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Christa Pike is alive a day after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, her lawyers say

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:21:27 -0500

Christa Pike is in critical condition at the hospital where she was taken after Wednesday night’s failed execution.

Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 06:32:25 -0500

A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the one remaining execution for the rest of the year.

Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike in Tennessee for a murder she committed at age 18

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:36:37 -0500

A federal appeals court halted the execution of Christa Pike about an hour before it was set to begin Wednesday.

Tennessee set to execute a woman for first time in 200 years

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:30:46 -0500

Christa Pike was 18 years old when she killed a classmate in a jealous rage and became one of the youngest women to be sent to death row.

Press pool flap, TN governor's race are backdrop for Trump trip to Knoxville

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:15 -0500

Trump’s trip to Knoxville comes as U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn campaigns for Tennessee governor. Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Jerri Green posted that she is the only “VFL” in the race.

Jadan Baugh and No. 21 Florida run roughshod over 4th-ranked Ole Miss, 52-28

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:40:25 -0500

No. 21 Florida manhandled fourth-ranked Mississippi 52-28 on Saturday to reach 4-0 for the first time since 2019.

No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Vols in first trip to Neyland

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:41:36 -0500

With President Donald Trump on hand to watch, the Longhorns gouged the Vols in Knoxville.

Ole Miss and Florida head to Swamp clash following big wins

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:56:08 -0500

Coming off an emotional win against LSU that spoiled Lane Kiffin’s return to Mississippi, the fourth-ranked Rebels have another challenge ahead: facing No. 21 Florida in the Swamp at 2:30 p.m. CT (ABC) on Saturday.

UT vs. UT Saturday in Knoxville

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:34:30 -0500

Arch Manning finally visits Neyland Stadium where his uncle Peyton made quite the legacy for himself when top-ranked Texas visits No. 14 Tennessee at 11 a.m. CT (ABC).

Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss leads Ole Miss over LSU

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:35:12 -0500

Chambliss passed for 363 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a tiebreaking score in the fourth quarter, and No. 8 Ole Miss delighted a crowd that was already revved up about Kiffin’s return, beating the seventh-ranked Tigers 32-24 on Saturday night.

Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25, Miss. State in at No. 24; SEC has 10 teams ranked

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:25:31 -0500

After a big win Saturday in Oxford, Ole Miss is now ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press Top 25. Mississippi State is also ranked for the first time this season after its win over South Carolina.

Brandon throws for a touchdown, runs for another to lead Tennessee over Kennesaw State

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:41:22 -0500

Faizon Brandon threw for 178 yards and one touchdown and ran for another to lead No. 15 Tennessee to a 42-9 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday night.

Box score: Memphis 45, UT Martin 21

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:34:25 -0500

NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s game between UT Martin and Memphis played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Lane Kiffin gets a taste of what's to come before Ole Miss-LSU game

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:06:52 -0500

The LSU coach himself acknowledged there could be “hatred” in the stands and security has been dramatically increased at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium as fans pour into Oxford.

Kiffin's return to face the program he spurned looms over LSU's visit to Ole Miss

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:27:22 -0500

LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s eagerly awaited return to Oxford, Mississippi to face the program he left last year is finally at hand. The Tigers and Rebels will meet Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Texas stuns Ohio State, takes over AP Top 25, no votes for Memphis

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:57:08 -0500

SEC teams are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in this week’s AP and Coaches Top 25 rankings. No Group of Six team is ranked, but Boise State is close.

Ole Miss rolls past Charlotte 41-9 behind Trinidad Chambliss

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:08:14 -0500

Ole Miss (2-0) was never seriously threatened as Chambliss was 23-of-26 passing, including scoring passes of 14 and 9 yards to Johntay Cook and Horatio Fields respectively.

DeSean Bishop rushes for 2 touchdowns as Tennessee handles Georgia Tech 45-24

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:02:20 -0500

DeSean Bishop rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Faizon Brandon threw for two scores, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night.

Box Score: Boise State 38, Memphis 20

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:46:05 -0500

NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Boise State Broncos from Boise, Idaho.

Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 13:20:51 -0500

The week’s only game between ranked teams started sloppy, only to turn into a second-half thriller that Ole Miss coach Pete Golding called a heavyweight fight.