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Dixie Pig in Blytheville celebrates century of tradition, Emmy recognition

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - For more than a century, one Mississippi County staple has been serving up the same family recipes to generations of hungry customers — and now, its story is earning regional television honors. The Dixie Pig in Blytheville was recently featured on the television series Taste...

Blytheville, AR · 14h

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K. Carbon Explains Why West Memphis Is Not Memphis: “You In a Whole New State”

Rapper K. Carbon is making one thing clear: just because a city has Memphis in its name doesn’t mean Memphis natives claim it as part of their hometown. During a recent appearance on The Baller Alert Show, the Memphis rapper broke down the difference between Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, explaining why locals don’t consider the two places the same.

West Memphis, AR · 1d

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Ridgepointe Country Club Breaks Ground on New Arkansas State Golf Facility

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – On Nov. 6, the Ridgepointe Country Club in collaboration with the Arkansas State golf teams and the Red Wolves Foundation broke ground on a new facility for both programs and the community. In a combined effort over the past three and...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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David Evans on the Roots and Evolution of Mississippi Hill Country Blues (Part One)

David Evans and the Sound of the Mississippi Hill Country. David Evans, an ethnomusicologist, musician and foremost expert on Hill Country blues, began documenting the region’s musicians in 1969, recording artists and community music traditions through the 1970s and into the early ’80s. A professor emeritus at the University of Memphis, Evans produced records by R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and Jessie Mae Hemphill through the university’s High Water label, helping bring their music to audiences beyond northern Mississippi. He is the author of Big Road Blues: Tradition and Creativity in the Folk Blues (1982), a foundational study of the genre, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2023.

Mississippi · 2d

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‘Unplug the Holidays’ bringing music to Midtown

If you’re looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday season, we’ve got just the thing for you! An unforgettable night of music, holiday cheer, and Memphis talent is coming to Midtown as Unplug the Holidays brings together the Memphis Ukulele Band, fan favorites Bailey Bigger and Wyly Bigger, all while supporting a […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

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The Band CAMINO announce ‘Live in Memphis,’ arriving Nov. 13

The Band CAMINO is bringing a piece of their hometown to fans everywhere with the announcement of their first live album, Live in Memphis, arriving Nov. 13. Recorded during the band’s two-night hometown celebration at Satellite Music Hall in Memphis over Labor Day weekend, the album captures a special moment for the group. The Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 performances also marked the opening of the new venue, with both shows selling out as fans gathered to celebrate the band’s history and the music that brought them to this point.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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One local college campus ‘rocks’ with special music performance

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -Music and entertainment students at the University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus rocked the night away. The students presented a special rock concert Thursday evening at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center. They played rock classics like Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’, Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’, and much more....

Memphis, TN · 2d

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‘Love Island USA’ seeks Memphis singles for upcoming season

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Are you a Memphian who’s looking for love and ready to be whisked away to live in a Fijian villa with several others who are also seeking love? Well, look no further, because Peacock’s hit dating competition series “Love Island USA” is searching for Memphis-based singles to appear in its upcoming season! […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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The Pig Returns To Memphis With Classic Hits

Flinn Broadcasting has relaunched the “Radio Pig” brand in Memphis, this time on 560 WHBQ/98.5 W253DF. This time featuring a 1970s through 90s based Classic Hits format, the move follows the early September move of WHBQ’s Sports format to 107.5 WHBQ-FM Germantown where it replaced CHR “Q107.5“. WHBQ-FM subsequently rebranded as “107.5 The Memphis Sports Hub“.

Memphis, TN · 5d

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A Diva-Filled Holiday Show

Forget silent nights. Friends of George’s is bringing holiday drama, Hollywood divas, and ABBA hits to the stage with Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again, a campy musical comedy making its Mid-South regional premiere November 6th to 21st at Evergreen Theatre. The production also marks a first for the Memphis theater company: its first-ever live musical, complete with singing and dancing.

Memphis, TN · 4d

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Elvis Presley Recorded a Forgotten 1969 Track in Memphis—And Turned It Into His Ultimate Comeback Anthem

A failed 1968 single was put on the back burner until the King of Rock and Roll recorded it during his legendary Memphis sessions

Memphis, TN · 6d

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Lakeland Gets Second Back Nine Golf Simulator Bar as Memphis Expansion Tees Off

Indoor golf simulators are multiplying across the Memphis suburbs, and The Back Nine Golf just staked its next claim in Lakeland. Founder Jeff Herman is preparing his second local facility at 4846 Village Market Lane in Lakeland Town Square, with a planned opening by December. The Lakeland site is currently...

Memphis, TN · 5d

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Music Video Monday: “Schadenfreude” by Seize and Desist

Memphis punks Seize and Desist are back, and they’re pissed. The political punks who grew out of Negro Terror are for defending their neighborhood against neo-Nazi streamers in their new video. “The word ‘Schadenfreude’ is a German word that roughly translates to the experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction...

Memphis, TN · 5d

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Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to premiere at the Orpheum in March 2027

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Grammy- and Tony Award-winning musical Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen is set to premiere at the Orpheum Theatre in March 2027. The Broadway musical will run March 16-21 as part of the 2026-2027 Orpheum Broadway Season. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 6. For...

Memphis, TN · 5d

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Upcoming Events & Happenings: November 2026

Woman’s Exchange Christmas Shop: Christmas Boutique Nov. 1-Dec. 18, M-F 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 88 Racine St. “Time for Art” – Works by Barrie Foster: Nov. 2-25 at Gallery Ten Ninety-One. Artist’s reception Sat., Nov. 7, 2-4 p.m. Foster is a nationally award-winning artist and a children’s book illustrator. Since retiring as a museum director in 2020, she has been teaching veterans at the VA hospital, seniors through Creative Aging, to 4-H children, middle school students and artists at Memphis Botanic Garden. She also enjoys giving art history lectures. These works may be viewed at the WKNO Digital Media Center, 7151 Cherry Farms Rd., weekdays from 9 until 4, and online at wkno.org.

Memphis, TN · 7d

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This Tennessee Hobby Shop Is Packed With Treasures You Rarely See Anymore

Some stores sell stuff, and some stores hold memories. Mid-South Hobbies on Summer Avenue in Memphis is the second kind, a place stuffed with model kits, trains, RC cars, and paints that many towns lost years ago. Independent hobby shops like this one are getting harder to find, which makes a visit feel extra special.

Memphis, TN · 16d

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Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival returns, kicking off the holiday season

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The Memphis Zoo is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of the Lantern Festival on Nov. 13. The Zoo Lantern Festival will begin November 13 and run through February 14, featuring an entirely new collection of illuminated displays for all ages to enjoy. “We’re thrilled...

Memphis, TN · 5d