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 […]
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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 […]
Michigan Runs Past Showboats 35-18
Wes Hills celebrates after scoring his first touchdown in 2024 and followed it up with two more scores, the most rushing touchdowns in a single game this season in the UFL. photo by Don Mooney by Don Mooney Memphis, TENN — Michigan Panthers landed in Memphis to take care of […]
Large Turnout: D.C. Delivers Hands-On Services To Memphis Area Veterans
by Don Mooney 4-25-2024 Memphis, TENN—“Equip God’s people and empower the community globally” is part of the mission statement for Riverside Baptist Church (affectionately known as the The River), located in southern Memphis, Tn, has historically served the community since 1874. The past two days the church building was transformed […]
‘You have imprisoned our democracy’: inside Republicans’ domination of Tennessee
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 […]
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 […]