by Don Mooney Sep 25, 2024 | Women’s Volleyball MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis Volleyball team fell 3-1 to Wichita State in its American Athletic Conference opener Wednesday night. The Tigers (6-7) were led by Clara Bednarek with 12 kills and a .409 hitting percentage. Hannah Jones tallied 11 kills and Tiffany Snook followed with 10. The opening […]
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Memphis State Eight Legacy Remembered
Members of the University of Memphis Black Student Body continue the courage, sacrifice and legacy of Mrs. Bertha Looney(c)and the seven others known as The Memphis State Eight. Photo by Don Mooney Sept 18, 2024 by Don Mooney Memphis, TN – – -Today the University of Memphis held a commemoratory […]
A 10-Year-Old Pointed a Finger Gun. The Principal Kicked Him Out of His Tennessee School for a Year.
A 2023 state law requires a yearlong expulsion for any student who threatens mass violence on school property. But some students have been kicked out even when school officials determined that the threat was not credible. by Aliyya Swaby Aug. 23, 6:30 a.m. EDTShareChange AppearanceChange AppearanceAutoLightDark When Belle got a call […]
New President Is Officially Steering The LOC Ship Getting The Secret Out!
If left up to the newly installed president Dr. Christopher B. Davis, LeMoyne-Owens College, known as the best kept secret in Tennessee, will no longer have that distinction. photo by Don Mooney by Don Mooney Memphis, TN—HBCU LeMoyne-Owens College (LOC) approaches the 2024 fall semester with a new leader at […]
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 […]
Breaking New Ground, TEDx Orange Mound
General contractor and Melrose High School grad Dwayne Jones taking first steps to help re-brand his beloved Orange Mound’s profile with opportunities. photo by Don Mooney by Don Mooney 6-22-2024 Memphis, TN—Its an obvious admission that Memphis’ geo-location has a direct impact on the economic health in the U. S. […]
Showboats Win Battle for UFL Bottom 19-12 Over Houston
(27) Darius VIctor rushed for two touchdowns in the 4th quarter to led Showboats to its second win of the season. photo by Don Mooney Memphis, TN – Deja vu for the Showboats at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, as they finish the season the same way they started with a win […]
Showboats Offense Not Match For Defenders
Defenders Chris Rowland taunts Showboats fans after 35-yard TD reception as Defenders draw first blood in 36-21 route of Saturday afternoon. photo by Don Mooney Memphis, TENN- The D.C. Defenders racked up a season-high 431 yards of offense en route to a 36-21 victory over the Memphis Showboats Sunday afternoon […]
‘Stax’ doc looks at extraordinary music studio that fell to financial and racial struggles
Marco della Cava USA TODAY Booker T. Jones was in math class at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis when his life suddenly changed forever. David Porter, a fellow student and musician, told Jones he and his saxophone were needed immediately down at a recording studio in largely Black south […]
Birmingham Stallions Move Pass Memphis Clinch Playoff Spot 39-21
by Don Mooney QB Adrian Martinez sets UFL record with four touchdowns in one game against Showboats. photo by Don Mooney Memphis, TENN–With their thirteen-consecutive win, dating back to last season, the Stallions secured a spot in the playoffs by dominating the Memphis Showboats , 39-21. The win clears the […]