Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Teenage Mob Leave 3 Injured in Memphis after another Brutal Knockout Game


Teenage Mob Leave 3 Injured in Memphis after another Brutal Knockout Game


(Photo : Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: A demonstrator makes an obscene gesture to members of the Tennessee delegation to the Republican National Convention outside Sotheby?s auction house August 27, 2004 in New York City.


Memphis Mob Violence: Attacks Involving Teenagers Continue, Parents To Blame For Kids' Actions?


Memphis mob violence continues with a second attack reported this week. A group of over ten kids had allegedly ransacked a street in southern Memphis. With the attacks involving teenagers, should the parents of these kids be blamed? After the violent ...



Memphis Mob: Violent Teen Mob Attack Hits Memphis Again


Memphis Mob: Violent Teen Mob Attack Hits Memphis Again


Memphis mob of 60 teens have attacked again. On Friday, the infamous Memphis teen mob that wreaked havoc in the parking lot of a Kroger store earlier this month, struck again, this time attacking a woman named Sharon Mourning, an elderly man and a teenager.


Memphis Mob Beating: Two Attacks Recorded This Month, Gang Related 'Knock Out' Trend?


Memphis mob beating continues with the second attack now involving an elderly man and a young boy. Earlier in September, a group of teenagers were under arrest after a mob attack at a grocery store in Memphis. Despite the attempts at controlling the ...



Memphis: Mob of Violent Teens Is Second in a Month


Memphis: Mob of Violent Teens Is Second in a Month


Another teenage mob went on a rampage Friday night in Memphis, Tennessee, flooding the streets near a local high school and attacking several people, according to reports. Police told WREG-TV three teens have been cited by Memphis police in the mob ...


Memphis firefighter, indicted for murder, extradited to Shelby County


A Memphis firefighter suspected of fatally shooting his former girlfriend in the parking lot of an east Memphis Target was brought back to Shelby County under indictment over the weekend following his arrest in Georgia earlier this month. Ronald Ellis, 51 ...


Memphis Animal Services changes its hours


MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A change in hours at a Memphis animal shelter has some animal lovers howling in protest. Memphis Animal Services unveiled their new hours of operation, and some fear it will lead to more animals being euthanized. WREG reporter Katie ...


Memphis coach Justin Fuente: Injured running back Doroland Dorceus to miss remainder of season


MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis must play the rest of the season without injured running back Doroland Dorceus. Tigers coach Justin Fuente announced Monday that Dorceus would miss the rest of the year, but did not say what say what injury had sidelined the ...


Memphis Grizzlies start camp with title hopes


MEMPHIS – Zach Randolph and the Memphis Grizzlies know exactly what they are playing for this season. A championship ring. The Grizzlies held media day Monday before flying to San Diego for training camp, and they're happy to be back at work. Last season ...


I Choose Memphis: Gregory Love


Life history: I was born and raised in St. Louis but came to Memphis for college. I studied economics and later completed the graduate program in finance, insurance and real estate at the University of Memphis. Most of my family members are entrepreneurs ...


Memphis at Cincinnati Free College Football Picks & Odds


The Memphis Tigers (2-2), whose only losses have come against ranked opponents this season, will take on the solid passing attack of the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-1) on Saturday. The Bearcats were able to pull off a 34-21 win over the Tigers last year.



Memphis Performing Arts Examiner


Memphis Performing Arts Examiner


Gerry Glenn Jones, is an actor and writer. He began these careers after ending his first career, which was in law enforcement. In the beginning of his acting career, Gerry Glenn was drawn to the stage, but also loved all the other aspects of performing ...


Boscos closes in Little Rock, leaving Memphis as sole location


Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co. is down to one location in Midtown Memphis' Overton Square after closing its locations in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Nashville this month. The Memphis-based restaurant chain on Monday closed its location in the River Market ...


Former Memphis firefighter indicted for murder outside Target store


MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ronald Ellis has been indicted for the murder of 33-year-old Torhonda Cathy in a Target parking lot September 8th. Saturday, Ellis was brought to the Shelby County Jail and booked on a charge of first-degree murder. After the shooting ...


EIFF REVIEW: Doc celebrates Memphis history


How do you watch a 90 minute documentary about the recording sessions for an album no one knows about, coupled together with countless anecdotes about people most music fans have never heard of, filmed in a city that was once crucial to the development of ...


Memphis Grizzlies: Top 5 SFs in Franchise History


September 29, 2014 12:29 pm EDT by Shane Phillips Between the franchise's time in Vancouver and Memphis, the Grizzlies have not seen the most eye-opening talent at the small forward position. However, the players who have graced the team with their ...


Teen Mob Goes On Rampage In Memphis Streets


A mob of teens wreaked havoc through the streets of Memphis on Friday night, and now, many are left wondering if it is in some way connected to another teen mob attack at a Memphis grocery store earlier this month, which was reported on by Opposing Views.


Memphis Nightclub Silver Spoon ‘Under Review’ By District Attorney For Multiple Incidents


District Attorney General Amy Weirich is currently ‘looking into’ Hickory Hill nightclub Silver Spoon Restaurant & Lounge after a shooting occurred last weekend outside of the Memphis nightclub. Reportedly at least 27 calls to Memphis Police have ...



Monday, September 29, 2014

Woman with Guitar: Memphis Minnie’s Blues


Woman with Guitar: Memphis Minnie’s Blues


I’d worried that the redoubtable, unsinkable Memphis Minnie, a.k.a. Lizzie Douglas, a.k.a. Kid Douglas, a.k.a. Lizzie Lawlers, might fall apart under the flaying of the pages, as artists suffer through biographies too-literal, too-scholarly, or simply ...


REWIND: Ole Miss 24, Memphis 3


The run game was better on both sides of the ball. The Rebels rushed for 178 yards and had more of the 4- and 5-yard first down runs that give the offense a down-and-distance advantage. Defensively, Memphis was held to 31 yards on 23 attempts. The Memphis ...



UH volleyball snaps Memphis’ win streak


UH volleyball snaps Memphis’ win streak


Houston Volleyball snapped Memphis’ nine-game win streak as the Cougars took a four-set win (26-24, 25-17, 21-25, 25-17) Sunday afternoon. Houston (9-5, 1-1 The American) held the Tigers (11-5, 1-1 The American) to a hitting average below .100 in two of ...


Local Investigates: Memphis Police Exodus


Another Memphis police officer has turned in his gun and badge. The pension problem, lack of promotions for officers and eliminating healthcare for retirees was enough for former officer Frank Amato. The pension problem, lack of promotions for officers and ...


Cincinnati Bearcats Game With Memphis To Kickoff At 7 PM


It will be the Bearcats first conference game of the 2014 season. Kickoff for next Saturday vs Memphis is now set for 7 pm on @CBSSportsNet #Bearcats — Tom Gelehrter (@Tommy_G) September 28, 2014 This game will be the second that will be broadcast on CBS ...


Memphis Fan Club brings southern flair to Foxborough


Mon., Sep. 29, 2014 12:00 AM - 6:10 PM EDT Replay Patriots Replay Listen to replays of the best Patriots.com radio shows from the past week. Mon., Sep. 29, 2014 6:10 PM - 8:15 PM EDT Live Patriots Pre-Game Social Join us for the Dunkin' Donuts Patriots Pre ...


Memphis police investigate multiple shootings


Memphis police on Sunday continued to investigate a rash of weekend shootings, including the wounding of an off-duty police officer. The 47-year-old off-duty officer was shot shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday in the 3000 block of Mt. Olive in North Memphis.


Memphis And Ole Miss Brawl After Late Hit; Kicker Only One Ejected


Ole Miss handled Memphis 24-3 last night, but things got a little heated last night when Ole Miss kicked off early in the first quarter following a touchdown drive. Memphis's Joe Craig got tripped up early, but got up and kept running after the play was dead.


Ole Miss downs Memphis


OXFORD -- Jaylen Walton ran for a key fourth-quarter touchdown, and No. 10 Mississippi used a dominant defensive performance to beat Memphis 24-3 on Saturday night. The Rebels (4-0) are undefeated through four games for the first time since 1970 ...


Mississippi defense dominates Memphis


OXFORD, Miss. -- On the weekend when the 10th-ranked Mississippi Rebels were honoring former cornerback Chucky Mullins, leave it to the defense to steal the show. Ole Miss outlasted the Memphis Tigers 24-3 in front of a crowd of 61,291 at Vaught-Hemingway ...


No. 10 Mississippi shakes off mistakes, beats Memphis 24-3


OXFORD, Miss. – Quarterback Bo Wallace slapped Trae Elston on the back as he walked past the safety, and the two exchanged smiles but no words. Nothing needed to be explained. It was pretty obvious Mississippi's offense owes the defense after an ugly 24 ...


No. 10 Ole Miss survives against Memphis


OXFORD No. 10 Ole Miss will get its undefeated showdown with No. 3 Alabama, but the Rebels looked far from perfect against Memphis on Saturday. The Rebels (4-0, 1-0 SEC) won 24-3, but turned the ball over four times and missed two field goals against the ...



Residents fed up with violence at South Memphis apartments


Residents fed up with violence at South Memphis apartments


MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Police are on the hunt for a suspected shooter that sent a man to the hospital. The shooting happened at the Hillview Village Apartments off Alcy and Hillview. Police say the man was shot while driving his car through the complex.



College Football Sights and Sounds: Rebels' defense silences Memphis


College Football Sights and Sounds: Rebels' defense silences Memphis


College Football Sights and Sounds: Rebels' defense silences Memphis Check out highlights from Ole Miss' 24-3 win over Memphis where the Rebels defense gave up less than 2 yards per play and allowed the Tigers a mere 104 yards the entire evening.


Memphis Fan Club brings southern flair to Foxborough


Mon., Sep. 29, 2014 12:00 AM - 6:10 PM EDT Replay Patriots Replay Listen to replays of the best Patriots.com radio shows from the past week. Mon., Sep. 29, 2014 6:10 PM - 8:15 PM EDT Live Patriots Pre-Game Social Join us for the Dunkin' Donuts Patriots Pre ...


BWW Reviews: Fall in Love with the Soulful Radiance of MEMPHIS the Musical at the Arvada Center


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities opens its 38th theater season with the soulful, Tony Award winning musical MEMPHIS (written by Joe DiPietro with music and lyrics by David Bryan) playing now through September 28th. Set during the early days of ...



Sunday, September 28, 2014

Fuente: Ole Miss was better than Memphis


Fuente: Ole Miss was better than Memphis


OXFORD, Miss. Memphis head coach Justin Fuente said after Saturday night's 24-3 loss to Ole Miss, the Rebels didn't try to do anything different from what the Tigers saw on film in preparation this week. They just executed what they do well, and Memphis ...


Ole Miss slugglish in win over Memphis; Kentucky gets past Vanderbilt


OXFORD, Miss. — Jaylen Walton ran for a key fourth-quarter touchdown, and No. 10 Ole Miss used a dominant defensive performance to beat Memphis 24-3 on Saturday night. The Rebels (4-0) are undefeated through four games for the first time since 1970 ...


Final: Ole Miss Beats Memphis, 24-3


This Rebel defense is something else. Vegas is pretty good at what they do. The Ole Miss Rebels, despite not wowing many who watched, beat the Memphis Tigers by the exact 21 points they were favored by in this game. They covered (barely), and yet they left ...


No. 10 Ole Miss survives against Memphis


OXFORD No. 10 Ole Miss will get its undefeated showdown with No. 3 Alabama, but the Rebels looked far from perfect against Memphis on Saturday. The Rebels (4-0, 1-0 SEC) won 24-3, but turned the ball over four times and missed two field goals against the ...


Mississippi defense dominates Memphis


OXFORD, Miss. -- On the weekend when the 10th-ranked Mississippi Rebels were honoring former cornerback Chucky Mullins, leave it to the defense to steal the show. Ole Miss outlasted the Memphis Tigers 24-3 in front of a crowd of 61,291 at Vaught-Hemingway ...


No. 10 Mississippi shakes off mistakes, beats Memphis 24-3


OXFORD, Miss. – Quarterback Bo Wallace slapped Trae Elston on the back as he walked past the safety, and the two exchanged smiles but no words. Nothing needed to be explained. It was pretty obvious Mississippi's offense owes the defense after an ugly 24 ...


No. 10 Ole Miss beats Memphis 24-3


Jaylen Walton ran for a key fourth-quarter touchdown, and No. 10 Mississippi used a dominant defensive performance to beat Memphis 24-3 on Saturday night.


Recap: Ole Miss vs. Memphis


Oxford, MS (SportsNetwork.com) - Perhaps Mississippi was caught looking ahead with an October gauntlet in the SEC looming -- at least through the first three quarters. Bo Wallace tossed both of his touchdown passes to Laquon Treadwell, who posted five ...


Ole Miss Rebels 24, Memphis Tigers 3: Alabama and College GameDay Await


Ole Miss slogged through a 24-3 win over Memphis to go to 4-0 for the first time since 1970 and land the most popular pregame show for the first time ever Ole Miss survived its strongest test of the season, and shooting itself in the foot numerous times ...



Multiple people shot in north Memphis


Multiple people shot in north Memphis


MEMPHIS, Tenn. –Memphis Police are responding to a shooting in 3100 block of Mt. Olive street. Three people have been shot and transported to Regional Medical Center. No arrest have been made. Stay tuned to WREG for the latest on this story.


Ole Miss wears powder blue helmets against Memphis


Ole Miss wears powder blue helmets against Memphis OXFORD Ole Miss' "surprise" turned out to be a big one. The No. 10 Rebels came out for the start of today's game against Memphis wearing powder blue Check out this story on clarionledger.com: http://on ...


Watch ESPN!! Memphis vs Mississippi Live Streaming Online | Memphis Tigers vs Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Live Stream College Football Game Time


Watch Memphis vs Mississippi Live Streaming Online on ESPN. Saturday is going to see a heap of matches played in the NCAA lineup. A part of which is the Ole Miss Rebels vs The Memphis Tigers Live NCAA clash. to put it straight, people will be looking ...


Memphis vs Ole Miss (No. 10) Preview


In week 5 the Memphis Tigers head to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi to face the 10 th ranked Ole Miss Rebels Saturday. The Tigers are 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS. The Rebels are 3-0 SU and ATS. Memphis is coming off a win 36-17 against Middle ...


New era in Memphis stresses good jobs, not just college


The East High School students who passed around a gleaming metal knee implant as they toured a Smith & Nephew medical device plant in Memphis represent the new target audience for a career message from business, government and educators.


Ole Miss Rebels vs Memphis Tigers live Stream Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Watch Online Week 5 Free info NCAA HD Link


Ole Miss Rebels vs Memphis Tigers live Stream Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Watch Online Week 5 Free info NCAA HD Link. Ole Miss Rebels vs Memphis Tigers live Stream Watch Online NCAA Football, 2014 Week 5College Match Streaming. Ole Miss Rebels vs Memphis ...



Memphis Tigers vs. Ole Miss Rebels OPEN THREAD


Memphis Tigers vs. Ole Miss Rebels OPEN THREAD


Welcome back to Oxford, Memphis Tigers fans. It sure has been a while, and while we've got mixed feelings about re-establishing the "tradition rich" series we've had for several decades now, we definitely don't have mixed feelings about your chances today.


College Football Memphis Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels Start Time, Odds, Free Pick


The 10th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels welcome in the Memphis Tigers in college football action Saturday. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. start time and it will be televised live on ESPN Gameplan. Currently the odds for the game have the Rebels favored by ...


How to watch Ole Miss vs. Memphis: Game guide, TV/streaming, odds


It'll be a red-out in Oxford on Saturday, when the No. 10 Ole Miss Rebels host the Memphis Tigers. Ole Miss opened the season with an impressive 35-13 win over Boise State, running away from the Broncos with a 28-point fourth quarter. The Rebels opened SEC ...


Memphis vs Ole Miss: Game Time Live Stream, Tv Coverage


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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Memphis vs Ole Miss: live stream, start time, TV, radio info and more


Memphis vs Ole Miss: live stream, start time, TV, radio info and more


The Ole Miss Rebels look to improve to 4-0 and remain in the top 10 when they welcome the Memphis Tigers to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday evening. Ole Miss can’t afford to look ahead with Alabama on the schedule next week where ESPN’s College ...



Ole Miss to host College Gameday Oct 4 vs Alabama with win over Memphis


Ole Miss to host College Gameday Oct 4 vs Alabama with win over Memphis


The Ole Miss Rebels have a must-win game on their hands on Saturday evening when they host the Memphis Tigers in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium as they look to remain undefeated on the young season. No, there are no SEC championships to be won or individual ...


Football fans prepare for Memphis, Ole Miss matchup


(WMC) - Football fans are already staking out their tailgate spots for the Ole Miss and Memphis matchup. The two universities, separated by roughly 90 miles, have not played each other in several years. Many people from Memphis are planning to make the ...


Game Preview: Memphis vs. No. 10 Ole Miss


Have you heard yet that ESPN’s College GameDay is coming? It’s going to be Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and the rest of the gang from the Grove on Oct. 4. Just one thing: that probably goes away if Ole Miss loses. So, as Corso would say ...


A joyous, high-spirited journey to 'Memphis' at Toby's


Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia has always been a regional treasure for theatergoers, but the current production of "Memphis: The Musical" proves that no smash hit is too big for Toby's to produce with pizazz. The theater's intimate in-the-round venue ...


Tim Sutton Talks About MEMPHIS as the Doorway to Enlightenment


"In my filmmaking I’m completely in the present. I’m completely where I probably can’t be in my real life. That’s my dream life, to be constantly in the present." I should preface that Sutton isn’t as dreamy or bohemian as his work might suggest.



Boy struck by vehicle outside North Memphis elementary school


Boy struck by vehicle outside North Memphis elementary school


A boy, approximately 8 years old, is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle near Klondike Elementary School in North Memphis on Friday afternoon. According to Memphis Police, the boy was hit around 4:30 p.m. at Vollintine and North Claybrook.


If Ole Miss beats Memphis, GameDay is coming to Oxford


OXFORD — If No. 10 Ole Miss beats Memphis on Saturday, ESPN’s College GameDay is coming to Oxford. That’s been considered the situation, but GameDay executive producer Lee Fitting confirmed it today on the SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum Show. .@ ...


Memphis ranked as one of the poorest cities in the nation


MEMPHIS, Tenn. — New research shows Memphis is one of the poorest cities in the country. The national poverty rate is going down, but the Bluff City’s numbers are climbing, and Memphis’ children are listed among the poorest of the poor. Dr. Elena ...



Memphis-Area Unemployment Rate Dips in August


Memphis-Area Unemployment Rate Dips in August


The unemployment rate for the metro Memphis area dipped to 8.5 percent in August, down from 9.5 percent in August 2013 and 8.8 percent in July, according to preliminary numbers from the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development. The August ...



Friday, September 26, 2014

Awesome Products CEO LD Hardas Visits Expanded West Memphis Plant


Awesome Products CEO LD Hardas Visits Expanded West Memphis Plant


West Memphis, AR — LD Hardas, founder and CEO of Awesome Products Inc., visited his company’s expanded West Memphis plant in September. The $6 million expansion, which occurred over the summer, included the installation of a 600,000-gallon tank farm.


Memphis music flows through ‘River’


Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant famously said, “Once I heard the music of the Mississippi Delta, I was no longer English. I was a man of the world.” Countless other musicians have echoed his sentiment: Once they experienced the soulful music coming ...


Memphis Loses Heartbreaker to No. 23 UCF


MEMPHIS,Tenn. - The Lady Tigers dropped a close match in heartbreaking fashion to No. 23 UCF 2-1 in the American Athletic Conference opener on Thursday night. An own goal in the 89th minute gave the Knights the victory after a hard-fought game from both sides.



The Melting Pot Seeks Return to Memphis, Tenn.


The Melting Pot Seeks Return to Memphis, Tenn.


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Blogger Q&A: Ole Miss vs. Memphis Tigers


Thanks to Jason Jones at Underdog Dynasty, a cool concept and even cooler execution. If you want to know about smaller schools that aren't big enough for their own blog, go there. It's really well done. 1. Memphis has been pretty dynamic in the running ...


Man files lawsuit against University of Memphis for alleged ageism


MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former University of Memphis employee filed a lawsuit against the college, alleging he was fired because of his sex and age. The lawsuit states the university fired 66-year-old Curt Guenther in April of 2013 for unsatisfactory job ...


Memphis in the meantime baby


A bunch of people will be booking hotel rooms in Memphis for a big conference next April 2-5. That’s good news for Memphis hotels because, well, that’s what they do for a living, and having an empty hotel for four days would harm their livelihood.


Memphis Grizzlies announce signings of 6 players, including forward Michael Beasley


MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies say free-agent forward Michael Beasley is among several additions to their training-camp roster. Beasley, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 draft, averaged 7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 15.1 minutes while playing 55 ...



The Melting Pot Seeks Return to Memphis, Tennessee


The Melting Pot Seeks Return to Memphis, Tennessee


Tampa, FL (Restaurant News Release) The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc., the world’s premier fondue restaurant and a leading polished casual dining franchise, announced today that it is actively seeking franchisees to bring its interactive dining ...


'Take Me to the River' crosses Memphis musical boundaries


In the Memphis music documentary "Take Me to the River," which arrives Friday in Chicago, generations sometimes uneasily merge in the gray area between soul and rap, the past and the future. The tension is played out in tight smiles and raised eyebrows.


The NBA Mailbag: Memphis Grizzlies Edition


I've always loved reading mailbags and I've wanted to write a mailbag. All my favorite writers ever have done mailbags so I thought "Why Not?" The problem is nobody asks me any questions, I don't blame them, so I had to make them up. Outakast, 1000% Outkast.


Cummins Eyes Memphis Site for Expansion


Cummins Inc. is eyeing a Memphis property for a planned expansion of the company’s distribution operations, a move that would be welcome news for Memphis officials. Cummins is considering expanding its current distribution operations into a 400,000 ...


Memphis-Mississippi Preview Capsule


MEMPHIS (2-1) at No. 10 MISSISSIPPI (3-0), 7:30 p.m. ET (FSN) Line: Mississippi by 19½. Series Record: Mississippi leads 47-10-2. WHAT'S AT STAKE Ole Miss tries to stay undefeated before a difficult October that includes conference games against Alabama ...


“Memphis” Magazine Fiction Contest 2015


Do you have a short story on hand? One that you’re polishing up? Or one that you have in mind? Now is the time to act. As just announced by Marilyn Sadler, senior editor at Memphis magazine, here are the rules for that publication’s 2015 short story ...


The Melting Pot: We want back in the Memphis market


After closing its only Memphis fondue restaurant location in August, The Melting Pot Restaurant Inc. is looking to double dip in Memphis. The Tampa, Florida-based fondue restaurant chain in a release today said it is seeking franchisees to open a new The ...



Thursday, September 25, 2014

Preview: Memphis at Mississippi


Preview: Memphis at Mississippi


No. 11 Mississippi rekindles its Mid-South rivalry with visiting Memphis in the 60th meeting on Saturday. The Rebels are looking for their first 4-0 start since 1970, and quarterback Bo Wallace could be the one to guide them to the promised land this season.


Memphis grocery store shut down as public nuisance


MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Police have shut down a local grocery store after it was declared a public nuisance. According to a news release from the Shelby County district attorney's office, three people were shot last month at the It's All Good Grocery.


Local Bands Get Airtime on Rock 103’s Memphis Made


Catrina Guttery is obsessed with Memphis music. When she's not at one of the many venues that feature local bands, she's hosting two different shows on Rock 103: Catrina's Hair Salon and Memphis Made. With Memphis Made, Guttery showcases everything from ...



Fired University of Memphis employee sues university


Fired University of Memphis employee sues university


A fired University of Memphis employee has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging that he was terminated because of his age and gender. Curt Guenther, who worked at the U of M for 19 years, filed the claim in Circuit Court earlier this year.



Memphis Grizzlies Will Give Away Flip-Flops vs. Los Angeles Clippers


Memphis Grizzlies Will Give Away Flip-Flops vs. Los Angeles Clippers


The Los Angeles Clippers are known around the league for flopping, with superstars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin the most notable offenders. So when the Clippers come to Memphis on Feb. 27, 2015, the Grizzlies will have a special treat for fans. According ...


American Atheists Convention coming to Memphis in 2015


MEMPHIS, Tenn. — American Atheists is holding its 2015 convention in Memphis on Easter weekend. Some people in Memphis are opposed to the group coming to the Bluff City to convene at the Peabody Hotel. “Well, I don’t know why anyone would believe ...


Memphis police shoot armed man during standoff


MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police are investigating the shooting of an armed man by officers during a standoff in Memphis. Police say officers came upon a woman who was hiding behind a vehicle in a Memphis neighborhood early Wednesday. Police said a man then ...



Memphis TV Reporter Shocked Over Atheist Convention (Video)


Memphis TV Reporter Shocked Over Atheist Convention (Video)


Americans are protected under the U.S. Constitution to practice religion or to choose not to, but the idea of atheists gathering in Memphis shocked a local reporter. The American Atheist National Convention will be held at the Peabody Hotel on April 2-5 ...


Sunrise Stores finally breaks ground on gas station in Memphis


A gas station and convenience store, complete with a drive-thru window, is finally taking shape in downtown Memphis as developers with Foster Oil and Sunrise Stores broke ground on the project this week. It’s been nearly a year since a sign went up at ...


Can Michael Beasley Carve out a Real Role with the Memphis Grizzlies?


The Memphis Grizzlies need a lot of the things Michael Beasley brings inside the lines. The former No. 2 pick has a steady scoring touch, a brimming bag of offensive tricks and the ability to stretch the floor from either forward spot. If everything goes ...


Exclusive Featurette: 'Memphis' Star Beverley Knight Visits Iconic City Ahead Of West End Premiere


Ahead of the West End premiere of award-winning musical Memphis next month, leading lady Beverley Knight visited the city itself to soak up the history, the culture and - above all - the music. Watch above as she discusses the hugely anticipated production ...


About that time Hugh Freeze almost coached Memphis hoops


OXFORD -- A decade ago Hugh Freeze almost ended up a women's basketball coach. No, really. Ole Miss' football coach, who has guided the program to a No. 10 national ranking in less than three seasons, interviewed in 2004 for the open Memphis women's ...


'The Soul of Designer Records' Compiles 'Lost' Memphis Gospel Recordings


In the late 1960s and '70s, Memphis was home to dozens of obscure record companies that snapped up regional artists who were either missed or ignored by the city's large labels, such as Stax, Hi and Sun. Unfortunately, much of the music on these tiny ...



Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Man shot after firing at Memphis police


Man shot after firing at Memphis police


Memphis police are investigating an officer involved shooting. Shortly after midnight Wednesday, patrol officers in the Highland Heights area were fired at near a home in the 3200 block of Lyndale Avenue. Officers called for backup and the suspect also ...


A taste of Memphis from the Soul Burger to Hogfish Snapper


Yesterday I wrote about some of the top stops in Nashville. Today I want to share a few places I visited recently in Memphis, where I was attending the Association of Food Journalist conference. I had the opportunity to sample specialties of many of the ...


Audit finds Memphis in good fiscal shape


A recent audit for the city of Memphis reflected a positive financial status for the municipality even though they fell $13,920 short of balancing the budget for 2013-2014. “You still are in good shape and you are one of the few municipalities with no ...



The Memphis Grizzlies will give away Zach Randolph 'Z-Bow-Ties' to fans this season


The Memphis Grizzlies will give away Zach Randolph 'Z-Bow-Ties' to fans this season


Professional sports teams often give away promotional items to get fans in the door (and thank them for their commitment, I guess), but the fact is that most of these trinkets are not especially great. While a schedule can be useful and a bobblehead can be ...


Report: Michael Beasley gets another chance, this time with Memphis


Yahoo Sports reports that the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to terms with free agent Michael Beasley on a non-guaranteed deal. Beasley, 25, played 55 games with the Miami Heat last season, averaging 7.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, which is actually a ...


2014 NBA Offseason: Breaking Down the Memphis Grizzlies’ Summer


The Memphis Grizzlies are in one of the most interesting places of any team in the NBA. They aren’t an organization locked into the mediocrity of being a fringe playoff team, they aren’t consistently getting lottery picks and going from there, and they ...


Curtain Critic: 'Memphis' bursts with energy while illuminating segregation questions


Seeking your purpose in life is already a difficult task, but in the 1950s, it was even harder. The barrier of racial segregation defined the relationship between white and black people in the United States, and it would take civil disobedience to break ...


Memphis-Mississippi Preview


(AP) - Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze is certainly pleased his team is undefeated and has its highest national ranking since 2009. He's also well aware the 10th-ranked Rebels haven't really accomplished anything yet. Mississippi (3-0) rolled through the ...


Camurati: Memphis Girl with a Rebel Heart


I am an Ole Miss Rebel. But before anything else, I am and always will be a Memphis girl. I was born and raised in the Bluff City. My parents were raised in Memphis, and my grandparents were, too. I went to school there, I learned to drive there, and I ...


College basketball countdown: No. 33 Memphis


THE FIRST WORD: The scouting report for Memphis last season went something like this: Great backcourt, inexperienced frontcourt. STARTING FIVE: Previewing the 2014-15 season Flip-flop that script for the 2014-15 season, as the Tigers lose four veteran ...


Memphis Grizzlies: How They Stack Up Against The Rockets


Six. Just six more days before the Memphis Grizzlies open training camp at the University of California at San Diego. Thirty-five. That’s the number days before Memphis opens up the regular season against Minnesota. Translation? We’re. So. Close.


Best Selling Cars Around The Globe: Coast to Coast 2014 – Memphis, Tennessee


You can follow all Coast to Coast reports here. After Nashville TN, we are now heading 222 miles South West to Memphis, still in Tennessee. As a reference point, the best-selling vehicles in Tennessee are the Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry and Ford F150 ...


Cracking Memphis’s Huge Rape Kit Backlog


The history of crime solving can be divided into two periods: Before DNA and After DNA. The introduction of forensic evidence in the mid-1980s completely changed the way we solve crimes. Matching crime scene evidence with potential perpetrators at a 99 ...



Memphis-style fall delivered right on time


Memphis-style fall delivered right on time


In Memphis, where trees dawdle until Thanksgiving before igniting into color, other natural and commercial changes signaled autumn's first day Tuesday. The native American beauty berry plants continued changing into a gaudy magenta to attract migratory ...


The first thing that comes to mind when we hear "Memphis Grizzlies" and "Wrestling Belts"


The Grizzlies announced that Wrestling Belts would be a promo giveaway for the January 31st matchup of Memphis vs. Oklahoma City, and we just couldn't help ourselves. (hat tip to Kevin Yeung for the photoshop work!) There are no lack of references to ...


Man launches group to change violent perceptions of Memphis


MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Memphis man is launching a nonprofit organization to spread good news about Memphis and overshadow negative perceptions. “Memphis is a city of the kindest, most caring, friendliest people anywhere around, and a city is its people ...



Fire destroys South Memphis home; ‘intentionally set'


Fire destroys South Memphis home; ‘intentionally set'


The American Red Cross assisted two adults and seven children after a fire damaged a home Monday night in South Memphis. Memphis firefighters responded at 10:22 p.m. to the house in the 200 block of Majuba. An estimated $10,000 in damage was caused by ...


Memphis Firefighter Injured In Apartment Fire


A fire was reported at the Hickory Point Apartments around 11:30 a.m. Memphis Fire Department says one unit caused the fire and smoke damage in at least three other units. A Memphis firefighter was injured when a ceiling collapsed on him. He was ...


Movie Memphis Belle takes to Augusta skies


With steady rain falling, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress best known as “The Movie Memphis Belle” sputtered to life on the tarmac at Augusta Regional Airport on Monday. This time, the mission was different. One by one, the aircraft’s four 1,200 ...


Memphis-Mississippi Preview


(AP) - Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze is certainly pleased his team is undefeated and has its highest national ranking since 2009. He's also well aware the 10th-ranked Rebels haven't really accomplished anything yet. Mississippi (3-0) rolled through the ...


Camurati: Memphis Girl with a Rebel Heart


I am an Ole Miss Rebel. But before anything else, I am and always will be a Memphis girl. I was born and raised in the Bluff City. My parents were raised in Memphis, and my grandparents were, too. I went to school there, I learned to drive there, and I ...


Memphis Grizzlies: How They Stack Up Against The Rockets


Six. Just six more days before the Memphis Grizzlies open training camp at the University of California at San Diego. Thirty-five. That’s the number days before Memphis opens up the regular season against Minnesota. Translation? We’re. So. Close.


Best Selling Cars Around The Globe: Coast to Coast 2014 – Memphis, Tennessee


You can follow all Coast to Coast reports here. After Nashville TN, we are now heading 222 miles South West to Memphis, still in Tennessee. As a reference point, the best-selling vehicles in Tennessee are the Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry and Ford F150 ...


Cracking Memphis’s Huge Rape Kit Backlog


The history of crime solving can be divided into two periods: Before DNA and After DNA. The introduction of forensic evidence in the mid-1980s completely changed the way we solve crimes. Matching crime scene evidence with potential perpetrators at a 99 ...


Kellenberger: Memphis, not Alabama, on Ole Miss' mind


OXFORD – If all of y’all would just please stop talking about Alabama, you would really be doing Hugh Freeze a favor. “I can’t for the life of me understand why people would jump the gun,” Ole Miss’ coach said Monday. No. 10 Ole Miss (3-0, 1-0 ...



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