HOMETOWN MEMPHIS: FIRST GUITAR DROP! Plus 3 More News Stories of Interest
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Posted By: MIISRAEL Bride on January 01, 2009 HAPPY NEW YEAR! FIRST GUITAR DROP! Written by: Miisrael Shields Beale Street--MEMPHIS TN 01.01.2009--MIDNIGHT Thousands of Memphians were downtown on the famous Beale Street last night to ring in the New Year, or should I say drop it in! Memphis celebrated the coming of 2009 with it's First Guitar Drop. The Hard Rock Cafe hosted this beginning of an annual event. The Gibson Guitar Drop came tumbling down right in the middle of the Beale Street crowd as Memphis shouted out Happy New Year! The large guitar could be seen tumbling down and gently landing to the ground. The crowd was totally "strung" It was loads of fun, and the crowd enjoyed the celebrations without any reported incidents of mishaps. The 18th ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST-Holiday Inn, Marriot 01.01.2009 Each yearThe City Memphis hosts its Annual Prayer Breakfast. The Memphis City Council along with local pastors and ministers come together to bless the city and the city's government leaders. This year marks it's 18th Anniversary. The breakfast includes a guest speaker and a prayer service. Many noteworthy leaders including the Mayor of Memphis, W.W. Herenton and Shelby County Mayor, A.C. Wharton usually attend to embrace the power of prayers. Along with a hearty breakfast of course! AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL CELEBRATION 50 YEARS Sara Evans, one of the most successful artists of her generation, has been selected the recipient of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Outstanding Achievement Award. She will perform at the Bowl’s President’s Gala and at halftime of the 50th Anniversary AutoZone Liberty Bowl game. The bowl game will be played Friday, January 2, 2009 at 4 p.m. Evans will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at the President’s Gala held at The Peabody Hotel on January 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm. This award is presented each year to an individual or group who has exhibited excellence in their chosen field and service to community. Past recipients include B.B. King, Lou Rawls, Clint Black, Little Richard, Alabama, The Beach Boys, and LeAnn Rimes. Evans’ accolades include Academy of Country Music’s Female Vocalist of the Year and the Country Music Association’s Video of the Year for “Born to Fly". ONE OF MOST POPLAR FOOTBALL GAME IN MEMPHIS!--AUTOZONE'S LIBERTY BOWL The team face off will be between Kentucky and East Carolina If you haven't set the date or bought your ticket you'll miss the game! The AutoZone-Liberty Bowl Game is January 02, 2009 beginning at 4 p.m. The first Liberty Bowl was played on Saturday, December 19, 1959, in Philadelphia, PA. To find out more about the game visit this official web site: www.liberitybowl.org BRING BACK THAT BABY! NASHVILLE, TN 12.31.2009 A local resident of Nashville decided she wanted a baby, walked into the hospital and took a baby from it's mother. The woman, Adrienne Johnson was dressed in hospital uniform told the mother she needed to take the baby's temperature. Heading toward the door the baby's arm band tripped the alarm and security immediately stopped her for stealing the infant. The woman surrendered without conflict. It was reported earlier this same week the woman was stopped from shoplifting a baby carriage at a local Nashville store. This report written by MIISRAEL SHIELDS (Please feel free to vote in my poll up on the left, or to make a comment) HOMETOWN MEMPHIS JANUARY 01, 2009 A MESSAGE TO YOU: "May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all throughout the year!" MESSAGE SENT: GOODBYE. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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