LOCAL NEWS
BREAKING: 1 Person Killed after Shooting at Little Rock-Area Hospital
Police said one person was shot and killed during a shooting at a hospital near Little Rock Wednesday. Sherwood police say the shooting occurred at CHI St. Vincent North in Sherwood. One person was found dead and the hospital was put on lockdown, according to WMC. The...
WATCH: Florida Man Wakeboards Through Hurricane Ian
Not everyone is evacuating and bunkering down as Hurricane Ian looms toward Florida. "Florida Man seen wakeboarding behind truck driving on flooded streets as Hurricane Ian approaches," social media user Ben Brahler posted....
MUST SEE: The Rock Surprises Young Fan in Memphis
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson just may have met his biggest fan right here in Memphis Tuesday night. The young fan,16-year-old Carol, waited two hours to meet the superstar. She not only shook his hand, but the excited fan also got a hug, photos and free tickets to watch...
Joe Concha: Media Downplays Biden’s Blunders by Focusing on Trump, 1/6
The mainstream media still puts former President Trump and January 6th on loop to avoid talking about President Biden ahead of midterms because they know Democrats will lose, Fox News contributor Joe Concha said on '"Wake Up Memphis" Tuesday. Concha promoted his new...
No Suspension for Penny Hardaway or Post-Season Ban for Memphis Tigers
The University of Memphis Tigers men's basketball program should feel relieved that their consequences are a $5,000 fine and three years of probation after allegations of violating multiple NCAA rules were investigated. The Independent Accountability Resolution...
BREAKING: Possible Shooting at White Station High School
Developing: Memphis police are currently at White Station High School investigating a possible shooting. The MPD released this information to KWAM. At 9:07 am, Officers responded to White Station High School regarding an armed party and a possible shooting. Officers...
COVID-19 NEWS
BREAKING: Fauci Out
Dr. Anthony Fauci announced his resignation Monday as chief medical advisor to President Biden and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The following is Fauci’s statement: I am announcing today that I will be stepping down from...
Hughes: Cheney’s Loss Shows Split in Republican Party
Rep. Liz Cheney's loss was a referendum against establishment Republicans, conservative political contributor Scottie Hughes told Wake Up Memphis. Cheney, the vice-chair of the Jan. 6 committee, lost in a landslide to Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman in the Wyoming GOP...
MFD: Librarian Injured in Roof Collapse At Cummings School
UPDATE: A librarian was taken to Regional One in non-critical condition and two other adults were taken to the hospital as a precaution. A portion of the roof at a Memphis Elementary school collapsed Monday, injuring three adults. The Memphis Fire Department responded...
Rep. Kustoff: Why I’m Voting ‘NO’ on Dems ‘Inflation Expansion Act’
The House of Representatives will take a vote on the "Inflation Reduction Act" Friday, a controversial piece of legislation that Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) is calling "the Democrats' Inflation Expansion Act." Kustoff joined Wake Up Memphis hours before the vote,...
