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Featured: Tyre Nichols' photography on view at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library; University of Memphis Department of Theatre & Dance presents a fresh take on As You Like It -
U.S. and Iranian officials will meet Thursday for a third round of talks after President Trump warned of an alleged Iranian threat during his State of the Union address.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with John Bolton, a national security advisor in President Trump's first term, about the prospect and risks of pursuing regime change in Iran.
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Months after NPR reported on the Pentagon's efforts to sever ties with Scouting America, efforts to maintain the partnership have new momentum -
Activists say racial progress won by the Rev. Jesse Jackson is under threat, as a new generation of leaders works to preserve hard-fought civil rights gains.
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Are US courts losing their independence? Judges make their case.
A Feb. 26 panel at the National Civil Rights Museum asks four federal judges about the role of the judiciary in our polarized country.
Memphis College of Art, 1936–2020: An Enduring Legacy
Kacky Walton spoke with Marina Pacini, chief curator at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art from 2002 to 2019. Pacini has come out of retirement to guest curate a major exhibition honoring one of the South’s most influential independent art schools.
TN Politics: Ballot solidifies in Shelby County mayoral race
Candidates for County Mayor include the former MSCS superintendent and a Democrat-turned-Republican.
Mamma Mia! | Theatre Memphis
Kacky Walton spoke with award-winning director Cecelia Wingate about helming the upcoming production of "Mamma Mia!," opening Friday, February 27, and running through Sunday, March 29.
Come together with hope
On Sunday night, I had the privilege of attending an interfaith dinner at the Memphis Islamic Center.
Godspell | Germantown Community Theatre
Kacky Walton talked with Jaclyn Suffel, director of Germantown Community Theatre's production of "Godspell," opening Friday, February 27, and running through Sunday, March 15.
What you should know about check fraud and mail theft
Consumers are being urged to take extra precautions amid reports of an increase in check fraud tied to stolen mail.
Fish for Lent
Lent is here, and that means many of us are now eating only fish on Fridays.
City of Memphis opens applications for free home accessibility program
The City of Memphis is accepting applications February 23–27 for Memphis RAMP, a program offering free home accessibility improvements for eligible seniors and residents with disabilities.
New documentary "Natchez" screens at Malco Ridgeway Cinema Grill
The documentary "Natchez" is screening at Malco Ridgeway Cinema Grill through March 6. Director Suzannah Herbert explores how Natchez navigates its antebellum tourism legacy and an unresolved history that continues to influence the community today.