Elizabeth Ammann Petersen Karas Nov 21, 2008
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the charity of the donor's choice. Huston-Jost Funeral Home and Precht, Harrison, Nearants Funeral Home of Omak, Wash. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Former Memphis Police Officer Indicted on Civil Rights Charges Nov 20, 2008
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bridges McRae, former officer of the Memphis Police Department, was indicted today on one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, related to the alleged assault of an individual in early 2008 ... This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Memphis Police Department. (PR Newswire)
Bredesen has 'trust issues' with House Dem leader Nov 20, 2008
Associated Press - November 20, 2008 6:25 AM ET. (AP) - Gov. Phil Bredesen may not be naming his preference for who should lead Democrats in the Tennessee House, but he is signaling that it isn't current House Majority Leader Gary Odom of Nashville. (WREG.com, TN)
Mississippi Early Signing Period Update Nov 20, 2008
University of Mississippi; , 6-foot-8, F, Manassas H.S., Memphis, Tenn. University of Southern Mississippi; , 6-foot-8, F, Cuesta C.C., San Luis Obispo, CA.. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
USC Faces Seton Hall In First Round Of Puerto Rico Tip-Off Nov 20, 2008
The winner of this game will play the winner of the Memphis/Chattanooga game on Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. PT, while the losers will square off the same day at 2 p.m. PT. ... ON DECK: USC's next game will be against either Memphis (2-0) or Chattanooga (0-2) ... 2007 NCAA runner-up Memphis has wins over Fairfield (90-63) and UMass (80-58) with freshman Tyreke Evans leading the way with 19. (Pac-10.org)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 20, 2008
Memphis 109, Sacramento 94. Denver 114, Milwaukee 105. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Standout Sampson Carter Signs NLI With UMass Basketball Nov 20, 2008
- UMass men's basketball coach continues his tremendous success on the recruiting trail as he announced today that highly-touted forward Sampson Carter (Memphis, Tenn ... Carter stands 6-8, 200 pounds and is currently playing basketball at the Winchendon School in Massachusetts after graduating from Ridgeway High School in Memphis ... "I actually had him in summer camp at Memphis way back when he was 10 years old. I have watched him grow from a young kid to a great young man. His maturation... (Umassathletics.com)
Program funds Georgia art projects Nov 20, 2008
"Tomasello said this program is excellent because it allows more rural areas of Georgia to receive funding for the arts. Sophomore Catharine Cole from Memphis said, "I think its great ... Say you heard about it and your in a place like Memphis or Knoxville and it's a little further away. (The University Echo, TN)
Mocs defeated by Vols in opener Nov 20, 2008
They will be facing off against the Memphis Tigers Thursday ... If they defeat Memphis, they will face either USC or Seton Hall. (The University Echo, TN)
Lionstone project back on track Nov 20, 2008
Lionstone back on track after Ford deal - Nashville Business Journal. for free extra services. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
All the picks: Huguenin's weekend primer Nov 20, 2008
The buzz: Memphis needs one more win for bowl eligibility, and because Conference USA has six bowl tie-ins, the Tigers are all but certain to go bowling if they get to six wins. The line: Memphis by 5 ... The pick: Memphis 24-13. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Who needs a win? Check the bowl bubble watch Nov 20, 2008
Remaining schedule: Nov. 22 vs. UCF, Nov. 29 vs. Tulane Why they will make it: Memphis has won two in a row and stays at home the next two weeks to face teams with a combined record of 5-15. Why they won't: MemphisMemphis' defense gives its offense little margin for error against anyone. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mailbag: What's happening in the SEC Nov 20, 2008
Franklin from Memphis : With the SEC off to an unusual start with Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia losing to mid-major teams, will this be the season the SEC doesn't get its normal five or six teams into the Big Dance. At this point, Tennessee is the only real lock I see, with Florida not far behind. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Photo Release -- First Horizon Names William C. Losch III as New Chief Financial Officer Nov 20, 2008
Source: First Horizon National Corporation. Nov. 20, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- William C. (BJ) Losch III is joining First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE: - ) as executive vice president and chief financial officer. (Primezone Releases)
American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Nov. 19, 2008 Nov 20, 2008
ARTICLE #1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "Conjugated Polyelectrolyte Capsules: Light-Activated Anti-microbial Micro "Roach Motels" For a copy of the full text article, please contact Michael Bernstein at 202-872-4400. CONTACTS: Kirk Schanze, Ph.D. University of Florida Gainesville, Florida 32611-7200 Phone: 352-392-9133 Fax: 202-513-8648 Email: David Whitten, Ph.D. University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM Phone: 505-277-5736 Fax: 505-277-1292 Email: Scientists are reporting a critical first step toward... (EurekAlert!)
New Era Begins For Trinity Boys Team Nov 20, 2008
He said the offense will be a variation of the dribble-drive motion, which has been popularized by Memphis run to the national championship game in Division I college basketball last year. I know exactly how I would ideally like to play, but you have to tweak it to fit your players, Rose said. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Elizabeth Ammann Petersen Karas Nov 20, 2008
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the charity of the donor's choice. Huston-Jost Funeral Home and Precht, Harrison, Nearants Funeral Home of Omak, Wash. (Lebanon Express, OR)
University of Tennessee simplifies admission Nov 19, 2008
Associated Press - November 19, 2008 7:05 AM ET. (AP) - With more high school graduates seeking admission to the University of Tennessee, the state's flagship university is simplifying its process. (WREG.com, TN)
General compares military to undefeated Titans Nov 19, 2008
Associated Press - November 19, 2008 3:15 AM ET. (AP) - Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, chief of staff for the U.S. Air Force, has told civic leaders in Shelbyville that military teamwork is like the teamwork that has pushed the Tennessee Titans to a 10-0 record this year. (WREG.com, TN)
Illinois travels to Purdue for BTN match, hosts MSU on Senior Day Nov 19, 2008
52 3 Emily Underwood, Memphis 172 1 ... 81 9 Memphis 114 59 517 2. (Fightingillini.com)
Top 25 Fared Nov 19, 2008
Memphis (2-0) did not play. Next: vs. Chattanooga, Thursday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bowl Eligible Teams Nov 19, 2008
Still alive: Marshall, Memphis, Southern Miss, UTEP. Mid-American. (Suite101.com)
Men's Top 25 Basketball Schedule Nov 19, 2008
No. 13 Memphis vs. Chattanooga at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 4:30 p.m. ... No. 13 Memphis vs. No. 19 Southern California or Seton Hall at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan, P.R., 5 or 7 p.m. ... No. 13 Memphis vs. TBA at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan, P.R., TBA. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Terps keep Penguins on ice Nov 19, 2008
LATE MONDAYTOP 25 MENNO. 13 MEMPHIS 80, MASSACHUSETTS 58: Antonio Anderson had 15 points and a career-high 12 rebounds and No. 13 Memphis shook off a poor shooting performance to beat visiting Massachusetts. NO. 12 OKLAHOMA 94, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ST. 53: Blake Griffin had 20 points, 19 rebounds and six steals to lead Oklahoma in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off at Norman, Okla. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Vanderbilt Opponents Update Nov 19, 2008
Aug 29 Southern Methodist, W 56-27 Sep 6 at Memphis, W 42-35 Sep 13 at Vanderbilt, L 38-21 Sep 20 at Texas, L 10-52 Sep 27 North Texas, W 77-20 Oct 4 at Tulsa, L 28-63 Oct 18 Southern Miss, W 45-40 Oct 25 at Tulane, W 42-17 Nov 1 at UTEP, W 49-44 Nov 8 Army, W 38-31 Nov 22 Marshall Nov 29 Houston ... Aug 30 Memphis, W 41-24 Sep 6 at Wake Forest, L 28-30 Sep 13 Samford, W 34-10 Sep 20 Vanderbilt, L 17-23 Sep 27 at Florida, W 31-30 Oct 4 South Carolina, L 24-31 Oct 18 at Alabama, L 20-24 Oct 25 at... (VandyMania.com)
State ranks No. 40 in tobacco prevention Nov 19, 2008
Report: Tennessee doesnt spend enough on tobacco prevention - Memphis Business Journal ... Subscribe to Memphis Business Journal ... Memphis Business Journal. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Memphis gets $11.5M to rehab neighborhoods Nov 19, 2008
5M to rehab neighborhoods - Memphis Business Journal ... Subscribe to Memphis Business Journal ... Memphis Business Journal. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Memphis soldier killed in Iraq helicopter crash Nov 18, 2008
The Defense Department said Monday that Army Chief Warrant Officer Donald V. Clark, 37, of Memphis died Saturday when his OH-58 Kiowa helicopter crashed while on a mission over Mosul. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force 49, U.S. Army Alaska, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. (WREG.com, TN)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Santa Clara tipped in Tip-Off Nov 18, 2008
13 Memphis 80, Massachusetts 58: Tyreke Evans scored 19 points and John Calipari became the all-time winningest coach for the Tigers (2-0). Calipari has 221 wins, surpassing Larry Finch (1986-97). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Men's Top 25 Basketball Schedule Nov 18, 2008
No. 13 Memphis vs. Massachusetts, Mid ... No. 13 Memphis vs. Chattanooga at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 4:30 p.m. ... No. 13 Memphis vs. No. 19 Southern California or Seton Hall at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan, P.R., 5 or 7 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Redhawks Announce Final Recruit Of Early Signing Period Nov 18, 2008
Miller is a 5 9 guard/small forward from Lausanne Prep School out of Memphis, Tennessee. Miller averaged 8. (Gosoutheast.com)
Fullback commits to Tigers Nov 18, 2008
Allen also had official offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Memphis and Wake Forest in addition to drawing interest from Miami. "The last time he went down there (to LSU for the Georgia game) he loved the closeness of the players," Gaddis said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Fred Thompson Nov 18, 2008
He received his undergraduate degree in philosophy and political science from Memphis State University in 1964 and his law degree from Vanderbilt University in 1967, working his way through school. Two years after law school, Thompson was named an Assistant United States Attorney and at the age of 30 was appointed Minority Counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee, where he served in 1973 and 1974. (Townhall.com)
On the verge: Saving Abel got 'Addicted' to success Nov 18, 2008
The two eventually booked a recording session at 747 Studios, the Memphis studio owned by producer Skidd Mills. To flesh out the lineup, they added drummer Blake Dixon and bassist Eric Taylor, as well as Memphis session guitarist Scott Bartlett, who played on those early recordings. (USA Today -- Life)
UNC tops coaches' poll Nov 18, 2008
Gonzaga (1-0) came in at No. 11, followed by Memphis (1-0), Tennessee (1-0), Oklahoma (1-0) and Arizona State (1-0). Miami and Marquette, both 1-0, were 16th and 17th, respectively. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Women's College Basketball Schedule Nov 18, 2008
Louisiana Tech at Memphis, 8 p.m. ... Memphis at Mississippi, 7 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune)
Bulldogs Hold Serve At No. 11 In Coaches Poll Nov 18, 2008
The next five are Gonzaga (1-0), Memphis (1-0), Tennessee (1-0), Oklahoma (1-0) and Arizona State (1-0). Miami (1-0) is 16th, followed by Marquette (1-0), Georgetown (0-0), Florida (2-0) and Southern California (1-0). (Gozags.com)
Bulldogs Host Idaho Tuesday Prior To Hitting The Road Nov 18, 2008
Three teams ranked in the pre-season Top 25 - University of Connecticut, University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee - dot the Gonzaga University schedule ... Memphis, which comes to Spokane Feb. 7 for College Game Day on ESPN, is 12th in the USA Today/ESPN poll and 13th in the AP rankings, and Tennessee, which will host the Bulldogs Jan. 7, is 13th in the USA Today/ESPN vote of coaches and 14th in the AP balloting of sportswriters. (Gozags.com)
Bulldogs Up To Ninth In Associated Press Poll Nov 18, 2008
Purdue again was No. 11, followed by Oklahoma, Memphis and Tennessee ... MEMPHIS (1-0) 968 13 14. (Gozags.com)
AP poll: North Carolina still unanimous No. 1 Nov 18, 2008
Purdue again was No. 11, followed by Oklahoma, Memphis, Tennessee, Arizona State, Marquette, Miami, Florida, Southern California and Wake Forest. The last five ranked teams were Davidson, Georgetown, Villanova, Kansas and Wisconsin. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Louisville loses two more starters to injury Nov 18, 2008
Wetterer started the first two games of the season, then was out for the Kansas State game before returning to start the Connecticut, Memphis and Middle Tennessee games. He was out again for the Cards games against South Florida and Syracuse, but returned to make another start against Pittsburgh. (Louisville Sports -- Rivals.com)
Authorities say 2 found in cabin likely suicide Nov 17, 2008
Associated Press - November 16, 2008 2:25 PM ET. (AP) - Law enforcement officials say a couple found dead inside a rural Tennessee cabin appears to be a case of double suicide. (WREG.com, TN)
Students, AAA want cell phone crackdown Nov 17, 2008
Associated Press - November 16, 2008 12:55 PM ET. (AP) - Forces are assembling to urge the Tennessee Legislature to curb cell phone use while driving. (WREG.com, TN)
NCAA Women's Division I Soccer Tournament Nov 17, 2008
Illinois 1, Memphis 0, 2OT. At Chapel Hill, N.C.. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
> University of Tennessee Health Science Center freezes most hiring Nov 17, 2008
UTHSC freezes most hiring, eyes strategic cuts to offset budget shortfalls - Memphis Business Journal ... Subscribe to Memphis Business Journal ... Memphis Business Journal - by. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Marathon Madness Nov 17, 2008
ESPN's first annual College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon -- featuring 23 consecutive hours of college basketball-themed programming on ESPN -- begins at midnight ET Tuesday, Nov. 18 (11:59 p.m. ET on Nov. 17) with Massachusetts at No. 12 Memphis and conclude with Kentucky at No. 1 North Carolina at 9 p.m ET. The new initiative will highlight the beginning of the 2008-09 men's college basketball season ... Massachusetts at No. 12 Memphis (midnight) and Kentucky at #1 North Carolina (9 p.m.) simulcast... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
College football, basketball, NFL, prep football Nov 17, 2008
RUTGERS 17 ArmyIllinois 21/2 NORTHWESTERNCINCINNATI 4 PittsburghWAKE FOREST 2 Boston CollegePURDUE 131/2 IndianaOHIO STATE 20 MichiganVIRGINIA TECH 171/2 DukeMARYLAND 1 Florida StateN. CAROLINA 11 North Carolina StKANSAS STATE 10 Iowa StateVANDERBILT 3 TennesseeArkansas 1 MISSISSIPPI STAkron 21/2 OHIOColordo State 21/2 WYOMINGRICE 8 MarshallNOTRE DAME 19 SyracuseWashington 8 WASH. STATETULSA 28 TulaneOKLAHOMA 61/2 Texas TechPENN STATE 141/2 Michigan StateClemson 3 VIRGINIATCU 19 Air... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
• No. 6 Michigan State routs Idaho in opener Nov 17, 2008
The sophomore guard had 20 points in his previous game, when Memphis routed Michigan State in the NCAA tournament. Allen made a pair of 3-pointers and a spectacular, reverse layup in the first 6 1/2 minutes, then went scoreless the rest of the half. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Mizzou Basketball Hosts Chattanooga Nov 17, 2008
Missouri faces No. 26 Xavier, while the Mocs battle Memphis ... Both (Murfreesboro) and (Memphis) are Tennessee natives playing against one of their home-state schools ... The Tigers could also face Memphis on Sunday at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in San Juan. (Mutigers.com)
Support groups Nov 17, 2008
" Write to the foundation at 3100 Walnut Grove Road, Suite 603, Memphis, TN 38111-0749.- Diabetes Youth Support Group for ages 5 to 9 meets monthly at Great Lakes Diabetes Institute, 1700 Peach St. Call 877-6790.- Cerebral palsy parents support group meets monthly, 3745 W. 12th St.; morning and evening times available for parents of children with cerebral palsy. Call MECA United Cerebral Palsy at 836-9113, Ext. 223.- DMDA Peer Support Group for people diagnosed with depression, manic depression... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Teenage criminal escaped in shackles Nov 16, 2008
Associated Press - November 15, 2008 3:35 PM ET. (AP) - Lebanon police say a juvenile affiliated with a gang who escaped from state custody remains missing and is considered dangerous. (WREG.com, TN)
2008 Memphis Motor trend International Auto Show Nov 16, 2008
2009-Model Memphis International Auto Show ... More than 250 new cars, trucks, sport/utility vehicles and crossovers will pack the Agricenter Expo Center & Show Place Arena Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23 for the 2009-model Memphis International Auto Show ... From hybrids and sports cars to Iron Man and video games, the Memphis International Auto Show offers something for everyone. (WREG.com, TN)
Motel fire victim dies Nov 16, 2008
Associated Press - November 15, 2008 12:55 PM ET. (AP) - A man injured during a motel fire in East Tennessee has died from his injuries. (WREG.com, TN)
7-foot freshman leads No. 1 N.C. Nov 16, 2008
No. 13 Memphis 90, Fairfield 63. Highly touted freshman Tyreke Evans scored 19 points and Memphis won in the opening round of the Puerto Rico Tip-off Tournament. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Freshman powers Memphis Nov 16, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Highly touted freshman Tyreke Evans scored 19 points and No. 13 Memphis beat Fairfield 90-63 in the opening round of the Puerto Rico Tip-off Tournament on Saturday night. ALSO SATURDAY MORE TOP 25 MENNO. 18 SOUTHERN CAL 78, UC IRVINE 55: Taj Gibson scored 17 points, including six straight in a decisive second-half run, and Southern California won its first season-opener in four years. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tennessee mass layoffs down in October Nov 16, 2008
Subscribe to Memphis Business Journal ... Memphis Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - Memphis. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
UNC wins; McCoughtry leads Louisville Nov 16, 2008
No. 13 Memphis 90, Fairfield 63: Highly touted freshman Tyreke Evans scored 19 points, and Memphis (1-0) beat Fairfield. Warren Edney had 24 points for Fairfield (0-1). (Baltimore Sun)
Friars surprised by Huskies Nov 16, 2008
Memphis 90, Fairfield 63 - Freshman Tyreke Evans scored 19 points and the No. 13 Tigers pounded the Stags in the opening round of the Puerto Rico Tip-off Tournament in San Juan. Tennessee 114, Chattanooga 75 - Tyler Smith had 23 points and five assists and the No. 14 Vols had an easy time with the Mocs in Knoxville, Tenn. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
5 students hurt in bus crash Nov 15, 2008
Associated Press - November 15, 2008 3:15 AM ET. (AP) - Officials in East Tennessee say an accident involving three school buses has sent five students to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (WREG.com, TN)
PrepTennessee Fearless Friday Nov 15, 2008
For years fans have argued that each part of the state is more dominant than the other but with the match up between Memphis-University School and Nashville-Montgomery Bell Academy fans will have an answer after tonights game, at least for the 2008 season. The Owls of Memphis-University School have been rolling in the 2008 season ... Memphis University School 35 Montgomery Bell Academy 31. (The Insiders -- Tennessee Prep)
Trial delayed in Palin hacking case Nov 15, 2008
Mike Kernell of Memphis, chairman of Tennessee's House Government Operations Committee, faces up to five years in prison if convicted. In court, Kernell was asked if he understood he was giving up his right a speedy trial. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Wepfer key to perfection Nov 15, 2008
Most high school football fans in the state of Tennessee are familiar with Memphis (TN) University School and standout QB Barry Brunetti. The Owls are far from being one dimensional though. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
Experts' picks Nov 15, 2008
UNC, Louisville, Memphis, Gonzaga. UNC, Louisville, Duke, UConn. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Top 25 Schedule Nov 15, 2008
No. 13 Memphis vs. Fairfield, 8 p.m.. No. 14 Tennessee vs. Chattanooga, 7 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune)
Palin hacking trial delayed Nov 15, 2008
Mike Kernell of Memphis, chairman of Tennessee's House Government Operations Committee, faces up to five years in prison if convicted. Kernell turned himself in the same day his indictment was unsealed in October. (Athens Banner-Herald)
