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National Guard deploys to Memphis

WBUR

Published October 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM CDT

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A dozen federal agencies and the National Guard began their operation in Memphis on Tuesday, and some residents say they welcome the support.

NPR’s Kat Lonsdorf reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.