Sports & Recreation

17th Annual Fishing Derby set for May 7

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011, 7:47am

Plans are underway by the South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce for the Seventeenth Annual Children’s Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Glenn Springs Lake in Drummonds from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

The event is for children ages 4-12 and is free of charge.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bait will be provided and fishing is permitted from the bank or dock only.

Prizes will be awarded for the first fish caught, the largest fish, and the most fish caught in each category.

Generous donations from the business community and individuals have made the Fishing Derby successful year after year with over 150 children participating each time.

The Tipton County Fraternal Order of Police will weigh and measure the fish, as well as, tabulate results.

Once again, we are asking for donations from the Chamber community.

Please mail your check, made payable to the South Tipton

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Pastner's lucky St. Jude tie goes on auction block

Submitted by Terresa Lewis, News Producer

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, 1:54pm

Pastner's lucky St. Jude tie goes on auction block

Dubbed as a lucky charm for him during their C-USA and NCAA tournament runs, the University of Memphis head basketball coach, Josh Pastner has donated his Fireworks of Hope tie to help raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

He autographed the tie, “This tie was our good luck charm. Go Tigers!”

Tigers fans can own a piece of history while helping fight childhood cancer. To access the auction, click here.

The auction ends Sunday, April 10.

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Former NFL star to speak at local fundraiser

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011, 7:22am

A former New York Giants Pro Bowl defensive back is heading to the Bluff City. Jason Sehorn will be the guest speaker at the Spring Fundraising Banquet for the Memphis Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes slated for Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis.

While many will remember Sehorn as a standout football player, others will remember him for his marriage proposal to actress Angie Harmon during a taping of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Group and individual tickets as well as more information are available by phone at 901-683-3399 or by visiting the FCA's website.

Photo courtesy memphisfca.org

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Action News 5 Rocks 24-7-365 But Keeps One Eye On Tigers

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Friday, March 18th, 2011, 9:47pm

Action News 5 Rocks 24-7-365 But Keeps One Eye On Tigers

We're pretty passionate people here at Action News 5. We're dedicated to creating quality journalism for our amazing audience. We do it every morning, noon and night, 365 days a year!

We enjoy doing our jobs and most of us feel blessed to work here, I'd guess.

But on Friday afternoon, March 18 at around 2 o'clock in the afternoon, one by one, each of us who play this ultimate team sport of TV news, found a way to multi-task with one eye on the Tigers!

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University of Memphis Kicks For A Cause

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Sunday, March 13th, 2011, 8:07am

"Kicks For A Cause", the University of Memphis Men's Soccer Team's annual charity match, is scheduled for Thursday, March 24th. Head Coach Richie Grant leads the Tigers into this exhibition match ahead of what he hopes will be a strong 2011 campaign in Conference USA.

The 7 pm kickoff at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex Stadium will feature a match against Colaiste Ide of Ireland with proceeds from the match benefitting Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.

Midfielder J.J. Greer attacks for the Tigers (Photo:gotigersgo.com)

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Soggy soccer scrimmages

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Saturday, March 5th, 2011, 8:30am

A rain soaked and muddy field didn't stop several Memphis area high schools from playing in a soccer scrimmage series at Bellevue Baptist Church.

The event, sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Memphis, featured Arlington High, Sheffield and other local schools looking to get some preseason experience before the regular season kicks off this month.

However, Matches scheduled for Saturday, March 5 hwere canceled due to heavy rains.

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Late legendary coach Overbey to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Thursday, February 24th, 2011, 8:11am

Late legendary coach Overbey to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Coach, Professor. Friend. John Emmett Overbey, known as “Jack’ to family, friends and students, was all these things and more. In recognition of his exemplary commitment, his caring and his achievements, he will be posthumously inducted into the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) Hall of Fame during the TCCAA/ National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region VII tournament being held at the DSCC E. H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium.

The presentation will take place on Saturday, March 5, at the halftime of the 6 p.m.