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March 8, 2022
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Behind the Headlines: After nine years as being the University of Memphis's president, M. David Rudd talks about some of his challenges and accomplishments, including providing affordable education, making a more residential campus, athletics and more.

In addition, Rudd talks about COVID-19, eliminating out-of-state tuition at U of M, and a major change in the University's source of income.
Parole possibility

A 73-year-old Memphis man was meant to die in prison. In 2005, Charles Hall received two life sentences without parole under Tennessee’s so-called three strikes law.

At the end of 2021, Gov. Bill Lee used his powers of executive clemency for the first time. Hall's sentence was commuted, making him eligible for parole.
Keeping 'Hope Alive' and a Rare Act of Clemency for a...

In the often busy property room at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville-two hours north of Memphis-the state prison stores and distributes items inmates need such as shirts, pants, socks and blankets. Those on their way home at the...

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Legislation proposals

New actions in the Tennessee General Assembly this week include preventing cities from raising minimum wages and considering whether newcomers to the state should be able to run for U.S. Congress.
TN Politics: Thwarting the New Carpetbaggers, More

The cost of living in Tennessee's urban areas is rising, but the federal minimum wage has been sitting at $7.25 an hour since 2009. Republicans, however, would not hear a proposal by Sen. Sara Kyle (D-Memphis) that would allow cities to determine ...

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Digital Desk
A collection of videos, essays, contests and more
A new program is giving some New York moms $1,000 a month
Cow burps are a major contributor to climate change — can scientists change that?
Segments hosted by Memphis-area personalities and organizations
During National Groundwater Awareness week, we recognize the efforts of Protect our Aquifer and Memphis Community Against Pollution to ensure our water is pristine for generations to come.
Seeking peace in our own community.
Events this week hosted by New Memphis and Stax Museum.
The Metropolitan Opera
Saturdays at noon on WKNO-FM
March 12 | Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos

What happens when a serious opera and a comedy show are forced to share the stage?

Join us Saturday at noon for the enchanting results – in Richard Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos, broadcast live from the Met.

It stars the electrifying soprano Lise Davidsen as the mythical heroine, joined by Brenda Rae, Brandon Jovanovich, and Isabel Leonard. Marek Janowski conducts this gorgeous score.
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COBRA

Follow the British Prime Minister and his Cabinet Office Briefing Room A (COBRA) committee, comprised of leading contingency planners and senior politicians, as they navigate the difficulties in overcoming a major national crisis.
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