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All: On Dec. 16, Myrna was, yet again, sent from dialysis to the hospital.  I will pass on any further information I get. Carole

Bob  King’s renowned watering hole was completely destroyed by fire at approximately 1 a.m. Monday.The legendary local landmark contained countless memorabilia from the various artists who performed there during the years.  Elvis Presley, Conway Twitty and Johnny Cash are some of the more notable acts to have passed through the doors at the nightclub, located just north of Swifton on the stretch of blacktop now known as Rock ‘n’ Roll Highway 67.  It was the last original landmark along the ceremonial highway. The blaze is currently under investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, but authorities are uncertain exactly what triggered the flames.

The entrance room inside the trophy building at the Graceland mansion is getting a new look. The room now features an interactive timeline celebrating 1956, the year Elvis Presley skyrocketed to superstardom. The new display will be unveiled on January 8, 2011 during the Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration!  

EPE sent out these strong warnings to fan clubs today: Questions on DVD Project: We have received a few questions regarding a new DVD project that includes footage of Elvis' 1977 concerts, including the 1977 CBS concert. In order to answer those questions and because some of the Elvis fan club presidents include merchandise on their Web sites, we wanted you to be aware of our stance on this subject. EPE owns copyright in Elvis' recorded performances, such as the footage in this DVD. EPE is also the owner of the copyrights in and to the 1977 CBS television special. Therefore this is considered infringement and EPE is in the process of taking legal action against the producers of this DVD. As always, we request that official Elvis Presley fan clubs refrain from carrying bootleg and illegal product on their Web sites, or from promoting such bootleg and illegal product. Question: Is EPE bullying the fans? What's your thoughts?

The Regional Medical Center at Memphis has a new center that will provide sleeping quarters and conference space for the surgeons who staff The Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center. Will Pierce, assistant systems adminstrator for the MED, hooks up computers inside the MED’s new Trauma Training and On-Call Facility. (Photos: Lance Murphey) The new Trauma Training and On-Call Center made its public debut Thursday afternoon as The MED invited donors, board members and staff to tour it during an open house. The Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center is the only level-one trauma center in a 150-mile radius of Memphis. “This becomes the first step in giving (the surgeons) what they’ve deserved for many years,” said MED President and CEO Dr. Reginald Coopwood. “They sleep all over the hospital, and when a helicopter comes in, they have to come running.” A former outpatient facility that was no longer being used was renovated extensively to create the new Trauma Training and On-Call Center,...

Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on February 12th Elvis Presley In Concert is coming to the Arena stage at Mohegan Sun for a one-night-only special presentation on Saturday, February 12th at 8:00pm. Elvis Presley In Concert is an astounding production that reunites former Elvis band mates live on stage with a state-of-the-art video-projected Elvis. Tickets are $60.00 & $40.00 and go on sale Friday, December 17th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1.800.745.3000      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, December 18th, subject to availability. The show’s concept is to present an authentic as possible Elvis Presley co...

All: Visited Myrna Sunday, she is back at Canyon Oaks, same room (address below).  Thanks for all the great cards you keep sending, there were quite a lot to read to Myrna & I know it really helps her to know how many people love her & care about her.  We read all of the cards to Myrna & show them to her.  There were some pretty yellow flowers from fans in Belgium - thank you.  Myrna sleeps much of the time & needs a lot of care as she is not able to do things for herself.  Thank you to those who have sent checks to Myrna's account, she appreciate your help.  The money has been & will be used for Myrna's immediate medical/care needs.  Please keep Myrna in your prayers. Carole The address for sending cards to Myrna is: Myrna Smith Canyon Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Room 408A 22029 Saticoy Street Canoga Park, CA 91303 USA ---------------------------------------------- Bank Account for Myrna Smith’s Medical ...