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National Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15, and the Community Foundation, is honoring the Latinx leaders strengthening our community—including five Responsive Grant recipients led by Latinx executive directors. -
Featured: Asian Night Market at the Agricenter; Latin Fest at Overton Square -
The FBI is investigating criminal hackers' claims of breaching its jobs website. The apparent hack poses a potential counterintelligence risk and a safety concern for employees and applicants.
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What can we expect from the Trump-Xi summit? NPR's A Martinez asks Daniel Kritenbrink, an assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific affairs in the Biden administration.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday evening for his first state visit in 11 years.
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"Latin Fest 901" celebrates Hispanic and Latin culture at Overton Square
Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group (CBTG) is hosting a day-long celebration of Hispanic and Latin culture on Saturday, September 26, at Overton Square.
Sam Bush kicks off The Dixie Carter PAC's 21st season
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Enrichment Center in Huntingdon, Tennessee, begins its 21st season Thursday, October 1, with bluegrass and Americana superstar Sam Bush.
The 54th annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair returns
The 54th Pink Palace Crafts Fair returns to the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion September 25–27, featuring juried artists, traditional craft demonstrations, music, children’s activities, and more.
Slow down
We live in a world where being busy has become a badge of honor.
How abuse in some of Tennessee's juvenile prisons remained under wraps
Employees at a group of privately-run juvenile detention facilities across Tennessee failed to report suspected physical and sexual abuse to the state, and were allegedly discouraged from calling 911.
Questions remain after grand jury declines indictment in Nolan Wells' death
The Black Mississippi teen's family questions whether his race contributed to his July 4th death on an island off the Mississippi coast.
FTC case highlights risks for potential franchisees
Randy Hutchinson of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South shares what consumers should know before investing in a franchise.
Memphis’ civil rights museum turns its focus to struggles still unfolding
A new space at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis explores the past and future of the movement.
September 25 is National Quesadilla Day!
The perfect quick and easy supper, quesadillas can be as fancy – or not – as you like.
Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells
A grand jury found Wells' cause of death "consistent with drowning," and decided not to bring indictments. The teenager was found dead on Horn Island, after he boated there with friends to celebrate Independence Day.