AltWeeklies Wire
Don't Say 'Gay'new
A proposed Tennessee law would ban any discussion of homosexuality in elementary and middle schools.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
02-01-2008 |
Education
Tags: Education
Tennessee Ponders Reproductive Rights Restrictionsnew
Supporters of a new amendment say that the language could lead the way for legal restrictions on abortions without legislating an abortion ban.
The Memphis Flyer |
Preston Lauterbach |
01-25-2008 |
Sex
Memphis Hospital Employees Sue for Unpaid Wagesnew
Nurse James Allen Frye and security guard Clarence Moore held two very different positions at Baptist Memorial Health Care until their terminations, but both allege the health-care system denied them wages for off-the-clock work.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
01-18-2008 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Salvaging MLK's Legacynew
The spat between the competing Democratic camps of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama has managed to bring Dr. King's legacy itself into controversy.
The Memphis Flyer |
Staff |
01-18-2008 |
Race & Class
Memphis' Daily Paper Outsources to Indianew
News of the Commercial Appeal's decision to outsource the advertising layout department to India comes at a time when the newspaper is reeling from a number of blows to both its credibility and its bottom line.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Davis |
11-09-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Church of God in Changeovernew
A global institution at a turning point celebrates its centennial in Memphis.
The Memphis Flyer |
Preston Lauterbach |
11-09-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
'Monetizing Content' at The Commercial Appealnew
News meets NASCAR as sponsors gain foothold at Memphis' daily paper.
The Memphis Flyer |
John Branston |
10-22-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
October Is Breast-Cancer Awareness Monthnew
And it strikes blacks earlier.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackie Jones |
10-22-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
What You Should Know About Breast Cancernew
Dr. Johnetta Blakely talks about the deadly disease.
The Memphis Flyer |
Karen Milam |
10-22-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Sharing the Roadnew
Memphis activists push for "complete streets" that are friendly to pedestrians, bicycles and the environment.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
08-31-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
In Memphis, Dogs of Dog Fighters Are Often Killednew
If the owner of a Memphis fighting dog is convicted, the dog is euthanized.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
08-31-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
University of Memphis Biodiesel Hits Highwaynew
The school recently won a $99,000 state grant to make a mobile biodiesel mini-manufacturing unit, which will be taken to area high schools and events to demonstrate how biodiesel is made.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
08-27-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment, biodiesel
Med Alert in Memphisnew
The ailing Regional Medical Center suffers from a list of symptoms: uninsured patients, rising health costs, and aging equipment. Is there a cure?
The Memphis Flyer |
Cherie Heiberg |
08-21-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Memphis Woman Uses Infant To Pull Robberiesnew
Kids! They do the darndest things.
The Memphis Flyer |
Staff |
07-16-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Dog Daynew
Animal activists chain off at motorcycle dealership.
The Memphis Flyer |
Cherie Heiberg |
07-06-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
