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Explore some featured headlines from the WKNO Weekly Newsletter - and sign up to receive it in your mailbox every Tuesday. This week's topics: Pearson vs. Taylor on environmental issues, Brazil's Lula wins comeback, and international art comes to Memphis. buff.ly/7qdfZMc

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An overview of the latest topics - from national NPR reporting to local WKNO news.

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The Tennessee Department of Health reports that HPV vaccinations for children have risen 21.4% in Shelby County between 2019 and 2025. buff.ly/oQRAN7E

WKNO Daily Newscast | Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The Tennessee Department of Health reports that HPV vaccinations for children have risen 21.4% in Shelby County between 2019 and 2025.

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Hurricane forecasters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make predictions. buff.ly/bBPffsk

How AI is transforming hurricane forecasts

Hurricane forecasters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make predictions.

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🎙️ Checking on the Arts | Local artists Lisa Williamson and Paul Behnke join Kacky Walton to discuss "What Remains Visible," an international painting exhibition featuring 55 artists at Marshall Arts Gallery through October 31. buff.ly/A6RlAi8

"What Remains Visible" brings international art to Memphis

Local artists Lisa Williamson and Paul Behnke join Kacky Walton to discuss "What Remains Visible," an international painting exhibition featuring 55 artists at Marshall Arts Gallery through October...

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Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff. buff.ly/ZizhKqC

Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term

Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.

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Several new details about Tennessee’s recent executions came to light this week, including the price of the drugs and issues with executions leading up to Christa Pike’s catastrophic failed one. buff.ly/fiKmnjJ

Tennessee paid $1M for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executions

Several new details about Tennessee’s recent executions came to light this week, including the price of the drugs and issues with executions leading up to Christa Pike’s catastrophic failed one.

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The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will consider whether to pull out of a lawsuit challenging the state’s takeover of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. buff.ly/ihVaox2

WKNO Daily Newscast | Monday, October 26, 2026

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will consider whether to pull out of a lawsuit challenging the state’s takeover of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

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A new poll shows one-third of Americans support a second execution attempt. buff.ly/g6zAT2N

After Christa Pike's failed execution, some Americans think Tennessee should try again

A new poll shows one-third of Americans support a second execution attempt.

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Greater Giving Moment with Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Charitable Assets in a Divorce buff.ly/m9dqzzA

Charitable Assets in a Divorce

If you're going through a divorce, you might not be thinking about your charitable giving—but maybe you should be.

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President Trump, seeking to reshape the voting map, prompted a rare wave of mid-decade redistricting that gave Republicans a boost for holding the House. But the voters will determine if it works. buff.ly/xgEf17R

Trump's redistricting gave Republicans a head start, now it goes to the voters

President Trump, seeking to reshape the voting map, prompted a rare wave of mid-decade redistricting that gave Republicans a boost for holding the House. But the voters will determine if it works.

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Republican candidates avoid debates as challengers poke holes in the MAGA narrative that things are going great. buff.ly/4wSQKo9

TN Politics: Some politicians fight, others coast, to election day

Republican candidates avoid debates and the as challengers poke holes in the MAGA narrative that things are going great.

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📰 Behind the Headlines | Outgoing Germantown Mayor Mike Pazzolo reflects on his time in office, discusses school funding and regional cooperation, and addresses some of the challenges facing Germantown's next mayor. buff.ly/IZBURvz

BTH: Outgoing Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo on his tenure and the city's challenges ahead

This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” outgoing Germantown Mayor Mike Pazzolo joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Abigail Warren.

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🎻 Explore 5 classical music pieces from Darel & Kacky's playlist. You can listen to this week's picks at bit.ly/WKNOClassicalMusic

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Two state legislators from Memphis are vying for the District 9 congressional seat based partially on their track record on sensitive environmental issues. buff.ly/Xr2Ms1E

Data centers and wetlands: where Tennessee's District 9 candidates stand on the environment

Two state legislators from Memphis are vying for the District 9 congressional seat based partially on their track record on sensitive environmental issues.

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Senator Marsha Blackburn has stirred controversy by posting a video of her dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” Political candidates respond. buff.ly/JroCA66

WKNO Daily Newscast | Friday, October 23 2026

Senator Marsha Blackburn has stirred controversy by posting a video of her dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” Political candidates respond.

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The U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack on Iran in early November, after the U.S. midterm elections, a person briefed on war planning told NPR. Iran said it is prepared. buff.ly/vPoWjgX

U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran, source tells NPR

The U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack on Iran in early November, after the U.S. midterm elections, a person briefed on war planning told NPR. Iran said it is prepared.

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Two conflicting polls agree on one thing: an independent candidate is making an impact in this race. buff.ly/GWmijCC

Tennessee's next governor might not break 50% as independent gains traction

Two conflicting polls agree on one thing: an independent candidate is making an impact in this race.

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🎙️ Checking on the Arts | Darel Snodgrass speaks with the Orpheum's Jennifer McGrath about upcoming performances and community programs at the Halloran Centre, including music, theater, and youth activities. buff.ly/ypmT4cp

Halloran Centre continues its season with magic, music, and more

Darel Snodgrass spoke with the Orpheum's Jennifer McGrath about upcoming performances and community programs at the Halloran Centre, including music, theater, and youth activities.

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Arts Agenda: Stories of kindness, paranoia, and curses View featured events from the ARTSmemphis calendar. buff.ly/91Pio11

Arts Agenda: Stories of kindness, paranoia, and curses

Featured: Opera Memphis and MSO present "Rigoletto" for one night only; Día de Muertos Parada and Festival moves downtown

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Two state legislators from Memphis are vying for Congress based partially on their track record on sensitive environmental issues. buff.ly/qECksBC

WKNO Daily Newscast | Thursday, October 22, 2026

Two state legislators from Memphis are vying for Congress based partially on their track record on sensitive environmental issues.

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