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Elvis fans will recognize Gabe from interviewing Elvis Presley. But for those of us in the NYC area, Gabe was part of our daily life. He was a journalist and today we don't have many of those. Gabe Pressman was someone I grew up watching, a name I trusted, and a person I respected. I last saw him cover the St. Patrick's Day Parade. He is a NY staple, a gem, a true journalist we will never see again. GODSPEED. Pressman died at Mount Sinai Hospital Manhattan on June 23, 2017, aged 93. Pressman amassed many awards for his work, including multiple Emmys and a Peabody Award. He won many of those awards for his coverage of the plight of New York City's homeless population. 11 Emmy Awards 1958: George Polk Award for Television Reporting 1981: Lincoln University's Unity award for "Blacks and the Mayor: How Far Apart?" 1982: New York Press Club's Feature Award for "The Homeless" 1982: New York State Associated Press Broadcasters As...

LAS VEGAS - Friends and family of a well-known Elvis tribute artist are hoping detectives will finally be able to close a double homicide case from 1993 . So far, the murders of Dana Mackay and Mary Huffman haven't produced any arrests. The homicides of Mackay, an Elvis performer, and Huffman, a former beauty queen, made national headlines as police explored several possible motives for what looked like a professional hit. MacKay looked like Elvis, sang like Elvis and was widely regarded as the best Elvi of his era. He was the first Elvis tribute artist hired by the long-running "Legends in Concert" show on the Strip, and often took his act on the road, even to other countries. He also played Elvis at age 35 in the film, This Is Elvis. Have a tip? Contact 702-828-3521 Homicide@lvmpd.com

WREG Memphis - The Shelby County Health Department confirmed a fourth case of Legionnaires' disease. Health officials reportedly traced the disease back to The Guest House at Graceland's aquatics facilities. Legionnaires' is caused by a type of bacteria that is found naturally in the environment and is contracted when someone breathes it in. The health department said many people exposed to the bacteria don't become ill. The Health Department has asked if you stayed in at the Guest House between May 15 and June 26 and have experience coughing, shortness of breath, high fever, muscle aches, and headaches to contact SCHD at 901-222-9299. Graceland also released a statement saying their "primary concern is the health and welfare of their guests. The issue does not affect the Graceland attraction and tours in any way.” UPDATE - The department said in a news release Thursday that one more person has contracted the illness. The hotel’s pool and hot tub are ...

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NEW special guests for Elvis Week!  Laurel Goodwin , Elvis' "Girls! Girls! Girls!" co-star Randy Starr , who wrote tunes for Elvis' movies, will be a part of Conversations: Elvis in the Movies.   Two new guests have been announced for the Official Graceland Insiders Conference: rockabilly star Wanda Jackson, who toured with Elvis, and Elvis' first girlfriend, Dixie Locke Emmons.

WREG, Memphis - The long-awaited Elvis Presley Boulevard Improvements Project in Whitehaven is now a step closer to reality. The city says it's in final negotiations to buy property before starting the first phase of construction. However, WREG has learned at least one roadblock means the timeline has been pushed back yet again. A pothole-filled bumpy ride is what you'll get driving along much of Elvis Presley Boulevard. However, the major thoroughfare is set to get a $35 million makeover. The Elvis Presley Boulevard Improvements Project includes new sidewalks, curbs and bike lanes, covering three miles from Brooks Road to Shelby Drive. City of Memphis Public Works Director Robert Knecht says the city is much closer to construction, having bought some of the necessary land to get started. "We're at 24 of the 26 needed right-of-way acquisitions are completed and the final two are wrapping up." Once that's complete, Knecht says the city will file...

The Young Warriors debut music video for their first single "Stop The Violence" BIM : Support these kids! They just want to live in a safe city! I am sure Elvis would have his heart and soul involved in making Memphis a safe city once again! Memphians are amazing and they deserve a safe city. These young people are super talented and they want what is best for Memphis! Let's support them! Buy the single here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stop-the-violence-single/id1248843450 MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -  Booker T. Washington Middle School students made a music video they hope will reduce violent crime in Memphis. Violence in Memphis has taken lives, devastated families and put people behind bars. A group of Booker T. Washington Middle School students has had enough. So, they made a music video they hope reduces Memphis' violent crime rate. "We wanted to stop the violence because a whole lot of crime is going on today," student Antonio Luster ...