Local News & Features

Winter Embrace | A Solo Exhibition by Shameka Carter

Kacky Walton

Kacky Walton spoke with local visual artist and arts educator Shameka Carter about her first solo exhibition, "Winter Embrace," on view at the Memphis Botanic Garden now through Saturday, January 31.
Wasan_Pananwong/amnaj - stock.adobe.com

/

233954196

Much Friends in the World

G. Scott Morris, MD, MDiv

I was recently in a small town in Mexico.

WKNO Daily Newscast | Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Christopher Blank, Nick Newsom

The Shelby County Commission will stick with its decision to put all nine Memphis-Shelby County Schools board seats on the ballot this year.
Protecting Your Money

Choosing a tax preparer: What to know to avoid scams

Randy Hutchinson

In this episode of “Protecting Your Money,” host Randy Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, advises consumers to exercise caution when selecting a tax preparer.
The Weekly Dish

Mocktails for Dry January

Jennifer Chandler

Whether doing a reset like “Dry January” or abstaining from alcohol for another reason, you do not have to feel like you are missing out.
WKNO Daily Newscast | Monday, January 12, 2026

Christopher Blank, Nick Newsom

Tennessee lawmakers return to Nashville this week for the second regular session of the 114th General Assembly.

_{EXTENDED LOCAL COVERAGE}

What to know about Tuesday's Supreme Court arguments on transgender student athletes

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog to break down the arguments in Tuesday's hearing on transgender students participating in public school sports.

How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s

Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.

FBI: Mississippi arson suspect confessed to torching synagogue and targeting Jews

The FBI says an arson suspect in a fire that nearly destroyed a synagogue in Jackson confessed, citing the building's 'Jewish ties'. The Ku Klux Klan bombed the synagogue in 1967.

sex/work | Playhouse on the Square

Kacky Walton spoke with Jamie Boller, winner of the 2024–2025 NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition and director of “sex/work,” along with assistant director Lymonte Thomas, about the world premiere production.

6 killed in Mississippi shooting rampage, authorities say

The alleged gunman, 24, has been charged with murder after the Friday shootings in northeast Mississippi. The victims include his father, uncle, brother and a 7-year-old relative, authorities said.

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Upcoming Events

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, culminating in December with the move to its new building on the bluff in downtown Memphis.

Carlotta Walls LaNier discusses her book about being part of the Little Rock Nine

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Carlotta Walls LaNier about her new children's picture book, "Carlotta's Special Dress," recounting her story as the youngest member of the Little Rock Nine.

Upcoming Shows at GPAC

The new year begins at Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) with a family-friendly event, "Peanut Butter and Jam: Music for Aardvarks," Saturday, January 17, at 10:30 a.m.

Spillit Memphis True Story Film Festival 2026

Kacky Walton spoke with Josh Campbell, Executive and Creative Director of Spillit Memphis, an organization that gives storytellers a platform to share unscripted stories in front of a live audience.

A Memphis Safe Task Force team swarming the grounds of a motel last month.

TN Politics: ICE killing in Minneapolis should brace Memphis leaders for similar scenario

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.