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President Trump's State of the Union speech was a mix of the president touting his first-year record, slamming Democrats and creating made-for-TV moments.
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Voters from across the country respond to President Trump's State of the Union speech.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks political consultant Frank Luntz whether President Trump positioned his administration and Republicans to reach Independent voters in his State of the Union address.
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Trump touts economy, attacks political foes in State of the Union address, Trump tries to sell voters on his view of the economy, U.S. House rejects aviation safety bill.
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Jeff Probst, the host of the reality competition show "Survivor," talks about its 50th season.
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Mamma Mia! | Theatre Memphis
Kacky Walton spoke with award-winning director Cecelia Wingate about helming the upcoming production of "Mamma Mia!," opening Friday, February 27, and running through Sunday, March 29.
Come together with hope
On Sunday night, I had the privilege of attending an interfaith dinner at the Memphis Islamic Center.
Godspell | Germantown Community Theatre
Kacky Walton talked with Jaclyn Suffel, director of Germantown Community Theatre's production of "Godspell," opening Friday, February 27, and running through Sunday, March 15.
What you should know about check fraud and mail theft
Consumers are being urged to take extra precautions amid reports of an increase in check fraud tied to stolen mail.
Fish for Lent
Lent is here, and that means many of us are now eating only fish on Fridays.
City of Memphis opens applications for free home accessibility program
The City of Memphis is accepting applications February 23–27 for Memphis RAMP, a program offering free home accessibility improvements for eligible seniors and residents with disabilities.
New documentary "Natchez" screens at Malco Ridgeway Cinema Grill
The documentary "Natchez" is screening at Malco Ridgeway Cinema Grill through March 6. Director Suzannah Herbert explores how Natchez navigates its antebellum tourism legacy and an unresolved history that continues to influence the community today.
Afro Latino Week | Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group
Kacky Walton spoke with Monica Sanchez, artistic director and co-founder of Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group (CBTG), and company member Andrea Jacobo about "Afro Latino Week," taking place February 23–27 at venues across Memphis.
Latin Dance Marathon | Su Casa Family Ministries
Kacky Walton spoke with Michael Phillips, executive director of Su Casa Family Ministries, about the organization’s upcoming "Latin Dance Marathon" fundraiser, set for Saturday, February 28, at Street Ministries.
How Rev. Jesse Jackson's approach to civil rights differed from Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s
Rev. Jesse Jackson was at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis on April 4, 1968, when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated there.