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Randy Hutchinson of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South shares what consumers should know before investing in a franchise. -
President Trump's up and down relationship with Russia is back on as he presses to find an end to the war in Ukraine amid high energy costs ahead of the U.S. midterms.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul about President Trump's latest embrace of Russia and what it means for Ukraine and any hopes of peace.
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The Department of Homeland Security says more than 100,000 people from Ukraine and several thousand from Sudan can stay in the U.S. — for now — without immediate risk of deportation.
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Trump presses to find an end to the war in Ukraine while courting Russia, campaigning reaches fever pitch with Election Day two weeks away, DOJ charges 28 people in California with voting crimes.
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2026 Frances Dancy Hooks Art Award and Exhibition explores resilience and hope
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change showcases 13 original works by Memphis artists at its third annual Frances Dancy Hooks Art Award and Exhibition, exploring themes of resilience and hope.
Next generation of Memphis musicians take center stage at Germantown Baptist Church
Germantown Baptist Church's Masterpiece Concert Series opens Thursday, October 22, with a performance by the next generation of Memphis musicians. Kacky Walton spoke with Conservatory Director Dawson Hull and student musicians Braydon and Brylee Hull.
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Halloran Centre continues its season with magic, music, and more
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4 tales from Tennessee election history to read during early voting that may surprise you
The NashVillager podcast rounds up four of the most influential and insightful election stories from Tennessee's history.
Blackburn promotes coal, nuclear while Green vows to protect rivers, forest and farmland
While the state is likely to elect its first female governor this fall, the two leading candidates represent vastly different perspectives on energy and environmental priorities.
Dixon Gallery & Gardens welcomes fall with seasonal blooms and events
Fall is coming to the Dixon Gallery & Gardens in its 50th anniversary year.
Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split
A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.
TN Politics: As early voting commences, what are these state amendments all about?
Three amendments touching on crime and taxes top the ballot. What are people voting for?
RiverArtsFest returns with more than 160 artists for its 20th anniversary
RiverArtsFest celebrates its 20th anniversary with a weekend of art, music, and entertainment along Riverside Drive in downtown Memphis on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18.