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Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. WKNO 91.1 will air a one-hour special, "Remembering Susan Stamberg," Sunday, October 19, at 9 AM and Monday, October 20, at 7 PM
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Memphis is partnering as Sister City with Porretta Terme, Italy, leading to the debut of "Memphis Day" at the Festival del Cinema di Porretta Terme this December. The event will feature Craig Brewer's "Hustle & Flow" and Teresa Dickerson's "Hoop Street," celebrating Memphis filmmaking on an international stage.
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Opera Memphis opens its new season with "I Hear America Singing" on Saturday, October 18, at the Crosstown Theatre.
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Criminals are getting caught, jails are filling up, but can the justice system handle it?
The City of Millington is threatening to sue Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert for failing to pay nearly two years of rent for office space owned by the city.
As President Trump pushes to get National Guard troops patrolling American cities, his administration has, in effect, blurred the lines between the military, traditional law enforcement and immigration enforcement.
This exhibit will be available for viewing Friday, October 3, through Wednesday, October 29, at WKNO Digital Media Center.
Hosted by President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South Randy Hutchinson
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Criminals are getting caught, jails are filling up, but can the justice system handle it?
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With an increasing reliance on traffic stops, the Memphis Safe Task Force is getting more pushback from officials, says Mike Carpenter.
Hosted by Church Health's Dr. Scott Morris
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- As tensions rise in Chicago, volunteers patrol neighborhoods to oppose ICE and help migrants escape
- Former national security adviser John Bolton indicted in classified documents case
- Former Justice Department official talks about John Bolton's indictment
- 'No Kings' organizers project a massive turnout for this weekend's protests
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- With many government programs on hold, the impacts are felt nationwide
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Darel Snodgrass and Kacky Walton spotlight the Mid-South arts scene through engaging interviews with local artists, performers, and event organizers.
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Darel Snodgrass and Kacky Walton spotlight the Mid-South arts scene through engaging interviews with local artists, performers, and event organizers.
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Plan your weekly arts agenda with ARTSmemphis’ curated calendar of local events.
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Plan your weekly arts agenda with ARTSmemphis’ curated calendar of local events.
Hosted by author and chef Jennifer Chandler
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The federal government is currently shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the government shutdown is affecting services across the country.
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The 22nd annual Soul of the City walking tours at Elmwood Cemetery will take place from Friday, October 17, to Saturday, October 18, starting at 5:00 p.m.
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Antimicrobial resistance is responsible for some 1.2 million deaths a year and contributes to millions more. Data in the new report shows that the problem is growing at an alarming rate.
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A Supreme Court case over Louisiana's congressional map could determine the future of Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination and allow Republicans to draw 19 more House seats.
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In the second part of our latest Civil Wrongs series, Memphis families, past and present, wrestle with generational trauma after loved ones are killed by public servants entrusted with community safety.
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In a hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the layoffs have brought a human cost that cannot be tolerated.
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Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change. The IUCN is voting on whether those species should be allowed in nature.
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The Memphis Art Museum is partnering with Arts Council Korea to debut "Hooks Brothers Studio: Framing Memphis’s Black Sound in Seoul," an exhibition that highlights the city's pivotal role in American music history and launches a new international cultural exchange between the two institutions.
The Xbox Ally X isn't the handheld console the name implies. But it's still sold out, despite debuting as fans rage against price increase to Game Pass.
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Each show consists of the biggest stories of the day, thoughtful commentaries, insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts and life, music and entertainment, all brought alive through sound.
- Celebrating the life and career of NPR 'founding mother' and arts champion Susan Stamberg
- How GOP officials are responding to leaked racist messages from Young Republicans
- Trump says he's moving his Venezuelan cartel fight from sea to land. What does that mean?
- As the dead are returned to Israel and Gaza, relatives try to give them dignified burials
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Community Foundation of Greater Memphis' Julia McDonald shares how to give smarter and do good for your community.
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Community Foundation of Greater Memphis' Julia McDonald shares how to give smarter and do good for your community.
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