LOCAL NEWS
Jerry “The King” Lawler & Jimmy Hart Headline Big Event, Talk KWAM Roots
Pro wrestling is about as Memphis as you can get. As an epicenter of wrestling, the Mid-South has seen most of the greats grace the ring here. A "royal" event" Saturday is bringing many of the legends back town. Jerry "The King" Lawler joined Tim Van Horn to talk...
Wake Up Memphis Guests & Links For September 17, 2021
Good morning! 6:50am- Jim Crowder, Co-Host of the syndicated Mid-South Garden show heard Saturdays 6-9am on KWAM, stops by to discuss pre-emergent. 7:50am- Sportswriter and podcaster Mitch Davis joins Wake Up Memphis to talk college football, including Saturday's...
Mississippi State Rep: Time To Talk To Your Politicians Is Now And Daily
A Mississippi State Representative says citizen apathy has to go! Steve Hopkins of District 7 and the Mississippi Freedom Caucus, joined Wake Up Memphis today. Hopkins says elected officials have become too comfortable on the job and aren't being held very...
Commissioner: Letter From County Attorney Offers No Limit To Health Dept
If there's a limit to the power wielded by the Shelby County Health Department, it likely won't originate locally. That's the gist of a letter from the Shelby County Attorney shared by Commissioner Mick Wright today on KWAM. Wright sent County Attorney Marlinee...
Scam Alert: Don’t Get Taken For A Ride On Rental Cars
Rental car scarcity has sent prices skyrocketing. Savvy shoppers want to find the best deal. Mid-South Better Business Bureau President Randy Hutchinson warns that scammers are taking advantage of those desperate for a discount. Hutchinson said there are multiple...
Congressman Kustoff Talks Afghanistan, General Milley, Massive Spending
Tennessee Congressman David Kustoff joined Wake Up Memphis to discuss a wide variety of issues. Kustoff, a Republican representing the 8th District, expressed deep concerns about the recent withdrawal from Afghanistan. He mentioned the thousand of unvetted immigrants...
COVID-19 NEWS
Corder: Mississippi Governor Ready To Push Back Against Federal Mandates
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves didn't waste time responding to President Joe Biden. Thursday, Biden laid out a six-pronged plan with the goal of increasing the number of vaccinated Americans. Today, Y'all Politics Managing Editor Frank Corder joined Wake Up...
Doctor Says Informed Consent, Rapid Response Critical in Covid Battle
An Alabama doctor says doing a bit of homework and quick action could help in the fight against the coronavirus. Birmingham area Dr. David Williams joined Wake Up Memphis on The Mighty 990 this morning. He has been actively treating coronavirus patients since the...
TALIBAN TAKEOVER: Who Do You Blame For the Fall of Afghanistan?
Check out today's show lineup: 7:35 AM - Collierville parents Keri and Christine call in to discuss the school district's mask mandate 8:35 AM - Mark Randall, Desoto Times Tribune Check out Dylan Dandridge at band camp here! Call us at 901-260-5926 to join in the...
Would you get vaccinated to be allowed to see your favorite band?
Mempho Music Festival will require concert-goers to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test 48 hours before the concert? Would you get vaccinated to be allowed to see your favorite band? Check out today's show lineup: 6:50 AM - Jim Crowder from "Mid-South...
