Both in person and online, there are many different ways to contact us at Action News 5: By mail: WMC-TV 51960 Union Ave.Memphis, TN 38104 By phone: Main switchboard: (901) 726-0555 Newsroom: (901)More >>
There are many ways to contact us here at Action News 5. Click here for a complete rundown of email addresses and telephone numbers.More >>
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:05:39 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the San Antonio Spurs Saturday in game 3 104 - 93. The Grizzlies play at home again Monday at FedExForum. Spurs lead the Western Conference Finals 3-0. CopyrightMore >>
The San Antonio Spurs used overtime for the second straight game to edge the Grizzlies 104-93, to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:49:21 GMT
(WMC-TV) - People nationwide gathered in downtown Memphis Saturday for a basketball game, music, and to enjoy to spirit of Beale Street. A street party outside FedExForum to celebrate game three of theMore >>
People nationwide gathered in downtown Memphis Saturday for a basketball game, music, and to enjoy to spirit of Beale Street. More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:07:08 GMT
WALNUT RIDGE, AR (KAIT) - The Walnut Ridge community celebrated the life of 14-year-old Sidney Randall who went missing on March 9 and was found on May 18 in the Black River. Family and friends filledMore >>
The Walnut Ridge community celebrated the life of 14-year-old Sidney Randall who went missing on March 9 and was found on May 18 in the Black River.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:56:13 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Four people were shot and one died at a nightclub in Clarksdale, Mississippi Saturday morning. The shooting happened in the 300 Block of West Tallahatchie Street at 12:03 a.m. John Wilson, 35,More >>
Four people were shot and one died at a nightclub in Clarksdale, Mississippi Saturday morning.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:31:59 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Many around the Mid-South flock to Cooper-Young for its unique restaurants and atmosphere, but the shortage in parking spaces sends many patrons home with parking tickets. City leaders believeMore >>
Many around the Mid-South flock to Cooper-Young for its unique restaurants and atmosphere, but the shortage in parking spaces sends many patrons home with parking tickets.More >>
Kontji Anthony is an anchor/reporter for Action News 5.
A native of New Rochelle, New York, Kontji Anthony began her broadcasting career at the age of 17 as a host for her high school television station. She has worked for television news stations across America, both behind the scenes and in front of the camera.
Kontji's first job in TV news was as an assignment desk assistant and field producer for WCBS in New York, New York.
Her first TV reporter job was at KTVO-TV in Kirksville, Missouri where she videotaped and edited her own reports.
Kontji then accepted a position as a reporter/anchor at Bakersfield, California's KBAK-TV.
Her next broadcasting job was as a general assignment news reporter for Good Day Sacramento where she also wrote reports for The Stockton Record newspaper.
Before accepting her position with WMC-TV, Kontji was the morning and noon anchor at WNCT-TV in Greenville, North Carolina where she also worked as a radio news commentator and hosted the local DIY Network home improvement show "Do It Yourself Eastern Carolina."
Sunday, May 26 2013 1:30 AM EDT2013-05-26 05:30:07 GMT
Emergency crews are responding to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 96 in Williamson County. Officials say the crash happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. and passengers are reported to be injured.Life flightMore >>
Thirteen people were injured in a three-car crash on Highway 96 in Williamson County Saturday night. Slideshow | Video More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:56:13 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Four people were shot and one died at a nightclub in Clarksdale, Mississippi Saturday morning. The shooting happened in the 300 Block of West Tallahatchie Street at 12:03 a.m. John Wilson, 35,More >>
Four people were shot and one died at a nightclub in Clarksdale, Mississippi Saturday morning.More >>
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:05:39 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the San Antonio Spurs Saturday in game 3 104 - 93. The Grizzlies play at home again Monday at FedExForum. Spurs lead the Western Conference Finals 3-0. CopyrightMore >>
The San Antonio Spurs used overtime for the second straight game to edge the Grizzlies 104-93, to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-26 01:46:52 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Memphis man is charged with raping a teenager he met on Craigslist. Police pulled over 23-year-old Cartez Horne during a routine traffic stop Friday. Horne had a 16-year-old in the car withMore >>
A Memphis man is charged with raping a teenager he met on Craigslist.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:57:13 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Tipton County Sheriff's Office found 32-year-old Michael Olin Holland, Jr.'s motorcycle Friday afternoon. No reports indicate that Holland was found. Holland was last seen Wednesday morning. AccordingMore >>
Investigators recovered 32-year-old Michael Olin Holland, Jr.'s body near the Covington airport Friday night.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:43:11 GMT
Frank Green
A violent robbery has shaken a 77-year-old Lebanon man after he was attacked in his store by someone pretending to be a customer. Owner of Green's Appliance Frank Green said he was knocked out cold andMore >>
A robbery has shaken a 77-year-old Lebanon man after he was attacked in his store by someone pretending to be a customer.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:07:08 GMT
WALNUT RIDGE, AR (KAIT) - The Walnut Ridge community celebrated the life of 14-year-old Sidney Randall who went missing on March 9 and was found on May 18 in the Black River. Family and friends filledMore >>
The Walnut Ridge community celebrated the life of 14-year-old Sidney Randall who went missing on March 9 and was found on May 18 in the Black River.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:53:43 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Government health officials are investigating several complications reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy. The Food and Drug AdministrationMore >>
Government health officials are investigating a Mid-South pharmacy for potentially contaminated medications in shots sent to 13 different states.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:43:43 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 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:03:49 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A North Carolina woman was arrested Friday morning for indecent exposure after officers saw her wearing a thong swimsuit. Tiara Monique Garness, 22, was arrested at about 5 a.m.More >>
A North Carolina woman was arrested Friday morning for indecent exposure after officers saw her wearing a thong swimsuit.More >>
Kontji Anthony
