There are 8 article(s) tagged Jackson State University:

• September 2021

  • Four things to watch in the Southern Heritage Classic

    Both Tennessee State and Jackson State feature numerous Memphians, and even a former Memphis Tiger.

    By Steven Johnson September 10, 2021

  • Calkins: Memphis and Fred Jones get the ‘Prime Time’ event they deserve

    It’s Eddie George vs. Deion Sanders at the Liberty Bowl. Which is exactly the matchup that Fred Jones and the Southern Heritage Classic deserve.

    By Geoff Calkins September 10, 2021

• November 2020

  • Recruiting notebook: Whitehaven’s Allmond picks Jackson State: HBCU ‘felt like home’

    Nation’s No. 70 girls basketball senior pledges future to Jackson State.

    By John Varlas November 11, 2020

• September 2020

  • Jackson State hiring Deion Sanders ‘softens the blow’ for Classic

    Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones said there is no downside to “Coach Prime” bringing flair to the game.

    By Drew Hill September 21, 2020

• June 2020

  • Southern Heritage Classic canceled due to coronavirus

    Health concerns associated with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have led to cancellation of the annual Southern Heritage Classic in September.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 17, 2020

• September 2019

  • Colleges, careers showcased at Southern Heritage Classic fair

    The Classic College and Career Fair gives high school students a chance to learn about regional colleges they could attend.

    By Elle Perry September 14, 2019

  • Game Day: Tigers vs. Tigers highlights celebration of Southern Heritage Classic

    The festivities associated with the Southern Heritage Classic culminate Saturday night with the annual game between Tennessee State and Jackson State. Here's our pregame coverage.

    By Clay Bailey September 14, 2019

  • Southern Heritage Classic like a family reunion to TSU, JSU alumni

    For alumni of Jackson State University and Tennessee State University, the Southern Heritage Classic is like a family reunion. 

    By Elle Perry September 12, 2019