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Regional One-UTHSC partnership on new hospital no longer in play

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:05:49 -0600

On WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines,” University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Chancellor Dr. Peter Buckley said, “We’re really not in the hospital business” when asked about a partnership with Regional One Health.

Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 04:00:09 -0600

The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.

Mulroy says post-Task Force discussions underway

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked about the Task Force and investigations of fatal shootings by MSTF members on “Behind The Headlines.”

Palazzolo has advice for next mayor of Germantown

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:57:20 -0500

At the end of 12 years as Germantown mayor, Mike Palazzolo offers his advice to future leaders of the suburb on “Behind the Headlines.”

Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:36 -0500

The mix of early voting and campaigns watching the turnout while trying to mobilize their voters and partisans is the main topic of conversation on “Behind The Headlines.”

Kuhn says Kustoff is vulnerable in reelection bid

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:57:25 -0500

Heidi Kuhn, 8th Congressional District Democratic nominee, discusses her challenge of Republican incumbent David Kustoff on ‘Behind The Headlines.’

Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 23:32:24 -0500

Democratic congressional nominee Justin J. Pearson talked about ongoing U.S. aid to Ukraine and “America First” on “Behind The Headlines.”

New county mayor focused on money

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Almost a month into his four-year term, Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said his top priority is the county’s financial stability.

Task Force's 1-year mark comes with questions

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:12:53 -0500

A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.

Buckner says new jail could unfold one unit at a time

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:32:31 -0500

Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner discussed getting ahead on jail maintenance, a new “step-down” unit for prisoners with medical conditions and a return to using a former federal prison in Millington on “Behind the Headlines.”

Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 11:28:36 -0500

The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”

Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA's 'flagship' program

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:31:24 -0500

The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association spoke on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s work addressing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.

Brent Taylor said legal immigration should be 'paused'

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:02:59 -0500

The “Behind the Headlines” interview with the Republican nominee for the 9th Congressional District also covered Taylor’s support for limiting birthright citizenship, war in Iran, the economy, the Epstein files and whether President Donald Trump won the 2020 election.

Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor's race

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:38:11 -0500

She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery's job harder

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 11:47:00 -0500

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.

Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 13:01:41 -0500

The many candidates for a wide range of local, state and federal offices were a key theme among journalists on this episode of “Behind the Headlines” on WKNO-TV.

The changing landscape for suburban schools

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:23:17 -0500

Superintendents from three suburban school districts appeared on “Behind the Headlines” to talk about the changes and challenges their districts face.

Sheriff candidate Brad Less suggests separate jail to divert nonviolent offenders

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:14:21 -0500

Brad Less, the Republican nominee for Shelby County sheriff, talked on “Behind The Headlines” about immediate solutions to problems at the Shelby County Jail and life after the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Lowery: 'Collaboration' with state, not intervention or takeover

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:23:49 -0500

Democratic nominee for County Mayor Mickell Lowery talked about state intervention, his vote to raise county property taxes and tax breaks as economic development incentives on “Behind The Headlines.”

Redistricting could fuel higher turnout, election official says

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:15:05 -0500

Election officials talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the disruption of new congressional districts and how that could lead to an increase in voter turnout.