Dolly Parton’s Beloved Husband Has Died

Dolly Parton's beloved husband, Carl Dean, has died. He was 82. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together,” Parton said. “Words can’t do justice for the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.” Parton was 18 when she met...

Memphis Cheerleaders Safe After Wild Melee in Dallas

DEVELOPING STORY: A group of Memphis-based cheerleaders is safe after a wild melee on Saturday led to the evacuation of the convention center in Dallas. There's no official word from police on what caused the melee or how many people were injured. Memphis Pride had...

‘Behind the Badge’ Launches Saturday on KWAM

A new radio show that will promote first responders in Memphis will air Saturdays at 11 a.m. on KWAM. "Behind the Badge" is presented by the Memphis Police Association and the Memphis Firefighters Association. John Covington and Thomas Malone. The show will take...

Catastrophic Flooding: Levee Fails on Obion River

There is catastrophic flooding underway in Rives, Tennessee. A levee along the Obion River has failed and hundreds of people are trapped in their homes. The National Weather Service issued a rare flash flood emergency warning and ordered people to immediately seek...

LIVE UPDATES: Mid-South Bracing for Dangerous Storms

LIVE UPDATES: The Mid-South is bracing for a very unstable and what could be dangerous weather system this evening. This page will be continuously updated through the night. Laura Huckabee, KWAM's chief meteorologist, says a tornado watch is already in effect for...

Mid-South Facing Severe Weather Threat

The entire KWAM listening area is facing a severe weather threat today. The National Weather Service has already issued a flash flood watch until Sunday morning. The Mid-South could get up to four inches of rainfall.