Behind the Headlines (WKNO and The Daily News)
Media ProductionUnited States11-50 Employees
Behind the Headlines (WKNO and The Daily News) operates in the media production sector as a community-owned, not-for-profit broadcaster based in Memphis, Tennessee. The organization is managed by a volunteer board and is affiliated with the Mid-South Public Communications Foundation, focusing on providing radio and television programming that aims to illuminate, inform, entertain, and educate residents of the Mid-South. Its mission centers on reflecting community talents and resources, addressing local needs, and representing Memphis and the broader Mid-South region to its residents and beyond. With a long-standing presence in the region, WKNO engages with the public broadcasting landscape as an independent voice serving the local community. Recent developments include staffing changes at WKNO-FM, and partnerships such as StoryCorps’ collaboration with WKNO-FM to record and preserve regional stories, signaling ongoing local engagement and content initiatives.