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I Hear America Singing | Opera Memphis Opera Memphis opens its new season with "I Hear America Singing" on Saturday, October 18, at the Crosstown Theatre.

🎙 Checking on the Arts | Opera Memphis opens its new season with "I Hear America Singing."

Darel Snodgrass speaks with Opera Memphis General Director Ned Canty about this unique program.

Trump ties crime with immigration, blurring the lines with Guard deployment As President Trump pushes to get National Guard troops patrolling American cities, his administration has, in effect, blurred the lines between the military, traditional law enforcement and…

As President Trump pushes to get National Guard troops patrolling American cities, his administration has, in effect, blurred the lines between the military, traditional law enforcement and immigration enforcement.

BTH: Mayor Paul Young addresses federal task force and Memphis’ path forward This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s Behind the Headlines, Mayor of Memphis Paul Young joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

Behind the Headlines | Mayor of Memphis Paul Young discusses public safety, affordable housing, and how the city is responding to new federal law enforcement involvement.

TN Politics: Law & Order, Memphis-style Criminals are getting caught, jails are filling up, but can the justice system handle it?

The increase in arrests from the Memphis Safe Task Force pose a problem for jails and prosecutors.

Today's WKNO Livestream Lineup, featuring Darel Snodgrass live from Metal Museum. He will be interviewing staff, guests, and artists as they attend the museum's final Repair Days at their Bluff location.

WKNO Daily Newscast | Friday, October 17, 2025 The City of Millington is threatening to sue Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert for failing to pay nearly two years of rent for office space owned by the city.

The City of Millington is threatening to sue Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert for failing to pay nearly two years of rent for office space owned by the city.

Study: We're losing the war against drug-resistant infections faster than we thought Antimicrobial resistance is responsible for some 1.2 million deaths a year and contributes to millions more. Data in the new report shows that the problem is growing at an alarming rate.

Antimicrobial resistance is responsible for some 1.2 million deaths a year and contributes to millions more. Data in the new report shows that the problem is growing at an alarming rate.

TN Politics: Two mayors, two takes on task force tactics With an increasing reliance on traffic stops, the Memphis Safe Task Force is getting more pushback from officials, says Mike Carpenter.

With an increasing reliance on traffic stops, the Memphis Safe Task Force is getting more pushback from officials, says Mike Carpenter.

Love Still Lives Here Today is my wedding anniversary.

Life Matters with Dr. Scott Morris | Love Still Lives Here

Arts Agenda: Metalwork, music, and spooky stories Featured: Metal Museum's Repair Days on the Bluff; RiverArtsFest's 19th year

Arts Agenda: Metalwork, music, and spooky stories

View featured weekend events from the ARTSmemphis calendar.

WKNO Daily Newscast | Thursday, October 16, 2025 Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says the county could take the Memphis Safe Task Force to court over unconstitutional arrests and traffic stops.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says the county could take the Memphis Safe Task Force to court over unconstitutional arrests and traffic stops.

Soul of the City 2025: Secrets | Elmwood Cemetery The 22nd annual Soul of the City walking tours at Elmwood Cemetery will take place from Friday, October 17, to Saturday, October 18, starting at 5:00 p.m.

🎙️ Checking on the Arts | The 22nd annual Soul of the City walking tours at Elmwood Cemetery will take place this coming weekend.

Darel Snodgrass speaks with Elmwood Executive Director Kim Bearden about this one-of-a-kind Memphis experience.

A celebration of the South's rich — and messy — heritage, delivered on a plate In a new cookbook, culinary historian Michael W. Twitty pays homage to the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped Southern cuisine — and keeps a gimlet eye on the region's complicated history.

In a new cookbook, culinary historian Michael W. Twitty pays homage to the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped Southern cuisine — and keeps a gimlet eye on the region's complicated history.

China vows to stand firm against Trump's 100% tariff threat China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.

China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.

WKNO Newsletter | 10/14/25 Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent

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1️⃣ Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent
2️⃣ National Guard arrives, its mission only slightly more defined
3️⃣ As the ceasefire begins, a look at the Gaza war by the numbers
4️⃣ Yo-Yo Ma takes his cello outdoors
5️⃣ The Orpheum Broadway Season opens

WKNO Daily Newscast | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Two weeks into a surge of federal agencies in Memphis, local officials are raising concerns about widespread racial profiling.

Two weeks into a surge of federal agencies in Memphis, local officials are raising concerns about widespread racial profiling.

CIVIL WRONGS: The Killer Wore a Badge, Part 2 In the second part of our latest Civil Wrongs series, Memphis families, past and present, wrestle with generational trauma after loved ones are killed by public servants entrusted with community…

In the second part of our latest Civil Wrongs series, Memphis families, past and present, wrestle with generational trauma after loved ones are killed by public servants entrusted with community safety.

National Mushroom Day is October 15 One of my favorite recipes to make with mushrooms is a Braised Chicken dish with Mushrooms and Polenta.

🍴 The Weekly Dish with Jennifer Chandler | National Mushroom Day is October 15.

A great recipe to make with mushrooms is a braised chicken dish with mushrooms and polenta. This recipe has the chicken cooking in a flavorful white wine and mushroom sauce.

Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up. Here's why Gas utility bills are rising even though natural gas prices are down. That's because a much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel.

Gas utility bills are rising even though natural gas prices are down. That's because a much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel.

5 things to know about the health care fight behind the shutdown If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.

If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.

L’Estampe originale: A Graphic Treasure | Dixon Gallery & Gardens The Dixon Gallery & Gardens presents "L’Estampe originale: A Graphic Treasure" in the Main Galleries, on view Sunday, October 12, through Sunday, January 11, 2026. This fascinating exhibition…

🎙️ Checking on the Arts | The Dixon Gallery & Gardens presents "L’Estampe originale: A Graphic Treasure" in the Main Galleries. This fascinating exhibition provides a rare glimpse into French Impressionist printmaking and the art of color lithography.

WKNO Daily Newscast | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Two weeks into a surge of federal agencies in Memphis, local officials are raising concerns about widespread racial profiling.

Two weeks into a surge of federal agencies in Memphis, local officials are raising concerns about widespread racial profiling.

CIVIL WRONGS: The Killer Wore a Badge, Part 1 In the first part of our latest Civil Wrongs series, a Supreme Court case originating in Memphis changed deadly force policies for policing nationwide.

In the first part of our latest Civil Wrongs series, a Supreme Court case originating in Memphis changed deadly force policies for policing nationwide.

China vows to stand firm against Trump's 100% tariff threat China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.

China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Where has Trump suggested sending troops? In cities run by Democratic mayors In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities.

In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities — all run by Democratic mayors and in states mostly run by Democratic governors.

Doing what need to be done There is a quiet holiness in ordinary work

Life Matters with Dr. Scott Morris | Doing what need to be done

Tune in to WKNO-FM tonight at 7:00 PM for a preview of Opera Memphis' 'I Hear America Singing'.

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WKNO Newsletter | 10/14/25 Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent

📨 WKNO Newsletter: buff.ly/bGWKF6Z
1️⃣ Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent
2️⃣ National Guard arrives, its mission only slightly more defined
3️⃣ As the ceasefire begins, a look at the Gaza war by the numbers
4️⃣ Yo-Yo Ma takes his cello outdoors
5️⃣ The Orpheum Broadway Season opens

Ballet Our Way | Creative Aging & Collage Dance Collective Creative Aging Mid-South continues its Concert Series with the return of Collage Dance Collective in “Ballet Our Way” on Wednesday, November 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center.

🎙 Checking on the Arts | Creative Aging Mid-South continues its Concert Series with the return of Collage Dance Collective in “Ballet Our Way.”

Darel Snodgrass speaks with Creative Aging's Executive Director, Christy Barzizza, and Director of Programs, Claire Rutkauskas.