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The Southwest Tennessee Community College is hosting a series of free FAFSA application clinics
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is experiencing changes. To assist students and families in completing their FAFSA applications Southwest Tennessee Community College is hosting a series of free FAFSA clinics. The FAFSA application for the 2024-2025 academic year is due on August...
Now with Titans, Jabari Small hoping to be next great running back from Memphis in NFL
In recent football history, the city of Memphis has been known for producing high-quality running backs. Former Briarcrest standout Jabari Small is the next Memphian looking to make his name as a ball carrier in the NFL. He signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in May after a stellar career with the Vols.
1 Grizzlies player deemed key to reclaim 'best in the West' status, and it's not Ja
Following a tumultuous overall campaign, the Memphis Grizzlies find themselves heading into 2024-25 with redemption on their mind and, hopefully, health on their side. Setting a new league record for most players to have suited up for a ball club in a single season, coach Taylor Jenkins was forced to game plan and scheme up lineups with the likes of Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Marcus Smart, and Ja Morant all regularly sidelined.
Memphis beat Iowa 2-1 after Tigers' stars threw out first pitch in front of sellout crowd
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A sellout crowd of 10,058 fans packed into AutoZone Park on Saturday night to watch the Memphis Redbirds beat the Iowa Cubs 2-1, enjoy a post-game fireworks show and also got to meet some of the biggest Memphis Football and Basketball stars. FedEx collaborated with the...
‘Beyond the Stage’ citywide talent show showcases talented Memphis youth
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Midtown was buzzing with talented youth who showcased their talents on the main stage!. The event ‘Beyond the Stage’ was open to youth, letting them take center stage and share their gifts in a positive and supportive environment. The organizer wants the youth to...
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity host backpack giveaway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity gave back to the community by providing fresh school supplies and backpacks to students for the new school year. The event also offered free haircuts and voting registration services to those who attended. Organizers with the fraternity stressed the importance...
Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sends Knicks’ Julius Randle to the Grizzlies
Trade talk will continue to circle Julius Randle until he and the New York Knicks agree on a contract extension. He’ll become eligible for a four-year, $181.5 million deal on August 3. One team that could emerge as a trade partner is the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis receives: Randle. New...
Clifton's Michael Rodriguez Dies At 24 With Unborn Daughter On The Way: Campaign
According to his obituary published on the Legacy website, Michael, affectionately known as Mikey, is being remembered for his "kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity," along with his "humor and the joy he brought to those around him." A GoFundMe launched for Michael's family had raised more than $13,800...
London police searching for suspect wanted out of Tennessee
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities in Madison County are searching for a man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender in Tennessee. Warrants are on file for 47-year-old Loren Janosky who had been living in the London area. Police said Janosky was pursued in a vehicle chase...
Badgett family creates three MSU scholarships for College of Education and Human Services
MURRAY, Ky. – The Badgett family and the J. Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation of Madisonville, Ky., have made a significant multiyear commitment to the College of Education and Human Services through the Murray State University Foundation. The Badgett family has a rich history of supporting education throughout Western Kentucky and began their support of Murray State more than 15 years ago.
Lady Tigers post soccer win at Bluegrass State Games
The Hopkinsville Lady Tigers traveled to Lexington over the weekend to participate in the Bluegrass State Games. The Lady Tigers dropped their opening game 3-0 to strong Walton Verona squad. In the second game Saturday, Lexington Henry Clay held off the Lady Tigers 1-0. On Sunday, Kaylyn Lynch used an...
Annual Stuff the Bus Event to Benefit 15,000 Students
United Way of Greater Nashville announced that thanks to generous community donations to its 16th annual Stuff the Bus school supply collection drive, over 15,000 elementary students would receive backpacks full of school supplies to start the year off ready to learn. More than 469 individuals representing 63 teams purchased...
New coach Wyatt Page wants to restore 'smashmouth' identity to Montgomery Central football
Wyatt Page's pedigree hints as much, but just in case that doesn't do the trick, his words should. "We're definitely gonna be a physical, smashmouth team," the first-year Montgomery Central coach said. "We're gonna run the football, we're gonna play good, sound defense." Page, a former college offensive lineman and assistant coach at...
Playhouse ends summer camp with ‘Nemo’ shows
MURRAY – Organizers behind the summer children’s theater camp at Playhouse in the Park say it’s not only a way for kids to exercise their creative muscles, but the experience can greatly boost their confidence as well. Wayne Shields-Hogue and Holly Bloodworth co-directed the camp this year,...
FCA High School Football 7-on-7 /Lineman Challenge; Lakers, Tigers join others at Murray State
MURRAY — Events like the West Kentucky FCA High School Football 7-on-7/Lineman Challenge at Murray State are probably not going to have a say in a potential state championship run or even trying to break .500 during a season. However, for about 12 programs from throughout the westernmost portion...
Webb heads into Calloway AD tenure quite familiar with its programs
MURRAY — Many people may find it very strange that longtime Calloway County athletics coach Troy Webb is actually not a Laker alum. He actually comes from Muhlenberg County — long-since-departed Muhlenberg Central, to be exact, near Greenville —where he played baseball and basketball and ran on the cross-country team. Webb also has a well-known Kentucky coach to call as a former teammate for Muhlenberg’s American Legion baseball team back in the late 1970s, Ray Harper (who played at tiny Bremen, one of eight campuses that eventually formed the current Muhlenberg County High School), current Jacksonville State head men’s basketball coach, who also won two NCAA Division 2 national titles at Kentucky Wesleyan in Owensboro.
Beshear will not attend Aug. 3 Fancy Farm Picnic, annual West Kentucky political tradition
Organizers of the annual church fundraiser held in Graves County said in a Friday afternoon email that the governor had said he is not attending the August event and “no reason was given.”. Fancy Farm organizers added that Republican State Auditor Allison Ball will not attend due to a...
$2 million Powerball ticket sold at grocery store in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Lottery said on Sunday a $2 million Powerball ticket was sold at a grocery store in Knoxville. Lottery officials said the Powerball ticket, which matched five of the six numbers drawn with the Power Play option on Saturday, was sold at Publix, located off Pellissippi Parkway in the Northshore Town Center.
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