In the year and a half leading up to Christa Pike’s failed execution, warnings about the state’s lethal injection protocol and its weaknesses piled up.

This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” Democratic Candidate for US House District 8, Heidi Kuhn, joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

Remnants from Hurricane Isaias are expected to hit the Mid-South on Saturday morning, bringing periods of heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts through Sunday.

Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.

On the three-year mark since the Hamas-led deadly attack, Israelis are grappling with reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was repeatedly warned by regional allies ahead of time.

Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.

As a doctor, I've had to tell people things they didn't want to hear.

The food of course!

Quark Theatre presents Will Eno's Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama, "Thom Pain (based on nothing)," at Evergreen Theatre from Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 25.

Musk's company, SpaceX, and Luckey's company Anduril, could potentially benefit from recommendations made in the study about future autonomous weapon systems.

The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger has survived court challenges, public protests and regulatory scrutiny. Now, the Hollywood heavyweight, named Skydance, begins operating.

While Trump pushes to get his name on the Kennedy Center and other public sites, history shows that sitting presidents have almost always avoided putting their brands on government assets.

Memphis Botanic Garden presents The Hughes Art Show from Friday, October 2, through Thursday, October 29.

How do you know what's safe to eat?You don't. And after a summer full of food recalls from lettuce to blueberries and even jalapeños, a regular trip to the grocery store can start to feel like a…

Concerts International begins its 54th season of chamber music with the Isidore String Quartet on Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. at Harris Concert Hall at the University of Memphis (UofM).

When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes.

The Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency docket keeps popping.

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary year with "Mallory/Wurtzburger: 80 Exhibitions, 18 Years," saluting 18 years of local artists in the Mallory/Wurtzburger…

As we approach Election Day in Tennessee, it's essential to be prepared and support our community in doing the same. Here are some valuable tools to help navigate the voting process, especially for…

Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.

Move over, beach reads. With the fall equinox behind us, we can now curl up with cozy autumn books. There are new titles coming from Barbara Kingsolver, Chad Harbach, Jasmine Guillory and more.

Otis Sanford discusses the Memphis Safe Task Force, Marsha Blackburn's campaign and botched executions.

This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” Democratic Candidate for US House District 9 Justin J. Pearson joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

A woman in Tennessee survived an execution Wednesday. We talk with a reporter who was there.

US Senator and Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn is suing former Special Counsel Jack Smith over his subpoenas for her phone records while his office was investigating her…

The census is used to determine how much say your state has in Congress and the Electoral College. President Trump failed to alter it during his first term, but he's trying again ahead of 2030.

Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.

Featured: Gumption Revival Lantern Parade at Tom Lee Park; V&E Artwalk

Four DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been cleared of wrongdoing in a fatal shooting.

After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, no matter the method.

Rhodes College's "Musical Paris" examines the music and artistic movements that shaped Paris at the turn of the 20th century.

The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Enrichment Center in Huntingdon, Tennessee, begins its 21st season Thursday, October 1, with bluegrass and Americana superstar Sam Bush.

— A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton’s estate a temporary restraining order last week against the late singer’s nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.

There is an old saying attributed to Confucius, "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.

This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” newly elected Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

Project Green Fork Director Leann Edwards joins Darel Snodgrass to discuss "Reharvest Memphis," a fundraiser where 10 Memphis chefs transform surplus food into unique dishes while supporting efforts…

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.

National 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…

An online spat with a local attorney reveals Mayor Young's sensitivity on his handling of major issues.

Shelby County’s new Assessor of Property says the number of vacant office buildings in Downtown Memphis are creating problems for future government budgets.

One of the youngest women sent to death row is set to be executed in Tennessee. If carried out as scheduled Wednesday, it would be Tennessee's first execution of a woman in 200 years.

Min Jin Lee's new novel is the third in a planned four-novel series about the Korean diaspora. Nearly 10 years in the making, this sweeping-but-intimate 600+ page book is overwhelming — in a good way.

Coffee and chocolate all in one cup!

A federal class action lawsuit was filed this week on behalf of residents affected by noise generated by SpaceXAI’s power plant and data centers in South Memphis and Southaven.

This year's shortlist is made up of former Booker winners and debut authors, with tales spanning a wide range of genres, from historical fiction to campus novel to dystopian fiction.

We live in a world where being busy has become a badge of honor.