Friday, May 24 2013 3:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:28:15 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Seven Memphis motels were shut down Friday after the district attorney declared them public nuisances. Investigators shut down the motels for renting out rooms illegally at "hourly rates". HereMore >>
Seven Memphis motels were shut down Friday after the district attorney declared them public nuisances.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:40:56 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Club 152 on Beale Street has been given the OK to reopen. A judge gave the club owners permission to open the doors Friday afternoon. Since the closure, the owners have conducted backgroundMore >>
Club 152 on Beale Street has been given the OK to reopen.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:05:17 GMT
(WMC-TV) - If you were not able to get a ticket to the Grizzlies matchup against the Spurs Saturday, you have one last chance to get your hands on one. The Memphis Grizzlies announced it will release aMore >>
If you were not able to get a ticket to the Grizzlies matchup against the Spurs Saturday, you have one last chance to get your hands on one.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:00:41 GMT
A baby who was born with a serious medical condition that stopped him from breathing is now able to breathe on his own after doctors created a new device with the aid of a 3D printer.More >>
A baby who was born with a serious medical condition is able to breathe on his own after doctors created a new device with the aid of a 3D printer.More >>
We still BELIEVE in the Memphis Grizzlies! And we want to see that you do, too! Send your Memphis Grizzlies pride photos to us at my5@wmctv.com!More >>
We still BELIEVE in the Memphis Grizzlies! And we want to see that you do, too! Send your Memphis Grizzlies pride photos to us at my5@wmctv.com!More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:06:42 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A woman is dead and her husband is being questioned by police. The woman was reportedly shot in a domestic altercation on the 600 block of Hamilton Street in Orange Mound. Action News 5's JustinMore >>
A woman is dead and her husband is being questioned by police.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:37:41 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A police shootout erupted at a Memphis apartment complex early Friday morning. This shootout happened at the Rain Tree apartments on East Raines Road around 12:45 Friday morning. AccordingMore >>
A police shootout erupted at a Memphis apartment complex early Friday morning. This shootout happened at the Rain Tree apartments on East Raines Road around 12:45 Friday morning.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:56:10 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Mid-South community grieves the loss of a seven-year-old girl who was hit a killed by a truck while riding her bike. Neighbor Rosie Donald lives down the street from where it happened in aMore >>
A Mid-South community grieves the loss of a seven-year-old girl who was hit a killed by a truck while riding her bike.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:55:47 GMT
(WMC-TV) - In Oklahoma, many residents are still cleaning up and trying to put their lives back together. An EF-5 tornado tore through Moore Monday, ripping apart the strip mall where Jim Fields spendsMore >>
In Oklahoma, many residents are still cleaning up and trying to put their lives back together.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:52:34 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Police Department director said idle threats are uncalled for between his employees. Toney Armstrong discussed the firings of two officers accused of threatening comments to fellowMore >>
The Memphis Police Department director said idle threats are uncalled for between his employees.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:31:42 GMT
(WMC-TV) - It is a tiny pest with a big bite that can do major damage. One Germantown family said it only took one infected tick to change their entire lifestyle – something they have been dealing withMore >>
It is a tiny pest with a big bite that can do major damage.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:15:03 GMT
(WMC TV) - PROJECT GREEN FORK RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH: Fuel Cafe, 1761 Madison Ave., Midtown Memphis, (901) 725-9025 Fuel Cafe's new Spring/Summer menu is a new dedication -- to vegetation. HealthyMore >>
Where's the beef? It takes a back seat for the summer at Andy's Project Green Fork Restaurant of the Month!More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:02:33 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Growl Towels are a symbol of Grizz Nation, and are seen waving on televisions across the county. The makers of the iconic towels work out of Nashville. "Something Inked" said it is an amazingMore >>
Growl Towels are a symbol of Grizz Nation, and are seen waving on televisions across the county.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:00:32 GMT
We've taken numerous calls from taxpayers who are still waiting on their state tax refund. Three on your side went straight to the source to find out why. While 75% of the refund checks have been mailedMore >>
Mississippi's state income tax refunds are a little slow this year. While 75% of the refund checks have been mailed out, thousands of Mississippians are still waiting.More >>
The magazine's health experts brief Andy Wise on the risks of beef that's been tenderized by machines before it's shipped to stores and restaurants.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:42:59 GMT
(WMC-TV) - It is going to be the biggest private company renovation in Whitehaven since Graceland was remodeled. This time, it is Kroger making the changes. Changes to the tune of $5 million. In justMore >>
It is going to be the biggest private company renovation in Whitehaven since Graceland was remodeled. This time, it is Kroger making the changes. Changes to the tune of $5 million.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:32:52 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Twelve lawsuits were filed Thursday against Memphis-based Medtronic after lawyers say the company illegally promoted a popular product used in spinal fusion surgeries. The product is calledMore >>
Twelve lawsuits were filed Thursday against Memphis-based Medtronic after lawyers say the company illegally promoted a popular product used in spinal fusion surgeries.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:18:35 GMT
(WMC-TV) - How often do you use your cell phone in one day? Probably more than you can count and for many, cell phones replaced home phones. But when the tornado hit Moore, cell phone signals were downMore >>
When the tornado hit Moore, cell phone signals were down and Verizon Wireless stepped in to help with some volunteers from the Mid-South.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:16:05 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis mayor said the weekend will be all grit, grind, and shine. While it is mostly about basketball, there are several reasons all eyes are on Memphis this weekend. Outside the PresbyterianMore >>
The Memphis mayor said the weekend will be all grit, grind, and shine. While it is mostly about basketball, there are several reasons all eyes are on Memphis this weekend.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:45:01 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A baby fights to survive at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition after being hit by an SUV with his mother behind the wheel, according to police. An orange circle marks the pointMore >>
A baby fights to survive at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition after being hit by an SUV with his mother behind the wheel, according to police.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:26:46 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Tipton County Sheriff's Office continues to search for a man who reportedly went missing with his motorcycle Wednesday. Michael Olin Holland, Jr., 32, was last seen wearing his work uniformMore >>
The Tipton County Sheriff's Office continues to search for a man who reportedly went missing with his motorcycle Wednesday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:18:19 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A man is under arrest and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after images of child sexual abuse were found on his personal property left behind after being fired from a job. ScottyMore >>
A man is under arrest and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after images of child sexual abuse were found on his personal property left behind after being fired from a job.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:21:05 GMT
(WMC-TV) - In Oklahoma, friends and family gathered for the funeral service for a 9-year-old girl killed by Monday's tornado. Antonia Candelaria is the first victim to be laid to rest. Governor Mary FallinMore >>
In Oklahoma, friends and family gathered for the funeral service for a 9-year-old girl killed by Monday's tornado, while volunteers from across the country look to help the victims. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:15:02 GMT
(WMC-TV) - DeSoto County experienced an average of 4.3 inches of rain in a 24 hour period during the storms Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Nearly 80 homes reported some kind of weather-relatedMore >>
DeSoto County experienced an average of 4.3 inches of rain in a 24 hour period during the storms Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Nearly 80 homes reported some kind of weather-related damage.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:17:02 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Let's congratulate the Shelby County unified school board on moving in the right direction on one key issue – school uniforms. Public school dress codes are always a hot topic. Some parentsMore >>
Let's congratulate the Shelby County unified school board on moving in the right direction on one key issue – school uniforms.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:02:04 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Cleanup has begun amid the rubble Oklahoma City Wednesday where an EF-5 tornado devastated the Moore community. More than 13,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, causing possibly $2 billionMore >>
Cleanup has begun amid the rubble Oklahoma City Wednesday where an EF-5 tornado devastated the Moore community.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:22:07 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Bartlett Medal of Honor recipient has died. Vernon McGarity, a U.S. Army Veteran, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during World War II in 1952. Action News 5 spoke with McGarityMore >>
A Bartlett Medal of Honor recipient has died. Vernon McGarity, a U.S. Army Veteran, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during World War II in 1952.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:57:50 GMT
(WMC-TV) - In the last 24 hours, four people were shot in three separate drive-by shootings in Clarksdale, MS. Just after 4 p.m. Wednesday, a 21-year-old black man was shot in the leg by a black man inMore >>
In the last 24 hours, four people were shot in three separate drive-by shootings in Clarksdale, MS.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:52 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:52:45 GMT
(WMC-TV) - There is a major slowdown in Memphis this Thursday morning, where a tractor trailer has flipped on Interstate 240 Westbound at the Walnut Grove exit. All lanes of Westbound I-240 have beenMore >>
There is a major slowdown in Memphis this Thursday morning, where a tractor trailer has flipped on Interstate 240 Westbound at the Walnut Grove exit.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:50:12 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The U.S Attorney's office of the Eastern District of Arkansas sentenced a former West Memphis councilman and a West Memphis police officer for a conspiracy to commit election fraud. Former WestMore >>
District Judge Kristine Baker sentenced a former West Memphis councilman and a West Memphis police officer for a conspiracy to commit election fraud.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:03:06 GMT
Whoever broke into a Jonesboro woman's car Tuesday night apparently never read Exodus 20:15. Otherwise they would not have stolen her Bible. The victim was taking her dog for a walk shortly before 6:30More >>
A woman woke up Wednesday morning and noticed her car had been broken into. She assumed they took money but the thief only stole her Bible. More >>
The sounds of country music take over the City of Baton Rouge as the Bayou Country Superfest brings some of the genre's biggest names to LSU's Tiger Stadium for a Memorial Day holiday jamfest.More >>
The sounds of country music take over the City of Baton Rouge as the Bayou Country Superfest brings some of the genre's biggest names to LSU's Tiger Stadium for a Memorial Day holiday jamfest.More >>
The issue of what to do with some Shelby County school buildings is re-emerging, now that a new statute will allow suburbs to form their own school districts.More >>
The issue of what to do with some Shelby County school buildings is re-emerging, now that a new statute will allow suburbs to form their own school districts.More >>
A federal trial involving two 13-year-old twin boys at the center of an international child custody dispute has concluded without a decision yet made on the children's fate.More >>
A federal trial involving two 13-year-old twin boys at the center of an international child custody dispute has concluded without a decision yet made on the children's fate.More >>
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >>
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >>
A lawsuit in Mississippi says a man was seriously injured after he was attacked by yellow jackets, jumped off his riding lawnmower and was run over by the machine.More >>
A lawsuit in Mississippi says a man was seriously injured after he was attacked by yellow jackets, jumped off his riding lawnmower and was run over by the machine.More >>
Nissan is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Canton plant with a free-to-all Saturday festival at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson that includes a circus, concert by Kool & the Gang and fireworks show.More >>
Nissan is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Canton plant with a free-to-all Saturday festival at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson that includes a circus, concert by Kool & the Gang and fireworks show.More >>
The Mississippi Department of Education has suspended the license of a Jackson school principal for one year for interfering in mandated state testing in 2011.More >>
The Mississippi Department of Education has suspended the license of a Jackson school principal for one year for interfering in mandated state testing in 2011.More >>
The Mississippi Highway Patrol will be stepping up enforcement with an additional 252 troopers on the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.More >>
The Mississippi Highway Patrol will be stepping up enforcement with an additional 252 troopers on the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.More >>
Federal authorities have charged another former Jackson police officer with bribery. Robert Nikita Shegog was charged Wednesday in a criminal information, a type of charge usually filed when a defendant plans to plead...More >>
A gun control group is invoking the 2008 shooting death of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman with a new television ad questioning Sen. Mark Pryor's vote against expanded background checks.More >>
A gun control group is invoking the 2008 shooting death of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman with a new television ad questioning Sen. Mark Pryor's vote against expanded background checks.More >>
A federal magistrate has denied a bid by a follower of convicted evangelist Tony Alamo to delay the sale of six Fort Smith properties to settle a court ruling.More >>
A federal magistrate has denied a bid by a follower of convicted evangelist Tony Alamo to delay the sale of six Fort Smith properties to settle a court ruling.More >>
State officials says a bridge inspection will require a lane shift next week in Hot Springs. The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department says traffic in the westbound lane of Highway 70 will shift to the...More >>
We still BELIEVE in the Memphis Grizzlies! And we want to see that you do, too! Send your Memphis Grizzlies pride photos to us at my5@wmctv.com!More >>
We still BELIEVE in the Memphis Grizzlies! And we want to see that you do, too! Send your Memphis Grizzlies pride photos to us at my5@wmctv.com!More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:56:10 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Mid-South community grieves the loss of a seven-year-old girl who was hit a killed by a truck while riding her bike. Neighbor Rosie Donald lives down the street from where it happened in aMore >>
A Mid-South community grieves the loss of a seven-year-old girl who was hit a killed by a truck while riding her bike.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:31:42 GMT
(WMC-TV) - It is a tiny pest with a big bite that can do major damage. One Germantown family said it only took one infected tick to change their entire lifestyle – something they have been dealing withMore >>
It is a tiny pest with a big bite that can do major damage.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:52:34 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Police Department director said idle threats are uncalled for between his employees. Toney Armstrong discussed the firings of two officers accused of threatening comments to fellowMore >>
The Memphis Police Department director said idle threats are uncalled for between his employees.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:45:01 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A baby fights to survive at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition after being hit by an SUV with his mother behind the wheel, according to police. An orange circle marks the pointMore >>
A baby fights to survive at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition after being hit by an SUV with his mother behind the wheel, according to police.More >>
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