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For Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer, Vols baseball's Chris Burke, it'll always be 'Rocky Top'
Former Tennessee baseball star Chris Burke was one of the names who headlined the 2024 class of Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The University of Tennessee — more importantly, the entire state — changed his life through his athletic career and ultimately propelled him to fulfilling his dream of playing professional baseball. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2001 and also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. ...
Flinn & Walker Named To MVFC Preseason Honor
Murray State Football saw Ashton Flinn and Kanyon Walker each earn Honorable Mention recognition Monday when the Missouri Valley Football Conference announced its preseason selections in a league-wide vote of head coaches, communications staff and media members. Flinn, a junior from Jackson, Missouri, is coming off a sophomore season that...
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.
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
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...
HOME-HEAVY 2024 SKYHAWK VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE UNVEILED
MARTIN, Tenn. – A total of 13 home matches – tied for the most in the University of Tennessee at Martin volleyball program's NCAA Division I history – highlight the 2024 Skyhawk schedule, which was announced today by head coach Jaclynn Wilson. The 13 regular season home...
UT Martin Hosts Ag Conference
UT Martin will be holding the 26th Annual Mid-South Agricultural Finance Conference on August 7th. The conference, which will be held in the Watkins auditorium, will provide financial tools and economic information for anyone with investments in agriculture. Guest speakers will include Dr. David Kohl, Richard Brock, Dr. Brian Briggerman,...
Local Author to Discuss Book at Martin Public Library
Local author Pam Watts Harris will discuss her recently published book entitled Learning to Live with Vision Loss at an upcoming event sponsored by the Friends the Library (FOL) group at Martin Public Library. All interested persons are welcome to attend this free event on Saturday, August 10, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the library.
BIG SOUTH-OVC FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION MEDIA DAY
Member of the University of Tennessee at Martin football program met virtually with various media outlets as part of the 2024 Big South-OVC Football Association Media Day. Hear from Skyhawk head coach Jason Simpson, defensive back Oshae Baker and offensive lineman Josiah Tingley from their media segments. Head Coach Jason...
UC Grads Participate In UT Martin SOAR Event
Martin, Tenn.–James Scates (left) and Maddox Dunn, both graduates of Union City High School, visited the University of Tennessee at Martin July 12 to take part in the university’s Summer Orientation And Registration (SOAR) event. SOAR is a one-day orientation experience that is designed to introduce new students to UT Martin and ease their transition into college life. During SOAR, participants register for their classes and attend a variety of informational sessions. For more information about UT Martin, visit www.utm.edu or call 1-800-829-UTM1 (-8861).
Best Jackson-area LBs in 2024 TSSAA season? See our ranking
From Mason DeLoach to Jacob Knox, The Jackson Sun ranked the top linebackers for the 2024 Tennessee high school football season in the Jackson area. TSSAA high school football is almost back in the Jackson area. Over the offseason, The Jackson Sun is ranking returning players by position group. It's...
Main library closed after apparent suicide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Benjamin Hooks Library on Poplar Avenue closed for the remainder of the day Monday after police responded to what they said appeared to be a suicide inside the building. A witness at the scene reported on X that they saw a man who had fallen from an upper floor inside the […]
Woman accused of shooting Church’s Chicken worker to stay in jail
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The woman charged with the murder of a Church’s Chicken worker earlier this month was back in court for the third time Monday morning. A judge was set to decide the amount Monica Williams would have to pay in order to bond out of jail, however, the 45-year-old along with her defense […]
Teen arrested for kidnapping that ended in chase, crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teen was arrested and charged with kidnapping after police say he tied a man up in his car and threatened him for money. Adrian Starks, 18, was charged with robbery, kidnapping, evading arrest to wit: vehicle, evading arrest to wit: foot, and no driver’s license. His bond has not been set. […]
Grizzlies analyst reveals 'real winner' of Ziaire Williams trade to Nets
Last week, the Memphis Grizzlies opted to move on from their 2021 lottery-selected wing, Ziaire Williams via trade with the Brooklyn Nets. Though perhaps seen as a long-overdue move to some, others such as superstar Ja Morant seem to be admittedly saddened by the exchange, voicing on a social media post "this hurt ngl."
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