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WKNO Daily Newscast | Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Nick Newsom
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wknofm.org

— A recent report has found residents of South Memphis neighborhoods are being exposed to levels of air pollution exceeding the EPA’s standards for public health.

— Outgoing Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert is now contesting the results of the May 5 Democratic primary for Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk.

— The Tennessee Valley Authority has promised deep cuts to executive positions after pressure from President Trump to cap top salaries at $500,000.

— Hollywood Feed is downsizing its corporate office, it says, as a response to economic challenges.


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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.