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Hannah's Pickled Egg

It seemed like a perfectly reasonable request to me. I wanted to make a Vine of Hannah eating a Hannah's...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-18-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Fullilove Claims Collusion

Councilwoman Janis Fullilove claims three fellow council members colluded to bring the state comptroller's attention to bear on the Memphis...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-18-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Wilson Says He Can Set Memphis Budget

Jackson Baker interviews state comptroller Justin Wilson, who says, "I can raise Memphis' taxes," putting Mayor Wharton and the city...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-18-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

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

Even as the Memphis City Council, now in Hail-Mary mode, scrambled this week to choose from several budget alternatives, including...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-18-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Tiger Trivia Tuesday

When the University of Memphis hosts the 2014 American Athletic Conference basketball tournament at FedExForum, Tiger fans may get one...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-18-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Tim Tebow at FedExForum

Louis Goggans reports on Tim Tebow's appearance at FedExForum last weekend. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-18-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Out of This World with Dragoon

Chris Davis surveys the fresh lunar landscape being explored by Memphis proggers, Dragoon. [ Subscribe to the comments on this...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-18-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Tim Tebow Talks Christianity, Football and Philanthropy

This past Saturday, Christian-based, non-profit organization Agape Child & Family Services held its 15th annual HeartLight fundraising event featuring Heisman...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-17-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

At the Canoe and Kayak Race

Bruce VanWyngarden has a few pictures of the action from Saturday's Canoe and Kayak Race on the Mississippi. [ Subscribe...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-17-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

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

I had the good fortune to be asked to use my little runabout as a safety boat for the Outdoors,...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-17-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

The Five Best Baseball Movies

Frank Murtaugh gives his list of the five best baseball movies ever made. [ Subscribe to the comments on this...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-17-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Baseball in the Dark

Leadership can take many forms, sometimes even at a cinema. Last month, my daughter — shortstop for the White Station...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-17-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Checkered Cow 'Burgers

David Boyd, the man behind D'bo's, has spread his wings to 'burgers. Hannah Sayle has the story. [ Subscribe to...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-16-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

"Doin' It In the Park" at the Brooks

Doin' It In the Park has been called the "best basketball movie ever made." The Brooks is screening it twice...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-16-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

"What the Folk Fest" at the Levitt Shell

Former Memphian Todd Snider brings his "What the Folk Fest" to the Levitt Shell Saturday. Chris Herrington has more. [...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-15-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Earth Wind & Fire at the Garden

Seventies funksters Earth Wind & Fire play live at the Garden Saturday night. For a complete roundup of weekend events,...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-14-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Guided Missive

John Branston assesses the budget letter from the state comptroller to council chairman Ed Ford. [ Subscribe to the comments...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-14-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

SideStreet Burgers. Yum.

Susan Ellis says new Olive Branch restaurant SideStreet Burgers is a cut above the ordinary. [ Subscribe to the comments...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-14-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

SideStreet Burgers

Hannah let me tag along when she went to Olive Branch last week to check out Jonathan Mah's SideStreet Burgers...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-14-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Boutique Peek: Spruce

Don't make my mistake. I had heard all the good buzz about Spruce long before I made the effort to...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-14-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Mississippi Canoe and Kayak Race

Outdoors, Inc. presents the 32nd edition of its great Canoe and Kayak Race on Mud Island, Saturday. For more information,...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-14-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Lipman, Mulroy, Stratton Considered for Federal Bench

There are three finalists to succeed U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla, who will shortly be leaving the bench to take...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Linklater's "Before" Saga Continues

Chris Herrington says Before Midnight, the third in Richard Linklater's trilogy of romantic films about a 20-year relationship, is a...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Lesbian Burlesque Party

This month's gay pride-themed installment of "Cherry," a monthly party for lesbians and their friends, will feature the return of...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Memphis' Newest Millionaire

Bianca Phillips talks to a Memphis woman who got lucky at the casino — really lucky. [ Subscribe to the...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Tim Tebow Coming to FedExForum This Saturday

Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow will speak at the 15th annual HeartLight event this Saturday in the FedExForum. Christian-based, non-profit...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Draft Preview: If Hollinger Had Made the Picks

A depressing realization of this offseason has been that John Hollinger's annual “draft rater” column — one of my favorite...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

TTT Answer

Among the schools on the 2013 football schedule, how many NCAA basketball championships have Tiger opponents won? Twelve.• Duke =...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer's Sports Beat

Time For a Divorce

Bruce VanWyngarden says it's time Memphis and Shelby County started seeing other people. [ Subscribe to the comments on this...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Editor's Note:

Which leads me to put on my Dr. Phil face and say what has to be said: It's time for...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Redbirds Rising

Frank Murtaugh looks at the remarkable turn-around of the St. Louis Cardinals' farm system, and what it means for Memphis...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Sizing Up the Scandal

by Flyer Staff Well, yes, using the Internal Revenue Service for partisan political purposes is indeed a bad thing —...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

One Night With You

True love travels on a gravel road in the third Before film. Before Midnight opens with a familiar two-person, walking-and-talking...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Space Opera

Dragoon melds prog, pop, and punk on new release. by Chris Davis You can't always judge an album by its...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Grizzlies Coaching Clarity

Two or three things I know about the Lionel Hollins situation. by Chris Herrington A few things I know as...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Book 'Em

Volunteers start a prison library for incarcerated women in Shelby County. by Hannah Sayle If ever you find yourself bemoaning...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Terry Roland on a Tear

The (local) world according to the GOP county commissioner from Millington. by Jackson Baker Shelby County commissioner Terry Roland, addressing...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Junior Entrepreneurs

Brother and sister launch mobile snow-cone business. by Louis Goggans Many kids spend their summer days running down the ice...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Letters to the Editor

Big Mouth BIlly Bass, racist language in the Flyer, flouride, and immigration reform. by Flyer Readers Big Mouth Billy Bass?...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

American Movie

by Chris Davis Sure, the basic elements that make up The Sandlot — misfit kids, neighborhood rivalries, knowing voiceovers, a...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

Burger Boon

Burgers at D'Bo's; one-man burger bar in Olive Branch. by Hannah Sayle Last year was a rough year for chicken...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz

What They Said

Comments from memphisflyer.com by Flyer Readers Comment of the Week: About "The Rant" and ricin-laced letters sent to government officials:…...
The Memphis Flyer  |  06-13-2013  |  The Memphis Flyer: The Buzz
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