News Staff Lisa Marie Presley, a singer, songwriter and the daughter of Elvis Presley, was remembered during a funeral service Sunday as a loving mother and an “old soul” who endured tragedy but persevered as a dedicated protector of her father’s legacy as a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer and pop icon. More than a thousand people gathered … Read more
Lisa Marie Presley will be buried at Graceland, the famed home of Elvis Presley that on Friday became a gathering place for fans distraught over her death a day earlier. The singer-songwriter’s final resting place will be next to her son, Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020, said a representative of her daughter and actor … Read more
Funeral arrangements are set for Lola Mitchell, the Memphis rapper more popularly known as Gangsta Boo. Mitchell was also most well known for being part of the rap group Three 6 Mafia. Mitchell died at the age of 43 last week, but the circumstances surrounding her death are still not known. Funeral services will be … Read more
A TBI report is released, showing the suspect involved in a crash that killed a Memphis firefighter, was highly intoxicated at the time of the crash. Fire captain David Pleasant was killed in the crash with the fire trucjk. Now, the TBI says driver Maurice Yarbrough’s blood alcohol content was more than three times the … Read more
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves filed Tuesday to seek reelection, marking the first day candidates for state and local offices can submit qualifying papers for the 2023 election. Feb. 1 is the qualifying deadline for an election that will include statewide offices, state district offices, legislative seats and county offices. Party primaries are scheduled Aug. 8, … Read more
Memphis Shelby County Schools officials are detailing damaged caused to facilities during the December winter storm. As students returned to classes on Tuesday, crews continued to work to repair the damage left behind at 29 schools in the district. Much of the damage was in the form of broken water pipes, broken HVAC coils, or … Read more
Tennessee announced a new Department of Correction commissioner on Tuesday. Frank Strada is deputy director for the Arizona Department of Corrections, where he oversees prison operations, inmate programs, public affairs, facilities management and financial services, according to a news release from Gov. Bill Lee’s office. Strada will take over as TDOC commissioner on Jan. 9.
Tennessee officials say eight people have died as of Thursday due to recent extreme weather conditions. The Tennessee Department of Health said in a news release that two people have died in Shelby County and six others in Cumberland County. Meanwhile, more than 30 of the state’s 95 counties are reporting water system issues, which … Read more
A cold snap blanketing the Deep South has upended water systems as local officials struggle to repair widespread leaks and broken pipes, forcing some people to take drastic measures to get by without reliable access to running water. Breakdowns in infrastructure arose in rapid succession after days of freezing temperatures in areas where extended periods … Read more
The Memphis Zoo says its giant pandas will be heading back to China within the next few months. The zoo says 22-year-old Ya Ya and 24-year-old Le Le will return after two decades in Memphis under a giant panda loan agreement that is ending with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens. The zoo says the … Read more