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Celebrating Freedom in Benton County on the Fourth of July

Benton County, Mississippi has always been a rough place. Formed out of part of Marshall and Tippah counties, it sits in the middle of the …

Celebrating the Launch of Royal Records in South Memphis

https://goo.gl/photos/QvjtGqwjvdT4YDhr5 In 1958, record store owner Joe Coughi of Poplar Tunes in Memphis decided to start a record label, and he named it Hi Records, …

The Legacy of Willie Mitchell

A large vault of reels and gold records is ample evidence of the important role of Willie Mitchell and Royal Studios in the legacy of Memphis music, 10/18/12

At the historical marker dedication for Willie Mitchell and Royal Studios, South Memphis, March 1, 2012

At the historical marker dedication for Willie Mitchell and Royal Studios, South Memphis, March 1, 2012