Morning Edition
WKNO 91.1
Weekdays at 4:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
WKNO HD-2
Weekdays at 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Morning Edition is your perfect morning companion: gentle but straightforward news and information, with local specials, features, weather, and traffic reports.
-
The U.S. carries out a wave of strikes against Iran, as fighting between the two escalates, Congress faces long to-do list as August recess approaches, Andy Burnham becomes U.K.'s 7th prime minister.
-
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to journalist Pamela Colloff about her book "Catch the Devil," a true story of a con man who was a jailhouse informant in nearly 40 criminal cases.
-
Spain was crowned World Cup champion on Sunday, wrapping up a six-week-long tournament co-hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
-
Nursing remains an overwhelmingly female occupation. But with nurses in high demand, male college students searching for stable careers are finding their way to the field.
-
Sales of avocado oil and products made with it are booming as consumers willingly pay a premium, drawn by the oil's health halo. New research finds many products actually contain other, cheaper oils.
Latest Local News & Features | WKNO 91.1
Made in Dixon/Hecho en Dixon showcases community creativity
As the Dixon Gallery & Gardens celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the Education Department presents another “Made in Dixon/Hecho en Dixon” exhibition running through Sunday, September 6, in the Interactive Gallery.
The Grind City Brass Band brings British-style brass to Memphis
The Grind City Brass Band, Memphis’ only British-style brass band, presents a concert Saturday, July 18, at 4:00 p.m. at Crosstown Concourse.
TN Politics: Amid scandals, Shelby County Democrats stumble into early voting
As Republicans point to scandals and mismanagement from local officials, early voting begins with Democrats on the defensive.
Indie Memphis fundraiser features Robert Gordon's "Newport & The Great American Folk Dream"
Indie Memphis is hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, July 22, at Crosstown Concourse that features award-winning filmmaker Robert Gordon’s new documentary, "Newport & The Great American Folk Dream."
Arts Agenda: The power of art for all ages
Featured: Reading Rhythms with Cossitt Library and Collage Dance Collective; Young Actors Guild presents The Lion King Jr.
Empowering women in philanthropy
Women are reshaping philanthropy in America—and it's happening in ways both gradual and sudden.
Tony Isbell and Adam Remsen preview Quark Theatre’s 2026–2027 season
Staying true to their mission of presenting small plays about big ideas, Quark Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 season.
Former MLGW advisory members gain voting authority on utility board
Two former advisory commissioners representing Shelby County suburbs now have full voting authority on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Board following a new state law expanding the utility's governing board.
Small acts add up
I live on a dead end street in Midtown
FTC warns job scams are on the rise
If you are looking for a new job, be cautious. Scammers are increasingly targeting job seekers with fraudulent employment opportunities.