News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Fourth Annual Oratorical Contest Proves F.H. Jenkins Students Are Game Changers – The Tennessee Tribune
SUMMARY: Fisk University’s Jubilee Hall hosted the 4th Annual Oratorical Contest on May 8, 2025, featuring a spirited competition between F.H. Jenkins Preparatory School and the team “They Say.” F.H. Jenkins students, coached by LaShiante Phillips and others, delivered powerful speeches from figures like Amanda Gorman, Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, James Baldwin, and Shirley Chisholm. The contest highlighted themes of confidence, courage, and content, with Jenkins’ team showcasing original writings on social issues. Their dynamic performance, skillfully blending oratory and teamwork, led to a decisive victory, proving the strength and talent of these young student freedom fighters.
The post Fourth Annual Oratorical Contest Proves F.H. Jenkins Students Are Game Changers – The Tennessee Tribune appeared first on tntribune.com
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Man charged with comedian's murder was on Katt Williams' tour as security, sources say
SUMMARY: Trenel Williams has been charged with the murder of Baltimore comedian Regginal Carroll, who was shot in South Haven. Carroll’s family expressed confusion and grief, unsure why he was there. According to Carroll’s Instagram, he was on Katt Williams’ “Heaven on Earth” comedy tour, which sources say also employed Trenel Williams as security. Fellow comedian Gerald Kelly expressed shock and a demand for answers. The shooting occurred at a Burton Lane property, listed as Trenel Williams’s last known address and linked to Katt Williams’s clothing line Onyx Al LLC. Police and media await responses from Onyx Al about the incident.
Three indepdent sources confirmed to FOX13 that Trenell Williams, charged with the murder of Reggie Carroll, worked as security on Katt Williams’ latest tour. Carroll, a Baltimore comedian, performed on that tour. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/man-charged-with-comedians-murder-was-on-katt-williams-tour-as-security-sources-say/article_d8ec26bf-4259-4610-b8a9-5ebfd634a0ea.html
ABOUT FOX13 MEMPHIS:
FOX13 Memphis is your home for breaking news, live video, traffic, weather and your guide to everything local for the Mid-South.
CONNECT WITH FOX 13 MEMPHIS:
Visit the FOX13 Memphis WEBSITE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/
Like FOX13 Memphis on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/fox13news.myfoxmemphis
Follow FOX13 Memphis on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FOX13Memphis
Follow FOX13 Memphis on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fox13memphis
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Questions remain after Tennessee court rules two gun laws as unconstitutional
SUMMARY: A Tennessee court ruled two state firearm laws unconstitutional: the ban on guns in public parks and the law against carrying a gun with the “intent to go armed.” Pro-gun advocates, including Rep. Chris Todd, welcomed the decision, citing Second Amendment rights. Dickson County Sheriff Tim Eads said the ruling likely won’t change much in law enforcement practice but noted they will inform officers that carrying a firearm legally without other criminal suspicion is no longer chargeable. Governor Bill Lee and other officials are still reviewing the ruling’s implications, and it remains unclear if the state will appeal.
The post Questions remain after Tennessee court rules two gun laws as unconstitutional appeared first on www.wkrn.com
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel’s contract extended through 2030
SUMMARY: University of Tennessee extended football head coach Josh Heupel’s contract through January 2030 after leading the program to its best three-year stretch in over 20 years. Heupel boasts a 37-15 record, 11 wins over top 25 teams, and the school’s first College Football Playoff and New Year’s Six appearances, with a .712 winning percentage—the second highest in 50 years. Taking over a struggling program in 2021 amid NCAA sanctions, Heupel rebuilt the team’s culture and exceeded SEC media poll expectations. The Vols open the 2025 season against Syracuse on August 30. His previous contract paid over $8.7 million annually plus incentives.
Read the full article
The post Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel's contract extended through 2030 appeared first on www.wkrn.com
-
News from the South - Arkansas News Feed6 days ago
New I-55 bridge between Arkansas, Tennessee named after region’s three ‘Kings’
-
News from the South - Texas News Feed4 days ago
DEA agents uncover 'torture chamber,' buried drugs and bones at Kentucky home
-
News from the South - Louisiana News Feed7 days ago
Families with citizen children deported by ICE sue Trump administration
-
Local News7 days ago
Picayune Police Department increases effectiveness of drug busts, leading to decrease in offenses
-
News from the South - Georgia News Feed7 days ago
Bookman: Here’s how Georgia’s 2020 election crisis will factor into 2026 GOP campaigns for governor
-
News from the South - Missouri News Feed6 days ago
Missouri settles lawsuit over prison isolation policies for people with HIV
-
News from the South - Virginia News Feed6 days ago
Erin: Tropical storm force winds 600 miles wide eases into Atlantic | North Carolina
-
Our Mississippi Home6 days ago
Vardaman: The Sweet Potato Capital Serving Up Love, Tradition, and Flavor at Sweet Potato Sweets