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Tennessee ranked second nationally for unwanted call complaints, according to the latest Do Not Call Registry Data Book. Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, explains how the National Do Not Call Registry can help reduce unwanted calls and recognize potential scams -
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with data journalist and pollster G. Elliott Morris about what he's seeing one week out from Election Day.
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The Justice Department is attempting for a third time to bring criminal charges against ex-FBI director James Comey, a frequent critic of President Trump.
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Democrats hold significant advantages going into Election Day, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. But lagging enthusiasm among key groups is just one indicator that gains may not come easy. -
A new NPR poll reveals Democrats' advantage going into Election Day, congressional Democrats are forming a task force to protect the election, Netanyahu vies for reelection as polls open in Israel.
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"Music Makes a Difference" features Inventions Duo in benefit concerts for St. Jude
Pianist Bill Mays and cellist Alisa Horn joined Kacky Walton to discuss the Inventions Duo's upcoming benefit concerts at the Beethoven Club, blending jazz improvisation and classical chamber music in support of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Biomedical Library.
"Annealing" explores perseverance and strength at UrbanArt Commission's Tiny Gallery
"Annealing," a site-responsive installation by artist Soren at UrbanArt Commission's Tiny Gallery, explores the pressures women face and the strength required to persevere.
Tennessee joins 'Bird City' network to conserve species, habitat
“This really just gives you an on-the-ground, local-based grassroots opportunity to start to make a difference and conserve birds in their habitats,” a state bird conservation coordinator said.
Can Black voting power and Trump fatigue break Mississippi's red wall?
Mississippi has the largest proportional Black population in the country. It's one reason the U.S. Senate race has seen millions in last-minute spending and high-profile campaign visits.
Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges
President Trump campaigned Monday in Mississippi, as he continued a closing midterm rally blitz that has highlighted Republicans' challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington.
Hotel Pontotoc marks 120 years of history with a Prohibition-era Halloween party
Hotel Pontotoc owner Joey Lewis joined Kacky Walton to discuss the downtown landmark's 120-year history and its upcoming Halloween celebration at The Dame.
University of Memphis brings "RENT" to the stage
The University of Memphis Department of Theatre & Dance presents "RENT," October 29 through November 1. Director Max Robinson joins Darel Snodgrass to discuss the award-winning musical and its enduring impact.
Tennessee paid $1M for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executions
Several new details about Tennessee’s recent executions came to light this week, including the price of the drugs and issues with executions leading up to Christa Pike’s catastrophic failed one.
In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map
In a sign of the potentially dire midterm political environment, Republicans have spent millions of dollars playing defense in Arkansas, one of the most conservative states in the country.