with a press credential. The “free pass” is something I’ve never taken for granted, whether covering a hapless football team in November or a Final Four-bound basketball team in March.…

Locally Made Poundcakes and Bread

Flyer Staff — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:31:00 -0500

Hannah Sayle has the scoop on two new food vendors producing locally made cakes and bread.

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Spurs School Grizzlies, 105-83

Flyer Staff — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:20:00 -0500

Chris Herrington has the story of the Grizzlies' first-game blowout loss to the Spurs, Sunday.

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Haslam Cautions Fellow Republicans at Lincoln Day Dinner

Jackson Baker — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:21:00 -0500

Governor Haslam at Lincoln Day

After exciting a surprisingly less-than-overflow crowd at this year’s annual Lincoln Day dinner by recounting the Republican Party’s successes in Tennessee — including the possession of two U.S. Senate seats, 7 or 9 U.S. House seats, and super-majorities in the state legislature — Governor Bill Haslam cautioned his listeners with a qualifier, preceded by a warning.

The “national situation” was different, he noted.…

Game 1: Spurs 105, Grizzlies 83 — When 0-1 Looks Steeper Than it Did Before

Chris Herrington — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:40:28 -0500

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In a dreadful start to the series for the Grizzlies, let me start by underscoring four points that I made in my series preview:

1. The key to defending the Spurs has less to do with containing stars than containing team three-point shooting, especially from role players. Tony Parker was splendid on Sunday afternoon, scoring 20 points on 9-14 shooting, with 9 assists.…

A "House Happening"

Flyer Staff — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:41:00 -0500

The Project Motion dance company presents an intriquing performance in Victorian Village Sunday. Chris Davis has the story.

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Spurs-Grizzlies Series Preview

Flyer Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:52:00 -0500

Chris Herrington offers 10 takes on the upcoming Western Conference finals between the Grizzlies and the Spurs.

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Western Conference Finals Preview: Ten Takes on Griz-Spurs

Chris Herrington — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:40:00 -0500

The Grizzlies' Playoff Reunion Tour continues. On Sunday, the team begins its sixth playoff series in three seasons under the direction of Lionel Hollins, those six series collectively against only three different opponents.…