Christopher Blank
News DirectorTrading his hometown newsroom of the St. Petersburg Times (alligators, beach bars and Florida Men) for the Memphis Commercial Appeal (Elvis, civil rights and barbecue) more than two decades ago, Christopher continues his quest for culturally rich human interest stories as News Director at WKNO.
He is a regular contributor to NPR and moderates conversations about Memphis' arts and culture community through the station's Culture Desk Facebook page. His numerous awards for both print and radio reporting include 2017 and 2020 Green Eyeshade Awards for Public Service Journalism.
He also serves as Senior Producer for the University of Memphis' Institute for Public Service Reporting. WKNO's collaboration with professional and student journalists has resulted in a number of award-winning radio features, including a special report “The Waiting Decade: Rape Victims Still Seek Justice”, which won First Place prizes in Investigative Reporting and Short Documentary from the Public Media Journalists Association in 2020.
Recent extracurricular projects include helping to produce the first full-length recording of the Orpheum Theatre's historic Wurlitzer organ.
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Memphis Mayor Paul Young released a short video Monday responding to statements made by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. -
As US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem attempted to justify another federal killing in Minneapolis, this time by a border patrol agent, she praised the “Democratic Mayor” of Memphis for working with federal law enforcement officers.
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Winter Storm Fern will move into the Mid-South beginning later this evening and continue over the weekend.
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As a major winter storm approaches, MLGW hopes for less ice, as State Sen. Brent Taylor calls for more. -
As a major winter weather event approaches the Midsouth, Memphis Light, Gas and Water says it is preparing for multiple outcomes.
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Some proposals, like getting rid of the state's grocery tax, have bipartisan support. Others are popular with MAGA. -
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is calling for Sheriff Floyd Bonner to provide a more comprehensive plan for dealing with problems at the Shelby County Jail.
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This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” Shelby County Chief Public Defender Phyllis Aluko joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries. -
Amazon has announced plans to open a same-day delivery facility in southeast Memphis, which could expand the service across West Tennessee.
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The Shelby County Commission will stick with its decision to put all nine Memphis-Shelby County Schools board seats on the ballot this year.
