Thursday, September 26, 2024

September 26 - A Turquoise Christmas Magazine

The Vinyl Passion record label announced the November 8, 2024 re-issue of their 'Songs For Christmas' compilation on turquoise colored vinyl. The album has seen previous releases on black, snowy white and slightly silver colored vinyl. 

Tracks: Santa Claus is Back In Town / White Christmas / Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Lane) / I'll Be Home For Christmas / Blue Christmas / Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) / O Little Town of Bethlehem / Silent Night / (There Be) Peace In the Valley (For Me) / I Believe / Take My Hand, Precious Lord / It is No Secret (What God Can Do).


French Magazine

Released in the French biographies series is an Elvis edition (No. 29) titled 'La Legende du Rock 'n' Roll. The glossy magazine contains over 125 photographs of Elvis and a feature article titled "A Hot Night with Marilyn Monroe" ...


Millions restored for Elvis Presley Blvd. 

The city of Memphis announced that funding has been reinstated for the long-awaited Elvis Presley Boulevard Road Improvement Project.

The WREG Investigators were the first to report the project had lost federal funding. In their most recent investigation, we learned state lawmakers were working with TDOT and city leaders to get the money back.

According to the City of Memphis in collaboration with Metropolitan Planning Organization, they have announced the reinstatement of full funding of US$8,980,000 for streetscape improvements along the middle segment of Elvis Presley Boulevard.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has confirmed the obligation of this funding, which will facilitate critical infrastructure improvements along Elvis Presley Blvd, from South of Winchester Road to Craft Road,” said the City of Memphis. “This work will continue the progress that has previously been completed on the northern portion of Elvis Presley Blvd.”

The City of Memphis says that the reinstatement funding marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance and improve road conditions. They say they are dedicated to ensuring the successful implementation of the project.

(Source: Sounds / Records on Vinyl / WREG)