B.B. King looks back on 60 years of music
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
It's nearly 60 years since Riley B. King's first appearance on air as an unknown. His "Tonight Show" appearance in late August was seen by millions. These days, the entire world knows and reveres him as B.B. King, the last great icon of the blues. Full story »
B.B. King looks back on 60 years of music
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
It's nearly 60 years since Riley B. King's first appearance on air as an unknown. His "Tonight Show" appearance in late August was seen by millions. These days, the entire world knows and reveres him as B.B. King, the last great icon of the blues. Full story »
more Greater Memphis
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- Air National Guard's Airlift Wing dedicates new facility
- Domestic violence deaths rise in Greater Memphis
- Malone to focus on change as new Shelby County Commission leader
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- Hurricane bestows surprise blessings
- Drawing on ground allowed at annual Chalk Festival
- Whitsitt's character forged by Depression
- 1966 Shelbyville murder case revived
Annual Southaven picnic raises awareness of Down syndrome
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
They occupied one of the longest picnic tables, sat shoulder to shoulder and chatted over sweaty cans of cola, boxes of fruit juice, bags of chips and hot dogs decked in mustard and mayonnaise. Full story »
more DeSoto
- DeSoto County gets set for busy election season
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- Hernando native to headline Heritage Fest
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- Bidding farewell to Delta Queen
After boating accident, Atoka man focuses on his recovery
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
His arms shredded by a boat propeller, Dustin Maxwell collapsed on the muddy riverbank with his friend and waited for help. Full story »
more Millington / Tipton
- Millington uses quick-strike offense to beat Arlington
- First step for Millington is to determine area, consultant tells officials
- Millington mayoral candidates debate issues
- Vandals damage tables in park
Lakeland nixes golf course plan
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Lakeland's idea to buy Stonebridge Golf Course just got shanked in the deep rough. Full story »
more Bartlett / Cordova
- State seeks end to Arlington Development Center suit compensation
- Charges possible in dog fraud
- Bartlett eyes widening narrow stretch of Appling
- Lakeland board to meet about buying Stonebridge Golf Course
Germantown enjoys record crowd at 37th annual festival
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Cool weather brought out record crowds on Saturday for the opening day of the 37th annual Germantown Festival in C.O. Franklin Park just off Poplar Pike. Full story »
more Germantown / Collierville
- Germantown obtains $400,000 park grant
- Fayette shelter fights for permit to stay open
- Book dispels myths surrounding Memphis Belle, famous WWII bomber
- Germantown woman fights off driveway robber
News, notes on Mississippi outdoors
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
When Mississippi waterfowl hunters purchase a state duck stamp for the 2008-09 season they'll see a picture of a teal taken by Joe Mac Hudspeth Jr., of Brandon.
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more DeSoto Sports
- MUS claims third straight win over ranked opponent
- Chick leads Harding Academy to region win over SBEC
- DeSoto Prep Roundup
- Eagles feeling 'Blue-1'
Delegate optimism a mighty motivator
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
I've figured out the antidote for political apathy and the remedy for low voter turnout. I haven't figured out the logistics, but at least once, everyone should attend a national party convention. Full story »
more Local Columnists
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September 7, 2008
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Election Commission workers were swamped yesterday by a last-minute deluge of 23,000 new voter registration forms on the final day of registration for the upcoming election. Full story »
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For the record
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
MARRIAGE LICENSES Full story »
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