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October 20 kicks off National Estate Planning Awareness Week—a reminder that intentionality can help create a legacy that includes not just your assets, but also the values and causes you care about. Jason Salomon, attorney with Harkavy McDaniel Kaplan & Salomon, says charitable giving is an essential part of his estate planning conversations with clients. -
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A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump administration from laying off federal workers during the shutdown, concluding that the administration likely acted illegally.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, D- Del., about the ongoing government shutdown and what he's hearing from federal workers in his state.
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Speaker Mike Johnson says he can't swear in Arizona Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva because of the shutdown, but critics say he's trying to avoid a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
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At least 27 states turned over sensitive data about food stamp recipients to USDA
Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.
TDOE Announces Top Educator Finalists for 2025–26
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced the finalists for the 2025–26 Principal and Supervisor of the Year awards, recognizing outstanding education leaders from across the state.
Art on Fire | Dixon Gallery & Gardens
"Art on Fire," the Dixon Gallery & Gardens’ signature fall fundraising party, takes place Saturday, October 18, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
TN Politics: Two mayors, two takes on task force tactics
With an increasing reliance on traffic stops, the Memphis Safe Task Force is getting more pushback from officials, says Mike Carpenter.
Soul of the City 2025: Secrets | Elmwood Cemetery
The 22nd annual Soul of the City walking tours at Elmwood Cemetery will take place from Friday, October 17, to Saturday, October 18, starting at 5:00 p.m.
CIVIL WRONGS: The Killer Wore a Badge, Part 2
In the second part of our latest Civil Wrongs series, Memphis families, past and present, wrestle with generational trauma after loved ones are killed by public servants entrusted with community safety.
Love Still Lives Here
Today is my wedding anniversary.
National Mushroom Day is October 15
One of my favorite recipes to make with mushrooms is a Braised Chicken dish with Mushrooms and Polenta.
Online Vehicle and Equipment Scams
This week on "Protecting Your Money," host Randy Hutchinson, the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, discusses how consumers are being targeted by online scams involving equipment and vehicles.