WKNO-FM (Cordova, TN)

WKNO FM Stations consist of two public radio outlets located in Memphis, Tennessee. They cater to the "Mid-South" area by offering a variety of local fine arts and classical music shows. In addition, they provide news and informational content sourced from National Public Radio, Public Radio International, and American Public Media.

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A timeline of the federal trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs

4 days ago | wknofm.org | Anastasia Tsioulcas

The federal trial against hip-hop tycoon Sean Combs is finally getting underway, some eight months after he was arrested on criminal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Combs — also known by a number of monikers including P. Diddy, Puff Daddy and Puff — concurrently faces dozens of civil lawsuits from men and women who allege that he drugged and sexually assaulted them.
Independent pharmacists warn of higher prices and shortages from proposed tariffs

5 days ago | wknofm.org | Jackie Fortier

LEILA FADEL, HOST:President Trump is promising to put tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals. While big drug companies seem to have plans to weather the storm, independent pharmacists are trying their best to prepare with limited information. Jackie Fortier with our partner KFF Health News has the story. JACKIE FORTIER, BYLINE: Salt Lake City pharmacist Benjamin Jolley (ph) supports tariffs on pharmaceuticals in the name of national security.
Musician Questlove and Crime Writer S.A. Cosby on Their New Children's Book | Book of the Day | WKNO FM

6 days ago | wknofm.org

In the new children's book The Rhythm of Time from crime writer S.A. Cosby and musician Questlove, time is like a song.
Activists Slam Jury in Police Trial, Press for Continued MPD Reforms

1 week ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

The not guilty verdict was still echoing across Memphis as Tyre Nichols’ family and supporters gathered in front of the National Civil Rights Museum Thursday to make sense of the trial’s outcome. Three former Memphis police officers had escaped seven charges apiece, ranging from second degree murder to official misconduct for their role in Nichols' fatal arrest.
TN Politics: Officials Blast Not Guilty Verdict, But Must Shoulder Outcome of Nichols' Beating

1 week ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

WKNO TRANSCRIPT CHRISTOPHER BLANK (Host): The not guilty verdict for the three Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols has left many in the Memphis community trying to make sense of it. With us to talk about the fallout is political analyst Otis Sanford. Welcome back. OTIS SANFORD: Thank you, Chris. Thank you for having me. BLANK: You'll remember when this incident happened back in 2023.
The best new albums out May 9

1 week ago | wknofm.org | Stephen Thompson |John Morrison

It's Friday, which means you might be hoping to hear Atlanta rapper Young Thug's first album since the conclusion of his year-long gang trial. That album, UY Scuti, was supposed to drop today, but the groundbreaking MC announced this week that the project had been postponed to sometime in June. But don't fret, because if you're a hip-hop fan, today delivered what might be the best rap album of the year so far: billy woods' GOLLIWOG.
Activists Slam Chattanooga Jury in Police Trial, Press for Continued MPD Reforms

1 week ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

The not guilty verdict was still echoing across Memphis as Tyre Nichols’ family and supporters gathered in front of the National Civil Rights Museum Thursday to make sense of the trial’s outcome. Three former Memphis police officers — seen in multiple videos punching and kicking Nichols who had fled on foot from a traffic stop in 2023 — had escaped seven charges apiece, ranging from second degree murder to official misconduct. "Change will come," said Tyre’s friend, Angelina Paxton.
Jury finds 3 former Memphis police officers not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols

1 week ago | wknofm.org | Katie Riordan

AILSA CHANG, HOST:A Tennessee jury has acquitted three former Memphis police officers in the beating death of Tyre Nichols, who was a Black motorist. The jury found the fired detectives not guilty on a host of state charges, including second-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping. Two additional fired officers had already pleaded guilty to separate federal charges. Katie Riordan with member station WKNO in Memphis has followed this trial and joins us now. Hi, Katie. KATIE RIORDAN, BYLINE: Hi, Ailsa.
Memphis Reacts to Not Guilty Verdict in Tyre Nichols Trial

1 week ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

On all charges, three former Memphis Police Officers standing trial in the beating death of motorist Tyre Nichols were found not guilty, Wed. May 7. The sequestered jury had been brought in from the Chattanooga area to decide whether Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith were each guilty of second degree murder and other charges.
A Greek Favorite from the Festival

1 week ago | wknofm.org | Jennifer Chandler

The festival is May 9 and 10 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, located at 573 N. Highland St.The festival features a variety of Greek food options, including spanakopita, gyros, moussaka, baklava and more than a dozen Greek pastries. Each dish is handmade with love by a small army of volunteers. I asked Kathy Zambelis, longtime spokesperson for the festival, to share tips for making one of the most popular dishes – Baked Greek Chicken Oreganato.