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About Grace Baker

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Grace loves sharing local stories and exploring the Bluff City. Writing has been her passion for over a decade. She graduated from the University of Memphis with a bachelor's degree in journalism in May 2020.

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February 22, 2023
Memphis City Councilman and mayoral candidate Frank Colvett Jr. told "Wake Up Memphis" with Ben Deeter only two councilmen knew…
February 21, 2023
New York Times best-selling author Mark Greaney, known for his thrilling "The Gray Man" series which turned into a Netflix…
February 21, 2023
A Florida teacher was fired after posting a video that contributed to what Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis called “a fake narrative” about…
February 21, 2023
The numbers don’t lie. In 2018, cartels made roughly $500 million a year smuggling migrants into the United States. Today, this source…
February 20, 2023
Makaela Perkins, part of a Memphis group that traveled to Asbury University, shared her experience with KWAM at the student-led…
February 17, 2023
Birdie's Indoor Golf & Bar owner Bryan Duffel told "Wake Up Memphis" about the virtual golf course coming to downtown…
February 16, 2023
The efforts to recall Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert are moving forward.
February 16, 2023
Tennessee State Senator Jack Johnson (R) defended the GOP's bills protecting children from public drag show performances and transgender surgeries.
February 15, 2023
Hollywood megastar Raquel Welch died Wednesday, TMZ reports. She was 82. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE KWAM WEEKLY…
February 15, 2023
District Attorney Steve Mulroy's bail reform program officially started Wednesday in Shelby County, which critics argue will make streets less…