JW Gibson, running for Memphis mayor, joined KWAM's "Wake Up Memphis" to talk about his campaign and combat the rising crime in the Bluff City. "There needs to be more collaboration between the city and the county around this judicial system," Gibson told KWAM....
The family of John Materna, who was fatally shot May 15 while selling his local produce, spoke exclusively to KWAM Friday morning about his impact on the community and the issue of juvenile crime. Materna's sons, Daniel and Steve, told "Wake Up Memphis" they are...
The Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street in Memphis is closing its doors. The popular restaurant has been on Beale since 1997, and there's no word at this time on what exactly caused the restaurant to close. KWAM radio host Todd Starnes pointed to "off the charts" crime...
The Germantown Municipal School District is about to take a vote on a measure that would crack down on public comments at school board meetings. The board is considering a new rule that would only allow comments that are on their school board agenda. Many fear this...
Now that President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) have come up with a deal to present Congress and avoid a default on paying the nation's bills, both now trying to get their parties on board. However, a number of Republicans have already voiced that...
Cemetery Director at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Rodney Shaw joined KWAM's "Wake Up Memphis" with Todd Starnes and Ben Deeter to preview their upcoming Memorial Day event. Memphis and its surrounding counties make up the largest veteran population in the...
State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) is facing new opposition within his own party in a June 15 special primary election. David Page, a local teacher, is the lone Democrat challenging Pearson to be the new representative for District 86 in Memphis, and he told...
DEVELOPING: FBI officials conducted a search warrant at the home of Memphis City Councilman Edmund Ford Sr. Thursday. Federal agents were seen going into a home owned by the councilman, a source told KWAM. An FBI spokesperson confirmed a search warrant had been...
Former Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer has a new gig. Mayor Lee Harris welcomed the far-left activist to his team Tuesday, appointing her as the county's new Healthcare Equity Fellow. "I’m pleased to welcome Commissioner Tami Sawyer as a Healthcare Equity...
The Germantown School District is under fire after it ordered a local church to remove an opening prayer at its middle school graduation ceremony. The controversy started after Houston Middle School announced Harvest Church would host its graduation ceremony with...
