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The House Ethics Committee held a rare public hearing on allegations that Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, committed financial crimes.
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Citing ongoing talks with Iran, President Trump said on social media Thursday that he was delaying a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face destruction of its power plants.
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NPR's A Martínez speaks with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, who served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, about U.S. troop deployments to the Middle East.
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As the trailblazing Swedish star returns with her first album since 2018, she talks through going on IVF and solo parenting, expressing sexuality, and the negotiation of being a self-aware pop star. -
President Trump delays deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Senate votes overnight to fund much of DHS but not ICE, Iran war tests loyalty of Trump's base at this year's CPAC.
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Introducing the new CFGM.org
Memphis and the Mid-South are full of people who care—about their neighbors, their community, and our future. At the Community Foundation, our vision is to be a hub that connects generosity with the solutions that help our region thrive. Through segments like the Greater Giving Moment, we share ways to give more intentionally, highlight nonprofits and initiatives, and keep you informed about opportunities to make an impact.
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Performs at Buckman Performing Arts Center
Kacky Walton spoke with Cindi Younker, director of the Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center, about Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, the nation’s premier Spanish dance company, performing Friday, March 27.
Arts Agenda: Celebrating Memphis creativity at Art by Design
A weekend celebrating designers and artists, filled with florals, special drink and food items, local art, and decor.
One Night Only: Verdi Requiem | Memphis Symphony Orchestra
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with Opera Memphis, presents Verdi’s "Requiem" with chorus and guest soloists, in a concert that will air live on WKNO-FM.
International Waffle Day is March 25
It is a food holiday that is best celebrated by eating waffles of course!
Trump celebrates Memphis Safe Task Force, promises "crime-free" city
Monday's presidential visit gave the Trump Administration a chance to claim a victory over crime in a city that could not previously get resources.
Noises Off | Creative Aging Mid-South
Kacky Walton is joined by Claire Rutkauskas, the new Executive Director of Creative Aging Mid-South, to talk about the next offering in their Concert Series: a special evening preview performance of the upcoming Theatre Memphis production, "Noises Off," on Wednesday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m.
Golden Anniversary Garden Party | Dixon Gallery & Gardens
This year marks 50 years since Hugo and Margaret Dixon opened this home and property to the public as the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, and the Dixon is celebrating all year, starting with the "Golden Anniversary Garden Party."
At Memphis Botanic Garden, spring came with 350,000 surprises
The garden's new Director of Horticulture navigates his first Memphis bloom.
She cared for her mother for 14 years. She says she'd do it all over again
Memphian Kathy Barnes-Lou cared for her mother for 14 years before her death. She learned that caregiving can bring life's purpose into focus, even as it grinds you down.