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The clock is ticking for the Department of Homeland Security. The agency is days away from running out of funding, but Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on changes to immigration enforcement.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., urges his GOP counterparts to "rein in" ICE and discusses his 10-point list of demands to do so. -
U.S. and Iran to hold talks about Iran's nuclear program, Congress continues debate on immigration enforcement changes as funding deadline looms, FBI examines ransom notes in search for Nancy Guthrie.
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Petra River-Rideau, co-author of the Bad Bunny Syllabus and the new book P FKN R, says the Puerto Rican artist often wields joy as resistance. -
The Justice Department's latest release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein files has led to new scrutiny of powerful people in convicted sex offender's orbit.
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The Taming of the Shrew | Tennessee Shakespeare Company
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) presents "The Taming of the Shrew" now through Sunday, February 15, on the Tabor Stage.
The Revolutionists | New Moon Theatre Company
New Moon Theatre Company presents Lauren Gunderson’s “The Revolutionists,” opening February 6 and running through February 22 at TheatreWorks at the Square.
TN Politics: When politicians make it hard to like them
Marsha Blackburn on power outages, Brent Taylor on immigrants and Edmund Ford Jr. on paying taxes make voters go humm.
34th Annual Works of Heart Valentine's Art Auction & Party
The Works of Heart Valentine’s Art Auction is underway, featuring original artwork by more than 120 Memphis and Mid-South artists in support of the Memphis Child Advocacy Center.
Friends of Music Concert Series | Calvary Episcopal Church
The Friends of Music Concert Series at Calvary Episcopal Church in downtown Memphis continues Friday, February 6, at 7:00 p.m. with award-winning pianist Andrew Nesler.
Burt Wolf, Public Television's Travels & Traditions Host, Has Passed Away
It is with deep sorrow that Natalia Wolf announces that her husband, Burt Wolf, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, at their home in Switzerland, surrounded by the love of his family.
Celebrating Black history through the power of art
During Black History Month, we’re reminded that art is one of the most powerful ways to understand history—not just as something that happened, but as something lived, questioned, and shaped in real time. Black artists have long used creative expression to document injustice, celebrate identity, and respond to moments that redefine our nation.
This Dry Spell | Voices of the South
Kacky Walton speaks with Alice Berry of Voices of the South and director David Couter about the world premiere production of "This Dry Spell," a desert-set love story by Memphian playwright Keegon Schuett.
Arts Agenda: Take to the stage
Featured: Four women lose their heads in New Moon's The Revolutionists; GPAC's Jazz in the Box features Bryan Eng Trio
JOB | The Circuit Playhouse
Kacky Walton talked with John Maness, director of the psychological thriller "JOB," now on stage at The Circuit Playhouse through Sunday, February 15.