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Double Decker Festival stacks up among best

Double Decker Festival stacks up among best

The 18th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival is coming up on April 26 to 27 in Oxford, Mississippi.

The festival is know throughout the country as one of the special places to come for a widely diverse menu of music, arts and food -- all served with a side of southern hospitality.

Not only can you see and enjoy art, you can also create it.

For all the details check out their website here.

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.

Graceland hosting exhibit in Tupelo

Graceland will be hosting the Elvis Tupelo exhibit starting Thursday.

Elvis fans will be able to explore the city that Elvis first called home.

The "Elvis' Tupelo" exhibit combines photos, video, and memorabilia in an interactive experience.