Elvis vigil 2024: Candles, hearts glow at the gates of Graceland
Photographer Brad Vest captured the 2024 Candlelight Vigil, the annual cornerstone event for Elvis Week, at Graceland on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.
Photographer Brad Vest captured the 2024 Candlelight Vigil, the annual cornerstone event for Elvis Week, at Graceland on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.
During his funeral service at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Johnson, 34, was remembered as a community servant with a big heart who died fulfilling his dream.
With the Memphis Tigers’ 5-1 win over Alabama A&M, Brooks Monaghan became a member of an elite group of Division I college coaches.
A hole-in-one helps the veteran take a 1-stroke lead over three other competitors as the FedEx Cup playoffs get underway at steamy TPC Southwind.Related content:
The shopping channel was in Memphis this week to shoot live at Corky’s, as part of its Foodie Travel Series.
With the passing of Thursday’s qualifying deadline, the races for suburban offices — and who wants the voters’ support — became clearer.
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The measure, which would go on the Nov. 5 ballot, allows the Shelby County Commission to hire its own legal counsel. A final vote to put it to county voters is expected some time next week.
Republicans are rallying forces in Shelby County, which Democrats expect to carry in November even as the state is expected to remain in the Republican column.
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The Memphis Tigers have three conference opponents in 2025 who aren’t on this year’s schedule.
The Tigers are raising money for their men’s basketball name, image and likeness (NIL) collective using golf.
Movie lovers are hoping Black Lodge’s closing on North Cleveland Street won’t be the end for the video store. They may be in luck.
Jeff Mayo, superintendent of Arlington Community Schools, has stepped down after a recent cancer diagnosis.
A DeSoto County grand jury returned nearly 60 indictments this month against registered sex offenders.
Vieira Tuck’s father, Mack Tuck, says a case of “misadvisement” has caused his son to be ruled academically ineligible by the NCAA for the 2024-25 season.
Smiley: Gun-control referendum will be on November ballot
On “Behind the Headlines,” Memphis City Council Chairman JB Smiley Jr. said the body would likely sue if the Tennessee Legislature attempted to withhold sales-tax revenue from the city.
Memphis Mayor Young, Tennessee Gov. Lee not happy with gun-control referendum
Mayor Young says he still thinks the referendum is not the best approach, but told The Daily Memphian he understands the sentiment. Gov. Lee says the referendum is about finding a way to “circumvent the law.”
If your obsession with finding a good Cuban sandwich is as unhealthy as Joshua Carlucci’s, you might know that Mexico has its own everything-but-the-kitchen-sink version of a Cubano.
This week, Crosstown Arts screens a classic breakdancing film, romance fans meet (cute) at Novel and Juvenile gets the ladies on the dance floor.
Ryan Strain and Brian Curry are hopeful to have another term after their first four years on the board.
The Memphis Police Department hosted a Sea of Blue event Wed., Aug. 14, for Officer Demetrice Johnson, who died following a car crash earlier this month. Johnson, 34, died Aug. 2 after a car crash with a civilian, Rantavious Johnson, 22, who also died. A second officer, Bobby Fields, was critically injured.
After a loss in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs, coach Cedric Miller’s team sets sights on getting over the mountain.
Sun Studio, 706 Union Ave., hosted panels and musical performances Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s song “That’s All Right.” Photographer Ziggy Mack was there.
Can you solve this week’s word search?
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins also addressed her recent proposal to have all overtime be approved by her or someone she designates, with no exceptions for emergencies.
Morris recently stepped down as CEO of Church Health, the nonprofit he founded 36 years ago to provide affordable health care for uninsured and underserved Memphians.
The tournament offers a number of local food options. Here are the best items at TPC Southwind this week.
The Bayou Bar & Grill has been run by Bill and Carla Baker for the past 30 years. Now the restaurant has new owners.
A high school in Olive Branch reported the highest rate of chronic absenteeism countywide at 46.88%.
The group announced its new season and plans to host an international opera conference in Memphis.
Dr. Jon McCullers became an influential leader of the Mid-South’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of that, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Q&A: Dr. McCullers on how Memphis managed the pandemic — and what still makes people madRelated content:
At Tsunami, the owner ships in fresh fish from around the world, and he likes to order whole fish so he can control portion sizes.