Wednesday, February 13 2013 3:44 PM EST2013-02-13 20:44:14 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Over the past few days, Action News 5 has received several calls about people having their shoes held hostage. Galtelli's shoe repair in midtown has been in business for a long time, with a lotMore >>
(WMC-TV) – Over the past few days, Action News 5 has received several calls about people having their shoes held hostage. Galtelli's shoe repair in midtown has been in business for a long time, with a lotMore >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 11:41 PM EST2013-02-13 04:41:47 GMT
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV) – The Shelby County School Board asked administrators to go back to the drawing board, but Tuesday night ignored their budget recommendation.One school board member said theyMore >>
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV) – The Shelby County School Board asked administrators to go back to the drawing board, but Tuesday night ignored their budget recommendation.One school board member said theyMore >>
Monday, January 28 2013 4:55 PM EST2013-01-28 21:55:13 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – The three men accused in the shooting death of Marc Despain appeared before a Craighead County Judge Wednesday afternoon. According to the Craighead County Prosecutor's Office,More >>
NEW INFORMATION: Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington says Michelle Despain's first degree murder trial was continued, at the request of her attorneys, to June 3 for a motions and plea hearing, with a tentative trial date set to start June 17.More >>
Wednesday, August 29 2012 5:47 AM EDT2012-08-29 09:47:00 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A 41-foot long dragon will soon be circling downtown Memphis, but it's not scaring passengers. Instead, it's going to promote a unique race on the Mississippi River. The newly decorated trolleyMore >>
A 41-foot long dragon will soon be circling downtown Memphis, but it is not scaring passengers. Instead, it is going to promote a unique race on the Mississippi River.More >>
Wednesday, August 29 2012 5:35 AM EDT2012-08-29 09:35:32 GMT
FedEx is known for delivering millions of packages every day, but a special delivery by one of the company's executive's received all of the attention Tuesday.More >>
FedEx is known for delivering millions of packages every day, but a special delivery by one of the company's executive's received all of the attention Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, August 28 2012 4:55 PM EDT2012-08-28 20:55:21 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A young boy is recovering after he says a bullet exploded in his hand after he squeezed it. Derick Currie, the boy's father, said his son is going to recover from his injuries though he mayMore >>
A young boy is recovering after he says a bullet exploded in his hand after he squeezed it.More >>
Tuesday, August 21 2012 11:53 AM EDT2012-08-21 15:53:52 GMT
(WMC-TV) – For the second time in two months, a Shelby County School Board Commissioner is pushing for Shelby County Superintendent John Aitken to take over leadership of both Memphis City and ShelbyMore >>
For the second time in two months, a Shelby County School Board Commissioner is pushing for Shelby County Superintendent John Aitken to take over leadership of both Memphis City and Shelby County Schools before next year's merger.More >>
Tuesday, August 14 2012 11:47 AM EDT2012-08-14 15:47:56 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Multiple shootings in one night in Memphis sent five people to the hospital. Memphis police responded to the first shooting around 7 p.m. Monday in the 1500 block of Hope. That is where threeMore >>
Multiple shootings in one night in Memphis sent five people to the hospital.More >>
Tuesday, August 14 2012 8:41 AM EDT2012-08-14 12:41:43 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The Tennessee Election commission could take serious and substantial action against the Shelby County Election Commission after a review of the August 2 election. That could include oustingMore >>
The Tennessee Election commission could take serious and substantial action against the Shelby County Election Commission after a review of the August 2 election.More >>
Tuesday, August 14 2012 8:30 AM EDT2012-08-14 12:30:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The man accused of beating a teenage girl and selling her for sex will face a judge Tuesday. Eric Sims faces several charges including criminal impersonation, aggravated assault, and evenMore >>
The man accused of beating a teenage girl and selling her for sex will face a judge Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, August 14 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-14 12:00:22 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The Arkansas Chapter of the Commission on Religion and Racism (CORR) wants Jonesboro Police Chief Michael Yates to step down. They are staging a demonstration, starting Tuesday morning atMore >>
The Arkansas Chapter of the Commission on Religion and Racism (CORR) wants Jonesboro Police Chief Michael Yates to step down.More >>
Tuesday, August 14 2012 7:42 AM EDT2012-08-14 11:42:50 GMT
(WMC-TV) – A Memphis woman is lucky to be alive this morning after escaping her burning home overnight. The woman, who is 67, escaped from her house in the 6300 block of Quince. The home caught fireMore >>
A Memphis woman is lucky to be alive this morning after escaping her burning home overnight.More >>
Tuesday, August 14 2012 6:45 AM EDT2012-08-14 10:45:29 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Several police officers are recovering after investigators say someone rammed their cruisers and led them on a two state chase. Southaven police say they tried to pull a car over on HighwayMore >>
Several police officers are recovering after investigators say someone rammed their cruisers and led them on a two state chase.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 3:50 PM EDT2012-08-07 19:50:58 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A man charged with murder after strangling his girlfriend to death, could be a free man after a hearing today. And the victim's family wants answers. This is all unfolding in DeSoto County,More >>
A man charged with murder after strangling his girlfriend to death, could be a free man after a hearing today. And the victim's family wants answers.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 10:53 AM EDT2012-08-07 14:53:12 GMT
(WMC-TV) – In less than 2 weeks, former Tennessee State Senator John Ford will be out of prison. According to his brother, Edmund Ford Sr., he will be released August 20 to spend the rest of his sentenceMore >>
In less than 2 weeks, former Tennessee State Senator John Ford will be out of prison.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 9:58 AM EDT2012-08-07 13:58:26 GMT
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) - Police have charged two out-of-state men with robbing two other men in western Pennsylvania by claiming they were recording a video for a reality TV show called "You Just Got Robbed."More >>
Police have charged two out-of-state men with robbing two other men in western Pennsylvania by claiming they were recording a video for a reality TV show called "You Just Got Robbed."More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 8:12 AM EDT2012-08-07 12:12:19 GMT
(WMC-TV) – When the Memphis City council meets today, they are going to tackle some divisive issues. One of them - the annexation of part of South Cordova. People in that area have filed suit againstMore >>
When the Memphis City council meets today, they are going to tackle some divisive issues.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 7:46 AM EDT2012-08-07 11:46:47 GMT
(WMC-TV) – We now know the names of the three teens charged with attacking a man in Overton Park. Police say 16-year-old James Moss, 17-year-old Inell Crayton, and 14-year-old Davekio Bateman assaultedMore >>
We now know the names of the three teens charged with attacking a man in Overton Park.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 7:17 AM EDT2012-08-07 11:17:07 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Hundreds gathered together in Jonesboro Arkansas for a candlelight vigil remembering the Southaven man shot to death in the back of a police car - while he was handcuffed. Chavis Carter's storyMore >>
Hundreds gathered together in Jonesboro Arkansas for a candlelight vigil remembering the Southaven man shot to death in the back of a police car - while he was handcuffed.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 7:02 AM EDT2012-08-07 11:02:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Today, we will get a look at a piece of evidence that helped put away a Mid-South cop killer last month. Jerry Lard was sentenced to death for the 2011 murder of Trumann, Arkansas, policeMore >>
Today, we will get a look at a piece of evidence that helped put away a Mid-South cop killer last month.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 6:28 AM EDT2012-08-07 10:28:54 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Memphis police are looking for the people responsible for shooting a man in a drive-by. Police say the man was outside his home in the 43 hundred block of Chuck around 11 Monday night when someoneMore >>
Memphis police are looking for the people responsible for shooting a man in a drive-by.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 3:54 PM EDT2012-07-31 19:54:06 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Memphis police are looking for two men who tried to rob a guy. But not only did they try to rob him, they fired a shot at him too. Police say the incident happened overnight around 12:45 a.m. TheyMore >>
Memphis police are looking for two men who tried to rob a man outside his apartment. In addition to robbing him, police say the suspects shot a gun at him, too.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 9:35 AM EDT2012-07-31 13:35:02 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Registration for Memphis and Shelby County schools is today. It starts at 7:30 a.m. in most schools, and will last until 7 p.m., giving parents plenty of time to sign up their kids for theMore >>
Registration for Memphis and Shelby County schools is today.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 9:30 AM EDT2012-07-31 13:30:59 GMT
HERNANDO, Miss. (AP) - A hearing for Southaven Mayor Greg Davis on charges that he unlawfully passed a school bus in a private vehicle has been continued. The Commercial Appeal reports (http://bit.ly/OirVU4More >>
A hearing for Southaven Mayor Greg Davis on charges that he unlawfully passed a school bus in a private vehicle has been continued.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 9:26 AM EDT2012-07-31 13:26:38 GMT
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) - Silver Airways has pushed back the start date of ticket sales for service out of the Tupelo Regional Airport. Airport executive director Josh Abramson tells WTVA TV (http://bit.ly/Oy0VnzMore >>
Silver Airways has pushed back the start date of ticket sales for service out of the Tupelo Regional Airport.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 9:07 AM EDT2012-07-31 13:07:45 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Shellie Zimmerman, the wife of George Zimmerman, might have some "splainin' to do." She is due in court Tuesday for an arraignment. She is accused of perjury after a judge revoked GeorgeMore >>
Shellie Zimmerman, the wife of George Zimmerman, might have some "splainin' to do."More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 8:27 AM EDT2012-07-31 12:27:36 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Suburban Shelby County voters will cast ballots on municipal schools Thursday, despite a lawsuit from the Shelby County Commission. In the latest twist, commissioners are pushing for publicMore >>
Suburban Shelby County voters will cast ballots on municipal schools Thursday, despite a lawsuit from the Shelby County Commission.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 8:02 AM EDT2012-07-31 12:02:04 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Tuesday, we could learn the identities of the people involved in a deadly Crash on Interstate 40 near Brownsville, Tenn. The wreck happened Monday. There were three fatalities, and five moreMore >>
Tuesday, we could learn the identities of the people involved in a deadly Crash on Interstate 40 near Brownsville, Tenn.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 7:59 AM EDT2012-07-31 11:59:43 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The issue of library cards as voter identification just won't die. With a little more than 48 hours to go until Election Day, the issue returns to court Tuesday. The federal Judge wants a copyMore >>
The issue of library cards as voter identification just won't die. With a little more than 48 hours to go until Election Day, the issue returns to court Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:29 AM EDT2012-07-25 10:29:00 GMT
(WMC-TV) – An overnight run in with the law leaves one man dead. The incident happened in Drummonds, Tenn. That is where deputies shot and killed a man overnight who refused to drop his gun. We are beingMore >>
Two Tipton County deputies are on administrative leave after shooting and killing a man during a domestic disturbance call Monday night.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:28 AM EDT2012-07-25 10:28:17 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Shelby County investigators are teaming up with the FBI to investigate a theft that could result in hate crime charges. "I hope it's not malicious," said Steve Stone, pastor of Heartsong Church.More >>
Shelby County investigators are teaming up with the FBI to investigate a theft that could result in hate crime charges.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:22 AM EDT2012-07-25 10:22:15 GMT
(WMC-TV) - An Arkansas mom is thousands of miles away from home trying to find her missing 20-year-old daughter. Lisa Ennis says her daughter, Tiffany, answered a newspaper ad about selling magazinesMore >>
An Arkansas mom is thousands of miles away from home trying to find her missing 20-year-old daughter.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:20 AM EDT2012-07-25 10:20:30 GMT
A Shelby County employee has been charged for allegedly molesting a child a decade ago.More >>
He served as a volunteer Shelby County reserve deputy from 1994 to 2007. He also worked for Shelby County fleet services for 19 years, but now he's in jail on a sexual battery charge.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:18 AM EDT2012-07-25 10:18:23 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Police in Southaven are investigating after a series of purse snatchings at gas stations. The latest crime happened Monday afternoon and police say it was the fifth burglary in the past week. SouthavenMore >>
Police in Southaven are investigating after a series of purse snatchings at gas stations.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:11 AM EDT2012-07-25 10:11:45 GMT
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV) – The State of Tennessee confirms hundreds of Shelby County ballots cast in error during early voting. Action News 5 Investigators are working to determine what these wrong ballotsMore >>
The State of Tennessee confirms hundreds of Shelby County ballots cast in error during early voting. Action News 5 Investigators are working to determine what these wrong ballots mean for voters and the outcome of the August second election. A member of the Election Commission said they are working to correct the problem. It is a problem local leaders fear will make people wonder if they should even bother to go to the polls. More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:08 AM EDT2012-07-25 10:08:45 GMT
FAYETTE COUNTY, TN (WMC-TV) – 47 year-old John Bragorgos was indicted and arrested Monday for allegedly falsifying election documents. Officials say he lied about where he lived when filing paperworkMore >>
47 year-old John Bragorgos was indicted and arrested Monday for allegedly falsifying election documents. Officials say he lied about where he lived when filing paperwork to run for two offices at the Fayette County election commission. Turns out, Bragorgos lives in Germantown, in Shelby County.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:07 AM EDT2012-07-25 10:07:33 GMT
(WMC-TV) – There is a new war of words in the West Memphis Three saga. Another new book is out about the case, this one by the stepfather of one of the young victims. John Mark Byers has been both vilifiedMore >>
There is a new war of words in the West Memphis Three saga. Another new book is out about the case, this one by the stepfather of one of the young victims. John Mark Byers has been both vilified and praised over the past 19 years. Now he says he's "untying the knot" around the knot around this case by putting his words on paper.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:02 AM EDT2012-07-25 10:02:41 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Shelby County Commission will consider easing Equal Employment Opportunity rules for county contractors during its meeting Wednesday. The discussion comes after one Memphis company successfullyMore >>
The Shelby County Commission will consider easing Equal Employment Opportunity rules for county contractors during its meeting Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 5:58 AM EDT2012-07-25 09:58:22 GMT
The dog days of summer are here and as the next school year quickly approaches, students involved in fall sports have already started practicing.More >>
The dog days of summer are here and as the next school year quickly approaches, students involved in fall sports have already started practicing.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 3:03 PM EDT2012-07-24 19:03:25 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Covington police officer is at the center of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probe for allegedly conducting police business while he was supposed to be on medical leave. Covington policeMore >>
A Covington police officer is at the center of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probe for allegedly conducting police business while he was supposed to be on medical leave.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 10:31 AM EDT2012-07-24 14:31:18 GMT
(WMC-TV) – New details are emerging out of the Jerry Lard trial this morning. Lard's defense team admitted in court that Trumann, Arkansas police officer Jonathan Schmidt died at Lard's hands. And a keyMore >>
New details are emerging out of the Jerry Lard trial this morning.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 10:27 AM EDT2012-07-24 14:27:01 GMT
(WMC-TV) – A standoff between police and a suspected gunman at The University of Connecticut's Avery Point campus has ended. The standoff ended within the last hour. A school spokesperson says the manMore >>
A standoff between police and a suspected gunman at The University of Connecticut's Avery Point campus has ended.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 9:06 AM EDT2012-07-24 13:06:40 GMT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Knox County Commission members have adopted a written policy on public prayer before their meetings. The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/OrRz7f ) reported commissionersMore >>
Knox County Commission members have adopted a written policy on public prayer before their meetings.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 8:15 AM EDT2012-07-24 12:15:17 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The son of a Tennessee animal control director is under arrest for growing pot at the animal control building. Jonathan Smith, 34, is charged with growing marijuana plants behind the WarrenMore >>
The son of a Tennessee animal control director is under arrest for growing pot at the animal control building.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 8:01 AM EDT2012-07-24 12:01:26 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam is offering a $ 20,000 reward to catch the arsonist who set a fire that killed a fire chief in Decatur County. Chief Kenny Fox was killed on April 7 in a fireMore >>
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam is offering a $ 20,000 reward to catch the arsonist who set a fire that killed a fire chief in Decatur County.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 7:51 AM EDT2012-07-24 11:51:07 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The West Nile virus is hitting a little too close to home for some Mid-Southerners. Mississippi's department of health reports seven new cases of the west Nile virus in the state. The virusMore >>
The West Nile virus is hitting a little too close to home for some Mid-Southerners.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 7:07 AM EDT2012-07-24 11:07:53 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Action News 5 is following an overnight shooting that sent one person to the MED. The shooting happened in the 900 block of Dickinson in Memphis around 11:30 Monday night. We are working toMore >>
Action News 5 is following an overnight shooting that sent one person to the MED.More >>
Wednesday, July 18 2012 5:57 AM EDT2012-07-18 09:57:45 GMT
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV) – A fight is underway between the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and geocaching. It's the hobby that led two Mid-South men to getting lost in the woods for more than 24 hours. ItMore >>
A fight is underway between the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and geocaching. It's the hobby that led two Mid-South men to getting lost in the woods for more than 24 hours. It appears there is a truce between the Sheriff's office and geocachers around the world. Inspector Ray Garcia today spoke with a spokesperson from Geocachers.com and said his department wouldn't be the group to make a decision about removing the caches. More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 7:57 AM EDT2012-07-17 11:57:22 GMT
GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) - A Greenwood city councilman is considering placing a saggy pants ordinance on the council's study agenda. If Councilman Johnny Jennings goes ahead with the idea, it would putMore >>
A Greenwood city councilman is considering placing a saggy pants ordinance on the council's study agenda.More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 7:43 AM EDT2012-07-17 11:43:24 GMT
(WMC-TV) – A former Jackson, Tenn. police officer cut a deal to keep himself out of prison, and clear his record. Travis Hass, 29, was indicted last May for lying about who shot him. He said he wasMore >>
A former Jackson, Tenn. police officer cut a deal to keep himself out of prison, and clear his record.More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 7:25 AM EDT2012-07-17 11:25:27 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Memphis police are searching for a killer after a man was shot dead in his car. A passerby saw the car parked in the middle of Jackson and Randle and called police. After arriving to the scene,More >>
Memphis police are searching for a killer after a man was shot dead in his car.More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 7:15 AM EDT2012-07-17 11:15:24 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Jury selection resumes this morning in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a Trumann, Arkansas police officer in April 2011. And we've learned a judge is going to limit the amountMore >>
Jury selection resumes this morning in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a Trumann, Arkansas police officer in April 2011.More >>
Wednesday, July 11 2012 6:15 PM EDT2012-07-11 22:15:36 GMT
TUNICA, MS - (WMC-TV) – A little girl from North Mississippi is in the ICU at LeBonheur Children's Hospital, and her parents are accused of putting her there. Many in Tunica are sending positive thoughtsMore >>
The 1-year-old girl who was being treated for abuse at LeBonheur Children's Hospital has died.More >>
Wednesday, July 11 2012 6:25 AM EDT2012-07-11 10:25:45 GMT
WEST MEMPHIS, AR - (WMC-TV) – A West Memphis mother is visiting a Hollywood set recreating her real life horror story of the West Memphis three. Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth are on the movie setMore >>
A West Memphis mother is visiting a Hollywood set recreating her real life horror story of the West Memphis three. Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth are on the movie set outside of Atlanta filming "Devil's Knot." More >>
Wednesday, July 11 2012 6:20 AM EDT2012-07-11 10:20:34 GMT
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV) – Clarence Mumford had no comment Tuesday as he was released from federal custody on his own recognizance. The 48-year-old guidance counselor is accused of running a test-takingMore >>
Clarence Mumford had no comment Tuesday as he was released from federal custody on his own recognizance. The 48-year-old guidance counselor is accused of running a test-taking scheme for teachers in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi dating back to 1995.More >>
Tuesday, July 10 2012 6:43 PM EDT2012-07-10 22:43:49 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Parts of the Mid-South finally received rain Tuesday after weeks of dry, hot weather. However, the sudden downpour caused some reports of flash flooding in Memphis. Police were reportedly blockingMore >>
Parts of the Mid-South finally received rain Tuesday after weeks of dry, hot weather. However, the sudden downpour caused some reports of flash flooding in Memphis.More >>
Tuesday, July 10 2012 5:30 PM EDT2012-07-10 21:30:36 GMT
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(WMC-TV) - GreenTech Automotive (GTA) will host a talent meet and greet at its Horn Lake facility today. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and those who attend will be provided more informationMore >>
GreenTech Automotive (GTA) will host a talent meet and greet at its Horn Lake facility today.More >>
Tuesday, July 10 2012 3:13 PM EDT2012-07-10 19:13:06 GMT
(WMC-TV) – A Mississippi mother has been charged with child abuse after her daughter was hospitalized Sunday. Tunica County deputies were called to a home in the Shady Lane Apartments just before 11:30More >>
A Mississippi mother has been charged with child abuse after her daughter was hospitalized Sunday.More >>
Tuesday, July 10 2012 11:10 AM EDT2012-07-10 15:10:45 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Noah's ark just got a little too close to home for one Tenn. resident. Nearly 70 animals, including everything from dogs to a donkey, are being treated after they were seized from an accusedMore >>
Nearly 70 animals, including everything from dogs to a donkey, are being treated after they were seized from an accused animal hoarder.More >>
Tuesday, July 10 2012 7:14 AM EDT2012-07-10 11:14:04 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Memphis man busted for stealing video games from FedEx will face a judge. Calvin Crutcher is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of games from several FedEx shipments. The thiefMore >>
A Memphis man busted for stealing video games from FedEx will face a judge.More >>
Wednesday, July 4 2012 1:58 PM EDT2012-07-04 17:58:47 GMT
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV) – A woman is accused of using God's word as a weapon against her pastor in their Mid-South church. A 63-year-old church member used a Bible to hit the pastor in the head afterMore >>
A woman is accused of using God's word as a weapon against her pastor in their Mid-South church. A 63-year-old church member used a Bible to hit the pastor in the head after he told her and other members to leave or he would call the Sheriff. It is as church rift that turned violent. More >>
Wednesday, July 4 2012 11:36 AM EDT2012-07-04 15:36:23 GMT
(WMC-TV) – A series of shootings kept Memphis police busy early Tuesday morning. Around 12:30 Tuesday morning, police responded to the 3500 block of Kendrick. An 18-year-old man told them he had beenMore >>
A series of shootings kept Memphis police busy early Tuesday morning, one on Kendrick and another on Mount Moriah Extended.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 10:02 PM EDT2012-07-04 02:02:22 GMT
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV) – Embattled Southaven Mayor Greg Davis addressed citizen complaints Tuesday night about a reception thrown in Biloxi, and comments he made disparaging Memphis. Tuesday night wasMore >>
Tuesday night was the first meeting of the Southaven Board of Aldermen since the Mississippi Municipal League conference last week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Residents were there ready to question an expensive reception the city hosted while there. This is the latest controversy following the mayor's spending scandal last year. More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 8:15 PM EDT2012-07-04 00:15:04 GMT
(WMC-TV) – A Memphis lawmaker was the victim of a violent robbery, but now he's sharing his story about how technology helped track down his attackers. Tennessee state Rep. Mike Kernell was reluctantMore >>
A Memphis lawmaker was the victim of a violent robbery, but now he's sharing his story about how technology helped track down his attackers.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 8:11 PM EDT2012-07-04 00:11:05 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Residents of one Cordova community are fighting back after they were annexed by the City of Memphis this weekend. It's a 650 acre area of land bordering Germantown, Houston Levee, GermantownMore >>
Residents of one Cordova community are fighting back after they were annexed by the City of Memphis this weekend.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 8:03 PM EDT2012-07-04 00:03:07 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Many people will head to the water to cool off and celebrate the Fourth of July. But, consider yourself warned. If you drink and drive a boat, you will get busted. You could face a severalMore >>
Many people will head to the water to cool off and celebrate the Fourth of July. But, consider yourself warned. If you drink and drive a boat, you will get busted.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 8:00 PM EDT2012-07-04 00:00:54 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Since Make A Splash Mid-South began four years ago, the group has taught more than 3,000 children to swim. Now the group has won a national contest by simply telling its story. The group enteredMore >>
Since Make A Splash Mid-South began four years ago, the group has taught more than 3,000 children to swim. Now the group has won a national contest by simply telling its story.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 4:56 PM EDT2012-07-03 20:56:13 GMT
(WMC-TV) – It was the site of a raunchy video and now a controversial Memphis club has been closed down. Club Elements was closed Tuesday afternoon after a sex party inside attracted a lot of attention. MemphisMore >>
It was the site of a raunchy video and now a controversial Memphis club has been closed down.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 1:48 PM EDT2012-07-03 17:48:38 GMT
(WMC-TV) – An overnight motorcycle accident in Tipton County leaves one person dead and two people injured. The two motorcycles were heading east on 59 when the crash happened, killing a 21-year-old woman.More >>
An overnight motorcycle accident in Tipton County leaves one person dead and two people injured.More >>
Wednesday, June 27 2012 10:14 PM EDT2012-06-28 02:14:34 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Friends and family of a small child gathered in prayer outside LeBonheur Children's hospital for a near drowning victim. Three year old Ava Grace Hart is brain dead after what her family callsMore >>
Friends and family of a small child gathered in prayer outside LeBonheur Children's Hospital Tuesday for a near drowning victim.More >>
Wednesday, June 27 2012 5:38 AM EDT2012-06-27 09:38:05 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald is offended and angry about a lawsuit filed by Shelby County commissioners to block elections to create new municipal school districts. Something Bartlett isMore >>
Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald said he is offended and angry about a lawsuit filed by Shelby County commissioners to block elections to create new municipal school districts, something Bartlett is trying to do in light of the unified school board.More >>
Tuesday, June 26 2012 7:24 PM EDT2012-06-26 23:24:39 GMT
(WMC-TV) -Germantown Police are searching for an elderly man that is currently missing and possibly in danger. Police say 75-year-old Germantown resident James B. Cuthbertson has been missing for severalMore >>
Germantown Police are searching for an elderly man that is currently missing and possibly in danger.More >>
Tuesday, June 26 2012 7:10 PM EDT2012-06-26 23:10:40 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Shelby County Commission filed a lawsuit late Tuesday afternoon to stop the creation of municipal school districts. Voters in all six Shelby County suburbs are scheduled to head to theMore >>
The Shelby County Commission filed a lawsuit late Tuesday afternoon to stop the creation of municipal school districts.More >>
Tuesday, June 26 2012 2:04 PM EDT2012-06-26 18:04:50 GMT
Three women are behind bars and two are at Juvenile Hall after an attempt to steal an iphone goes wrong. Troy Gannaway's Dodge Ram was parked between Washington and Forth on June 24. The car was burglarized,More >>
Three women are behind bars and two are at Juvenile Hall after an attempt to steal an iphone goes wrong.More >>
Tuesday, June 26 2012 12:55 PM EDT2012-06-26 16:55:26 GMT
(WMC-TV) – A Memphis hurdler will be put to the ultimate test Thursday when he competes at the USA Olympic Trials qualifying round. He hopes his time will lead him to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. RichardMore >>
A Memphis hurdler will be put to the ultimate test Thursday when he competes at the USA Olympic Trials qualifying round. He hopes his time will lead him to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. More >>
Tuesday, June 26 2012 7:33 AM EDT2012-06-26 11:33:27 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Nearly one week after the vote to keep one local school superintendent and cut ties with another, the Unified School Board could have another big vote on the table Tuesday.The board plans toMore >>
Nearly one week after the vote to keep one local school superintendent and cut ties with another, the Unified School Board could have another big vote on the table Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, June 26 2012 5:28 AM EDT2012-06-26 09:28:13 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The National Civil Rights Museum will reveal plans for a historical facelift that will, among other things, allow closer access to the spot where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated.TheMore >>
The National Civil Rights Museum will reveal plans for a historical facelift that will, among other things, allow closer access to the spot where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated.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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:35:53 GMT
The Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Alert for Saturday, May 25, 2013. On this day, MATA will offer 25 cent fares on bus, MATAplus and trolley rides. Seniors 65 yearsMore >>
Saturday, May 25, 2013, MATA will offer 25 cent fares on bus, MATAplus and trolley rides.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:58:47 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 >>
A judge gave the club owners permission to open the doors Friday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:32:50 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, February 15 2013 11:51 PM EST2013-02-16 04:51:21 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Scientists at Ole Miss are generating a lot of buzz thanks to the creation of a new pain killer -- made with marijuana. Ole Miss is home to the nation's only legally grown marijuana operation.More >>
Scientists at Ole Miss are generating a lot of buzz thanks to the creation of a new pain killer -- made with marijuana.More >>
Click here to see how much you would take home depending on which state you bought your winning lottery ticket in. BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Millions of people try their luck on big lottery games likeMore >>
Millions of people try their luck on big lottery games like Powerball every week. We wonder what the odds actually are that you'll choose the winning combinations. WAFB's Keitha Nelson talks with an expert on numbers.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 >>
