Shelby County Commissioner Henri Brooks says GOP lawmakers enforcing state law is a form of slavery. "It's Jim Crow 2.0.," she said. Watch the video below: WATCH: Shelby County Commissioner Henri Brooks says GOP lawmakers enforcing state law is a form of slavery,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tami Sawyer (D) beat Lisa Arnold by just over 5,000 votes Thursday to secure her spot as General Sessions Court Clerk of Shelby County. "Thank you, Shelby County," Sawyer posted on X. "I am honored to continue to serve our community [from] Memphis to Lakeland to...
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5066 welcome State Rep. Kevin Vaughan (R-TN) as their featured speaker in this Friday's edition of their "Get out the Vote!" series. Doors open at 7 AM, and the free program starts at 7:30 AM with complimentary coffee and donuts. Rep....
