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MEMPHIS, Tenn.– As Memphis and the Mid-South grapple with violent crime, life in a pandemic, and joblessness, some religious leaders headed to Beale Street Thursday to show the impact the power of prayer can have on a city. With heads bowed and hands raised, many who make up Pray for Memphis and the Mid-South came […]

Stephanie Scurlock hosted Informed Sources on April 30, 2022. Topics and guests: The Beale Street Music Festival has brought thousands to the city this weekend. We’ll talk about security measures, and how the festival is settling in to its temporary home at the Fairgrounds. We’ll also talk about COVID-19. This week, Dr. Anthony Fauci said […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rapper Lil Wayne has reportedly canceled his appearance at the Beale Street Music Festival. According to a statement on the Beale Street Music Festival app, Lil Wayne was not able to travel to Memphis due to “mechanical problems” with the jet he was traveling in. “Due to circumstances beyond the control of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Beale Street Music Festival organizers have announced changes in hopes of easier access to the festival. Organizers believe what has attributed to the longer wait times is that both entrances are not being used by concertgoers. Randy Blevins said the changes are based on previous experiences. “We made adjustments based on what […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The threat of severe weather forced organizers to evacuate crowds from the Beale Street Music Festival. The second day of the music festival briefly ended when potentially severe storms were predicted to move into the area. Organizers issued a severe weather warning on the Beale Street Music Festival app. “A dangerous weather […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two artists have reportedly dropped out of the Beale Street Music Festival due to COVID, while another has joined the lineup. Chevelle and Lindsey Buckingham will not be performing in the festival, the BSMF committee tweeted Friday. Shortly after that announcement, the festival said ’90s rock group Soul Asylum would be added […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Beale Street Music Fest is in full force for the first time in two years. Thousands have gathered at its new location — the Fairgrounds at Liberty Park for a night of fun. A strong post-pandemic comeback for the Beale Street Music Festival. Embracing change, thousands stood in line outside its new […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The gates are now open for the Beale Street Music Festival. This is the first time the event has happened since 2019 due to the pandemic. The stage is set. Beale Street Music Festival has returned to the Bluff City. “The energy is finally here,” said Randy Blevins with Memphis in May. […]

As the playoffs heat up, fans all around Memphis are repping for the Grizzlies, with some wearing jerseys and some wearing hats. One father-son duo is taking their love to another level. Every game day, fans pack FedEx Forum, showing their love for the Grizzlies. But this father is taking the love in his heart […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – For the second time in less than a month, police are investigating an apparent shooting near Beale Street. Gunshots rang out around 1 a.m. Thursday, witnesses say. Officers set up crime tape in the middle of Beale Street near Second. A woman who does not want to be identified says her 19-year-old […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The band Modest Mouse will play Sunday at the Beale Street Music Festival, after they announced they were cancelling the Memphis show. Modest Mouse announced Tuesday they would not be attending the Beale Street Music Festival this year after a band member tested positive for COVID-19. However, the festival said on its […]