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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People living in the historic French Fort neighborhood of Memphis are used to having to stick up for themselves. If they didn’t, their neighborhood may no longer exist. French Fort has only a few hundred houses nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River, located in a hidden pocket next to the […]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jazz saxophonist and music teacher Edward “Kidd” Jordan died in his sleep Friday, surrounded by family at his New Orleans home, family publicist Vincent Sylvain said. He was 87. During his 50-year career, Jordan showcased his musical talents across New Orleans while also collaborating with music legends like Ray Charles, Aretha […]

(KTLA) – Some of the rarest Disney artifacts and park memorabilia will head to auction for the first time. Many of the one-of-a-kind pieces belong to Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney, two longtime Disney artists and Southern California residents. The auction will take place March 25-26 through Heritage Auctions. The same auction house that hosted […]

(Stacker) – What makes the best county in each state? Often it involves a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents. Stacker compiled a list of the best places to […]

MEMPHIS – The more things change, the more things stay the same.  That’s the message from Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones Friday on the first day that tickets went on sale for the new and reimagined Classic that will pit Tennessee State and Arkansas- Pine Bluff this September.  Jones is ready for new memorabilia […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As people across the city of Memphis search for fresh water, organizations are coming together to assist those in need. One by one, MLGW workers took their time unloading dozens of cases of water. “Today, our focus is on restoring water for people that do not have it,” MLGW CEO Doug McGowen […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Arkansas at Pine-Bluff is replacing Jackson State University in the Southern Heritage Classic, according to the classic founder’s Facebook page. “The answers you’ve all been waiting for,” SHC founder Fred Jones wrote on the post. The Arkansas HBCU will now face the Tennessee State University tigers in the classic […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Memphis is known for its diversity and a big part of that is the growing Hispanic American or Latinx community. These days, Mid-Southerners are learning about their many contributions by listening to a new radio show. Inside Crosstown Concourse, the WYXR Memphis 91.7 logo proudly states “Raised By Sound”. The ‘sound’ and new radio show emanating from this […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was taken to the hospital Saturday at the Southern Heritage Classic after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach, witnesses said. WREG spoke to MPD Assistant Chief of Police Don Crowe, who confirmed the shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Liberty Bowl. Investigators believe this was an accidental shooting. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Draylen Ellis is preparing for one of the biggest games of his career. The former Kirby standout returning home for the Southern Heritage Classic as the starting quarterback for Tennessee State. “I just want to lead my team and do what we need to do to get the victory,” Ellis said. […]

MEMPHIS – Just because the Memphis Tigers are on the road this weekend doesn’t mean the newly renamed Simmons Bank Liberty Bowl Stadium will sit idle on Saturday. Far from it. Saturday marks what is annually one of this city’s biggest football games, the Southern Heritage Classic. Jackson State versus Tennessee State and while this […]