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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.