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Rising gasoline prices pushed inflation to its highest level in almost three years in April. Consumer prices were up 3.8% from a year ago. -
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Neel Kashkari, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, about consumer prices and primary inflation factors.
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President Trump's Reflecting Pool renovation is coming in wildly over budget. Now, a nonprofit is suing to stop the project, citing the Trump administration's failure to follow procedure.
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Pancreatic cancer is notoriously lethal. But new treatments mean that may be changing, and people with the disease now have more reason to hope than ever before. -
A federal program that pays airlines to operate in small and rural communities could have its budget cut in half, leaving parts of the country with no flight options.
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Tara Helen O'Connor & Jason Vieaux: Flute and Guitar Duo
Concerts International concludes its 2025-2026 season with flutist Tara Helen O'Connor and guitarist Jason Vieaux on Friday, May 15, in Harris Concert Hall at the University of Memphis (UofM).
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is this week!
The best barbecue teams on the planet will converge May 13-16at Liberty Park for the annual barbecue cooking contest.
ARSC's 60th Annual Conference
The Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) is holding its 60th Annual Conference in Memphis, Wednesday, May 13, through Saturday, May 16, just steps from Beale Street at the Memphis Riverline Hotel.
Creative Aging Mid-South closes concert series with Gary Beard performance
Kacky Walton was joined by Claire Rutkauskas, executive director of Creative Aging Mid-South, and Slade Kyle, the organization’s new director of programs, to talk about the finale performance of its 2025-2026 Concert Series.
Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia
The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump's push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.
Jeanne Seagle brings Memphis Gardens to life in a new watercolor exhibit
Over the course of her fruitful career, Memphis artist Jeanne Seagle has become known for her drawings, illustrations, and paintings, as well as for her work as a teacher and designer of public art.
Tennessee Democrat speaks about his erased district
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee, who represents that state's 9th Congressional district, which could be eliminated based on a new redistricting map.
Primary Trust | The Circuit Playhouse
Tony Horne is directing the regional premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Primary Trust," which opens at The Circuit Playhouse on Friday, May 8.
Trump under pressure to end Iran war, Tennessee approves new voter maps ahead of November elections
Democrats are facing election headwinds as Southern states begin to redraw voting maps ahead of November elections.