Episodes

  • Memphis News Today — May 13, 2026

    Memphis News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Memphis weather remains warm with clear skies and a 1% chance of rain, while Tennessee’s House Speaker expels Democratic Caucus members from key committees, shifting legislative power. A local pastor discusses how new congressional maps could reshape Memphis’ political representation and voting patterns.
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    1 min
  • Memphis News Today — May 12, 2026

    Memphis News Today — May 12, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Memphis: This episode covers the city's rising temperatures with a forecast of 78°F and clear skies, plus debates over Tennessee's new congressional map and ACLU lawsuits over redistricting. It also remembers Sarah Alice Chandler, a cherished local figure who recently passed away.
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    1 min
  • Memphis News Today — May 11, 2026

    Memphis News Today — May 11, 2026
    May 11 2026
    Memphis residents face power outages in Hickory Hill after a truck crash damaged a power pole, while protests erupt over Tennessee’s congressional redistricting plans in downtown Memphis. A local publication dives into Tennessee’s redistricting history and shares early vote counts as officials prepare to finalize the new map.
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    1 min
  • Memphis News Today — May 10, 2026

    Memphis News Today — May 10, 2026
    May 10 2026
    Memphis residents should prepare for severe weather on Sunday as the National Weather Service warns of thunderstorms and flooded roads ahead of Mother’s Day. Tensions also persist in downtown Memphis with ongoing protests against Tennessee’s congressional redistricting plan, as Democrats and activists clash over voting rights and electoral fairness.
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    2 mins
  • Memphis News Today — May 09, 2026

    Memphis News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    Memphis: A Democratic Tennessee lawmaker calls for Memphis to secede from the state over redistricting, sparking debate and community action. Meanwhile, conservative lawmakers join the discussion, highlighting tensions in state-local governance and Memphis' political future.
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    2 mins
  • Memphis News Today — May 08, 2026

    Memphis News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    Memphis lawmakers finalize controversial redistricting plan splitting the city's Democratic district, sparking debates over voting rights and minority representation. A state lawmaker calls for Memphis to secede from Tennessee, reigniting discussions about regional identity and governance.
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    2 mins
  • Memphis News Today — May 07, 2026

    Memphis News Today — May 07, 2026
    May 7 2026
    Memphis: A shooting at a local club leaves eight injured, sparking calls for improved security in nightlife areas, while Tennessee’s redistricting plan faces backlash for targeting Memphis’ majority-Black district. TJ Hardaway is appointed to his father’s vacant House seat, adding to ongoing legislative discussions in the state.
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    2 mins
  • Memphis News Today — May 06, 2026

    Memphis News Today — May 06, 2026
    May 6 2026
    Memphis police are investigating multiple shootings in Cooper-Young, including two critical injuries at OUTMemphis and another incident involving two women, raising safety concerns in the area. Meanwhile, a controversial school takeover bill passed, stripping local control, and Mickell Lowery won the Democratic mayoral primary, signaling a political shift in Shelby County.
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    2 mins