The Life and Afterlife of Edward Perry

Who is Edward Hagen Perry, and why is The Memphis College of Art producing two shows of his work?

U of M Law School Building Ranked Among World's Most Impressive

Drumma Boy, Mentoring Organization Collab For Back-to-School Charity Event

New Signs Possible for Cannon Center, Cook Convention Center

TVA Board Approves Retiring Allen Fossil Plant, Replacing with Gas Plant

Bartlett Man Sentenced 52 Years In Prison For Murder, Attempted Murders

Main to Main Project, New Bus Route Get State Funding

Learning from Ferguson

Les Smith says we need to spend less time worrying about what's happening in Ferguson and more time thinking about how to fix Memphis.

Sexual Abuse Complaint Filed in DeSoto County

A "therapist" in a gay conversion facility in DeSoto County has been accused of sexual assault on a former patient. Bianca Phillips reports.

TVA Votes to Replace Coal Plant With Gas Plant

The TVA's board of directors voted this morning to retire Memphis' Allen Fossil Plant and replace it with a 1,000 megawatt natural gas plant. Bianca Phillips has the story.

Memphis Heritage Takes Over Blighted Historic House

Bianca Phillips reports that Memphis Heritage has been given receivership of a blighted house on Peabody. The group plans to help restore the home.

$3.5 Million in Clean Air Grants Given to Memphis-area Projects

Toby Sells reports that several local agencies and projects received state-funded grants Wednesday.

Few Faced Disciplinary Action for Blue Flu, Red Rash

Toby Sells reports that there wasn't much in the way of repercussions for MPD and MFD personnel who had Blu Flu or Red Rash.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Race and the Economy

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has some perceptive thoughts on the root causes of the Ferguson riots — and the economy.

"Calvary" Delivers

Chris McCoy says Calvary, about a priest facing his own assassination, is a powerful and compelling film.

The Meritan Midnight Bike Ride

Photographer Frank Chin caught all the fun, costumes, and general camaraderie of the annual Meritan Midnight Bike Ride through Memphis, Saturday night.

World Kosher Barbecue Championship

It's the 26th year for ASBEE's World Kosher Barbecue Championship, held Sunday. Stacey Greenberg has details.

Three Thoughts From Frank on Tiger Football

Frank Murtaugh begins his annual weekly series, "Three Thoughts on Tiger Football."

On the Ground in Ferguson

Flyer contributor Douglas Gillon reports on attempts being made to change and heal the wounds of violence-torn Ferguson, Missouri.

Propcellar Vintage Rentals

Sophorn Kuoy has the intriguing story of Karlee Hickman and her business, Propcellar Vintage Rentals.

Dead Soldiers' New EP Release

Joe Boone talks with members of the Dead Soldiers about their music and their new EP. They play the main music room at the Hi-Tone Saturday.

Do the Right Thing: Worth Another Look

Chris McCoy looks back at Spike Lee's seminal film on urban unrest, Do the Right Thing, and finds it still relevant — and timely.

Ossie Winners, 2014

The Ostrander Awards were held Sunday night. Chris Davis was there, and has the list of winners.

Ostranders Predictions, Sort Of ...

Chris Davis has some strong opinions about who should and shouldn't win at this year's Ostranders Awards.

Teresa and Doug Wyckoff

Married comedians Teresa and Doug Wyckoff bring their "Portland to Portland" cross-country tour to the Hi-Tone, Saturday.

"Fleetwood Mac" at the Levitt Shell

Indie Memphis presents a musical documentary on rock icons, Fleetwood Mac, at the Levitt Shell, Friday night.

Dolph Smith's "Parting Shots"

Eileen Townsend assesses Dolph Smith's latest show, "Parting Shots," at the Cotton Museum.

Indian Giver

Flyer film editor Chris McCoy says The Giver, based on a popular YA novel, hasn't got much to give.

What Y'all Said This Week ...

Flyer readers had their say about Shelby County Democrats, the Flyer crossword puzzle, and sex education in Shelby County Schools.

Gang Member Convicted of Murder

Louis Goggans reports on the conviction of Carlos Gonzalez for murder and attempted murder.

Andy Warhol at The Brooks

There's still time to catch Andy Warhol Portraits: Art and Irony, at The Brooks through September 13.

Here's the (Kosher) Beef

John Klyce Minervini enjoyed the food, the festivities, and the puns at last weekend's ASBEE World Championship Kosher BBQ Contest.

U of M Law School Building Ranked Highly

Louis Goggans reports that the University of Memphis Law School building downtown has been ranked one of the top 50 legal-institution buildings in the world.

Courtney Miller Santo's Latest

Leonard Gill talks with Memphis author Courtney Miller Santo about her latest novel, set in Memphis, Three Story House.

Good Cops, Bad Cops

Bruce VanWyngarden has some thoughts about the MPD and the situation in Ferguson, Missouri.

Who Was Edward Perry?

Chris Davis writes about reclusive artist Ed Perry, whose art is getting discovered and appreciated years after his death. It's this week's Flyer cover story.

Learning From Ferguson

Demonstrations of support for far-away victims are less important than taking care of our issues here in Memphis.

Few Rebuked After Blue Flu, Red Rash

Only a few reprimands have been issued for employees who missed work during police and fire protests.

Cohen, Memphis Activists Turn Attention to Ferguson

Cohen calls for Ferguson investigation, locals hold solidarity protests.

Blighted Historic Home to Get Facelift

Memphis Heritage uses state receivership law to salvage historic Richards House.

MEMFix Program Sets Sights on Edge District

Volunteers prepare Edge District for neighborhood revitalization fest.

Shelby County Launches Blog Aimed at Smoking Cessation

County employees share personal stories of struggles with cigarettes.

Fly on the Wall 1330

Keys to the city, manties, Bret Michaels

Nashville Mayor Karl Dean Announces Support of Same-Sex Marriage

Complaint Filed In DeSoto County Over Conversion Therapy Sexual Abuse

Texting While Driving Remains a Problem Despite Law

Looking at the impact of the 2009 law outlawing texting while driving

Ostrander Awards at the Orpheum Sunday

Annual awards show honors excellence in local theater.

The He & She Show at the Hi-Tone

Newlywed Comedy Tour: Portland (Oregon) to Portland (Maine)

Karlee Hickman, Propcellar Vintage Rentals

Shelby County Commission’s Last Go-Round

At the end of its four-year run, the commission gets some things done, leaves some undone.

Senate Candidate Ball Announces Campaign Team

Memphian Gale Jones Carson is one of Democratic nominee's picks.

Can Peace Break Out in Ferguson?

It has already begun to at the grass roots, says Flyer contributor on the scene.

Bogus Ballot Case Continued Against M. LaTroy Williams

Cohen camp seeks permanent injunction against operative, accused of willfully misleading voters regarding non-existent endorsements of congressman’s primary opponent; Judge D’Army Bailey inherits case from Judge Karen Williams, who is leaving the bench,

Ferguson, Part Two: "We the People"

Our man on the scene gets a whiff of a new kind of rebellion among the protesters. Or maybe not so new.

Flinn Again? This Time for State Senate

While most attention is focused on the Democrats hoping to succeed Judge-elect Jim Kyle in District 30, the good doctor floats.a trial balloon for the GOP nomination.

Ferguson, Part Three: Groping Toward Trust

As the world knows, the twain have met and clashed on West Florissant; now can challengers and defenders of the status quo find common ground?

Vanishing Memphis: Goodbye WTF YMCA Mural

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Roots of Unrest

What They Said …

Letters and comments from Flyer readers ... Shelby County Democrats, the Flyer crossword puzzle, and sex education in Shelby County Schools.

Time to Replace Shelby County Voting Machines

Diebold machines are out-dated and easily hacked. It’s time to fix the problem.

The Rant (August 21, 2014)

Robin Williams death was just the tip of the iceberg. Clinical depression is widespread, but treatable.

Letter From the Editor (August 21, 2014)

Good cops, bad cops, and the militarization of the police.

Kenny Rogers at Gold Strike in Tunica

Dead Soldiers’ High Anxiety

Retro Video: Do The Right Thing

Spike Lee’s 1989 classic is as timely as ever

Courtney Miller Santo’s House of Secrets

Dolph Smith’s Parting Shots at the Cotton Museum

Paintings, drawings, and sculptures pared down into their simplest gestures.

Ostrander Winners, 2013-14

The 2013-14 Ostrander Awards: Picks, Pans, and Who Got Robbed?

Bluefin's Veggie Sandwich

Gotta Try This: The Grove Grill’s Pickled Green Tomato Martini

Anshei Sphard - Beth El Emeth (ASBEE) Congregation’s World Kosher Barbeque Championship marks its 26th year.

First Three Thoughts on Tiger Football

"American" Football Picks: Week 1