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Lemon was arrested by U.S. agents days after covering an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the protest a "coordinated attack." -
Trump plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, when Jerome Powell's term expires in May. The president has been pushing the central bank to slash interest rates. -
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., ahead of a possible partial government shutdown Friday.
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Last weekend's winter storm dumped snow and ice across the South, but some people also experienced loud booms and felt their homes shake because of a weather phenomenon called "frost quake."
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In the wake of the Jan. 2025 plane crash, some young skaters weren't sure they could continue. A year later, many have found that's the best way to honor those they lost.
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TN Politics: Ice and ICE make a city think twice
As a city slips on a blanket of ice, another ICE problem has some local leaders slipping up.
National Data Privacy Day
January 28 is National Data Privacy Day—a reminder that protecting your personal information is essential to protecting your finances.
Arts Agenda: Thaw out with events around town
Featured: MSO presents Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 & Trumpet Virtuoso; Dixon celebrates 50 years
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves addresses winter weather impacts and state response
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves gives an update on the winter weather affecting the state and the state's response.
TEMA holds Jan. 28 news briefing
TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan shares the latest information on current impacts from Winter Storm Fern and ongoing response efforts across Tennessee.
Community Matters
After what has been happening in Minneapolis and after being iced in here in Memphis, I realized I was hungry for some sign of community.
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.
Trump's National Guard deployments could cost over $1 billion this year, CBO projects
The operation in Memphis alone cost $33 million in 2025, according to new data released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
New housing initiative focuses on aging in place for Shelby County residents
The project will fund critical home repairs in Shelby County, helping older homeowners remain safely housed while contributing to a broader regional affordable housing effort.
“Piano Bench to Organ Bench” offers pianists an introduction to the organ
Kacky Walton spoke with award-winning hymn writer, composer, and organist Alan Hommerding, who will lead the workshop “Piano Bench to Organ Bench,” presented by the Memphis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.