Vol. 25, No. 19
Maybe in Memphis
Jim Green, ex-con and government snitch, says he and his buddies from the Bootheel took part in the plot to kill Martin Luther King Jr. Trouble is, Green's been lying all his life -- so why should anybody believe him now?
By C.D. Stelzer
The Worm Turns
In the '50s, St. Louis took over maintenance of state roads in the city. Now, the city can't give back that responsibility.
By D.J. Wilson
On a Roll
Joe Edwards, savior of the Loop, wants to bridge the Skinker Boulevard "moat" with a trolley. Can he get supporters on board?
By Elizabeth Vega
Letters
Week of May 9-15, 2001
What Was Your Entrepreneurial Idea That You Never Followed Through On? (Part 2 of 2)
By Wm. Stage
Stop the Stadium Madness
Here are 10 good reasons
By Ray Hartmann
Champing at the Bit
The Fucking Champs wage their solitary war on the wuss hegemony, the indie-rock cabal, the bass and soundmen
By Paul Friswold
Seasoned Stew
The brilliant frontman for the Negro Problem on ageism, racism and preaching to the converted
By René Spencer Saller
Listing Heavily
Before handing over Radar Station to a new regime, the old boss wants to get a few things straight
By Randall Roberts
Bill Morrissey
Friday, May 11; Focal Point
By Roy Kasten
Victory at Sea with the Potomac Accord and Speaklow
Thursday, May 10; Rocket Bar
By Matt Harnish
Robert Earl Keen with Chip Taylor
Tuesday, May 15; Blueberry Hill's Duck Room
Guided by Voices with Creeper Lagoon
Monday, May 14; Mississippi Nights
Cousteau
Cousteau (Palm Pictures)
By Niles Baranowski
Sprouting Seed
Have faith -- the Mustard Seed is on track to being a safe bet for a good meal
By Joe Bonwich
Side Dish
Negotiations for a new riverfront restaurant are going swimmingly
A Hard Day's Knight
As promised, Brian Helgeland's new movie rocks
By Gregory Weinkauf
Windy City Blues
Environmental historian William Cronon explains how Chicago passed St. Louis by and changed America
By Eddie Silva
Ultimate Milestone
One of St. Louis' most famous (but least-celebrated) exports is honored on the 75th anniversary of his birth
By Byron Kerman
Carn-evil
Leave the kiddies at home: The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus & Autonomadic Bookmobile Roadshow is a walk on the dark side
The Product
Heath Ledger's in no rush to be a star. Why's everyone else in a hurry?
By Robert Wilonsky