UTM’s Kevin McMillan inducted into Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hall of Fame
Kevin McMillan, the winningest head coach in UT Martin basketball history, has been inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hall of Fame. After serving as the women’s basketball head coach at four institutions within the state of Tennessee, including stops at UT Martin (2009-Present), Gibson County High School (2007-09), Westview High School (1997-2005)…
Read MoreShirley Miller
Mrs. Shirley M. Miller, 85, of Troy passed away 5:08 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2026, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg. Funeral services were conducted 4 p.m. Sunday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Franco Martinez officiated. Burial followed in Terrace Hill Cemetery near Troy. Pallbearers were Jim Miller, Jacob Cochran, Pete Hand,…
Read MoreBillie Carter
Mrs. Billie Carter, 73, of Union City passed away 10:33 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Carl Southerland will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Manuel Cemetery near Walnut Log. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from…
Read MoreBob Ostrander
Robert John “Bob” Ostrander, 85, of Union City died March 28, 2026, at Union City Health and Rehabilitation. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreAlvin Storey
Alvin Dale Storey, 57, of South Fulton passed away Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, at his home. Memorial services will be conducted 7 p.m. Wednesday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Chris Puckett will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until the hour of services Wednesday. In lieu of flowers,…
Read MoreAda Misher
Ada Misher, 89, of South Fulton died March 21, 2026, at her home. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2026, at Brooks Chapel Kingdom Harvest Church. Interment will follow in Pleasant View Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at noon on Monday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in South Fulton is in charge…
Read MoreMichigan denies Vols a shot at Final Four
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Ja’Kobi Gillespie threw down a thunderous right-handed dunk over Yaxel Lendeborg on a fast break and stared at the All-American. It was the sort of play that might have energized Tennessee, except Michigan had the game in hand. The Volunteers were well on their way to…
Read MoreTennessee-Michigan: A Look Ahead
By The Associated Press Tennessee Volunteers (25-11, 12-8 SEC) vs. Michigan Wolverines (34-3, 21-2 Big Ten) Chicago; Sunday, 1:15 p.m. BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Michigan and No. 23 Tennessee square off in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. The Wolverines have gone 21-2 against Big Ten teams, with a 13-1 record in non-conference play. Michigan is…
Read MoreVols are ‘Elite’ again after powering past Iowa State
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Getting to the Elite Eight is becoming an annual event for Tennessee. This time, the Volunteers hope to go another round or two. Nate Ament scored 18 points, Ja’Kobi Gillespie finished with 16 and Tennessee beat Iowa State 76-62 on Friday night to advance to the…
Read MoreTSWA/USA Today final prep basketball polls for 2025-26
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the basketball rankings for the 2025-26 season on Monday, March 23. The Top 10 teams in each of the four Division I classifications and Top 5 in two Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes…
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