What started as a family recipe has become a booming bagel business in the Mid-South. Blues City Bagels owner and baker Louise Paz told "Wake Up Memphis" the inspiration for the business started in her kitchen. "I just wanted a really traditional-style bagel, so I...
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning about a clever scam targeting churches, non-profits, and small businesses with false fines. Click here to get the KWAM NewsTalk Memphis App — your number one source for political news in the Mid-South. Randy Hutchinson,...
National radio host and best-selling author Todd Starnes said the citizens of Memphis are "on edge" after reports of violent crime. "Everybody in this city is on edge because of the violence," Starnes told co-hosts Tim Van Horn and Ben Deeter. Click here to get the...
Germantown High School is currently under lockdown following a threat made against the school, according to Germantown police. "There have been no immediate threats located and we are working with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and GHS Staff to determine the...
UPDATE: A librarian was taken to Regional One in non-critical condition and two other adults were taken to the hospital as a precaution. A portion of the roof at a Memphis Elementary school collapsed Monday, injuring three adults. The Memphis Fire Department...
The House of Representatives will take a vote on the "Inflation Reduction Act" Friday, a controversial piece of legislation that Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) is calling "the Democrats' Inflation Expansion Act." Kustoff joined Wake Up Memphis hours before the vote,...
Going back to school means getting to bed earlier. Dr. Jason Yaun, division chief of outpatient pediatrics at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, shared the importance of routines and schedules for children returning to the classroom on Wake Up Memphis Thursday. Click...
UPDATE: Memphis Fire Department driver David Pleasant died after a crash Wednesday night, according to officials. "Our hearts are heavy as we lift up prayers for his family, friends, and Memphis Fire Department brothers and sisters," MFD Fire Chief Gina Y. Sweat...
Social media is a convenient tool, but it can be costly. In 2021, over 25% of people who reported losing money due to a scam said it started with a social media post or message, according to the FTC. Click here to get the KWAM NewsTalk Memphis App — your number one...
Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton (R) is making one thing very clear before progressive DA-elect Steve Mulroy moves into 201 Poplar: Follow the law or go back to teaching it. Click here to get the KWAM NewsTalk Memphis App — your number one source for...
