Memphis Morning News

Martin vs. United States. In a mistaken SWAT raid, Ms. Martin's home is raided and it turned out the FBI had the wrong house. The government told her that she has no right to sue. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Tuesday, Ditch & Tim Van Horn ask- "What's bugging you?" It's your chance to call and get it off your chest. This week, we heard about pets in restaurants, people smoking up before going shopping and the Democratic Party of Shelby County. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do The MATA credit card receipts with charges for trips to Greece, India, Las Vegas and other receipts for fine dining, Party City and a half million dollar suite at Fed Ex Forum constitute misuse of public funds? Memphis Morning News' Ditch & Tim Van Horn spoke with our local news partner WREG's Jessica Gertler about what she found with her investigation into the spending at MATA. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the second largest corporate tax payer in Shelby County quickly developing it's footprint in Southwest Memphis, facts over fears are the most important thing that local leaders can do to assure constituents that laws and regulations are not being broken by the xAI Supercomputer development. Shelby County GOP Chairman, Worth Morgan and Vice Chair Patti Possel were in studio on Memphis Morning News sharing what they saw and heard at the recent Shelby County Health Department's public meeting regarding the xAI Supercomputer site and the companies use of methane powered turbines that only emit 2 particles per million (EPA standard is 25 parts per million). Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee Economic & Community Development Commissioner, Stuart McWhorter delivered an update on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn about West Tennessee companies big and small. xAI's future impact in the region, Ford's EV production plans and where does Tennessee sit on the national business climate map? Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So how did a Memphis man get 2 Memphis homes for $10? The quit deed scheme was foiled after Stuart Breakstone 34 was seen in video recordings withdrawing money from an ATM. The money withdrawn came from a bank account set up using ID theft and the sale of two home in Memphis. Real Estate closing attorney Matt McDonald spoke on Memphis Morning News about the quit deed schemes and what can be done to stop them. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The University of Memphis Tigers women's tennis team won the AAC Championship in a 4-2 final against Tulsa. Coach Perez and associate head coach Haymond stopped by the studios and talk about the championship on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toxicology results have come back negative for drugs and the cause of death of Kristin Fundo is acute intoxication as a contributing factor. The investigation into allegations of drink tampering has also been completed by Collierville PD. The Chief of Police, Dale Lane called Memphis Morning News to discuss results. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author or great books about RUSH, Sugar Ray Leonard, Scottie Pippen and so many others, has released his latest- The Golf 100. A spirited ranking of the greatest players of all time. So, who’s the best of ’em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones? Ben Hogan? Golf fans will disagree until the end of time, but one thing is certain: For well over 100 years, the sport has provided its share of spectacular careers and indelible moments. And what about fan favorites such as Phil Mickelson, Nancy Lopez, and Lee Trevino? Where do they rank on the list? Or modern players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Nelly Korda, and Justin Thomas. Did they make the final cut—and if so, where?Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee representative Mark White tells Memphis Morning News' Ditch & Tim Van Horn modifications to his bill that could give an appointed oversight board the ability to veto MSCS actions in such things as the budget. The advisory board members would be from Shelby County. White also answered questions regarding his vote in favor of HB855 Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Morning News DC Swamp Report with Douglas K. Blair for the week 03/31. The District bureaucrats are furious that The Department of Government Efficiency is finding so many "non-essential" jobs and programs to cut. For so many, reshaping what constitutes non-essential (under waste, fraud & abuse) is too hard to rationalize as the swamp creatures continue to wage war against DOGE.Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Memphis Shelby County Schools face a state intervention because of how they made decisions to remove the wildly popular superintendent, Dr. Marie Feagins, County Commissioner Mick Wright called in to Memphis Morning News to discuss creating an advisory group. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At last count in 2023, there are 336 drive-in movies theaters still open in the US. Callers to Memphis Morning News discussed the demise of the drive-in theater and shared why. Movies aren't made to be shown at drive-in theaters. 4-D, high-def IMAX movies don't look as good through a bug splattered windshield at the drive-in. The movie industry makes movies with effects that are best experienced in a movie theater equipped with surround sound, lighting, seating and often wait staff. Dinner and a movie can now be easily experienced all in one location- the lazy boy equipped movie theater. The nostalgia of the drive-in movie has created a different theater industry- tourism. With some drive-in's on the National Register of Historical Places to theater's with unique twists, the drive-in movie experience has become an experience, not just a night at the movies. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tradition of going to see the latest horror film or action movie at the drive-in theater is becoming more and more scarce as drive-in theaters close around the country. The Malco Summer Drive-in has been placed on the market by the theater company stating declining attendance as the reason for considering selling the 31 acre property. Three screens, a snack bar and a 3 bedroom , 1 bath apartment are included. Ditch and Tim Van Horn spoke with Stephanie Pankey Hall on Memphis Morning News about her life growing up at the drive-in. She recalled some great memories living above the snack bar in the apartment. He dad was the manager of the property and for 15 years, that was home. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baron Von Opperbean & The River of Time through the mind and creation of a group of artists, storytellers, techies, musicians and parents is getting closer to opening at Mud Island in downtown Memphis. Marvin Stockwell stopped by Memphis Morning News to give an update on the progress on the immersive, interactive entertainment experience. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America was once the worlds leading exporter of lumber. Keyword, WAS. President of The American Loggers Council, Mike Albrecht spoke on Memphis Morning News with Ditch. The importing and exporting numbers of lumber in The United States are shocking. "...we've been dismantling the lumber industry in America over the last 3 or 4 decades and we have got to turn that around". Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigration attorney Esther Valdes Clayton from Valdes & Associates, A.P.C. in San Diego assists immigrants who want to come to America legally. Esther spoke on those pushing against the deportation of the violent illegals - "They're defending criminal migrants who have committed heinous acts here in United States" Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edward Lawrence of FOX Business reports on Memphis Morning News from the White House following President Trump's address to the joint session of Congress. Tariffs on dairy, cars and other imports and what economic effects to expect. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman David Kustoff on Newstalk 98-9 with Ditch & Tim Van Horn. His reaction to last nights address by President Donald Trump. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Bill Hagerty spoke on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn about the Ukraine negotiations. What is the closest dollar amount given to Ukraine? Do we know?Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner spoke to Ditch & Tim Van Horn on Memphis Morning News about the conditions at 201 Poplar. Fixing broken cell doors, escalators, plumbing and boiler issues is not a permanent fix. It's also a Shelby County justice system problem with detainees who have been in the jail for a long time. One man has been in for almost 500 days. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heard on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn, Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright shared some stunning facts he has discovered regarding a case to remove Clerk Wanda Halbert. Judge Felicia Corban-Johnson asked Halbert's attorney to write the order to dismiss the case and then filed it on January 9th. The judge then sat on the order for a month and filed another order using the exact language written by the defendant's attorney and added some misspelled words and commentary. Is it typical to ask defendants attorney's to write judges orders? Should this level of mediocracy be accepted in the courts of Shelby County? Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Investigators from our local tv news partner, NEWS Channel 3 did a look into the cost, chaos and effects of MSCS Board's decision to remove Dr. Marie Feagins and put in place the 4th superintendent in 3 years. Zaneta Lowe, Jessica Gertler and April Thompson discussed their investigation and findings with Ditch & Tim Van Horn on Memphis Morning News and you will be shocked by the some of the information they shared. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The weekly legal segment featuring Mark Miller of Pacific Legal Foundation tackles the issue of circuit judges deciding executive power personnel decisions. Is this a bridge too far? What authority do these lower level judges have deciding on separations of power and do they have the authority to block executive level personnel matters. Also discussed is the case regarding state boards blocking dentist office staff from whitening patients teeth because they aren't fully licensed dentists. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Morning News' Ditch & Tim Van Horn spoke with EJ Antoni -Research Fellow, Public Finance Economist, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget with the Heritage Foundation. What's the best way to handle the DOGE savings? Give it back to taxpayers, use it to pay down debt or put it in a future budget. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Omer Yusuf with Memphis Business Journal says a Tennessee based bank has stepped into pro-sports marketing. Plus city council is looking at a $127 million development plan for a Memphis neighborhood. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk 989, home of The Guy Benson Show. Ditch and Tim Van Horn speak with Guy on Memphis Morning News about the horrors of evil by Hamas and what the response should be. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtney The Zoo Lady stopped by the Memphis Morning News studio to celebrate Valentine's Day and share the details of the Memphis Zoo's Name A Turd program and where the money raised goes. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Miller of Pacific Legal Foundation on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn. The Supreme Court is doing things the old fashioned way- a lot more talking and less emailing. Is this out of fear of leaks? Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head coach, Matt Riser on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn. The recruiting efforts in the offseason have paid some big dividends for Coach Riser. Adding 14 junior college players with a "chip on their shoulder" to come in and fill the roster with very talented players. He's [Dr. Ed Scott] going to help us to fund it and to help us get to a place where we can keep some of those players. Those players will stay for less dollars, right, but we need to be able to invest something into them". Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman David Kustoff spoke on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn about the waste, fraud & abuse of the American taxpayers money and the distain that Democrats in DC have for Elon Musk. Congressman Kustoff sits on the Ways and Means Committee with focus on tax. He spoke on his support for the efforts to claw back "stolen" taxpayer dollars during the pandemic and HB-1155 to make is quicker and easier for taxpayers get lost or stolen checks from the government replaced and deposited quicker. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Think of every teacher who had to spend her own money on school supplies, meanwhile The Department of Ed is spending money on...what, monitoring a mail room, DEI training?" Angela Morabito is the former DOE Press Secretary on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn, Shelby County Commissioner Edmond Ford Jr. spoke on the commission's vote 11-0 in favor of funding a forensic audit on Memphis- Shelby County Schools. Commissioner Ford also spoke on issues concerning constituents. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our weekly business update with Omer Yusuf of The Memphis Business Journal, we ask if In & Out Burger is opening in Memphis or not? Also big new for Memphis International Airport with the addition of the tenth carrier with non-stop service to a popular destination. Anyone interested in The Melting Pot returning to the Memphis market? Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Miller of Pacific Legal Foundation tells listener "Dave", it's time to get a lawyer. Dave's property is being flooded by an ongoing water line leak on the neighbors property. "It's cheaper to pay a higher water bill then fix the pipe", says the neighbor. Also on this week PLF docket - Landscape Consultants of Texas Inc. v. Harris County. The filing alleges that the county’s racial set-asides in contracting undermine equality and unfairly limit economic opportunitiesSupport the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay "The Fly Guy" Ratliff on Memphis Morning News with details on the 10th air carrier to offer new non stop service out of Memphis International Airport. "you're going to love this airline. They believer in newer aircraft, more spacious seats. You actually feel appreciated when you fly" Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman and host of Jason In The House called Memphis Morning News with his assessment of the Trump Cabinet nominations getting confirmed soon. "Congress is a team sport and a lot of people want to be the President" . Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

County Commissioner Amber Mills joined the discussion on Memphis Morning News about plans this week for a new resolution to issue a forensic audit on the school system. She was asked to tour Fed Ex Forum in support of spending $80 million on differed maintenance issues and shared some of those tour details. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenn Bennie, retired NAVY SeaHawk pilot on Memphis Morning News sharing her insight and experience and what she believes occurred just before the mid air collision of a Blackhawk helicopter and the American Airlines jet upon approach at Reagan National. Jenn is also featured in October as a Pinups For Vets Ambassador. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Chris Fay, President CEO of Catholic Diocese of Memphis spoke with Ditch & Tim Van Horn on Memphis Morning News about school choice. Catholic Schools of Memphis are able to produce a quality education without the bureaucracy and layers of regulatory interferences that public schools face. But that's not the "secret sauce" for Catholic schools. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Morning News business update with Omer Yusuf from Memphis Business Journal. Who's on the 2025 Power 100 list, the most influential people in the Memphis business market? International Paper news, The Walk on Union and more movers and shakers in the Mid-South business community all highlighted on today's Mem Biz Journal Report. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional One President, Dr. Coopwood spoke to Ditch & Tim Van Horn on Memphis Morning News and gave details on the planning of the new Regional One Hospital campus on Union Ave. in the former Commercial Appeal property. The projected cost of the new hospital is 1.2 billion dollars. Dr. Coopwood also shared how he plans to fund the project and as a regional level one trauma center, is any of the cost expected to be paid by neighboring states.Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay "The Fly Guy" Ratliff says Boom Supersonics plan is to manufacture and sell supersonic passenger jets to airline companies. United says they want 50 and other major carries are showing big interest. What will the cost be to fly these supersonic passenger jets?Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Morning News' Ditch & Tim Van Horn spoke with Bartlett School Board Member, Shirley Jackson. The Tennessee Special Session called by Governor Bill Lee included The Tennessee Education Freedom Act. "It is moving at a rapid pace and it involves a lot of state money... a lot of money that could be used in low performing public schools." Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn about the state's intervention of Memphis Shelby County School Board following the vote to remove Superintendent Marie Feagins. He also covered some details of the Special Session to handle school choice, hurricane relief money and how he plans to participate in President Trump's deportation efforts. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Omer Yusuf with the Memphis Business Journal Report on Memphis Morning News. FedEx Freight, Ford and where is Memphis on the "Hottest Housing Market List" .Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Morning News hosts, Ditch & Tim Van Horn spoke with Memphis Shelby County School Board member, Michelle McKissack on what she knew and when she knew it regarding some of the procedures leading up to the 6-3 vote to terminate Dr. Marie Feagins contract as Superintendent. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been scores of books, documentaries, and movies about President John F. Kennedy and his family, perhaps more than any other historical figure of the modern age. Yet few people know about the first assassination attempt of JFK in 1960 —and how it almost changed the course of American history. Memphis Morning News' hosts Ditch & Tim Van Horn spoke with #1 bestselling author Brad Meltzer about his new book - THE JFK CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy—and Why It Failed (Flatiron Books; January 14, 2025). Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of Memphis Shelby County School board vote to remove new Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins, Tennessee Representative Mark White spoke on Memphis Morning News about the need for the state to step in. The state sends $900,000,000 to MSCS and there needs to be a forensic audit on the boards actions and operations. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Bill Hagerty spoke on Memphis Morning News about President Trump's cabinet and the hearings this week with Trump's appointments. What's next for people of California and the gross mismanagement of California land, water and the insurance commissioner.Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.