Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) on Tuesday blasted his his Democratic challenger Brandon Presley, who is backed by left-wing billionaire activist donor George Soros. "I have enemies on the left that are spending millions and millions and millions of dollars....
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) called out colleges and universities for allowing student groups to spread anti-Israel messages on campuses across America. "For colleges to allow pro Hamas demonstrations on their campuses... not only do you call it out, you disallow...
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) told KWAM that he is "deeply concerned" about the pro-Hamas protests happening on American soil and the unregulated numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border. The Biden Administration's handling of domestic problems as well as...
Shelby County has 99 problems, but crime isn't one of them, according to the new Shelby County Commission chairwoman - Miska Clay Bibbs. In an email sent out last week, Clay-Bibbs detailed a lengthy list of challenges facing the county and solutions meant to...
Memphis River Parks Partnership (MRPP) signed a new agreement with Mempho to stage a new festival in Tom Lee Park next May - less than 24 hours after the Beale Street Music Festival was cancelled. Amy Howell, a local who's participated in MIM's BBQ cooking contest...
Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton told KWAM he was appalled to see college students at the University of Memphis siding with Hamas. The Pro-Palestine rally broke out on campus Monday following the deadly terrorist attack against Israel Saturday. ...
Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) joined KWAM to provide updates on the attacks on Israel and what his office is doing to help trapped Memphians escape the war-torn country. If you have a loved one trapped in Israel, contact Rep. David Kustoff's offices here. Kustoff said...
The city of Memphis has elected a new mayor. Only about 23 percent of registered voters turned out for the Memphis mayor race, in which 17 candidates competed. However, Paul Young garnered enough votes to beat out Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner. Bonner, who was...
UPDATE: Early returns for Memphis Mayor's Race: 1. Young - 16,248 2. Bonner - 13,640 3. Herenton - 12,431 4. Van Turner - 11,680 Memphians are making their way to polling locations across the city Thursday to vote for a new mayor and City Council. There are 17...
Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton dismissed questions over his age after a handful of his opponents called him out for seeking a sixth term in office. The 83-year-old told KWAM Tuesday his age shows experience and wisdom, adding he's not frail like President...
