Local News & Features
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Kacky Walton spoke with Dennis Janzer, Director of Music and Organist at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral; Richard Townley, Choirmaster and Assistant Organist; and Peter Sykes, Principal Instructor of Harpsichord at Juilliard’s Historical Performance Department. -
Learn how some businesses have falsely claimed to have AI-driven technologies, deceiving people and scamming them out of their money.
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The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is just weeks away -
Voices of the South presents "Raising Ilana’s Mother," a new play developed through its Writer’s Workshop, running Thursday, May 1, through Sunday, May 4, at TheatreSouth. -
Kacky Walton spoke with Kim Halyak, co-chair of Experience Memphis Gardens—a free, 21-day event showcasing over 300 private, public, school, and community gardens across more than 25 neighborhoods. -
Kacky Walton spoke with Crystin Gilmore, Co-Director of Playhouse on the Square's production of "Caroline, or Change," which runs until Sunday, May 18.
EXTENDED LOCAL COVERAGE
State Trial for Ex-Memphis Police Officers Accused in Tyre Nichols Fatal Beating to Begin
The state trial for three former Memphis police officers who are accused in the beating death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols is expected to begin Monday.
Time Warp Drive-In at Malco Summer Drive-In
Kacky Walton spoke with artist and filmmaker Mike McCarthy, co-creator of the retro film series Time Warp Drive-In, launched with Matt Martin of Black Lodge, at Malco's Summer Drive-In.
Playhouse on the Square's 47th Annual Original Art Auction
Kacky Walton spoke with Whitney Jo, Managing Director of Playhouse on the Square, about the 47th Annual Original Art Auction, the theatre’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Blooms, Birds, Brews Annual Spring Festival & Chalk Art Competition | Cordelia's Market
Kacky Walton spoke with Brittain Wells, head of fundraising for Maria Montessori School, about the school’s partnership with Cordelia’s Market for the Blooms, Birds, Brews Festival & Chalk Art Competition.
Ward and Hunter are the top two NFL Draft picks, but Deion Sanders' son is still waiting
Cam Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and the Jacksonville Jaguars paid a ton use Cleveland's pick on Travis Hunter at No. 2. Colorado star Shedeur Sanders wasn't taken in the first round.
Artist Spotlight: In Conversation with Matthew Hasty
Kacky Walton spoke with Elmwood Cemetery Executive Director Kim Bearden and local artist Matthew Hasty, the subject of a new Artist Spotlight event on Saturday, April 26.
BTH: Just City Execs Make Case for Criminal Justice Reform in Shelby County
On this week's WKNO/Channel 10 Behind the Headlines, Just City’s Executive Director Josh Spickler and Program and People Experience Manager Yonée Gibson join host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Aarron Fleming.
The Most Happy Fella
The University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance concludes its season with "The Most Happy Fella," presented in conjunction with the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music.
Arts Agenda: Festivals in the loop and on stage
Featured: Juried artist market Art in the Loop, and Hattiloo's 10-Minute Play Festival