Tennessee Senator Brent Taylor called into Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn to share exciting details about a game changing effort for Memphis and the Mid-South.  

Tennessee Senator Brent Taylor called into Memphis Morning News with Ditch &amp; Tim Van Horn to share exciting details about a game changing effort for Memphis and the Mid-South.

BRENT TAYLOR | THIS IS GAME CHANGING FOR MEMPHIS

Police departments across America are facing personnel shortages and now offering big sing on bonuses and other incentives to join their departments.  The pendulum to "defund the police"  is beginning to swing the other way.

Police departments across America are facing personnel shortages and now offering big sing on bonuses and other incentives to join their departments.  The pendulum to "defund the police"  is beginning to swing the other way.

LAW ENFORCEMENT | NYPD Lt. Commander Retired Joe Cardinale

Chris Stone,  Director of State and Local Affairs at Gun Owners of America discussed the lawsuit filed this week against the City of Memphis and Interim Police Chief CJ Davis.  Local lawmakers and the city attorney say it's just a "trigger law," but the ordinance as drafted and what was adopted by the voters says no such thing...rather it says takes effect January 1.

Chris Stone,  Director of State and Local Affairs at Gun Owners of America discussed the lawsuit filed this week against the City of Memphis and Interim Police Chief CJ Davis.  Local lawmakers and the city attorney say it's just a "trigger law," but the ordinance as drafted and what was adopted by the voters says no such thing...rather it says takes effect January 1.

LEGAL | GUNS OWNERS OF AMERICA SUES CITY OF MEMPHIS

Former Press Secretary from the Department of Education says it's a good thing if the DOE get's shut down.  The department is supposed to stand up for students civil rights but under Biden / Harris, but has done a poor job. DOE is bloated with 4400+ employees and could be more efficient and work better students and families. 

Former Press Secretary from the Department of Education says it's a good thing if the DOE get's shut down.  The department is supposed to stand up for students civil rights but under Biden / Harris, but has done a poor job. DOE is bloated with 4400+ employees and could be more efficient and work better students and families.

ANGELA MORABITO | WHAT A GREAT THING FOR STUDENTS 

Congressman from the 8th District of Tennessee, David Kustoff spoke on Memphis Morning News to discuss the mandate issued by the American people on November 5th. 

The district he represents is the largest agriculture district in Tennessee and his constituents are optimistic following the outcome of the election.  It's all about the economy, the border issues and Memphis crime creeping into their area. 

Congressman from the 8th District of Tennessee, David Kustoff spoke on Memphis Morning News to discuss the mandate issued by the American people on November 5th. 
The district he represents is the largest agriculture district in Tennessee and his constituents are optimistic following the outcome of the election.  It's all about the economy, the border issues and Memphis crime creeping into their area.

CONGRESSMAN KUSTOFF | MATT GAETZ PICK IS REALLY VERY INTERESTING

Welcome to Memphis, a subsidiary of Memphis Tourism, is offering a unique opportunity for University of Memphis students to connect with hospitality and tourism employers in the city. On Saturday, November 16, prior to the University of Memphis-University of Alabama at Birmingham matchup, Welcome to Memphis will host a Hospitality Career Fair on Tiger Lane, giving students and job seekers a convenient way to meet, interview, and potentially accept job offers from leading hospitality and tourism organizations.

Welcome to Memphis, a subsidiary of Memphis Tourism, is offering a unique opportunity for University of Memphis students to connect with hospitality and tourism employers in the city. On Saturday, November 16, prior to the University of Memphis-University of Alabama at Birmingham matchup, Welcome to Memphis will host a Hospitality Career Fair on Tiger Lane, giving students and job seekers a convenient way to meet, interview, and potentially accept job offers from leading hospitality and tourism organizations.

WELCOME TO MEMPHIS | MARCUS COX

Jay The Fly Guy Ratliff's weekly flight news.  Flights from the U.S to Haiti are temporarily halted due to dangerous conditions in the country and shots being fired at aircraft.  Flight attendants with American Airlines will be losing some of their power to remove passengers.  Fly Guy compliments the Biden Administration on their airline regulations and what about the idea of an airplane jail? 

Jay The Fly Guy Ratliff's weekly flight news.  Flights from the U.S to Haiti are temporarily halted due to dangerous conditions in the country and shots being fired at aircraft.  Flight attendants with American Airlines will be losing some of their power to remove passengers.  Fly Guy compliments the Biden Administration on their airline regulations and what about the idea of an airplane jail?

JAY "THE FLY GUY" RATLIFF | AIRPLANE JAIL

Former Press Secretary for Department of Education, Angela Morabito speaking to Mark Cuban's commentary on women in President Elect Trump's world.  Angela gives her unique perspective on the giant bureaucracy that is the Department of Education.  

Former Press Secretary for Department of Education, Angela Morabito speaking to Mark Cuban's commentary on women in President Elect Trump's world.  Angela gives her unique perspective on the giant bureaucracy that is the Department of Education.

ANGELA MORABITO | SHUT IT DOWN

Senator Bill Hagerty on Memphis Morning News discussing the Trump team's transition process and filling the cabinet.  The FEMA whistleblower was waiting on election because of concerns about losing job, had Harris won. 

<a href="https://x.com/SenatorHagerty">Senator Bill Hagerty</a> on <a href="https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/">Memphis Morning News </a>discussing the Trump team's transition process and filling the cabinet.  The FEMA <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fema-official-directed-hurricane-relief-workers-avoid-homes-trump-signage-agency-conducts-cleanup">whistleblower</a> was waiting on election because of concerns about losing job, had Harris won.

BILL HAGERTY | THE WHISTLEBLOWER WAS AFRAID OF LOSING JOB HAD HARRIS WON

MLGW President Doug McGowen joined Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn to update listeners on the latest efforts to trim tree lines and discuss power consumption by Elon Musk's Memphis based supercomputer plant xAI.  Memphis continues to enjoy the cleanest water in the country and MLGW is on track towards the 10 year plan to keep water lines updated and lead free. 

MLGW President Doug McGowen joined Memphis Morning News with Ditch &amp; Tim Van Horn to update listeners on the latest efforts to trim tree lines and discuss power consumption by Elon Musk's Memphis based supercomputer plant xAI.  Memphis continues to enjoy the cleanest water in the country and MLGW is on track towards the 10 year plan to keep water lines updated and lead free.

LISTEN | Doug McGowen - xAI Power Usage, Lead Pipes & More

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Start your day with the news you need from Memphis and the Mid-South.  Hosts, Ditch& Tim Van Horn engage you with compelling commentary on the issues and speaks with those close to the issues. 

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