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Which former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By Memphis Standard | Dec 23, 2023

These former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

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Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | Dec 23, 2023

The following parishes in the Memphis Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Senator Blackburn Wishes Tennesseans A Merry Christmas

By Memphis Standard | Dec 22, 2023

NASHVILLE, TENN. - In a heartfelt gesture, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has released a video extending warm wishes to the people of Tennessee for the upcoming Christmas season. The video, which can be downloaded or viewed online, carries a message of blessings and celebration."To each and every Tennessean, may you be blessed in this holiday season as we celebrate Christmas and celebrate the birth of our Savior. Merry Christmas," Senator Blackburn expressed in the video.The senator's message resonates with the spirit of Christmas, emphasizing the significance...

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Blackburn and Peters Bipartisan Legislation Passed to Strengthen Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing

By Memphis Standard | Dec 21, 2023

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act, a bipartisan legislation authored by Senators Marsha Blackburn and Gary Peters. This legislation aims to strengthen federal efforts in expanding domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips.Senator Blackburn expressed her satisfaction with the passage of the bill, stating, "The passage of this legislation in the U.S. Senate is a win for Tennessee manufacturers who rely on semiconductors to support local and global supply chains. As long as the U.S. continues to depend on Communist China...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Blackburn, Rosen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Condemning United Nations’ Inaction On Hamas’s Sexual Violence Against Women

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

Nashville, Tenn. - A group of bipartisan U.S. Senators, including Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), have come together to condemn the United Nations' (UN) inaction regarding Hamas's sexual violence against women in Israel. The Senators have written a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, urging him to open an independent investigation into Hamas's acts of sexual violence and to hold the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) accountable for its failure to condemn Hamas's atrocities.The...

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U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Questions Meta Over Alleged Censorship of Pro-Israel Content

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

NASHVILLE, TENN. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has raised concerns about Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, allegedly censoring pro-Israel content on its platforms. In a letter addressed to Meta executives Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri, Blackburn expressed her worries about the inconsistent application of content moderation policies.Meta, previously known as Facebook, had introduced measures in October 2023 to limit "potentially unwelcome or unwanted comments" on posts related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The company aimed to...

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On Tuesday, December 19, former Urban Assembly School For Applied Math And Science standout Nae'Qwan Tomlin’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The Memphis Tigers won 77-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, December 19.

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Olive Branch High School standout Joe Cooper’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, December 19

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Jonathan Pierre, former Hallandale High School standout, played on Tuesday, December 19 in NCAA D1 game

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The Memphis Tigers won 77-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, December 19.

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Ashton Hardaway, former Sierra Canyon School standout, played on Tuesday, December 19 in NCAA D1 game

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The Memphis Tigers won 77-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, December 19.

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On Tuesday, December 19, George Washington Carver High School standout Jaykwon Walton competed in NCAA D1 game

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Caleb Mills, former Asheville Christian Academy standout, played on Tuesday, December 19 in NCAA D1 game

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The Memphis Tigers won 77-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, December 19.

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Garland High School standout Jayhlon Young’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, December 19

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Memphis, Tennessee.

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On Tuesday, December 19, Henry Hudson Regional School standout Jahvon Quinerly competed in NCAA D1 game

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The Memphis Tigers won 77-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, December 19.

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Jordan Brown, former Prolific Prep standout, played on Tuesday, December 19 in NCAA D1 game

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Calvary Christian Academy standout Carl Cherenfant’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, December 19

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The Memphis Tigers won 77-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, December 19.

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JJ Taylor and Mikey Williams, former San Ysidro High School standouts, played on Tuesday, December 19 in NCAA D1 game

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Memphis, Tennessee.

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On Tuesday, December 19, Img Academy standout Jayden Hardaway competed in NCAA D1 game

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The game took place in Memphis, Tennessee.

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On Tuesday, December 19, Greenwood High School standout Noah Stansbury competed in NCAA D1 game

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2023

The Memphis Tigers won 77-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, December 19.