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The Memphis Potters Guild will host its annual "Spring Show and Sale" Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, at St. Anne Catholic Church. -
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury/comptroller.tn.govThough the new congressional maps worsen the odds for Democrats, there are opportunities to make a statement, says Otis Sanford.
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk provided new context to a multibillion-dollar deal with AI company Anthropic. -
This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” Eric Barnes hosts a journalist roundtable with Shelby County Mayoral candidate John DeBerry, Jr. and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries. -
Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC) concludes its 2026-2027 season with two outdoor “Music By the Lake” concerts, "Almost Elton John and the Rocketmen” and the return of “Almost Famous.” -
Access to fresh, nourishing food is more than a basic need—it's the foundation of thriving families and connected communities. This month, five local nonprofits received $60,000 from GiVE 365, the Community Foundation's dollar-a-day giving circle, advancing this year's theme: Nourished Communities.
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Louisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black district
Louisiana's Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the current map unconstitutional in a sweeping ruling.
A Union fort in Tennessee will honor the history of Black laborers who built it
The history of a union fort in Tennessee is getting an update to include the story of the Black laborers who built it.
NAACP calls for sports boycott in states where voting rights are threatened
NPR's Juana Summers talks with NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson about his organization's Out of Bounds campaign that draws a connection between Black student athletes and voting rights.
Arts Agenda: A summer of secrets, soul, and jazz
Featured: A screening of "Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised" + a Q&A with Academy Award winning producer Joseph Pate at Crosstown Theater; Collage Dance Conservatory presents "Charlene & The Chocolate Factory".
Meet the Dixons | Dixon Gallery & Gardens
As the Dixon Gallery & Gardens celebrates 50 years in 2026, they invite you to “Meet the Dixons” through Sunday, May 31.
U.S. conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'
U.S. forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones. That's according to U.S. officials who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you
This week, FIFA finalized the list of where competitors will train during the tournament. Here's a breakdown of the U.S. cities that are included.
Opera Memphis unveils 70th anniversary season
Opera Memphis has just announced its new season. The 2026–2027 season marks the company’s 70th year of presenting opera to the Mid-South.