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Drag racing on Memphis streets could soon be a felony
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A bill that would make drag racing a felony on Tennessee streets and punishable by up to six years in prison is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. House Bill 2814, sponsored by Senator Brent Taylor (D-Memphis) and Representative John Gillespie (R-Memphis), was passed by the 113th General […]
Community mourns loss of Bartlett student-athlete Gabriel Higginbottom
BARTLETT, Tenn. (WMC) - The Bartlett High School community is mourning the loss of cross country runner Gabriel Higginbottom, a beloved senior who passed away Friday, April 26. His cause of death has not been released. According to the Bartlett Touchdown Club, Gabriel always wore a smile and loved with...
Collierville High School girls' basketball coaches fired coming off of their best record in school history
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Editor's Note: Pattie Gardner is an employee of ABC24. The Collierville High School Girls Varsity basketball head coach and assistant coach lost their jobs, even after taking the team to the Sweet 16 recently. The news shocked not only the basketball team, but also frustrated parents,...
VOTE: Who do you think is the Memphis high school softball player of the year in 2024?
The 2024 TSSAA and MHSAA softball regular seasons have come to a close. You can vote below for your pick for who will be the Memphis area player of the year. Nominees are: Addie Graham (Arlington), Adin Shelton (Brighton), Neely Wilder (ECS), Kate Johnson (Hernando), Lindsey Barnes (Houston), Emma Abrams (Lewisburg), Riley Washburn (Millington), Macie Dever Boaz (Northpoint), Jorja Wheeler (St. Benedict) and Brooke Harrison (Tipton-Rosemark Academy).
Maurice Hampton, former LSU, Memphis safety, will transfer to Vanderbilt football
Memphis safety Maurice Hampton, a former two-sport athlete at LSU, committed to transfer to Vanderbilt football, he announced on social media Monday. Coming out of Memphis University School in 2019, Hampton was a high-profile two-sport athlete. As a safety, he was a four-star recruit and the No. 129 player nationally. He was even better regarded as a baseball player. Perfect Game ranked him as the No. 23 player nationally, ahead of former Commodore and first-round draft pick Spencer Jones.
One of the biggest voices in college sports with high praise for both Memphis and Ole Miss
MEMPHIS – There is quite a buzz around Memphis athletics right now and not just here in the Bluff City, but in many parts of the country. Just ask one of the bigger voices in all of college sports. ESPN’s Paul Finebaum was the featured speaker Monday night at the Memphis Touchdown club. He was […]
Coaches reflect after death of Bartlett cross country runner Gabe Higginbottom
Bartlett High's senior cross country runners were being honored April 26 at their final home competition as high school students. What had been meant as a celebration was suddenly filled with sadness and tears as the final senior, Gabriel Higginbottom, was announced, followed by a moment of silence. Higginbottom, who...
Bluff City Life: Tues., 16 April
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Here’s what’s in today’s show:. All the fixings of breakfast, for dinner - This annual fundraiser is flipping things around to create a safe place for Memphians!. Lisa Anderson | Executive Director at Room In The Inn - Memphis. Guess who’s back! Memphis...
Report/Holliday: Andre Turner joining Penny's staff at Memphis (J&J AUDIO)
Report/Holliday: Andre Turner joining Penny’s staff at Memphis (J&J AUDIO) Report/Holliday: Andre Turner joining Penny’s staff at Memphis (J&J AUDIO) Report/Holliday: Andre Turner joining Penny’s staff at Memphis (J&J AUDIO)
92.9 Presents: Houston Nutt Headlines Second Spring Memphis TD Club Event May 6th
92.9 Presents: Houston Nutt Headlines Second Spring Memphis TD Club Event May 6th 92.9 Presents: Houston Nutt Headlines Second Spring Memphis TD Club Event May 6th 92.9 Presents: Houston Nutt Headlines Second Spring Memphis TD Club Event May 6th
Alex Simmons adds Bailey Gilmore to 2024-25 Memphis Women's Basketball Roster
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 2024-25 Memphis Women's basketball roster has another new addition. On Wednesday head coach Alex Simmons announced the signing of Bailey Gilmore. "We are overjoyed to have Bailey be part of our program. She is an extremely versatile player who will add rim protection and depth to our paint game," Simmons said. "She will also add flexibility to our offensive strategy. Bailey is a great athlete and even better person and will bring positive energy to our program and the city."
Memphis area high school spring sports top performers for Week 9 of the 2024 season
Here's a list of Memphis area high school spring sports top performers for Week 9 of the 2024 season. Please submit your team's box scores and statistics to: sports@commercialappeal.com WEDNESDAY Baseball ...
East names Maurice Miller new head basketball coach
MEMPHIS – A changing of the guard over at East high school as the Mustangs named a new head basketball coach Wednesday. It’s Maurice Miller. Miller prepped at Raleigh-Egypt where he was named Mister Basketball back in 2007. He then went on to play his college basketball at Georgia Tech. Miller comes to East after […]
Major League Pickleball has an official bourbon? Yes, and it's made in Memphis
Some might say it's an atypical pairing: pickleball and bourbon. But for Blue Note Bourbon, it's an ideal match. On Monday, Memphis-based B.R. Distilling Co. announced its Blue Note as the "official bourbon of Major League Pickleball." The sponsorship will begin at Major League Pickleball's season opener in Atlanta on May 9.
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