GAA Awards Gala planned Nov. 13 Nov 19, 2009
The 2009 Arts and Humantities Awards Gala will be held Friday, November 13 at the Clark Opera Memphis Center. A wonderful evening has been planned. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
AIA: October projects at highest point since August '08 Nov 19, 2009
Memphis Business Journal - by ... Established in 1953, has served West Tennessee as the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects headquartered in Memphis ... City Guide Spotlight - Memphis. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Baseball Lands Third-Straight Lefthanded Pitcher in Collierville's Erik Schoenrock Nov 19, 2009
- Perhaps the most unique signee of his career, University of Memphis head coach announced today that Collierville High School left-hander Erik Schoenrock signed his National Letter of Intent to wear the Blue and Gray beginning in the 2010-11 season ... The 6-2 Schoenrock is a three-year letterwinner for former Memphis head coach, Jeff Hopkins at Collierville High. (Gotigersgo.com)
12th annual Top Forty Under 40 award recipients announced Nov 19, 2009
Memphis Business Journal - by ... Now they will be recognized for their contributions to Memphis ... Memphis Business Journal s 2008 Top 40 Under 40 awards are sponsored by Christian Brothers University. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Georgia seeks way out of bowl ‘wad' Nov 19, 2009
The Liberty and Music City bowls -- in Memphis and Nashville, respectively -- share the next two picks after the Chick-fil-A. Then the Independence Bowl ... Liberty Bowl (Memphis) and Music City Bowl (Nashville), not in any specific order, but in consultation with the SEC office. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tommy West is a class act Nov 19, 2009
After he was let go at Clemson he eventually became the head coach at Memphis ... Hes 55 years old and had done just about everything he could do at a place like Memphis ... After his dismissal was announced, West stood before the press and told Memphis some stuff it didnt want to hear. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tenn. family shares story, Ole Miss ties Nov 19, 2009
The Blind Side, which opens nationwide Friday, is a movie about Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, a wealthy Memphis couple with two children, taking in and eventually adopting a poor, struggling teenager - football star Michael Oher - and helping him turn his life around ... "The movie is based on Michael Lewis' book, The Blind Side, which looks at the difficult task of playing left offensive tackle in the NFL."Hollywood always takes some liberties," says Sean Tuohy, one of the executives of RGT Foods... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Latest sports headlines » Nov 19, 2009
The 18-year-old freshman defensive back was cited at 1:45 p.m. on Nov. 7, a few hours before the Volunteers hosted Memphis. ATHENS -- Georgia safety Bacarri Rambo, briefly unconscious after a late-game collision with an Auburn receiver last week, is doing fine by all accounts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
JC Shurburtt » Nov 19, 2009
The Memphis job came open when Tommy West was fired last week. There are several names with strong recruiting backgrounds in the mix including, Tennessee assistant Eddie Gran and LSU assistant Larry Porter (a Memphis alum), among others ... "I think that there is some talent right in the Memphis and Mississippi area to get about 10 players a year (at Memphis)," South Carolina tight ends coach Jeep Hunter said. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
On ACC ALL ACCESS This Week: Starting On Thursday, November 19 Nov 19, 2009
6 million cable and satellite television households in seven states in the Southeast and are the television home of the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies and the Nashville Predators, as well as the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Southeastern Conference. SportSouth reaches more than 9. (Theacc.com)
Top unsigned » Nov 19, 2009
College basketball's early signing period was full of surprises, the biggest being Josh Pastner and Memphis' furious finish en route to landing the nation's No. 1 class. WRAP-UP. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Dragnet produces results Nov 19, 2009
Sheriffs Deputies and Memphis Police Officers fanned out to look for 1,140 people wanted on charges involving their departments. Bartlett Police Department Officers targeted 190 persons, Germantown Police 48, Millington 35 and Collierville Police searched for 11 persons. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
UT’s tackling problems exposed Nov 19, 2009
The 18-year-old freshman defensive back was cited at 1:45 p.m. on Nov. 7, a few hours before the Volunteers hosted Memphis. He is scheduled to make a court appearance on Nov. 23. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Klein honored by journalism group (34) Nov 19, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:29 AM CST The University of Memphis Journalism Alumni Club announced this week that Jerry Klein, B.A. 94, will be the receipent of the 2009 Herbert Lee Williams Award for outstanding contributions by a journalism alumni. The awards dinner will be held Thursday evening, November 5 at The Racquet Club of Memphis beginning at 6 p.m. with a social hour followed by dinner at 7 p.m. ... Additionally, he is on the board and executive committee of the Memphis... (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Tigers Give No. 1 Kansas All They Can Handle Nov 18, 2009
- The No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks escaped with a 57-55 win over the Memphis Tigers on Tuesday night in a rematch of the 2008 National Championship game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. Memphis sophomore guard Elliot Williams' three pointer clanged off the rim in the final seconds of the battle between the Tigers and Jayhawks giving Bill Self's No. 1-ranked squad the win ... Memphis falls to 1-1 on season with the loss. (Gotigersgo.com)
Tiger Softball Signs Tennessee Native Ashley Ford Nov 18, 2009
DCHS utility player Ashley Ford signed to play softball with the University of Memphis ... MEMPHIS - Dickson County utility player Ashley Ford signed her National Letter of Intent to play with the University of Memphis softball program ... She is the second player to sign with Memphis for 2010-11 during the early signing period, joining St. Louis native Ashleigh King. (Gotigersgo.com)
McFerrin Returns to Alma Mater Sidelines for First Time in Coaching Career Nov 18, 2009
Melissa McFerrin and her Memphis Tigers team will take on McFerrin's alma mater Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. ... has made college coaching stops at Central Michigan, Ohio State, Minnesota and American before coming on board as the head coach at the University of Memphis prior to last season ... The Tigers of Memphis are 14 points away from a 2-0 record right now, but instead are sitting 0-2 with a 78-74 loss to Indiana, a WNIT quarterfinalist squad last sesaon, and a 69-59 loss to Murray State,... (Gotigersgo.com)
Football Press Conference Quotes Nov 18, 2009
All of our focus right now is on Memphis and what we need to do to win this game ... When I look at Memphis, I see a big, talented athletic team ... They are the top-two receivers in the history of Memphis. (Uhcougars.com)
No. 2 Michigan State holds off Gonzaga Nov 18, 2009
1 Kansas 57, Memphis 55 ... Sherron Collins then went 1-for-2 at the line to give Memphis a final chance, but Williams' contested three-point try hit off the back iron. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tennessee ranks 44th in health survey Nov 18, 2009
Memphis Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - Memphis. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Ranking The "Big Six" Nov 18, 2009
Memphis pulls surprise national No. 1 class ... However, its a big surprise that Memphis was able to secure three Top 25 fprospects in his first recruiting class ... Pastner has Memphis on lockdown. (InsideMizzou.com)
IRS awards grants for tax services Nov 18, 2009
IRS awards grants to local nonprofit to offer tax services - Memphis Business Journal ... Memphis Business Journal - by ... The only Memphis organization on the roster is United Way of the Mid-South Inc., which will receive $45,000. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
FirstWorks seeking public support (1) Nov 18, 2009
FirstWorks, a 501 C 3, non-profit organization, has been helping at-risk children from downtown Memphis like Willie for over 20 years ... To contribute to FirstWorks, please send your tax deductible donation to: FirstWorks, Inc. Fund c/o First Alliance Bank, 464 N. Front Street Memphis, TN 38105 ... city at-risk children from downtown Memphis. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
No. 1 Kansas survives Nov 18, 2009
Cole Aldrich had 18 points, 11 rebounds, and blocked 5 shots to help top-ranked Kansas overcome a sloppy night to hold off Memphis at St. Louis in a rematch of the 2008 national championship game ... Memphis (1-1) closed within 3 on Doneal Mack s 3-pointer with a minute left, then cut the lead to 56-55 on Elliot Williams long 3 with 16 ... Sherron Collins hit 1 of 2 free throws at the other end to give Memphis a final chance, but Williams s contested 3-pointer clanged off the back iron. (Boston Globe)
Helen F. Crosno Nov 18, 2009
Mrs. Crosno passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was born Feb. 24, 1929 in Memphis to the late Clarence Medlin and Hazel Johnson Medlin ... She is survived by a daughter, Glenda (Johnny) Peirpoint, of Big Sandy; a son, Kendell (Pam) Crosno, of Memphis; one sister, Quida (Ron) Dailey, of Camden; a sister-in-law, Agnes Medlin, of Wilson, Ark. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
* NBA : Atlanta win fifth to end Blazers streak Nov 18, 2009
AFP, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. The Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with disgruntled guard Allen Iverson after just two months, the team announced on Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vols DB Oliver cited for theft after shoplifting Nov 18, 2009
Freshman defensive back Nyshier Oliver, who was redshirting this season, was cited for theft after shoplifting at a Knoxville mall on Nov. 7, only hours before Tennessee faced Memphis later that night, according to a Knox County Sheriff's Department report ... He hasn't played in the last two games but had started in all but the opener at free safety prior to his suspension for the Memphis game ... Kiffin said Jackson's suspension for the Memphis game was an administrative suspension, but... (ESPN -- College Football)
Goodell fines Titans owner $250,000 for gesture Nov 17, 2009
The Allen Iverson experiment with the Memphis Grizzlies is. More NBA. (Yahoo News)
Medtronic to open new $65M Memphis distribution center Nov 17, 2009
Memphis Business Journal - by ... It is important to grow this facility in Memphis because it is critical to our business model because of the strategic geographical location of Memphis and our partner ship with FedEx and the FedEx air hub, company spokesperson Victor Rocha said ... Medtronic will hold a grand opening ceremony Tuesday where newly elected Memphis mayor A C Wharton and Tennessee economic and community development commissioner Matt Kisber are scheduled to speak. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Sports on TV this week Nov 17, 2009
ESPN Memphis vs. Kansas, at St. Louis. 11:30 p.m.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Signing Day Blog Nov 17, 2009
Hippolyte Tsafack to Memphis. Miller School coach Scott Willard with the knowledge drop. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Girl Says Arrest For Cutting In Line Was Racially Motivated Nov 17, 2009
(Memphis 11/15/2009) Support for a young woman facing prison time for cutting in line at a Walmart is growing ... 803 Channel 3 Dr, Memphis, TN 38103. (FOX61, CT)
Roebuck to auction seized items Nov 17, 2009
Roebuck to auction items seized in drug busts - Memphis Business Journal ... Memphis Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - Memphis. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Georgias top basketball player signs with Memphis Nov 17, 2009
Georgia s top basketball player signs with Memphis ... Jelan Kendrick, the top basketball player in Georgia and one of the 10 best college prospects in America, shocked the recruiting world this past weekend when he called a press conference at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis on Saturday to announce that he had signed a letter-of-intent with the University of Memphis ... In the meantime, to the Memphis Commercial-Appeal at that impromptu presser at the Peabody. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ranking them all Nov 17, 2009
NEXT: Saturday, vs. Memphis ... (4-6) BUZZ: The Golden Hurricane, who have lost five in a row, still can become bowl eligible if they beat Southern Miss and Memphis. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coghlan (NL), Bailey (AL) top rookies Nov 17, 2009
Memphis announced that it ended its one-year contract with the 10-time All-Star in what it called a mutual agreement. Iverson began an indefinite leave of absence on Nov. 7 to deal with a personal issue after playing only three games with the Grizzlies, all in California. (Boston Globe)
Vols dismiss two charged in robbery Nov 17, 2009
He was suspended for the Memphis game for undisclosed reasons, a week after he was named SEC freshman of the week for a strong performance against South Carolina. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
TV watch: ESPN locks up Gruden, showcases hoops marathon Nov 17, 2009
10 p.m.: Memphis vs. Kansas. 11:30 p.m.: Arizona State vs. or Cal State-Northridge. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pitino Previews Tuesday's Season Opener against Arkansas Nov 17, 2009
The doubleheader will also include Memphis facing Kansas in the second game. The Showcase is an annual benefit for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. (Uoflsports.com)
It Gets Started Tuesday Nov 16, 2009
Of course the Tigers have three Tennessee natives on their roster, (Murfreesboro), (Memphis) and (Memphis). Tennessee-Martin point guard Reuben Clayton played high school ball at Memphis Central, the same school as Stone ... 0 ppg in six postseason contests last year ; Included in that run was a career high 23 points against #2 Memphis in the NCAA s Sweet 16 ; He also shot 51 percent from the floor and 61 percent inside the three-point arc during that stretch. (Mutigers.com)
Dream season concludes Nov 16, 2009
Lawrence County s Harry Douglas (2) tries to get away from the grasp of a Memphis Mitchell player in Friday s second round playoff game in Lawrenceburg ... LAWRENCEBURG Lawrence County piled up 481 total yards Friday night, but it wasn t enough, as the Wildcats dream season ended with a 54-37 loss to Memphis Mitchell in the second round of the Tennessee state playoffs. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tiber Introduces 2010 Class Nov 16, 2009
High School:Liberty Tech AAU Team: Memphis Elite. Notes: ESPN Hoopgurlz No. 73 forward. (Siusalukis.com)
Lions roar into round 3 Nov 16, 2009
In the other Class 5A quarterfinal matchups, Beech (10-2) hosts Gallatin (9-3), while Memphis Mitchell (9-3) visits rival Memphis Melrose (8-4). Story created Nov 15, 2009 - 16:56:51 EST.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Casper native seeks cure for diabetes-related vision loss Nov 15, 2009
Steinle has been doing research at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis to find a way to prevent and even reverse the effects of diabetes on eyesight. For 10 years, she and her colleagues -- funded by a $750,000 grant from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Association -- have been developing an eye drop medication with a drug similar to that used by asthmatics, she said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
#4/7 Irish Tip Off Season Sunday Night Against Arkansas-Pine Bluff Nov 15, 2009
The crowd of 7,508 was the largest ever to see a Notre Dame women's basketball exhibition game, topping the old record of 6,996 set on Nov. 13, 2001, for an 87-39 win over Christian Brothers University (from Memphis, Tenn. . (Und.com)
3 UT players named in armed robbery attempt Nov 15, 2009
Richardson had told Kiffin recently he was frustrated with his lack of production but scored his first touchdown in a 56-28 win over Memphis on Saturday ... He was suspended for the Memphis game, a week after he was named SEC freshman of the week for a strong performance against South Carolina. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OPENS REGULAR SEASON AT UMBC SUNDAY Nov 15, 2009
2003-04 @ Memphis, 89-63. 2004-05 @ Lafayette, 60-44. (Umeshawks.com)
Are you new to the greaterMemphis metropolitan area? (3) Nov 15, 2009
Are you new to the greaterMemphis metropolitan area ... With over 400 members in Germantown, Collierville, Cordova, and the surrounding Memphis, Tennessee area, we offer a wide variety of activities ... Community Service Opportunities with local charities such as Memphis Family Shelter, Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center, Collierville Literacy Council, and LeBonheur Childrens Hospital Festival of Trees. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Women's Basketball Hosting Murray State Sunday Nov 15, 2009
- - For the second time in three days, the University of Memphis women's basketball team (0-1) will host a team that participated in the WNIT last season ... This will be the 12th meeting between Memphis and Murray State, and the Tigers lead the overall series 9-2 ... Memphis is 4-1 against the Racers in the Elma Roane Fieldhouse, and won the last two meetings, including a 91-64 win over Murray State on Dec. 11, 1993 in the championship game of the Tiger Classic. (Gotigersgo.com)
* US golfer Barron files lawsuit to overturn doping ban Nov 15, 2009
Barrons case was presented to a local court in Memphis, but was then transferred to a federal court. The PGA Tour, in its reply to Barrons suit, said its anti-doping policy followed standard protocols that do not allow for exemptions for players with low testosterone levels. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tennessee turnaround Nov 14, 2009
By Editor-in-chiefDate: Nov 13, 2009 If the Tennessee football team that beat Memphis 56-28 last Saturday in Game 9 could face the UT squad that lost to UCLA 19-15 in Game 2, the November Vols probably would beat the September Vols by three to four touchdowns. Please or to read the rest of this story. (InsideTennessee.com)
Construction jobs fall, but conditions could be worse Nov 14, 2009
Memphis ranks 94 out of 337 markets. Memphis Business Journal - by ... Memphis saw a decrease in construction jobs for September compared to last year, but it could be worse: It could be Reno. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Peabody Hotels earn four-star rating for properties in Memphis, Little Rock, Orlando Nov 14, 2009
Memphis Business Journal ... has given Four Star ratings to Peabody properties in Orlando, Memphis and Little Rock ... The Peabody Memphis is one of only two four-star hotels in Tennessee. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Woman Uses Street Corner & Sign To Land Job Nov 14, 2009
Memphis Woman Lands Job From Street Corner ... (Memphis 11/12/2009) 58-year-old Denise Caccamisi stood at busy Union and McLean for 3 hours Wednesday morning ... Flinn said, "She has the fortitude the out of the box thinking to go and do something different. That's what I want around. That's what I like to see in Memphis and Shelby County.". (FOX61, CT)
Memphis Basketball Announces Early Signees Nov 14, 2009
- The loud cheers you here from the Bluff City are those from Tiger Nation, as the University of Memphis basketball program announced the signing of five student-athletes for the 2010 class on Friday. Antonio Barton, Will Barton, Chris Crawford, Joe Jackson and Hippolyte Tsafack all signed with the Tigers, becoming a part of head coach first class at Memphis ... Coach Pastner on the signing class: "The fans are going to thoroughly enjoy these five guys playing for their Tigers and representing... (Gotigersgo.com)
UAB At Memphis Saturday Looking For Third Straight Win Nov 14, 2009
QB Joe Webb leads the UAB offense into Saturday's game at Memphis ... ----- The UAB football team will seek its third consecutive victory for the first time since the 2005 season Saturday when the Blazers take on the Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium ... Memphis (2-7, 1-4 C-USA) is coming off a 56-28 non-conference loss at Tennessee last Saturday. (Uabsports.com)
Vols freshmen charged with robbery won't play Nov 14, 2009
Jackson was suspended last week for the Memphis game for what Kiffin said was a violation of team rules. That suspension came on the heels of a failed drug test, sources told ESPN.com. (ABC News)
Scene 13: Theatre, Soul and Rock & Roll Nov 14, 2009
Jack Oblivian and the Tennessee Tearjerkers along with John Paul Keith and the 145's perform live at 10:00 p.m. These Memphis boys are gonna rock your socks off. Check out the Hummingbird's myspace page atfor information on upcoming shows. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Game data: Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Nov 14, 2009
5 Manchester, KWAM 990-AM Memphis, WGFX FM 104. 5 Nashville, WCDT 1340-AM Winchester. (VandyMania.com)
Camden Lions advance to third round by beating Westview 20-17 Nov 14, 2009
The Bulldogs beat Memphis Oakhaven 51- 14 after leading 51-0. In other games, York upset Goodpasture 32-22, Smith County beat Harpeth 20-10, it was McKenzie over Riverside 22-7, Adamsville over Humboldt 20- 7, Friendship over East Robertson 56-12, Trousdale County over White House Heritage 38-16, Huntingdon over Lake County 53-7, Union City over South Fulton 48-7, Jo Byrns over Perry County 59-6, and Wayne County over Collinwood 27-7. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Novel Mouse Gene Suppresses Alzheimer's Plaques And Tangles Nov 13, 2009
The researchers include Yun-wu Zhang, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China, Burnham Institute for Medical Research, La Jolla, CA; Shijie Liu, Burnham Institute for Medical Research, La Jolla, CA; Xue Zhang, Burnham Institute for Medical Research, La Jolla, CA;Wu-Bo Li, Functional Genetics, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD; Yaomin Chen, Burnham Institute for Medical Research, La Jolla, CA; Xiumei Huang, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China, Burnham Institute for Medical Research, La Jolla, CA; Liangwu Sun, Burnham... (Science Daily)
Freshman Vols face armed robbery charge Nov 13, 2009
Richardson scored a touchdown in the Vols' 56-28 win over Memphis last week. Richardson, of Pahokee, Fla. (ESPN -- College Football)
Diamond Dogs schedule 33 games at Dudy Noble Nov 13, 2009
Mississippi State plays 28 of its 56 games and squares off against 10 teams that advanced to the 2009 NCAA Tournament, including 15 games against teams that reached the NCAA Super Regionals and eight matchups with teams that competed in the NCAA College World Series. "We feel like we've put together another very good baseball schedule, with half of our games against teams from the NCAA tournament field and 15 against NCAA Super Regional teams," said Cohen. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
This week in the SEC Nov 13, 2009
Meanwhile, Tennessee is rolling - a big win over Memphis and standing toe-to-toe with Alabama in a two point loss. Match-ups also favor Tennessee - solid running game against a defense that has often struggled to stop the run - and talented receivers against a secondary that has some holes and one of its key contributors (Fon Ingram) questionable for the game. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
In the chase Nov 13, 2009
(4-5) at (2-7), 1 p.m., Comcast-Charter Sports Southeast THE BUZZ: Memphis fired coach on Monday, but he'll be allowed to finish the season ... (5-4) at (4-5), 8:15 p.m., ESPN THE BUZZ: This is the third consecutive non-Saturday game for ECU, which beat Memphis on a Tuesday and lost to Virginia Tech on a Thursday. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
