Memphis newscast: Friday, Aug. 8
Aug 08, 2025•4 min•Ep. 5
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Episode description
Today's newscast includes these stories:
Blackburn leverages nearly $6 million in federal campaign funds before announcing her Tennessee governor bid.
MATA reports on bus safety inspections, a mobile ticketing pilot and an $8 million funding shortfall.
SMPO’s $95 million, 1,200-bed jail proposal for North Memphis draws calls for community-based alternatives.
WalletHub ranks Memphis the worst city to raise a family, citing deficits in safety, education and affordability.
Memphis journalists urge pursuit of balanced, data-driven crime coverage to improve the city’s image.
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