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"Press conference tomorrow. He going to do a press conference tomorrow," Keedran Franklin yelled.   "He hurt. Y'all can't see he hurt?"  Supporters stood between reporters and Frank Gibson as WREG tried to ask him questions Saturday. Gibson, who is best known as Frank Gottie, was released from jail.   "He came over here while I was at my sister's wake and stole my battery out my vehicle, put my tires on flat," Xaviera Crawford said.  Gottie is accused of knocking his ex-girlfriend down and resisting arrest. He told WREG the allegations against him never happened. "They said something about a battery. Come on, man. Why would I even be on the scene if I stole something? Come on man. That don't make sense," Gottie told WREG over the phone from inside of 201 Poplar. Police said Gottie was out of control, refused to give his name and would not give in to commands. "Check on Gottie. Check on Gottie. He...

Memphis officials released a vague statement Sunday that promised to protect the rights of "protesters, patrons and property owners " if a planned protest at Graceland Monday night goes forward. Protesters, in turn, were equally vague about exactly what they have planned for the annual candlelight vigil attended by thousands of Elvis fans from around the world. "We will protect the rights of the protesters, visitors, patrons, property owners and residents. We will expect the conduct of all to be lawful," the city statement read in its entirety.  When reached for clarification, neither Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings nor city attorney Bruce McMullen would offer any specifics about what the city's plans are for the protest.  A group calling itself the Memphis Coalition of Concerned Citizens announced plans Friday for a protest at the event.  The group, which has protested the killings of black people by police across the country, posted ...

 Thousands from around the world flock to Memphis every year to visit his home and, on one night each year, to remember his death. The event may look different this year. "I love Elvis. I even respect Elvis, but I'm still going to push because my life matters." Frank Gottie is one of the organizers. He's one of the people hoping to be heard.  "People feel like it's the time for them to speak and people got emotions. " They're protesting a lack of accountability in deadly police shootings involving black people, a system of what they call continuing police oppression and low-paying, dead-end jobs.

Protesters say on Monday, they will try to bring Memphis to a screeching halt. Just as they did weeks ago on the I 40 Bridge. This time at Graceland on the night of the candle light vigil service when thousands of fans and tourists from around the world are there to pay respect to Elvis Presley. The incident that shut down the I-40 Bridge gave protesters more power than they've had in a long time. Protesters are hoping to recreate that on Monday at Graceland. Fox Memphis: Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland will now take their call and hear their demands for change. Former city councilman Myron Lowery looked at the list of seven focus areas put out by the Coalition of Concerned Citizens. The group met Thursday with Strickland about them. “The problem is that some of their requests were overly vague, too generalized, too broad and unachievable,” Lowery said. Lowry said some demands are achievable and it would only take the City a few days to hand over the dollars spent o...

Lisa Marie Presley is seeking treatment for her addiction to prescription pills and has entered a rehab program, Us Weekly can confirm. Recently, she’s been struggling with painkillers. “She’s doing OK but needed to get this under control,” a source told Us. According to multiple reports, Elvis Presley’s daughter is seeking treatment at the exclusive, luxurious Hills Treatment Center in Los Angeles, which costs $400,000 a month. Source: US Weekly Read the FULL ARTICLE HERE BIM: I'm still not convinced as I don't understand how US Weekly can claim a confirmation. There is no statement from Lisa Marie or her people, just "SOURCES".

 The Queen of Beale Street has died. Ruby Wilson — R&B singer, Memphis nightclub fixture, and Bluff City Media personality — died Friday afternoon at Methodist South Hospital. She was 68. Ms. Wilson had suffered a heart attack on Saturday evening, according to her manager, Rollin Riggs of the Resource Entertainment Group. "Ruby had an extraordinary gift that entertained hundreds of thousands of people. She left an indelible impression whether you saw her perform for three minutes or three hours or 30 years," said Riggs. "She had a fan base that is literally worldwide. She was always so proud to represent the blues and represent Memphis and its great musical contributions." "I think Ruby was one of the greatest ambassadors for the renaissance of Beale Street starting in the early '90s to today," said Kevin Kane, president and CEO of the Memphis Convention and Visitor' Bureau. "She was truly the Queen of Beale. She welcomed vi...

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