Azar’s album documentary highlights Delta roots
Photo courtesy of Steve Azar. When Steve Azar returned to Mississippi, he came back to get in touch with his musical roots and give his...
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Tupelo celebrates MS bicentennial
by Alex Paton
Tupelo is celebrating Mississippi’s bicentennial today. The celebration will begin at 5 p.m. tonight in the Downtown/Fairpark area. Events will include historical re-enactments, Mississippi-themed art...
40 years later: The world remembers Elvis Presley
A young boy born to a poor Tupelo family–82 years later Elvis Presley (January 8, 1935-August 16, 1977) is still the “King of Rock and...
Mississippi Weekend: Elvis, exercise and cinema
To celebrate the King of Rock and Roll, head to the Tupelo Elvis Festival. It’s a celebration of all things Elvis. From the Ultimate Elvis...
October 17 marks 59th anniversary of Presley’s Jailhouse Rock
JACKSON, MISS– On October 17, 1957, the film Jailhouse Rock starring Tupelo native Elvis Presley made its debut in Memphis. ...
Everything But the Blue Suede Shoes: Auction at Graceland Lets You Expand Your Elvis Collection
by Sarah Ulmer
MEMPHIS, TENN— Elvis fans, rejoice. A special auction at Graceland today could add more value to your collection of the King’s memorabilia. ...
Elvis Week: The Forever Stamp Unveiled, Tupelo Gets Shouts From Mayor, Postmaster General
by kim
Thanks to Graceland.com MEMPHIS, Tenn.–Another chapter in the story of Elvis Presley, one of Mississippi’s most famous sons, was turned Wednesday morning at Graceland when...
Your Chance to Buy Elvis Memorabilia, Graceland Too Auction is Saturday
by kim
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss.–One of the world’s largest collections of Elvis memorabilia is going up for sale this Saturday in Holly Springs. The collection at Graceland...
Purely Mississippi: From Impoverished to Immortal, The King of Rock and Roll
by Sarah Ulmer
TUPELO, Miss– A young boy born to a poor Tupelo family–80 years later Elvis Presley (January 8, 1935-August is still the “King of Rock and...