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WKNO Daily Newscast | Tuesday, August 5, 2025

— Memphis criminal justice reform nonprofit Just City is committing $50,000 from its existing bail fund to pay bail for at least 30 people currently incarcerated at the Shelby County Jail.

— As Tennessee students head back to school this week, experts emphasize the importance of prioritizing their emotional well-being just as much as their other needs, from physical health to school supplies.

— Memphis Tigers basketball legend Phillip Haynes died Sunday at the age of 63.


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Reporting from the gates of Graceland to the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, Christopher has covered Memphis news, arts, culture and politics for more than 20 years in print and on the radio. He is currently WKNO's News Director and Senior Producer at the University of Memphis' Institute for Public Service Reporting. Join his conversations about the Memphis arts scene on the WKNO Culture Desk Facebook page.