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A soul legend will play the Orpheum Theatre during Southern Heritage Classic festivities, a viral singer-songwriter will play 1884 Lounge, a harpist will play The Green Room and hardcore punk bands will take the Growlers stage.
A blocked field goal return in the final minute helps the Tigers defeat the Golden Lions in the 34th annual Southern Heritage Classic. Southern Heritage Classic Parade marches through Orange MoundRelated story:
Community members came out to watch the spectacle before the Southern Heritage Classic, at which Tennessee State University will play the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Since Eddie George has taken over the helm as the Tigers’ head coach before the 2021 season, he has yet to win the Southern Heritage Classic. Rookie head coach Alonzo Hampton of UAPB is leading his program into their first-ever SHC.
For the first time since 1993, the Southern Heritage Classic will not include Jackson State University for its annual football showdown against the Tennessee State Tigers.
The entertainment lineup surrounding the 34th Southern Heritage Classic has been released.
Former band members from new participant Arkansas at Pine Bluff can’t wait to see their school play Tennessee State in Memphis.
Founder Fred Jones announces who will play in the Classic against Tennessee State in 2023 and 2024.
Patrick Lantrip snapped a slew of pictures to capture what may be the final Southern Heritage Classic matchup for Jackson State and Tennessee State. Take a look and select your favorite.
Jackson State University kicker Alejandro Mata claimed game’s MVP award while JSU’s defense continues to shine. Box score: Jackson State 16, Tennessee State 3 Related story:
JSU might be ready for a new chapter, but Southern Heritage Classic Founder Fred Jones is looking at this week as if it is just another Classic in Memphis.
Jackson State and Tennessee State meet Saturday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m., at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, in what might be the final Southern Heritage Classic between the two Tigers teams.
This week, decompress with a day-long yoga fest, drink wine in the name of science and jam out to Americana music at the Lucero Family Block Party.
With continuing work on Liberty Park, the City of Memphis has announced on- and off-site parking details for the Southern Heritage Classic Sept. 10 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
If Deion Sanders and JSU get their way, Tennessee State could be facing Jackson State for the final time in the iconic game.
The Southern Heritage Classic has been a staple in Memphis for more than 30 years; what will it mean for the city after JSU is no longer involved?
This could be the last time Jackson State plays in the game.
JSU notified the Southern Heritage Classic in February that it plans to withdraw from the series.
JSU said “ongoing communication” regarding termination of its participation in the Southern Heritage Classic was leaked. Classic founder Fred Jones told The Daily Memphian that there was no “ongoing conversation” regarding the contract.
Jackson State wronged the Southern Heritage Classic when it backed out of its contractual commitment to play in 2022. But if you think that’s the end of the classic, you don’t know Fred Jones.
Jackson State and Tennessee State have played in the annual HBCU showcase since 1990.
Jones said the formula to continue the event is intact despite Jackson State pulling out. Tennessee State calls JSU’s move an “insensitive and irresponsible act.”
This week’s images capture moments of patriotism, school spirit, civic pride and woodland solitude. Cast your vote for the best one.
The Jackson State University coach’s son had a masterful performance in the 38-16 win over Tennessee State University.
Sept. 11, 2021, Southern Heritage Classic at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium: Jackson State 38, Tennessee State 16.Related story:
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