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Most of us organize our lives around our faith or personal values— but when it comes to estate planning, those same values often go unaddressed. -
Featured: "Jaws" screening at Orpheum Theatre; "The Sandlot" screening at Pink Palace -
MIT researchers think they've worked out exactly how Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile flies. "It's almost certainly a terrible idea," one analyst said. "But it's not an impossible idea." -
Ukraine carried out massive drone strikes on Moscow Thursday, in what appears to be its largest attack on Russia yet.
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President Trump signed the framework agreement to end the Iran war, which includes terms that Iran won't build a nuclear weapon and could allow it to rebuild its shattered economy.
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Memphis Art Museum leaders say cultural change starts with more eyes on art
The promise of free admission for Shelby County residents is part of larger mission to make the visual arts more visible.
Marisa Anderson with Cloudland Canyon | Crosstown Concourse
The Green Room at Crosstown Concourse continues its highly eclectic concert series with guitarist Marisa Anderson, whom The New Yorker calls "one of the most distinctive guitar players of her generation" and whom NPR refers to as "this era's most powerful players."
8Ball & MJG: Tiny Desk Concert
The Memphis hip-hop duo exemplifies familial camaraderie, which radiates throughout this performance, featuring a cross-section of their deep catalog.
Opera Memphis' Ned Canty on "I Hear Memphis Singing"
Opera Memphis knows that American music is Memphis music. "I Hear Memphis Singing" invites music fans to enjoy tunes by some of the artists who prove it.
Emerald Theatre Company premieres "The Loves of Lincoln"
Playwright Scott Sublett discusses the world premiere of "The Loves of Lincoln," a comedy that explores LGBTQ history through a provocative look at Abraham Lincoln.
Father's Day
This Sunday is Father's Day and for the first time in my life, my father won't be here for me to celebrate.
Lakeland Arts Council presents "3rd Annual Night of Enchantment"
Susan Marshall, Wesley Wright, and Jim Holcomb preview the Lakeland Arts Council's "3rd Annual Night of Enchantment," a free evening of live music and arts celebration at Delta Blues Winery.
Celebrating 100 years of Ray Brown with the Curtis Lundy Trio
Bassist Curtis Lundy discusses the enduring influence of jazz legend Ray Brown ahead of a centennial tribute concert in Jackson, Tennessee.
Cybercriminals are using sponsored ads to target consumers
Cybercriminals are increasingly using fake sponsored ads on search engines and social media to impersonate trusted brands and steal consumers’ personal and financial information, making it important to verify websites before making purchases or entering sensitive data.
Memphis public media wins national prizes for immigration and civil rights coverage
WKNO and the Institute for Public Service Reporting turn in-depth coverage of immigration and civil rights into award-winning radio.