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The Grind City Brass Band brings British-style brass to Memphis

Darel Snodgrass

The Grind City Brass Band, Memphis’ only British-style brass band, presents a concert Saturday, July 18, at 4:00 p.m. at Crosstown Concourse.
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TN Politics: Amid scandals, Shelby County Democrats stumble into early voting

Christopher Blank

As Republicans point to scandals and mismanagement from local officials, early voting begins with Democrats on the defensive.

Podcast

WKNO Daily Newscast | Friday, July 17, 2026

Christopher Blank, Nick Newsom

Today is the start of early voting ahead of the August 6 Shelby County General Election and the state and federal primaries.
Checking on the Arts

Indie Memphis fundraiser features Robert Gordon's "Newport & The Great American Folk Dream"

Kacky Walton

Indie Memphis is hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, July 22, at Crosstown Concourse that features award-winning filmmaker Robert Gordon’s new documentary, "Newport & The Great American Folk Dream."
Behind the Headlines

BTH: Republican sheriff candidate Brad Less outlines priorities for Shelby County

Savannah Smith, Christopher Blank

This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s "Behind the Headlines," Republican candidate for Sheriff Brad Less joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.
Arts Agenda

Arts Agenda: The power of art for all ages

Elizabeth Rouse, Nick Newsom

Featured: Reading Rhythms with Cossitt Library and Collage Dance Collective; Young Actors Guild presents The Lion King Jr.

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Tony Isbell and Adam Remsen preview Quark Theatre’s 2026–2027 season

Staying true to their mission of presenting small plays about big ideas, Quark Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 season.

Former MLGW advisory members gain voting authority on utility board

Two former advisory commissioners representing Shelby County suburbs now have full voting authority on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Board following a new state law expanding the utility's governing board.

Family of a man shot by agents responding to a 911 call seeks answers

A troubling pattern of federal agents fatally shooting civilians is developing, with deaths in Maine, Texas and Tennessee. The family of a man shot by agents told NPR they want answers.

Residents of historic North Nashville see redistricting as a new attempt at division

The redistricting carried out by Tennessee lawmakers divides a community of Black voters along the same line as highway split them up 60 years ago and they say it weakens their power once again.

Inflation has been creeping up. How are Americans coping?

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with three people about how they're feeling the effects of inflation: Jennifer Browning, Alex Garcia and Chuck Lockhart.

Courtney Oliver discusses the world premiere of "Your Romeo"

Playhouse on the Square began its 58th season with the world premiere of "Your Romeo," winner of the 2025-2026 New Works Playwriting Competition.

Cindy Leachman Aldridge holds a photo of her late grandson, Jonah Neal, at her home on July 12 in Owensboro, Ky. Jonah Neal was killed in May in Memphis, Tenn., by a federal agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force.

He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him

Jonah Neal, 25, was struck by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May. There have been at least four deadly shootings related to the task force.

A person looks on from the wrecked foundation of Million Bible Church on June 28 in Richmond, Ky. A day earlier, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in Kentucky, which has seen severe weather for weeks.

200 young campers rescued as flooding hits parts of Missouri and Kentucky

A historic rainfall event has left communities across several Missouri counties underwater and prompted water rescues, including an evacuation of a summer camp.

Shannon Sanders discusses 'The Great Wherever,' her book about land, legacy and ghosts

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Shannon Sanders about "The Great Wherever," her new novel, which tells a story through ghosts from multiple generations of a Black family on a Tennessee farm.

Gallery 1091 presents the Tennessee Fine Craft Showcase

This month, WKNO’s Gallery 1091 shines the spotlight on Tennessee Craft Southwest, which champions the local fine craft movement and our state’s handmade heritage.