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Family, Friends Pay Tribute To Soul Singer Hayes Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 5:39PMFriends and family gather in Memphis, Tenn., to pay tribute to singer Isaac Hayes, who died of a stroke Aug. 10.
Isaac Hayes Memorial Service Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 5:16PM During the service attended by 3,000 fans and friends, a congressman suggested the city rename its airport Isaac Hayes International. More
Buzz Briefs: Annie Lennox, Isaac Hayes Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 5:00PMAnnie Lennox recovering at her London home after spinal surgery. Isaac Hayes memorial service in Memphis. Rosanne Cash wants her late father Johnny Cash left out of the presidential campaign. Tom Hanks raises funds for Ohio theater.
Lowering Drinking Age at Colleges Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 4:43PM100 Colleges and Universities nationwide, including Syracuse support lowering the drinking age to 18.
Civil rights-era landmark eyed for restoration Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 12:32AMA push is under way to preserve a crumbling symbol of where the civil rights movement began.
Lightning delays Isotopes game Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 12:24AMALBUQUERQUE — The rain chased almost all of the 8,402 fans from the seats, but Memphis and Albuquerque played through the drops Saturday night at Isotopes Park.
Forecasters: Floridians should prepare for hurricane Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 12:21AMKEY WEST, Fla. (AP) -- Residents and tourists in the Florida Keys braced for Tropical Storm Fay, which forecasters said could strengthen to a hurricane by Sunday night and begin battering the island chain as soon as Monday....
What’s playing on your radio this week? Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 6:49AM1. “Come on Get Higher,” by Matt Nathanson 2. “Juliet of the Spirits,” by The B-52’s 3. “Love Is Noise,” by The Verve 4. “Realize,” by Colbie Caillat 5. “Sequestered in Memphis,” by The Hold Steady 6. “Shattered (Turn The Car Around),” by O.A.R.
3 Memphis firefighter injured battling blaze Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 6:47AMMemphis fire authorities said three firefighters were injured early Friday when a floor collapsed as they worked to put out a fire in a vacant building.
Memphis Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 6:45AMMemphis fire authorities said four firefighters were injured early Friday when a floor collapsed as they worked to put out a fire in a vacant building.
Four Firefighters Injured in Two Alarm Fire Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 6:44AMFour firefighters are recovering from a two alarm fire. The fire destroyed a vacant building in Midtown that used to be Breakaway Sports.
Garden of the Year Runners-Up: Chip and Jennifer Knight Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 6:40AMJennifer Knight of Memphis loves flowers.
Slain Gwatney had ties to UA coaches, staff Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 6:25AMWhile the State of Arkansas remembers Bill Gwatney as the State Chairman of the Democratic party and a major automobile dealer in Pulaski County, longtime Razorbacks of the Razorback Foundation remember him as a friend and utterly avid yet utterly selfless University of Arkansas fan. At the Arkansas Democratic headquarters in Little Rock, Gwatney of Jacksonville was murdered Wednesday by a ...
Casper briefs Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 12:08AMUnited Way sets hearings The United Way of Natrona County will hold special response grant hearings from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ramada Plaza Riverside.
R.I.P., Elvis, but, man, you made some lousy movies Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 12:06AMI was a kid when Elvis Presley tumped over — as they like to say in Jackson County — and died in his bathroom 31 years ago this week.
Roddick, del Potro breeze into Countrywide final Saturday, August 9, 2008 @ 11:57PMAndy Roddick overpowered Denis Gremelmayr 6-2, 6-2 Saturday night to set up a showdown against Juan Martin del Potro for the Countrywide Classic title.
ZEPHYRS 3, REDBIRDS 2 Saturday, August 9, 2008 @ 11:55PMGame keys: New Orleans starter Jon Niese allowed two runs in six innings and improved to 3-0 in three starts for the Zephyrs. Neise allowed five hits and struck out five. . . . Jesus Feliciano singled home Abraham Nunez in the seventh inning to break a 2-2 tie. . .
Live Streaming: Memorial Tribute for Brian Teigland Saturday, August 2, 2008 @ 8:39AMLive Streaming of the Brian Teigland Memorial Service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2008.
Race remains political wild card Saturday, August 2, 2008 @ 8:26AMBy accusing Barack Obama of playing the race card, John McCain hopes to shuffle the deck in a White House campaign that is scarcely begun, much less settled.
Billy Bob Thornton Makes a Decent Album ... and Heads to Memphis Saturday, August 2, 2008 @ 8:05AMThe general derision and skepticism that come with each release of a new CD by a movie star is about as commonplace and expected as liner notes. That built-in dismissal would seem unfair until, say, you sit down and listen to Scarlett Johansson try to sing Tom Waits songs. Then it just makes sense ...
Reports: Winkler gets children back Saturday, August 2, 2008 @ 7:46AMMary Winkler, who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of her husband, a pastor in Selmer, Tenn., has gotten her three daughters back, according to television reports in Memphis.
Grizzlies Surrender Late Lead In Fourth Straight Loss Saturday, August 2, 2008 @ 7:41AMFRESNO, CA - The Memphis Redbirds rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth to defeat the Grizzlies 5-4 on Friday night at Chukchansi Park. Travis Ishikawa had a pair of doubles and a home run for the Grizzlies who put the tying run on base in the bottom of the ninth only to watch Memphis reliever Jason Motte mow down the heart of the order with three consecutive strikeouts, and nail down the ...
The state/region in brief Saturday, August 2, 2008 @ 6:30AMScholarship program available from state Officials hope a new statesupported scholarship program for students at historically black colleges and universities will bolster Arkansas’ black college enrollment and graduation rates. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)
Peñalosa foe a tough nut to crack Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 9:56PMWORLD Boxing Organization bantamweight champion Gerry Peñalosa has been given a timely warning by internationally known matchmaker Sampson Lewkowicz that his next opponent Nestor Rocha is a tough customer.
Sailor arrested for child rape Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 9:41PMJohn Davis was wanted for allegedly raping a boy at gunpoint while stationed at the Millington naval base. He was arrested in Hawaii.
Edwards overcomes flying fears to pilot App State Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 9:16PMGREENVILLE, S.C. – For Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards, the toughest part of beating Michigan last season was not maneuvering through the Wolverines and their mammoth defensive line or overcoming more than 100,000 fans decked out in maize and blue.
Day after, Carpenter feeling good Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:38PMDay after, Carpenter feeling good
City cheers estimated $47 million impact of Red Sox Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:28PMThere were three cheers for the Red Sox as ballpark boosters extolled the estimated annual $47 million economic impact from the team and commissioners voted unanimously to move ahead with a complex three-way land swap to set aside prime land for a 10,000-seat spring training stadium.
Sarasota to hunt for Red Sox stadium land Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:24PMThere were three cheers for the Red Sox as ballpark boosters extolled the estimated annual $47 million economic impact from the team and Sarasota city commissioners voted unanimously to move ahead with a complex three-way land swap to set aside prime land for a 10,000-seat spring training stadium.
Deadly tolls: Sick truckers causing fatal wrecks Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 6:07PMWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tractor-trailer and bus drivers in the United States have suffered seizures, heart attacks or unconscious spells behind the wheel that led to deadly crashes on highways.
FAU is pre-season favorite in Sun Belt Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 5:59PMWhen Florida Atlantic joined the Sun Belt Conference three years ago, Owls coach Howard Schnellenberger looked forward to a time when his team would be winning the conference regularly.
Davis sentenced to life for murder Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 5:59PMA 43-year-old Memphis, Tennessee, man has pleaded guilty to capital murder in Mississippi and has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Carlton Pride brings reggae to town Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 1:44PMRiley’s Tavern has some great music on tap for the week, starting tonight with Keith Moody and the Cody Hayes Band. I tracked Hayes down at his home in San Antonio to talk about the band and their upcoming shows. “I got to Texas by way of Memphis and the Florida Keys,” Hayes said.
Bringing the heat Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 1:25PMREXBURG – This week marked the half way point of the Major League Baseball season.
Darcis to face Montanes in Dutch Open finals Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 1:07PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Darcis reaches Dutch Open finals Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 12:06PMAMERSFOORT, Netherlands - Defending champion Steve Darcis reached his third career ATP Tour final Saturday by beating top-seeded Frenchman Marc Gicquel 7-6 (3) 3-6 7-5 at the Dutch Open.
Cardinals recall Flores, opt for 8-man bullpen Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 12:04PMST. LOUIS (AP) — The Cardinals activated reliever Flores from the 15-day disabled list on Friday, opting for an eight-man bullpen during a stretch of 18 consecutive games.
Tennis: Darcis reaches Dutch Open finals Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 12:00PMAMERSFOORT, Netherlands — Defending champion Steve Darcis reached his third career ATP Tour final today by beating top-seeded Frenchman Marc Gicquel 7-6 (3) 3-6 7-5 at the Dutch Open.
Deputies Arrest 10 in Meth-Making Bust Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 9:04AMShelby County Deputies arrested 10 individuals who were indicted earlier this week for allegedly buying large amounts of the ingredients used to make methamphetamine. The criminal indictments are the result of a multi-agency investigation.
Son Questioned in North Memphis Homicide Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 9:04AMThe son of a 60-year old North Memphis man is being held for questioning in connection to his death.
Having a Mother with Osteoporosis Can Lead to Increased Risk for Spinal Fracture Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 7:38AM(ARA) - Of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, 80 percent are women, and having a mother with osteoporosis puts a daughter particularly at risk for fractures.
County fair will offer something for all Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 7:17AMPARK HILLS — It’s July and the weather is warm. That can mean only one thing — it’s time for the 135th St. Francois County Fair. Organizers are boasting that this year’s fair will be bigger and better than ever.
Rock Chalk, Longhorn, Go North Carolina? Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 1:01AMRock Chalk, Longhorn, Go North Carolina? Posted on: Friday, June 27, 2008, 1:51 AM
T-Wolves acquire Mike Miller in trade Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 12:58AMThe Minnesota Timberwolves have traded No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo to the Memphis Grizzlies for Kevin Love and Mike Miller in an eight-player, late-night blockbuster long after the NBA draft concluded.
Rose goes No. 1 Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 12:57AMOne June ago, a kid named Derrick Rose graduated from a Chicago high school.
Arthur waits and waits...then traded Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 12:54AMArthur waits and waits...then traded
Celtics Crush Lakers For 17th NBA Title Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @ 5:31AMLifted by ear-splitting chants of "Beat L.A." from their adoring crowd, which included Boston legends Bill Russell John Havlicek and JoJo White, the Celtics concluded a shocking rebound of a season with a stunning 131-92 blowout over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 on Tuesday night.
Celtics rout Lakers for NBA title Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @ 5:17AMBy TOM WITHERS Associated Press BOSTON -- On a new parquet floor below aging championship banners, the Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA title and ...
Free event in Ponte Vedra Beach stresses water safety Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @ 5:07AMComments ( No comments posted. ) A free water safety session is scheduled June 21 at the Winston Family YMCA in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Celtics lay claim to their 17th NBA championship Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @ 5:04AMBOSTON (AP) -- On a new parquet floor below aging championship banners, the Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA title Tuesday, and a first one -- at last -- for Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen -- their Big Three for a new generation.