A year after the Covenant school shooting in Nashville – and a mass movement for gun control – Republicans have accelerated their attacks on democratic norms The Tennessee governor, Bill Lee, at CPAC in Dallas, Texas, in 2021. Photograph: Dylan Hollingsworth/Bloomberg via Getty Images George Chidi in Atlanta, GeorgiaFri 5 Apr 2024 […]
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Texas Takedown: Brahmas Comeback Sink Showboats
Brahmas fans cheer their team to victory behind enemy lines. photos by Don Mooney by Don Mooney Memphis, TENN—Despite trailing all game, the Brahmas kicked, snorted and bucked back from a fourth quarter 16-0 deficit completing their comeback with a game-winning touchdown with less than 10 seconds to go in […]
Tennessee GOP Vacates Tennesse State Board With New Black Faces
“I felt lawmakers’ actions during debate and discussion on the bill were disrespectful to the students she represents.” TSU Student Government Association Vice President Chrishonda O’Quinn. photo by Don Mooney by Don Mooney Nashville, TENN—A termed used by Black political insiders the “Boston of the South,” Tennessee House Republicans on […]
Houston Survives Texas Shootout With Overtime Win Over A&M 100-95
“That’s a perfect record for Houston — had four players foul out and still find a way to win.” Coach Kelvin Sampson by Don Mooney MEMPHIS, TENN –– Texas known for its bar-b-que treated Memphis to a taste of Texas-style flavored basketball with an exciting overtime thriller as top-seeded Cougars advanced to […]
No. 1 Seed S. Florida Smashes ECU To First AAC Semifinal
Senior guard Brandon Stroud (5) dished out a career-high eight assists, brought down seven rebounds with four points, two blocks, and a steal. photo by Art Boone Jr FORT WORTH, Texas (March 15, 2024) – The University of South Florida men’s basketball team reached the American Athletic Conference Semifinals for […]
Lady Tigers Ends Season With Heartbreaker 65-63
photos by Art Boone Jr FORT WORTH, Texas – The East Carolina women’s basketball team downed eighth-seeded Memphis, 65-63, on Sunday afternoon in Dickies Arena. Tatyana Wynche and Amiya Joyner both posted double-doubles and Danae McNeal scored 19 points in the victory. The University of Memphis women’s basketball team’s season came to an end in […]
Tigers Claw Their Way To Historic Win 106-87
Senior guard Jahvon Quinerly shredded UAB defense for a total of 28pts giving Memphis a historic win. photo by Don Mooney By Don Mooney Memphis, TENN—After trailing by more than 20 points in the first half, the Tigers (22-8, 11-6 AAC) became just the second NCAA Division I team since […]
Tigers End Season With Route Over UAB 82-61
Senior Madison Griggs notched 350th career three-pointer in win over UAB. photos by Don Mooney MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis women’s basketball team continue to roll in its final AAC regular season games as the Tigers claimed the 82-61 win over UAB Saturday afternoon. With today’s win, Memphis moves […]
Public Safety Top Concern For Spanish-Speaking Residents
MSV Noticias representative expresses his communal concerns and experiences before forum at Gaisman Community Center. photo by Don Mooney ‘I want it to be about you’—Mayor Young meets with spanish-speaking residents, hears their concerns during town hall tour.” Mayor Paul Young MEMPHIS, Tenn— Similar to first stop on Mayor Paul Young’s One Memphis town […]
David Jones All-American Watch List
NDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected University of Memphis Tiger David Jones as one of 40 standout men’s college basketball players for its 2023-24 Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America Watch List. Members of the association’s board of directors chose the players that will be considered as contenders for the National Player […]