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“People want that quick second of fame”: Local car enthusiasts provide alternative options to street racing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For years, events such as illegal racing, reckless driving and street takeovers have plagued Memphis roadways, putting Memphis police under intense pressure to bring an end to the lawlessness. “This kind of behavior has got to be stopped,” Councilman J. Ford Canale said in February. “It can not continue to be allowed […]
Casto recorded a 361-yard drive in the final to secure the victory
ARLINGTON, Tenn. — World no.5 Colton Casto is a winner at WLD Memphis once again. The Snohomish, Washington, native outlasted Cody Billinghurst 361 yards to 352 in the final to defend his WLD Memphis title from last year. The event format was a double-elimination competition due to inclement weather on Saturday. Casto, coming off a […]
Multiple Memphis-area high school soccer teams book their ticket to State
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Boys Soccer State Tournament starts next week which means this weekend teams were playing for a chance to compete for the highest accolade at the high school level in Tennessee. On Saturday, several Memphis-area high school teams punched their ticket and are now just a...
Riser pledges ‘we’ll get this thing right’ as year one at Memphis comes to a close
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - In a must-win game Thursday night, Memphis baseball was demolished by Wichita State 14-1, all but ending the Tigers’ hopes of making the AAC Tournament. Postgame, Matt Riser planted his flag. “Really disappointed in the ending there, we just completely gave in and gave up,”...
Germantown's DJ Allen commits to Memphis football after spending spring with Purdue
DJ Allen is staying home — but not before a few detours. Allen, a defensive end from Germantown High School, originally committed the UCF before flipping to Purdue before signing day. He spent spring practices with the Boilermakers but entered the transfer portal and committed to Memphis in a social media post on Saturday afternoon.
Memphian Doug Barron recalls first major title on Champions Tour
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphian Doug Barron was the last man standing at the Regions Tradions on Mother’s Day to claim his third win on the Champions Tour and his first career major title. ” Dream come true. I mean, I’m playing with two Hall of Famers in the final round, and Steve Stricker and K.J. […]
Clarksville High clinches state tournament appearance, sets program record for single season wins
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville High Wildcats hosted games two and three of a three game series on Thursday, May 16, against the Collierville Dragons. While CHS fell in the second game by a score of 9-2, the Wildcats bounced back in game three to punch their ticket to the state tournament with a 5-0 shutout victory.
Community leaders taking action with new community basketball initiative
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Community leaders are taking action to get young men involved in their community and keep them out of trouble. May 17 marked the second Lite at Night game night event at the Dwelling Place in Raleigh. Community leaders like Pastor Leon Jones are taking a stand...
Tigers finish season with win on Senior Day
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis baseball team finished its season with an 11-10 win over Wichita State on Senior Day at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field in the finale of a three-game American Athletic Conference series. The Tigers improved to 23-32 overall (10-17 AAC) with the win to wrap the season as the Shockers fell […]
Collierville Celebrates Grand Opening of New Pickleball Courts at Suggs Park
According to town officials, Collierville just got a little more spirited with the addition of brand-spanking-new pickleball courts in Suggs Park. Kicking off with a bash on Thursday, the grand opening saw the traditional ribbon-cutting, a warm-up speech from Mayor Stan Joyner, and the local bigwigs, including Vice Mayor Maureen Fraser and Town Administrator Molly Mehner, showing off their paddle prowess in a friendly inaugural match.
Madison claims another Spring Fling trip with shutout
Madison Academic’s 3-0 victory over Memphis RISE Academy in the Class A soccer sectional at University School of Jackson on Saturday secures the Mustangs their fifth consecutive trip to the state tournament and Spring Fling. Despite the fact every member of the roster has been to the state tournament...
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