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  • Featured: The International Blues Challenge taking place on Beale Street; Jeffrey H. Jackson, Professor of History at Rhodes College and author, at Brooks Museum
  • As we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we remember his fight against systemic racism, poverty, and inequality. Dr. King’s vision of economic justice remains as relevant today as it was during his lifetime.
  • Amazon has announced plans to open a same-day delivery facility in southeast Memphis, which could expand the service across West Tennessee.
  • Most New Year’s resolutions focus inward—losing weight, exercising more, or breaking bad habits. This year, why not make a resolution that impacts others? Commit to becoming intentional about your giving, not just in resources but also in relationships.
  • As Memphis-Shelby County Schools considers shaving away empty classrooms with a long-term closure and consolidation plan, its leaders must decide whether to add two more schools to the district or make room for more than 800 students at other campuses.
  • In the first comprehensive review of the state’s school voucher program, the state comptroller’s office found that most public school students who used the vouchers aren’t using them to leave low performing public schools.
  • Kacky Walton spoke with award-winning artist and educator Melody Weintraub about her new exhibit, “Seasons,” on view at WKNO’s Gallery 1091 from Monday, January 5, through Thursday, January 29.
  • Police officer Brian Sicknick died after being assaulted while defending the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021. His brother, Craig Sicknick, explains his anger and frustration over false narratives about that day and President Trump’s sweeping pardons of people charged or convicted of participating in the attack.
  • Activists and community members gathered Wednesday evening in the Hickory Hill area to mark the third anniversary of the beating death of Tyré Nichols by Memphis Police officers.
  • President Trump is escalating his pressure campaign to acquire Greenland from Denmark and threatening more tariffs against Europe. Liana Fix from the Council on Foreign Relations explains how European nations are responding.
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