Several Tennessee lawmakers joined "Wake Up Memphis" Monday morning to react to the news of President Joe Biden announcing that he's dropping out of the presidential race. "It's a real mess that they've [the Democrats] got on their hands right now," Sen. Bill...
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) joined KWAM to recap the historic week at the Republican National Convention. DOWNLOAD THE FREE KWAM APP "It was almost at times like being at an old-time tent revival because people were so grateful. Everyone realizes it was God's hand...
Former Memphis Police Association President Mike Williams joined KWAM to react to the news that Memphis Police officers are no longer allowed to verbally or through any media criticize another MPD employee for any reason, according to a new policy manual. "It's...
Beloved Buckley's Grill in Memphis shuts its doors due to out-of-control crime in the city. "Wake Up Memphis" with Ben Deeter covers this and your other top local and national stories of the day. Download the free KWAM app here! Listen to the full show...
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) and State Sen. Brent Taylor (R-TN) will headline at the annual Shelby County Republican Lincoln Dinner Sunday. The money will go to defeat pro-criminal candidates in Memphis and Shelby County. “Every dollar raised goes to electing...
After the latest report of a shooting and attempted carjacking in the cell phone lot at Memphis International Airport, Uber drivers in Memphis have had enough of the city's out-of-control crime. Ben Deeter on "Wake Up Memphis" discusses this and more on Tuesday's...
Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) announced that former President Donald Trump has endorsed him in his bid for reelection in the Volunteer State's 8th congressional district. The endorsement was posted on social media: It is an honor to have @realDonaldTrump’s endorsement....
Memphis City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton blasted Memphis Mayor Paul Young's proposal for midnight basketball courts. Watch her reaction below: WATCH: Memphis Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton Blasts @mayorpaulyoung's Midnight Basketball "Everybody in...
Willie Herenton dropped some controversial statements regarding Memphis' rising crime in a recent interview with Monumental Baptist Church. Ben Deeter discusses this and more on the latest episode of "Wake Up Memphis." Listen...
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said Tennessee’s gun laws are causing the crime wave in Memphis. “Clearly our gun laws are too lax, our gun laws are too soft-on-crime in Tennessee,” the DA said during a Thursday press conference. “We need to repeal...
