Local News and Politics
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As Republican officials defend the controversial killing of a Minnesota mom, ICE's pretextual traffic stops in Memphis should worry local leaders if it happens here. -
This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” Tennessee State Senate Minority Leader Raumesh Akbari and Shelby County Commission Chair Shante Avant join host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries. -
As Americans lose health insurance, federally qualified health centers step in with sliding scale fees for medical services. -
If 2025 was the year of the Memphis Safe Task Force, 2026 will have numerous candidates debating ongoing issues related to that and education. -
This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s "Behind the Headlines," Eric Barnes hosts a journalist roundtable with Daily Memphian reporters Laura Testino and Bill Dries.
DHS wants Venezuelans to go home, but fears remain while Maduro regime is in power
Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans have been in limbo since the Trump administration removed their temporary protected status last year. Uncertainty intensifies as immigration officials push for them to return home.
Trump sent in the National Guard to fight crime in 2025. Results were unclear
We look at the use of the National Guard by President Trump — as well as the Democratic governor of New Mexico — in cities with higher-than-average crime. How effective can we say the Guard have been?
Judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him.
Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time
President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines.
A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot
Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing ended the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher, making it the second-largest in U.S. history.
When porch pirates steal medicine instead of holiday gifts
Mail theft can happen around the holidays, but sometimes, instead of getting a new iPad, the thief swipes a mail order medicine. Here's what to do about it.