A petition calling for Shelby County Judge Bill Anderson to be removed from the bench has gained nearly 700 signatures in two days. WATCH: A petition calling for Shelby County Judge Bill Anderson to be removed from the bench has gained nearly 700 signatures in two...

Military Warriors joined "Wake Up Memphis" to share all the details of "Operation Appreciation" to help support combat-wounded veterans during their transition from active military to a "normal" life. "That's really what we strive to do, is to help that transition as...

Leftists are freaking out after the GOP is now threatening to withhold state funding from Memphis over proposed gun control ordinances on the city's November ballot. These laws would snub state law for permitless carry. "Wake Up Memphis" with Ben Deeter covers this...

The University of Memphis announced plans to build a new soccer and track stadium that would honor the late Eliza Fletcher. Fletcher was out on a morning run in September 2022, and she was kidnapped and killed. ‘DEVASTATED’: Family Releases Statement on Murder of...

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy is now drawing criticism from Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally. "Wake Up Memphis" with Ben Deeter discussed McNally's op-ed and more top stories of the day. Watch the full show below: 'We're Out': Memphis' population...

The Memphis Area Transit Authority announced that it's suspending trolley services downtown due to brake issues. In Tuesday's edition of "Wake Up Memphis," Ben Deeter said he believes there's more to this story. Listen to the full podcast:

The University of Memphis has started renovations on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, and the latest phase of construction involves tearing down a large part of the stadium, including the historic press box: 👋👋👋 pic.twitter.com/XRyRYJyECO — Memphis Tigers...

For Wednesday's edition of "Wake Up Memphis," Ben Deeter takes a look at new data from the FBI that says crime is dropping in Shelby County. The mayor and other city leaders are telling Memphians that the city doesn't have a crime problem. Rather, locals have a...

Americans for Prosperity is hosting a "Bidenomics Breakfast" at the Great Hall in Germantown this Tuesday. The free event will feature light refreshments and the opportunity to hear from a host of speakers, including Todd Starnes, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Rep....

For Friday's edition of "Wake Up Memphis," Ben Deeter explored the five things that have made downtown Memphis a ghost town. DOWNLOAD THE FREE KWAM APP! In the wake of another downtown business closing, Deeter took a look at why Blind Bear shut its doors and if it's...