You’re so Memphis … if you drive your lawnmower to Kimbrough’s. (Pic by Matt Writt)
A single man
Read the Flyer‘s review of Tom Ford’s A Single Man.
Martin Luther King
It’s a good day to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy.
umai
Umai goodness: The Hungry Memphis blog talks to chef Ken Lumpkin.
southern home and garden expo
Check out “Ace of Cakes” Duff Goldman at the Southern Home and Garden Show at the Agricenter this weekend.
ice flows
Joe Royer sent us this shot, taken from amid the Mississippi’s icefloes Thursday.
breakthrough griz
The Grizzlies are getting good. Check out the Flyer‘s cover story.
Jay “Reatard” Lindsey Found Dead
Memphis musician Jay Lindsey, who recorded and performed under the name Jay Reatard was reportedly found dead at his Midtown home early this morning. The cause of death is not yet known.
Read more at Sing All Kinds.
Courts Rule More Money for MCS
It’s official. The city of Memphis and Memphis taxpayers will have to give more money to Memphis City Schools. The funds are likely to come from a combination of higher property taxes, budget cuts in other areas, and possibly from city reserve funds.
The Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled against the city of Memphis Wednesday. A day earlier, the Memphis City Council put off a vote on school funding pending direction from the court.
Read more at John Branston’s City Beat blog.
dacre stoker
Dacre Stoker, author of Dracula: The Undead, reads and signs at Davis-Kidd Tuesday night.

