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Memphis group to travel to nation's capitol for Presidential Inauguration

Memphis group to travel to nation's capitol for Presidential Inauguration

A group from Memphis is heading to the nation's capitol for President Obama's second inauguration. The bus caravan doesn't leave until Saturday the 19th, but this weekend theygathered at Koinonia Baptist Church on Millbranch for a planning meeting.

The church also organized a trip to President Obama’s first inauguration. Some who attended that inauguration spoke at the weekend meeting about their experiences and offered advice to this year’s first timers.

How you can celebrate Elvis' 78th birthday

How you can celebrate Elvis' 78th birthday

Elvis Presley fans from around the world will descend on Graceland this weekend to celebrate the king's birthday and the opening of a new exhibit in honor of the 40th anniversary of his landmark "Aloha From Hawaii" concert.

Here's what you need to know:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra Presents Aloha Hawaii

7:30 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra celebrates Elvis' birthday and the 40th anniversary of "Aloha from Hawaii" with a special concert event featuring Terry Mike Jeffrey.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

Continue the Holiday Cheer by Recycling Your Christmas Trees

Continue the Holiday Cheer by Recycling Your Christmas Trees

Once Santa and his reindeer have headed home and Christmas tree needles are scattered on the floor, it is time to toss the once fresh-smelling tree. The City of Memphis Storm Water Program wants to remind you to recycle your Christmas trees.

The City of Memphis Solid Waste Management Department will provide curbside pickup of live Christmas trees beginning Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. You may put your Christmas trees, minus stands, lights, ornaments and tinsel, at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the ninth for pickup throughout the week. All collected trees will be recycled into mulch and compost.

You may also drop off your Christmas trees at the Public Works Collins Yard facility or the Park Services Rodney Baber Facility. 

Memphis musician to be inducted in Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame

Memphis musician to be inducted in Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame

Memphis is known for it's Rock-N-Roll legends.

And another is being added to the rank.

That's why we are sending an high 5 out to Khari Wynn.

The Memphis resident will be inducted into the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame this spring.

He serves as the musical director for rap group, Public Enemy.

Wynn plays at venues here in the Mid-South and across the world.

Memphis musicians to perform at president's re-election inauguration celebration

Memphis musicians to perform at president's re-election inauguration celebration

The famous Memphis musicians will perform at the president's re-election inauguration celebration in January.

The Bar-Kays are going to be the feature entertainment the night before the inauguration.

It will be at a hotel in Washington D.C.