Exuberant cast of Hattiloo’s Black Odyssey. photo by Don Mooney by Don Mooney 1-24-2025 Memphis, TN—Black Odyssey kicked of the 2nd half of their 2024-25 season at Hattiloo Theatre located in Midtown Memphis, TN Friday night. The theater troupe took to task the challenging work of Marcus Gardley’s…Black Odyssey. The […]
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Mississippi state lawmaker introduces Contraception Begins at Erection Act with fines for masturbation by Filip Timotija – 01/23/25 2:25 PM ET A Democratic Mississippi state senator introduced legislation this week that would make it unlawful for men to masturbate “without the intent to fertilize an embryo,” with the lawmaker criticizing anti-abortion measures […]
Soul Man singer Sam Moore dies aged 89 from surgery complications
Half of 1960s duo Sam & Dave is also remembered for the hit Hold On, I’m Comin’ Associated Press in Florida Sat 11 Jan 2025 01.38 EST Sam Moore – the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits […]
Soul singer Brenton Wood, behind 1967 hit Oogum Boogum Song, dies aged 83
Smash title of singer born Alfred Jesse Smith has repeatedly been used in film and television shows Music Soul singer Brenton Wood, behind 1967 hit Oogum Boogum Song, dies aged 83 Smash title of singer born Alfred Jesse Smith has repeatedly been used in film and television shows Abené Clayton […]
Fort Worth’s Amphibian Stage names new leader following founder’s departure
by Marcheta FornoffOctober 18, 2024 5:00 pm The WaterTower Theatre alum will work closely with artistic director Jay Duffer, who has been with Amphibian since 2019. Together they will lead the theater into its 26th season — its first without founding artistic director Kathleen Culebro, who earlier this year announced her […]
‘Miss Juneteenth’ Director Channing Godfrey Peoples Gets Residency from Neon and UFO
By Samantha Bergeson November 20, 2024 5:15 pm “Miss Junetteenth” filmmaker Channing Godfrey Peoples is getting support to develop her second feature film as part of a month-long residency from Neon and filmmaker support organization UFO. Peoples is the inaugural recipient of the Neon x UFO Second Feature Development Residency, in which she will spend a month […]
Coach To Bring The Magic Back To LeMoyne-Owen
by Don Mooney. 11-8-2024 Memphis, TN—Webster describes the phrase full circle as: ‘a return to a past position or situation, especially in a way considered to be inevitable’. Those in Memphis who’ve witnessed current head coach of LeMoyne-Owen College (LOC) Magicians basketball coach career evolve, it seems inevitable Antonio Harris’ […]
Tigers Overcome Tigers As Memphis Wins Home Opener Against Mizzou
Memphis extends winning streak to 22 in home openers Monday night inside FedExForum in Memphis. photo by Don Mooney MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Two Tigers met at FedExForum for a cage match last evening and the Tiger dorned in blue came away with the win. The University of Memphis men’s basketball team […]
KTCK Lives Up To The Hype As Americas Favorite Radio Station
by Don Mooney 10-10-2024 Dallas, TX- – -Finally! After 30-years billed as America’s favorite radio show, the little radio show that could has been officially certified. In New York City last night the National Association of Of Broadcasters show handed out the 2024 Marconi Radio Awards. With six Marconi awards […]
Gospel Music Raises Temp In Memphis This Week
Tennessee Volunteer Mass Choir showcase during the Alliance of Gospel Professionals showcase event on Thursday night. photos by Don Mooney by Don Mooney. 7-17-2024 Memphis, TN—According to local meteorologist Memphis is experiencing record-breaking heat. Well hold on, cause thangs just got hotter. A contributing factor could be the Gospel Music […]