Catch up on all the Memphis news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.

Wake Up, Memphis!
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Podcast Overview
Catch up on all the Memphis news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.
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Publishing Since
8/3/2025
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Recent Episodes

August 18, 2025
Memphis newscast: Monday, Aug. 18
<p>Today's newscast includes these stories:</p><p><strong>North Memphis</strong> residents oppose proposed criminal justice center at old Firestone site.</p><p><strong>School board election</strong> reform stalls as commission defers measure amid concerns.</p><p><strong>Alleged mastermind</strong> in the killing of rapper Young Dolph goes to trial this week.</p><p><strong>DMC’s CEO</strong> previews downtown revitalization projects and safety improvements.</p><p><strong>Tambourine Bash</strong> lineup unveiled for music festival downtown.</p>

August 15, 2025
Memphis newscast: Friday, Aug. 15
<p>Today's newscast includes these stories:</p><p><strong>MSCS begins</strong> evaluating potential school closures, mergers, and consolidations.</p><p><strong>Police union</strong> seeks sanctions over “second lieutenant” rank dispute.</p><p><strong>Memphis leaders</strong> react to D.C. National Guard deployment, warn against local intervention.</p><p><strong>Downtown Memphis Commission</strong> CEO details major redevelopment plans.</p><p><strong>Lawmakers weigh</strong> changes to Tennessee’s criminal-responsibility law.</p>

August 14, 2025
Memphis newscast: Thursday, Aug. 14
<p>Today's newscast includes these stories:</p><p><strong>Mason approves</strong> CoreCivic-run ICE detention facility after contentious vote.</p><p><strong>Rhodes College</strong> named to Princeton Review’s “Best 391 Colleges” list.</p><p><strong>Evolve Bank & Trust</strong> installs Bob Hartheimer as CEO amid compliance reset.</p><p><strong>Riverfront board</strong> okays $8M for bike/ped upgrades along the Mississippi corridor.</p><p><strong>2022 Memphis shooting</strong> spree ends with guilty plea and life sentences</p><p><br></p>
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