Tuesday, May 3, 2016

University of Memphis lobbying for possible Big 12 expansion spot and other top stories.

  • University of Memphis lobbying for possible Big 12 expansion spot

    By Phil Stukenborg of The Commercial Appeal University of Memphis president M. David Rudd sent a promotional publication  – highlighting the finer points of the city and its major university – to University of Texas president Dr. Gregory Fenves in December, showcasing the U of M as a possible Big 12 expansion candidate. Rudd said the publication, entitled "Memphis Soul of a City," captures “the passion and proud history of Tiger athletics including a historic run by our football program.” Rudd ..
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  • Memphis Holocaust film debuts Thursday

    Memphis Holocaust film debuts Thursday
    By John Beifuss of The Commercial Appeal Described by its makers as the "definitive" documentary about Holocaust survivors in Memphis, "Lives Restarted" will have its premiere Thursday at the Memphis Jewish Community Center, 6050 Poplar. The free 6:30 p.m. screening in the MJCC social hall is part of the center's annual commemoration of Yom HaShoah or "Holocaust Remembrance Day," which since 1953 has recognized the almost 6 million Jews who perished during the Nazi regime. Directed and produced..
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  • Memphis police search for suspect in hotel, store robbery spree

    Memphis police search for suspect in hotel, store robbery spree
    By Yolanda Jones of The Commercial Appeal Memphis police are asking for the public's help in finding a man connected to two robberies and three attempted robberies in a 90-minute span Tuesday morning. The incidents started around 12:45 a.m. and continued until 1:52 a.m. and stretched from Raleigh to Sycamore View Road to Whitten Road in the Hillshire area. Police said the suspect robbed or attempted to rob the following businesses: Motel 6, 2889 Old Austin Peay at 12:45 a.m. Sleep Inn, 2855 Old..
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  • City introduces Memphis Youth City Council members

    City introduces Memphis Youth City Council members
    Please enable Javascript to watch this video MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The city of Memphis hopes to get a better take on youth issues through the help of its 13 most recently elected officials. On Monday, the City of Memphis Office of Youth Services introduced the members of the Memphis Youth City Council. Schools elected 13 representatives, mirroring the Memphis City Council format. Students will learn about city government and, in a way, become a part of it. Organizers expect Youth City Counci..
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  • Memphis Attorney Speaks for Laremy Tunsil After Startling NFL Draft ...

    Memphis Attorney Speaks for Laremy Tunsil After Startling NFL Draft ...
    VOL. 131 | NO. 89 | Wednesday, May 04, 2016 Memphis Attorney Speaks for Laremy Tunsil After Startling NFL Draft Experience By Don Wade Updated 3:00PM Although two quarterbacks – Jared Goff and Carson Wentz – were the first two players selected in last weeks’ NFL Draft, an Ole Miss offensive lineman and the 13th overall pick made most of the headlines. Laremy Tunsil tumbled to the Miami Dolphins and the 13th overall pick in the NFL Draft after Twitter images..
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  • Memphis Weather: Cooler temps, cloudy skies in Tuesday's forecast

    Memphis Weather: Cooler temps, cloudy skies in Tuesday's forecast
    by: Lindsey Monroe, Brittani Dubose, Joey Sulipeck, Ed Echols Updated: May 3, 2016 - 11:45 AM 6 AM Weather Update from Lindsey Monroe: Good Tuesday morning! We’re waking up to cooler temperatures and mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 50s. Download FOX13's Free Weather App — iPhone/iPad Download | Android Download Winds calm from the north up to 5 mph. We’ll keep mainly cloudy skies around for today, but staying dry. High temperatures top out around 70°. This i..
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  • Varsity headed to Supreme Court over cheer uniforms

    Varsity headed to Supreme Court over cheer uniforms
    The court decided to review a 2015 ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. The original suit contended that Varsity's rival Star Athletica ...
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  • Paxton Lynch featured on Sports Illustrated cover

    Paxton Lynch featured on Sports Illustrated cover
    By Tom Schad of The Commercial Appeal University of Memphis football fans will see a familiar face on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week. Or, more specifically, a familiar mustache and goatee. Former Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch is featured on one of three regional covers for this week's popular magazine, wearing a Denver Broncos uniform with "The Successor" sprawled in bold print.   This week's cover (3/3): Consider the Broncos' hole at QB filled by Paxton Lynch https://t.co/Emiq7e..
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