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Life Remembered: Van Cagle championed C-U music

Written by NewsFeed. Published on September 2nd, 2010 in Elvis News.
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Van Cagle hailed from Elvis Presley's hometown of Tupelo, Miss., and he came to worship the King, as well as such princes as David Bowie and Lou Reed. He championed the Champaign music scene before going on to a professorship at Tulane University, where his rock course made the pages ... Continue reading Life Remembered: Van Cagle championed C-U music »

Elvis Presley’s Legacy Can Be Found in Las Vegas, Palm Springs

Elvis Presley 's fans have long made nostalgic pilgrimages through the colorful rooms of Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., and his unassuming birthplace in Tupelo, Miss. However, the singer's ardent admirers on the West Coast now have three attractions much closer to home. Continue reading Elvis Presley’s Legacy Can Be Found in Las Vegas, Palm Springs »

Museum believes it can raise funds for Elvis

Written by NewsFeed. Published on April 30th, 2010 in Elvis News.
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TUPELO An official with the Elvis Birthplace and Museum expects little trouble in coming up with a 20 percent local match to garner $2.8 million from the state to enhance the Tupelo tourist destination. Continue reading Museum believes it can raise funds for Elvis »

Eco-friendly Elvis to perform at BU

Written by NewsFeed. Published on April 16th, 2010 in Elvis News.
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Elvis Presley is one of the most famous pop culture icons of all time, so when David Pyle wanted to spread his message of environmental responsibility, he decided there was no better way than to channel the hip-swinging, hound-dog crooning native of Tupelo, Miss. Continue reading Eco-friendly Elvis to perform at BU »

Main Street sets bigger budget for Elvis Festival (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on March 17th, 2010 in Elvis News.
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TUPELO – The Elvis Presley Festival has a bigger budget this year, thanks to its success the past two years. The board of the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association, the group that produces the festival, this month approved a proposed $200,450 budget. Last year’s budget was $171,000. Continue reading Main Street sets bigger budget for Elvis Festival (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) »

Main Street sets bigger budget for Elvis Festival (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on March 17th, 2010 in Elvis News.
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TUPELO – The Elvis Presley Festival has a bigger budget this year, thanks to its success the past two years. The board of the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association, the group that produces the festival, this month approved a proposed $200,450 budget. Last year’s budget was $171,000. Continue reading Main Street sets bigger budget for Elvis Festival (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) »

Main Street sets bigger budget for Elvis Festival (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on March 17th, 2010 in Elvis News.
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TUPELO – The Elvis Presley Festival has a bigger budget this year, thanks to its success the past two years. The board of the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association, the group that produces the festival, this month approved a proposed $200,450 budget. Last year’s budget was $171,000. Continue reading Main Street sets bigger budget for Elvis Festival (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) »

(Following Advance for Use Friday, Jan. 8) (FOX 11 Tucson)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on December 27th, 2009 in Elvis News.
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Today is Friday, Jan. 8, the 8th day of 2010. There are 357 days left in the year. On Jan. 8th, 1935, rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Miss. Continue reading (Following Advance for Use Friday, Jan. 8) (FOX 11 Tucson) »

The search for Elvis’ roots leads to a humble shack in Mississippi (EARTHtimes.org)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on November 17th, 2009 in Elvis News.
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Tupelo/Memphis, US - Elvis Presley remains the undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll - even for many people who never experienced him in his prime. The superstar would have turned 75 on January 8, 2010 and many fans might like to take the date as a cue to... Continue reading The search for Elvis’ roots leads to a humble shack in Mississippi (EARTHtimes.org) »

Elvis on BBC (WCBI Columbus)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on November 5th, 2009 in Elvis News.
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TUPELO, Miss. - Elvis Presley is an icon around the world and England is no exception. A British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) radio crew paid a visit to Tupelo Wednesday (Nov. 4) in an effort to learn more about the singing legend. Continue reading Elvis on BBC (WCBI Columbus) »
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