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Hannah's Pickled Egg

Susan Ellis — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:28:00 -0500

It seemed like a perfectly reasonable request to me. I wanted to make a Vine of Hannah eating a Hannah's Pickled Egg.

She refused even after I backed off of the suggestion that she wear overalls and red pumps for the video.…

Fullilove Claims Collusion

Flyer Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:49:00 -0500

Councilwoman Janis Fullilove claims three fellow council members colluded to bring the state comptroller's attention to bear on the Memphis city budget.

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Wilson Says He Can Set Memphis Budget

Flyer Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:05:00 -0500

Jackson Baker interviews state comptroller Justin Wilson, who says, "I can raise Memphis' taxes," putting Mayor Wharton and the city council on notice.

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State Comptroller Wilson: Can Do City Budget Himself and Set Tax Rate, if Necessary

Jackson Baker — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:40:00 -0500

Even as the Memphis City Council, now in Hail-Mary mode, scrambled this week to choose from several budget alternatives, including a brand-new austerity proposal from budget chairman Jim Strickland, state Comptroller Justin Wilson in Nashville was, resolutely if a bit apologetically, pointing out the bottom line.

In a strong letter last week to Council chairman Edmond Ford Jr., Wilson had written that if the Council could not successfully conclude a workable budget within acceptable financial guidelines “someone else may end up doing this.”

That someone, he made clear in an interview with the Flyer on Monday was himself, the state Comptroller.

In the interview, Wilson cited Section 9-21-403 from the annotated Tennessee code, which, he said, gave him virtually unlimited authority, in a pinch, to take over the process of budget-making from Memphis city government —using his power in a virtually line-item sense, if necessary, to add or delete budget items and to set the tax rate for Memphis or any other gridlocked and out-of-balance jurisdiction.

“It’s pretty strong, and there’s absolutely no question that I’ve got to approve the budget.…

Tiger Trivia Tuesday

Frank Murtaugh — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:09 -0500

When the University of Memphis hosts the 2014 American Athletic Conference basketball tournament at FedExForum, Tiger fans may get one last chance to see their favorite team face arch-rival — and reigning national champion — Louisville in postseason play. (The Cardinals will join the ACC after the 2013-14 season.)

The last time Memphis and Louisville played each other with a conference tourney on the line was the epic Conference USA championship game in 2005 (the Darius Washington Game).…

Tim Tebow at FedExForum

Flyer Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:26:00 -0500

Louis Goggans reports on Tim Tebow's appearance at FedExForum last weekend.

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Out of This World with Dragoon

Flyer Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:22:00 -0500

Chris Davis surveys the fresh lunar landscape being explored by Memphis proggers, Dragoon.

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Tim Tebow Talks Christianity, Football and Philanthropy

Louis Goggans — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:22:29 -0500

This past Saturday, Christian-based, non-profit organization Agape Child & Family Services held its 15th annual HeartLight fundraising event featuring Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow.

Clad in a red-and-white plaid shirt, jeans and loafers, Tebow was greeted with a standing ovation as he entered the FedexForum.…

At the Canoe and Kayak Race

Flyer Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:00 -0500

Bruce VanWyngarden has a few pictures of the action from Saturday's Canoe and Kayak Race on the Mississippi.

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On the Scene at the Outdoors, Inc. Canoe and Kayak Race

Bruce VanWyngarden — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:31:00 -0500

I had the good fortune to be asked to use my little runabout as a safety boat for the Outdoors, Inc. Canoe and Kayak Race Saturday. It was great fun.…

The Five Best Baseball Movies

Flyer Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:46:00 -0500

Frank Murtaugh gives his list of the five best baseball movies ever made.

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Baseball in the Dark

Frank Murtaugh — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:43:00 -0500

Leadership can take many forms, sometimes even at a cinema. Last month, my daughter — shortstop for the White Station Middle School Spartans — invited her team for a matinee showing of 42, the wonderful film that (finally) chronicles the life of Jackie Robinson and his breaking of baseball’s color barrier in 1947.…

Checkered Cow 'Burgers

Flyer Staff — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:37:00 -0500

David Boyd, the man behind D'bo's, has spread his wings to 'burgers. Hannah Sayle has the story.

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"Doin' It In the Park" at the Brooks

Flyer Staff — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:52:00 -0500

Doin' It In the Park has been called the "best basketball movie ever made." The Brooks is screening it twice for Father's Day.…

"What the Folk Fest" at the Levitt Shell

Flyer Staff — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:56:00 -0500

Former Memphian Todd Snider brings his "What the Folk Fest" to the Levitt Shell Saturday. Chris Herrington has more.

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Earth Wind & Fire at the Garden

Flyer Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:14:00 -0500

Seventies funksters Earth Wind & Fire play live at the Garden Saturday night. For a complete roundup of weekend events, check out the Flyer's events listings.

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Guided Missive

Flyer Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:06:00 -0500

John Branston assesses the budget letter from the state comptroller to council chairman Ed Ford.

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SideStreet Burgers. Yum.

Flyer Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:37:00 -0500

Susan Ellis says new Olive Branch restaurant SideStreet Burgers is a cut above the ordinary.

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SideStreet Burgers

Susan Ellis — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:07:00 -0500

Hannah let me tag along when she went to Olive Branch last week to check out Jonathan Mah's SideStreet Burgers for this week's Food News column.

I can say we both left impressed.…

Boutique Peek: Spruce

Sophorn Kuoy — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:42:00 -0500

Don't make my mistake. I had heard all the good buzz about Spruce long before I made the effort to visit for the first time.…

Mississippi Canoe and Kayak Race

Flyer Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:06:00 -0500

Outdoors, Inc. presents the 32nd edition of its great Canoe and Kayak Race on Mud Island, Saturday. For more information, call 901-482-5998 or visit outdoorsinc.com.

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Lipman, Mulroy, Stratton Considered for Federal Bench

Jackson Baker — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:51:00 -0500

There are three finalists to succeed U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla, who will shortly be leaving the bench to take senior status.

All Memphians, they are: Sheri Lipman, counsel for the University of Memphis; Steve Mulroy, professor of law at the University and member of the Shelby County Commission; and Irma Merrill Stratton, a lawyer in private practice.…

Linklater's "Before" Saga Continues

Flyer Staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:35:00 -0500

Chris Herrington says Before Midnight, the third in Richard Linklater's trilogy of romantic films about a 20-year relationship, is a worthy addition.

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Lesbian Burlesque Party

Bianca Phillips — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 -0500

This month's gay pride-themed installment of "Cherry," a monthly party for lesbians and their friends, will feature the return of burlesque dancer Kitty Wompas.

Wompas, who performed at some earlier "Cherry" parties, has been performing in Florida lately, but she's back in town.…

Memphis' Newest Millionaire

Flyer Staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:50:00 -0500

Bianca Phillips talks to a Memphis woman who got lucky at the casino — really lucky.

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