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Want to raise generous adults? Start the conversation while they’re teenagers. -
A three-story apartment building in Brooklyn collapsed, killing at least eight people and injuring two dozen others.
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Featured: ShapeShifter Family Holiday Show; "Noah Thomas Miller is a Red House Painter" at The Ugly Art Co. -
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Stephen Witt, author of a Jensen Huang biography, about his resignation from his role as CEO of Nvidia.
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Huang co-founded the chipmaker Nvidia, which has become one of the driving forces behind the AI boom. But reports that he may have had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy quickly sank his career.
Latest Local News & Features | WKNO 91.1
Raising the Sultana: a Civil War postscript gets its own museum
The worst maritime disaster in U.S. history took place in the Mississippi River, just north of Memphis. In Marion, Ark. a new museum tells the full story.
How Scott Colom defied the odds to go from DA to Mississippi's Democratic U.S. senator
In a state that hasn't had a Democrat in office since 1980 and hasn't sent a Black senator to Washington since the 1870s, Colom's win represents a massive upset in state politics.
Trump proposed a 'secret weapon' to police colleges. It will soon become reality
In a 2023 campaign speech, Trump pledged to reclaim universities from what he called the radical left. His Education Department just finalized a rule to help him do it.
At least 23 states considered laws governing ICE and schools this year
When ICE agents show up at a school, educators rely on a patchwork of policies to know what to do. This year, many state legislatures tried to update those policies.
Barrie Foster showcases watercolor works in "Time for Art" at Gallery 1091
Barrie Foster joins Kacky Walton to discuss "Time for Art," her exhibition at WKNO's Gallery 1091, featuring colorful watercolors, dreamlike landscapes, rural scenes, and garden-inspired artwork.
Beware of timeshare exit scams
Timeshare owners looking to escape costly maintenance fees or sell their timeshares may fall victim to scammers. Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, shares warning signs of timeshare exit scams and tips for avoiding fraudulent companies.
Corey Mesler reading and book signing opportunity at Burke's Book Store
Corey Mesler spoke with Darel Snodgrass about his two books, "Memphis Movie," and "Happy Happy," as well as an upcoming book reading and signing.
Evren Ozel, piano with Marcin Arendt, violin and Kimberly Patterson, cello
Evren Ozel, piano with Marcin Arendt, violin and Kimberly Patterson, cello
‘We hear you:’ Tennessee Senate Republicans reckon with blue wave in leadership elections
Tennessee Republicans grappled with the results of last week's midterms while choosing new leadership in the state Senate.
Today is Veterans Day
A time to remember that freedom is never free.