Elvis' star was certainly rising in January of 1955, but the January 19th Blytheville Courier-News still made sure to point out that he's in the center of the photo for those unfamiliar with the "young hill-billy" singer.
Although Leachville now has a newer high school and updated athletic facilities, the original Leachville High gymnasium still stands at 211 11th Street. According to local news station K8, a committee was formed in 2019 to save the gymnasium and convert it into a community center.
I have not found much in the way of details about Elvis' performance at the Leachville gymnasium or contemporary photos, but as recently as November of 2024 the city of Leachville hosted "Christmas with Elvis" featuring impersonator Finley Watkins, shown here at the Arkansas Elvis Festival:
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