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Photo courtesy of Community Foundation of Greater MemphisNational Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15, and the Community Foundation, is honoring the Latinx leaders strengthening our community—including five Responsive Grant recipients led by Latinx executive directors. -
Featured: Asian Night Market at the Agricenter; Latin Fest at Overton Square
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A federal judge in Nashville has ruled that the Tennessee Highway Patrol can keep working with federal immigration authorities while a constitutional case moves forward. -
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Enrichment Center in Huntingdon, Tennessee, begins its 21st season Thursday, October 1, with bluegrass and Americana superstar Sam Bush. -
The 54th Pink Palace Crafts Fair returns to the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion September 25–27, featuring juried artists, traditional craft demonstrations, music, children’s activities, and more. -
Newly elected Shelby County Clerk La Sonya Hall said Tuesday that her office is about halfway through a backlog of thousands of car titles and vehicle registrations left by former clerk Wanda Halbert.
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Dems have an edge over GOP, poll finds. And, ICE looks into 'mobile detention centers'
An NPR poll shows that Democrats have an edge over Republicans going into the midterms, partially due to Trump. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking into "mobile detention centers."
How abuse in some of Tennessee's juvenile prisons remained under wraps
Employees at a group of privately-run juvenile detention facilities across Tennessee failed to report suspected physical and sexual abuse to the state, and were allegedly discouraged from calling 911.
Questions remain after grand jury declines indictment in Nolan Wells' death
The Black Mississippi teen's family questions whether his race contributed to his July 4th death on an island off the Mississippi coast.
Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells
A grand jury found Wells' cause of death "consistent with drowning," and decided not to bring indictments. The teenager was found dead on Horn Island, after he boated there with friends to celebrate Independence Day.
Memphis Chamber Music Society launches 38th season with Siwoo Kim and Sydney Lee
Violinist Siwoo Kim joined Kacky Walton to preview the Memphis Chamber Music Society's 38th season opener with cellist Sydney Lee, featuring works by Zoltán Kodály, Maurice Ravel, and Johan Halvorsen.
Lightwire Theater brings "The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare" to the Buckman
Lightwire Theater brings its glow-in-the-dark production of "The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare," featuring puppetry, technology, dance, and music, to the Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center on Sunday, September 27.
BTH: Journalist roundtable on Memphis Safe Task Force, data centers, and Regional One
This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” Eric Barnes hosts a journalist roundtable with the Memphis Flyer’s Toby Sells and Daily Memphian reporters Aarron Fleming, Mary Cashiola, and Bill Dries.
Art for Jobs showcases Memphis artists while supporting Advance Memphis
Advance Memphis Marketing and Grants Manager Jacob Steimer and featured artist Noelle Holler joined Kacky Walton to talk about the 16th annual Art for Jobs fundraiser, which features original works from more than 100 Memphis artists.