Classic dilemma: How will Southern Heritage replace JSU?
Jackson State cheerleader Essence Rentie gets tossed up in the air before the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis, Tennessee Sept. 11, 2021. JSU announced in Febuary 2022 that the school would be leaving the Southern Heritage Classic. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
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?
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner originally is from Indiana but comes to Memphis by way of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He spent the past two years writing for the Tulsa World covering Oklahoma State University athletics. He credits his early writing experience to his days as a high school sports reporter for the Republic Newspaper in Columbus, Indiana, and various internships, including at the NCAA and USA Basketball. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University and his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism from IUPUI in Indianapolis.
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