Sunday, March 3 2013 12:48 AM EST2013-03-03 05:48:40 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Highway 178 between Victoria and Byhalia, Miss. is temporarily shut down due to a truck that is possibly on fire. The Marshall County Sheriff's office is at the scene investigating. ActionMore >>
Highway 78 between Victoria and Byhalia, Miss. is temporarily shut down after a truck's tires caught fire.More >>
Saturday, February 9 2013 5:44 PM EST2013-02-09 22:44:00 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A wreck on Interstate 40 west of Covington Pike in Shelby County is causing traffic delays. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a crash at mile marker 9 westbound occurredMore >>
Traffic on Interstate 40 west of Covington Pike in Shelby County is at a standstill after an accident involving a tow truck.More >>
Saturday, October 20 2012 11:53 PM EDT2012-10-21 03:53:00 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Three shootings in the last two weeks have citizens in the small town of Ripley, Tennessee on edge tonight. The latest shooting happened earlier today. A body was found on Washington StreetMore >>
(WMC-TV) - Three shootings in the last two weeks have citizens in the small town of Ripley, Tennessee on edge tonight. The latest shooting happened earlier today. A body was found on Washington StreetMore >>
Investigators in western Tennessee say the slaying of a Crockett County man may have stemmed from a home robbery and be related to another burglary in the area.More >>
Investigators in western Tennessee say the slaying of a Crockett County man may have stemmed from a home robbery and be related to another burglary in the area.More >>
Sunday, October 14 2012 12:28 AM EDT2012-10-14 04:28:44 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Honorees and guests wearing their best made their way inside the East Memphis Hilton Hotel Saturday for the Latino Leadership Awards Gala. In its third year, the event is a fundraiser to supportMore >>
(WMC-TV) – Honorees and guests wearing their best made their way inside the East Memphis Hilton Hotel Saturday for the Latino Leadership Awards Gala. In its third year, the event is a fundraiser to supportMore >>
Attorneys for convicted evangelist Tony Alamo are again asking the full 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to hear an appeal of a lawsuit alleging he ordered the beatings of two young boys in his ministry.More >>
Attorneys for convicted evangelist Tony Alamo are again asking the full 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to hear an appeal of a lawsuit alleging he ordered the beatings of two young boys in his ministry.More >>
Saturday, October 13 2012 6:05 PM EDT2012-10-13 22:05:11 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Along the cobble stones of the Mississippi River bank, a group of miracle workers bid farewell to Utah kayaker David Stewart. Monday, Stewart docked his kayak near the Auction Street BridgeMore >>
(WMC-TV) – Along the cobble stones of the Mississippi River bank, a group of miracle workers bid farewell to Utah kayaker David Stewart. Monday, Stewart docked his kayak near the Auction Street BridgeMore >>
A proposed increase in Arkansas' sales tax that will go before voters next month to pay for highway improvements is chipping away at the anti-tax sentiment among the state's top Republican officials.More >>
A proposed increase in Arkansas' sales tax that will go before voters next month to pay for highway improvements is chipping away at the anti-tax sentiment among the state's top Republican officials.More >>
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys want a mental evaluation for a 19-year-old man charged with making online threats to attack Oxford High School.More >>
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys want a mental evaluation for a 19-year-old man charged with making online threats to attack Oxford High School.More >>
Saturday, October 6 2012 10:16 PM EDT2012-10-07 02:16:01 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Several neighbors witnessed commotion at the Cottonwood Apartments Friday night. "The lady came over here and said 'police police' and I said what happened," said one neighbor. "He go aroundMore >>
(WMC-TV) – Several neighbors witnessed commotion at the Cottonwood Apartments Friday night. "The lady came over here and said 'police police' and I said what happened," said one neighbor. "He go aroundMore >>
Saturday, October 6 2012 9:58 PM EDT2012-10-07 01:58:11 GMT
(WMC-TV) – After decades of voting, one 85-year-old's daughter wasn't going to let a lost ID get in her mother's way of casting a ballot especially after watching the presidential debate this past week.More >>
(WMC-TV) – After decades of voting, one 85-year-old's daughter wasn't going to let a lost ID get in her mother's way of casting a ballot especially after watching the presidential debate this past week.More >>
Saturday, October 6 2012 8:38 PM EDT2012-10-07 00:38:06 GMT
(WMC-TV) – According to MLGW's Outage Map, the Midtown area near Overton Park has the most residents without power. Friday night close to 4,000 residents were in the dark. Memphis Light Gas and WaterMore >>
(WMC-TV) – According to MLGW's Outage Map, the Midtown area near Overton Park has the most residents without power. Friday night close to 4,000 residents were in the dark. Memphis Light Gas and WaterMore >>
Data from police, drug treatment centers and hospitals shows an apparent decline in synthetic drugs in Tennessee after a law was passed banning most of the substances.More >>
Data from police, drug treatment centers and hospitals shows an apparent decline in synthetic drugs in Tennessee after a law was passed banning most of the substances.More >>
Health officials say there may be hundreds or even thousands of people exposed to a rare form of fungal meningitis, leaving those who received steroid shots linked to the outbreak to anxiously wait.More >>
Health officials say there may be hundreds or even thousands of people exposed to a rare form of fungal meningitis, leaving those who received steroid shots linked to the outbreak to anxiously wait.More >>
Tyler Russell passed for two touchdowns and Mississippi State held Kentucky to just 228 yards on offense, leading the No. 20 Bulldogs to a 27-14 victory Saturday.More >>
Tyler Russell passed for two touchdowns and Mississippi State held Kentucky to just 228 yards on offense, leading the No. 20 Bulldogs to a 27-14 victory Saturday.More >>
Backers of a $1.8 billion road improvement plan hope the promise of four-lane highways and tens of thousands of construction jobs will convince Arkansans to vote in favor of a half-cent sales tax increase that will...More >>
Backers of a $1.8 billion road improvement plan hope the promise of four-lane highways and tens of thousands of construction jobs will convince Arkansans to vote in favor of a half-cent sales tax increase that will last up...More >>
Dennis Johnson rushed for two touchdowns and the Arkansas defense had eight sacks to help the Razorbacks snap a four-game skid with a 24-7 victory over Auburn on Saturday.More >>
Dennis Johnson rushed for two touchdowns and the Arkansas defense had eight sacks to help the Razorbacks snap a four-game skid with a 24-7 victory over Auburn on Saturday.More >>
Sunday, September 30 2012 12:11 AM EDT2012-09-30 04:11:16 GMT
(WMC-TV) – After years of planning and lengthy construction delay, The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Memphis is preparing to open its doors. As crews put on the finishing touches, we got a first lookMore >>
(WMC-TV) – After years of planning and lengthy construction delay, The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Memphis is preparing to open its doors. As crews put on the finishing touches, we got a first lookMore >>
Sunday, September 30 2012 12:10 AM EDT2012-09-30 04:10:12 GMT
(WMC-TV) – For nearly the entire day, blue lights were part of the scenery in a small Whitehaven community. For several hours, Memphis police, and SWAT, armed with rifles surrounded a Memphis home…andMore >>
(WMC-TV) – For nearly the entire day, blue lights were part of the scenery in a small Whitehaven community. For several hours, Memphis police, and SWAT, armed with rifles surrounded a Memphis home…andMore >>
Todd Gurley ran for three touchdowns and Keith Marshall added two as No. 5 Georgia recovered after blowing a 17-point lead to beat Tennessee 51-44.More >>
Todd Gurley ran for three touchdowns and Keith Marshall added two as No. 5 Georgia recovered after blowing a 17-point lead to beat Tennessee 51-44 on Saturday in the highest-scoring game ever between the SEC rivals.More >>
Saturday, September 29 2012 5:36 PM EDT2012-09-29 21:36:12 GMT
(WMC-TV) – According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, improper disposal of prescription medication is a public health and safety issue. Saturday, local law enforcement held annual Drug Take-back eventsMore >>
(WMC-TV) – According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, improper disposal of prescription medication is a public health and safety issue. Saturday, local law enforcement held annual Drug Take-back eventsMore >>
Johnny Manziel threw for a school-record 453 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score to lead Texas A&M over Arkansas 58-10 on Saturday for the Aggies' first Southeastern Conference win.More >>
Johnny Manziel threw for a school-record 453 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score to lead Texas A&M over Arkansas 58-10 on Saturday for the Aggies' first Southeastern Conference win.More >>
Monday, September 24 2012 7:57 AM EDT2012-09-24 11:57:54 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Late Saturday night, Memphis Fire responded to what became a three-alarm fire at the Somerset Park Apartments, located at Tchulahoma and Winchester. According to MFD Public Information OfficerMore >>
(WMC-TV) - Late Saturday night, Memphis Fire responded to what became a three-alarm fire at the Somerset Park Apartments, located at Tchulahoma and Winchester. According to MFD Public Information OfficerMore >>
Saturday, September 22 2012 10:42 PM EDT2012-09-23 02:42:57 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The statistics are staggering: 6 out of every 100 people living in Tennessee have some type of STD. Sadly many parents don't discuss prevention with their children. Today health agenciesMore >>
(WMC-TV) – The statistics are staggering: 6 out of every 100 people living in Tennessee have some type of STD. Sadly many parents don't discuss prevention with their children. Today health agenciesMore >>
Saturday, September 22 2012 8:00 PM EDT2012-09-23 00:00:00 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Memphis International Airport is one step closer to striking a deal with discount air carrier Southwest Airlines. Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell was all smiles Saturday, on the heels ofMore >>
(WMC-TV) - Memphis International Airport is one step closer to striking a deal with discount air carrier Southwest Airlines. Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell was all smiles Saturday, on the heels ofMore >>
By BRUCE SCHREINER and RANDALL DICKERSON Associated Press Autumn's arrival Saturday closes the door on a summer that ruined some crops and made folks swelter across Tennessee and Kentucky.More >>
By BRUCE SCHREINER and RANDALL DICKERSON Associated Press Autumn's arrival Saturday closes the door on a summer that ruined some crops and made folks swelter across Tennessee and Kentucky.More >>
A former Memphis City Schools teacher has pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme in which teacher candidates would hire others to take certification tests in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi.More >>
A former Memphis City Schools teacher has pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme in which teacher candidates would hire others to take certification tests in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi.More >>
Mid-South Community College at West Memphis has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to help pay for construction of a building for its aviation maintenance technology program.More >>
Mid-South Community College at West Memphis has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to help pay for construction of a building for its aviation maintenance technology program.More >>
Monday, September 17 2012 6:43 AM EDT2012-09-17 10:43:49 GMT
(WMC-TV) – A shooting investigation is underway South Memphis after a man was shot in the 2000 block of Lindberg at Ketchum Street. Our crews caught paramedics trying to help the victim as we arrivedMore >>
(WMC-TV) –The search is on for a killer, after a Memphis man was shot to death in his own driveway in the 2500 block of Lindbergh Street over the weekend.More >>
Sunday, September 16 2012 12:21 AM EDT2012-09-16 04:21:49 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Police are looking for a runaway teen from Memphis, considered to be in danger. Anya Williams, 13, was last seen at her residence on September 9, in the 6000 block of Apple Tree at approximatelyMore >>
(WMC-TV) – Police are looking for a runaway teen from Memphis, considered to be in danger. Anya Williams, 13, was last seen at her residence on September 9, in the 6000 block of Apple Tree at approximatelyMore >>
Sunday, September 16 2012 12:17 AM EDT2012-09-16 04:17:28 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Family members gathered at the Emerald Square town homes one year after a devastating day. Christopher Young was found shot to death in his home September 15th 2011. When Young didn't reportMore >>
(WMC-TV) – Family members gathered at the Emerald Square town homes one year after a devastating day. Christopher Young was found shot to death in his home September 15th 2011. When Young didn't reportMore >>
Saturday, September 15 2012 9:05 PM EDT2012-09-16 01:05:46 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Dimitrie Colbert, 20, has pled guilty in the first degree murder of his girlfriend, Janette Corria. In his guilty plea, Colbert agreed to life in prison with possibility of parole and fourMore >>
(WMC-TV) – Dimitrie Colbert, 20, has pled guilty in the first degree murder of his girlfriend, Janette Corria. In his guilty plea, Colbert agreed to life in prison with possibility of parole and fourMore >>
Saturday, September 15 2012 8:49 PM EDT2012-09-16 00:49:48 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Memphians turned in their guns for Gas and Grizzlies tickets today. A City of Memphis' gun take-back program was a huge success today, and the mayor revealed his plan to crack down on gunMore >>
(WMC-TV) – Memphians turned in their guns for Gas and Grizzlies tickets today. A City of Memphis' gun take-back program was a huge success today, and the mayor revealed his plan to crack down on gunMore >>
Saturday, September 15 2012 8:46 PM EDT2012-09-16 00:46:59 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Arkansas could become the first southern state to consider legalizing medical marijuana if a proposal can clear a legal hurdle. The group Arkansans for Compassionate Care (ACC) collected enoughMore >>
(WMC-TV) - Arkansas could become the first southern state to consider legalizing medical marijuana if a proposal can clear a legal hurdle. The group Arkansans for Compassionate Care (ACC) collected enoughMore >>
Police, schools and courts in Memphis are participating in a training program in an effort to reduce the high number of minority youths in the juvenile court system.More >>
Police, schools and courts in Memphis are participating in a training program in an effort to reduce the high number of minority youths in the juvenile court system.More >>
Memphis and Shelby County schools are asking the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for $10 million in additional funding so that a teacher effectiveness agenda can be spread to up to 3,200 county teachers when the...More >>
Memphis and Shelby County schools are asking the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for $10 million in additional funding so that a teacher effectiveness agenda can be spread to up to 3,200 county teachers when the districts...More >>
Monday, September 10 2012 11:12 AM EDT2012-09-10 15:12:40 GMT
(WMC-TV) – A Memphis community is on edge tonight after the frightening robbery of one of their neighbors. The victim was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight after the man inside her home shot theMore >>
(WMC-TV) – A Memphis community is on edge after the frightening robbery of one of their neighbors. The victim was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight after the man inside her home shot theMore >>
Tom Brady threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns, and the defending AFC champion New England Patriots routed the Tennessee Titans 34-13 for their ninth straight season-opening win Sunday.More >>
Tom Brady threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns, and the defending AFC champion New England Patriots routed the Tennessee Titans 34-13 for their ninth straight season-opening win Sunday.More >>
State economist Darrin Webb says he does not expect Mississippi to see a surge in tax collections after Hurricane Isaac the way it did after Hurricane Katrina.More >>
State economist Darrin Webb says he does not expect Mississippi to see a surge in tax collections after Hurricane Isaac the way it did after Hurricane Katrina.More >>
Sunday, September 9 2012 1:08 AM EDT2012-09-09 05:08:23 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Memphis is the home of the blues, soul and rock and roll…a city where many musicians are uninsured and rely on The Church Health Center. "The Church Health Center provides healthcare forMore >>
(WMC-TV) – Memphis is the home of the blues, soul and rock and roll…a city where many musicians are uninsured and rely on The Church Health Center. "The Church Health Center provides healthcare forMore >>
Sunday, September 9 2012 1:05 AM EDT2012-09-09 05:05:01 GMT
(WMC-TV) – A toddler was killed Saturday night after being hit by a car in North Memphis. Memphis police were called to the 3300 block of Warford Street just after 7 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, theyMore >>
(WMC-TV) – A toddler was killed Saturday night after being hit by a car in North Memphis. Memphis police were called to the 3300 block of Warford Street just after 7 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, theyMore >>
Saturday, September 8 2012 6:36 PM EDT2012-09-08 22:36:04 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Saturday afternoon, Jackson State and Tennessee State Universities kicked off the 23rd Annual Southern Heritage Classic at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. Friday night, however, storms forcedMore >>
(WMC-TV) - Saturday afternoon, Jackson State and Tennessee State Universities kicked off the 23rd Annual Southern Heritage Classic at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. Friday night, however, storms forcedMore >>
Sunday, September 2 2012 12:20 AM EDT2012-09-02 04:20:22 GMT
(WMC-TV) - It was a late night for Tiger Football fans at the Liberty Bowl after sitting through numerous rain delays and may be hours before there's a final score. Officials planned to wait out the rainMore >>
(WMC-TV) - It was a late night for Tiger Football fans at the Liberty Bowl after sitting through numerous rain delays and may be hours before there's a final score. Officials planned to wait out the rainMore >>
Sunday, September 2 2012 12:19 AM EDT2012-09-02 04:19:41 GMT
(WMC-TV) - An old debate is once again picking up steam: a new proposal is on the table to build a four-lane parkway through Shelby Farms Park. Depending upon who you ask about the latest proposal toMore >>
(WMC-TV) - An old debate is once again picking up steam: a new proposal is on the table to build a four-lane parkway through Shelby Farms Park. Depending upon who you ask about the latest proposal toMore >>
(CNN) - Legendary astronaut Neil Armstrong was buried Friday in a private service held by his family in Cincinnati, OH. The first man on the moon died on Aug. 25 of complications from a cardiovascularMore >>
The fist man on the moon was honored at several memorial services Friday.More >>
A Sardis man charged in the roadside shootings of two people in North Mississippi earlier this summer has been indicted on a charge of murder in one of the slayings that occurred in Tunica County.More >>
A Sardis man charged in the roadside shootings of two people in North Mississippi earlier this summer has been indicted on a charge of murder in one of the slayings that occurred in Tunica County.More >>
The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County has kicked off a fundraising drive in an effort to provide a mobile spay/neuter clinic that will travel into the poorest sections of the city.More >>
The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County has kicked off a fundraising drive in an effort to provide a mobile spay/neuter clinic that will travel into the poorest sections of the city.More >>
Mississippi officials were bringing in more pumps as efforts continued to release water from a lake swollen with rain from Isaac behind a dam about 15 miles north of Louisiana.More >>
Mississippi officials were bringing in more pumps as efforts continued to release water from a lake swollen with rain from Isaac behind a dam about 15 miles north of Louisiana.More >>
Saturday, August 18 2012 10:34 PM EDT2012-08-19 02:34:39 GMT
Around 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon a report about a missing boater was made with the Memphis Fire Department.A boater who had been fishing on McKellar Lake made the emergency call. The boater said heMore >>
Around 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon a report about a missing boater was made with the Memphis Fire Department.More >>
Jake Locker's struggles in his first NFL start have the Tennessee Titans pushing back their timetable for announcing their starting quarterback for this season.More >>
Jake Locker's struggles in his first NFL start have the Tennessee Titans pushing back their timetable for announcing their starting quarterback for this season.More >>
Saturday, August 18 2012 8:01 PM EDT2012-08-19 00:01:51 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Mid-Southerners in search of work may hit the jackpot. Earlier today, Tango Transport held a job fair. Hundreds came out to apply and the application process isn't over. Jacqueline MaskMore >>
(WMC-TV) - Mid-Southerners in search of work may hit the jackpot. Earlier today, Tango Transport held a job fair. Hundreds came out to apply and the application process isn't over. Jacqueline MaskMore >>
(CNN) - If you're running low on wishes, you better stock up while you still can. eBay will ban the sale of magic services as part of a new policy update. That means customers can no longer buy blessings,More >>
If you're running low on wishes, you better stock up while you still can. More >>
Saturday, August 18 2012 4:45 PM EDT2012-08-18 20:45:08 GMT
(WMC-TV) - David L. McKee, a senior executive vice president and Chief Operating Officer of ALSAC (the fundraising arm of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), passed away Friday evening following aMore >>
(WMC-TV) - David L. McKee, a senior executive vice president and Chief Operating Officer of ALSAC (the fundraising arm of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), passed away Friday evening following aMore >>
Jackson police have arrested six men after they were indicted on murder charges in the death of a Madison County man found beaten and lying on a road.More >>
Jackson police have arrested six men after they were indicted on murder charges in the death of a Madison County man found beaten and lying on a road.More >>
Monday, August 13 2012 5:53 AM EDT2012-08-13 09:53:43 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A woman and two young boys have been taken to the hospital after a two car collision Saturday evening sent their car air born, and draped in power lines. The accident happened in a residentialMore >>
(WMC-TV) - A woman and two young boys have been taken to the hospital after a two car collision Saturday evening sent their car air born, and draped in power lines. The accident happened in a residentialMore >>
Sunday, August 5 2012 11:59 AM EDT2012-08-05 15:59:35 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The man who has fought 15 years for the Shelby County suburbs to have their own school system is looking ahead, as voters give the green light to municipal school districts. School BoardMore >>
(WMC-TV) - The man who has fought 15 years for the Shelby County suburbs to have their own school system says schools should be run like a business, as voters give the green light to municipal school districts. School BoardMore >>
Sunday, August 5 2012 1:06 AM EDT2012-08-05 05:06:16 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The countdown is on for mid-south students heading back to class. Parents in Mississippi and Arkansas are getting a tax break while stocking up on supplies. The cost of supplies really addsMore >>
(WMC-TV) - The countdown is on for mid-south students heading back to class. Parents in Mississippi and Arkansas are getting a tax break while stocking up on supplies. The cost of supplies really addsMore >>
Former University of Arkansas track athlete Veronica Campbell-Brown has won the bronze medal in the women's 100 meters at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.More >>
Former University of Arkansas track athlete Veronica Campbell-Brown has won the bronze medal in the women's 100 meters at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.More >>
Saturday, August 4 2012 8:40 PM EDT2012-08-05 00:40:46 GMT
(WMC-TV) - New details have been released in the case of a Southaven man who allegedly shot himself while in a Jonesboro police patrol car. Chavis Carter died one week ago today, and now, Jonesboro PoliceMore >>
(WMC-TV) - New details have been released in the case of a Southaven man who allegedly shot himself while in a Jonesboro police patrol car. Chavis Carter died one week ago today, and now, Jonesboro PoliceMore >>
(NBC) - After eight months in space, NASA's Curiosity rover is closing in on Mars for a landing that may be the most difficult in NASA's history. NASA engineers call it "seven minutes of hell." "We goMore >>
NASA's Curiosity rover is scheduled to touch down early Monday morning.More >>
(CNN) - Legendary singer Stevie Wonder filed for divorce from his second wife, Kai Millard Morris, Friday. The 25-time Grammy Award winner's representative released a statement confirming the news. HeMore >>
Legendary singer Stevie Wonder and wife Kai Millard Morris are splitting up.More >>
University of Memphis President Shirley Raines has launched an investigation into allegations that a committee cut the school newspaper's budget over disagreement with its content.More >>
University of Memphis President Shirley Raines has launched an investigation into allegations that a committee cut the school newspaper's budget over disagreement with its content.More >>
Monday, July 30 2012 6:01 AM EDT2012-07-30 10:01:09 GMT
(WMC-TV) - An Amber Alert has been issued in the state of Arkansas for 12-year-old Amber Whitlow of Little Rock. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Whitlow was abductedMore >>
(WMC-TV) - An Amber Alert has been issued in the state of Arkansas for 12-year-old Amber Whitlow of Little Rock. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Whitlow was abductedMore >>
Saturday, July 28 2012 11:35 PM EDT2012-07-29 03:35:57 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A convicted cop killer has been sentenced to death. A jury has sentenced Jerry Lard to death in the shooting death of Trumann Police Officer Jonathan Schmidt. Three hours into their deliberations,More >>
(WMC-TV) - A convicted cop killer has been sentenced to death. A jury has sentenced Jerry Lard to death in the shooting death of Trumann Police Officer Jonathan Schmidt. Three hours into their deliberations,More >>
Saturday, July 28 2012 11:27 PM EDT2012-07-29 03:27:31 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Dr. Willie Herenton remembers the emotional moment when God put it on his heart to help at risk youth. He recalled going into a jail cell during a Juvenile Court mentorship."I said, 'Son, youMore >>
(WMC-TV) - Dr. Willie Herenton remembers the emotional moment when God put it on his heart to help at risk youth. He recalled going into a jail cell during a Juvenile Court mentorship."I said, 'Son, youMore >>
Saturday, July 28 2012 8:35 PM EDT2012-07-29 00:35:34 GMT
(WMC-TV) - With the snip of the scissors, Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell and other area leaders unveiled the dawn of a new era for the Northaven community."In the last six months, we've seen a church commitMore >>
(WMC-TV) - With the snip of the scissors, Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell and other area leaders unveiled the dawn of a new era for the Northaven community."In the last six months, we've seen a church commitMore >>
(CNN) - Michelin has recalled more than 800,000 tires in North America. The recall includes BFGoodrich and Uniroyal tire because of tread and air loss problems. Many of the tires were sold in the UnitedMore >>
Michelin has recalled thousands of BFGoodrich and Uniroyal tires installed on some light trucks and heavy-duty vans. The tires were sold in North America.More >>
Shelby County has formed a veterans court to keep veterans from ending up in jail by providing them with mentors and getting them enrolled in treatment programs.More >>
Shelby County has formed a veterans court to keep veterans from ending up in jail by providing them with mentors and getting them enrolled in treatment programs.More >>
An audit of the Memphis Police Department's property and evidence room found that too many employees had the power to delete information from the electronic property log.More >>
An audit of the Memphis Police Department's property and evidence room found that too many employees had the power to delete information from the electronic property log.More >>
Prosecutors want the Mississippi Supreme Court to reinstate the conviction of Jeffrey Dale Beecham, who won a new trial on charges that he was intoxicated when he caused a 2007 accident in DeSoto County in which an...More >>
Prosecutors want the Mississippi Supreme Court to reinstate the conviction of Jeffrey Dale Beecham, who won a new trial on charges that he was intoxicated when he caused a 2007 accident in DeSoto County in which an elderly...More >>
Monday, July 23 2012 6:39 AM EDT2012-07-23 10:39:24 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The crowd was small. However, the message of a peace summit Saturday was monumental. The fight against gang violence requires everyone's attention.. "I have a teenager," said Juanita Jones. HerMore >>
(WMC-TV) - The crowd was small. However, the message of a peace summit Saturday was monumental. The fight against gang violence requires everyone's attention.. "I have a teenager," said Juanita Jones. HerMore >>
Monday, July 16 2012 6:25 AM EDT2012-07-16 10:25:54 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The man accused of shooting and killing a Trumann police officer in April 2011 is set to go to trial on Monday. Jerry Lard is charged with capital murder. Prosecutors are seeking the deathMore >>
(WMC-TV) – The man accused of shooting and killing a Trumann police officer in April 2011 is set to go to trial on Monday. Jerry Lard is charged with capital murder. Prosecutors are seeking the deathMore >>
Monday, July 16 2012 6:23 AM EDT2012-07-16 10:23:43 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Close to the second anniversary of her son's death, Deborah Marion says by any means necessary, she will continue the search for Memphis basketball star Lorenzen Wright's murderer."I'm goingMore >>
As we approach the second anniversary of her son's death, Deborah Marion says she will continue the search for the person responsible for his murder.More >>
The Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has approved more than $2,600 in funding for local organizations to help promote upcoming events.More >>
The Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has approved more than $2,600 in funding for local organizations to help promote upcoming events.More >>
Monday, July 2 2012 6:46 AM EDT2012-07-02 10:46:36 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A live band set off the evening festivities at Mud Island River Park Saturday. Independence Bank opened their tenth branch in the One Commerce Square lobby two months ago in downtown Memphis.More >>
(WMC-TV) - A live band set off the evening festivities at Mud Island River Park Saturday. Independence Bank opened their tenth branch in the One Commerce Square lobby two months ago in downtown Memphis.More >>
Sunday, July 1 2012 12:01 AM EDT2012-07-01 04:01:44 GMT
(WMC-TV) – After the Shelby County Election Commission purged more than 30,000 inactive voter records, voters are concerned about whether their votes will count this August."Why all of a sudden that thirtyMore >>
(WMC-TV) – After the Shelby County Election Commission purged more than 30,000 inactive voter records, voters are concerned about whether their votes will count this August."Why all of a sudden that thirtyMore >>
Saturday, June 30 2012 8:17 PM EDT2012-07-01 00:17:54 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A local mission to feed millions of people in need had to be shut down today due to the extreme heat. Medics rushed four people to the hospital, after triple digit temperatures turned the ConvoyMore >>
(WMC-TV) - A local mission to feed millions of people in need had to be shut down today due to the extreme heat. Medics rushed four people to the hospital, after triple digit temperatures turned the ConvoyMore >>
Saturday, June 23 2012 11:39 PM EDT2012-06-24 03:39:56 GMT
(WMC-TV) -A 16 year old is dead tonight at a shooting at a Memphis apartment complex.Police were called to a shooting at the Montera Park Apartments last night. The apartments in the Whitehaven communityMore >>
A teenager is dead after being shot at the same apartment complex a mother was shot at last month while protecting her daughter from gang recruitment.More >>
Saturday, June 23 2012 10:15 PM EDT2012-06-24 02:15:13 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Residents are taking matters into their own hands, after Newsweek Magazine named Memphis the fattest city in America.People in urban areas of the Bluff City say they're witnessing a health movementMore >>
(WMC-TV) - Residents are taking matters into their own hands, after Newsweek Magazine named Memphis the fattest city in America.People in urban areas of the Bluff City say they're witnessing a health movementMore >>
The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis says it plans to allow the public access to the spot where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968.More >>
The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis says it plans to allow the public access to the spot where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968.More >>
Monday, June 18 2012 11:25 AM EDT2012-06-18 15:25:22 GMT
(WMC-TV) – One woman has been killed after the car she was riding in broke down on Highway 61 in Tunica County, Mississippi. It happened around 10 o'clock last night. When our Action News 5 crew arrivedMore >>
(WMC-TV) – One woman has been killed after the car she was riding in broke down on Highway 61 in Tunica County, Mississippi. It happened around 10 o'clock last night. When our Action News 5 crew arrivedMore >>
Saturday, June 16 2012 11:38 PM EDT2012-06-17 03:38:18 GMT
(WMC-TV) - One hundred forty Memphis Light Gas & Water customers received an unexpected blessing from a Memphis church today: paid off utility bills - totaling $35,000.Hill Chapel Missionary Baptist ChurchMore >>
(WMC-TV) - One hundred forty Memphis Light Gas & Water customers received an unexpected blessing from a Memphis church today: paid off utility bills - totaling $35,000.Hill Chapel Missionary Baptist ChurchMore >>
More than 30 city school teachers in Memphis got termination notices and another 90 are awaiting tenure hearings as the district completes the first year of a new teacher evaluation process.More >>
More than 30 city school teachers in Memphis got termination notices and another 90 are awaiting tenure hearings as the district completes the first year of a new teacher evaluation process.More >>
Saturday, June 9 2012 11:52 PM EDT2012-06-10 03:52:05 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A child is in the hospital tonight, after wandering into a neighbor's yard and being bitten by a dog.The child is extremely critical condition at LeBonheur Children's Hospital. After we wereMore >>
(WMC-TV) - A child is in the hospital tonight, after wandering into a neighbor's yard and being bitten by a dog.The child is extremely critical condition at LeBonheur Children's Hospital. After we wereMore >>
Saturday, June 9 2012 8:50 PM EDT2012-06-10 00:50:30 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The tables were turned today for hundreds of Shelby County parents attending a summit where they took a lesson on how to be a better mentor to their kids. It was a much different scene SaturdayMore >>
(WMC-TV) – The tables were turned today for hundreds of Shelby County parents attending a summit where they took a lesson on how to be a better mentor to their kids. It was a much different scene SaturdayMore >>
Saturday, June 9 2012 8:41 PM EDT2012-06-10 00:41:48 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Here she is, a happy, healthy cat, nicknamed "pipe kitty".But just twenty four hours ago, this frisky feline was stuck in an underground pipe near Summer and Waring. "She got out of the hole aroundMore >>
(WMC-TV) - Here she is, a happy, healthy cat, nicknamed "pipe kitty".But just twenty four hours ago, this frisky feline was stuck in an underground pipe near Summer and Waring. "She got out of the hole aroundMore >>
Sunday, June 3 2012 12:25 AM EDT2012-06-03 04:25:53 GMT
This weekend Memphis leaders addressed rumors that Pinnacle Airlines may consider moving their headquarters out of the city less than two years after receiving sizeable tax breaks and incentives. TheMore >>
This weekend, Memphis leaders addressed rumors that Pinnacle Airlines may consider moving their headquarters out of the city less than two years after receiving sizeable tax breaks and incentives.More >>
Saturday, June 2 2012 7:57 PM EDT2012-06-02 23:57:43 GMT
(WMC-TV) - After months of planning and construction, the new "Overton Bark" is officially open in Overton Park."This park has been the center of Memphis -- it needs to continue to be that and be cleanMore >>
(WMC-TV) - After months of planning and construction, the new "Overton Bark" is officially open in Overton Park."This park has been the center of Memphis -- it needs to continue to be that and be cleanMore >>
Sunday, May 27 2012 10:58 AM EDT2012-05-27 14:58:50 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A stolen car crashed in front of a house in the 2000 block of Finley Saturday afternoon, just narrowly missing the home.More >>
(WMC-TV) - A stolen car crashed in front of a house in the 2000 block of Finley Saturday afternoon, just narrowly missing the home.That stolen black SUV appeared to have veered right into a yard, takingMore >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 11:55 PM EDT2012-05-27 03:55:00 GMT
(WMC-TV) - It may be a long road to recovery for Alexandria and Kyliyah Bain.Dr. Gina Simmons is a family therapist in California and award winning columnist for Forbes.com. Her latest article is givingMore >>
(WMC-TV) - It may be a long road to recovery for Alexandria and Kyliyah Bain.Dr. Gina Simmons is a family therapist in California and award winning columnist for Forbes.com. Her latest article is givingMore >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 9:04 PM EDT2012-05-27 01:04:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) - It was a VIOLENT start to the weekend in Memphis, where two unrelated incidents sent a total of six shooting victims to the hospital.Three people were shot at the Village Green apartments onMore >>
(WMC-TV) - It was a VIOLENT start to the weekend in Memphis, where two unrelated incidents sent a total of six shooting victims to the hospital.Three people were shot at the Village Green apartments onMore >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 9:02 PM EDT2012-05-27 01:02:51 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Unified School Board Commissioner Martavius Jones says a fiery e-mail exchange was the culmination of a secret plot to oust Memphis Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash."This has been brewing behindMore >>
(WMC-TV) – Unified School Board Commissioner Martavius Jones says a fiery e-mail exchange was the culmination of a secret plot to oust Memphis Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash."This has been brewing behindMore >>
Saturday, May 19 2012 9:03 PM EDT2012-05-20 01:03:06 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Sunday, 18-year-old Darreontae Martin will don his cap and gown. Graduation may have come sooner had his life not taken a sharp turn last May. Back then, Martin was a star linebacker at SheffieldMore >>
Sunday, 18-year-old Darreontae Martin will don his cap and gown. Graduation may have come sooner had his life not taken a sharp turn last May.More >>
Saturday, May 19 2012 8:32 PM EDT2012-05-20 00:32:44 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A suspect is now in custody charged with shooting Friendship Police Chief Bill Garrett.Thirty-nine year old Craig Barbee of Dyersburg is now charged with attempted first degree murder in theMore >>
A suspect is now in custody charged with shooting Friendship Police Chief Bill Garrett.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:29:02 GMT
(WMC TV) - Same boss. Same newspaper ad. Same consumer warning. Only the name of the company -- and the boss's conscience -- has seemed to change. "More >>
We knew there was something more to this company's sales pitch than just a name change.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:17:56 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a statewide AMBER Alert for a Georgia girl believed to be abducted by her father. The TBI believes they may travel through Tennessee on their wayMore >>
The 2-year-girl who was the center of a multi-state AMBER Alert was found safe at Southand Park Gaming and Racing in West Memphis Friday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:05:19 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Mid-South family pet was taken outside of a Memphis Home Depot Store. There are new leads in the case, but still no arrests. Halyn Hunt, 14, said a 3-year-old English Bulldog named HurricaneMore >>
A Mid-South family pet was taken outside of a Memphis Home Depot Store. There are new leads in the case, but still no arrests.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:53 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:53:42 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A White Station football coach resigned following allegations that he physically disciplined a player. Memphis City Schools leaders said Devin Rutherford handed in his resignation Wednesday. RutherfordMore >>
A White Station football coach resigned following allegations that he physically disciplined a player.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:08:35 GMT
(WMC-TV) - It is possible teachers could be packing heat in some Mid-South school districts after Governor Bill Haslam signed a new school security bill into law Thursday. The sign on the schoolhouse doorMore >>
It is possible teachers could be packing heat in some Mid-South school districts after Governor Bill Haslam signed a new school security bill into law Thursday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:26:32 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Memphis Fire Department is on the scene of a traffic accident at Hawkins Mill Road and New Allen Road. According to reports, two children were ejected from a vehicle and two others are missing.AMore >>
Five people were taken to the hospital after a traffic accident at Hawkins Mill Road and New Allen Road.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 >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:51:57 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The controversial Westboro Baptist Church, known for its pickets at military funerals, will be in Memphis today. "God hates your Idols, so Westboro Baptist Church will picket one of the manyMore >>
(WMC-TV) - The controversial Westboro Baptist Church, known for its pickets at military funerals, will be in Memphis today. "God hates your Idols, so Westboro Baptist Church will picket one of the manyMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:31:50 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A man was killed when he was hit by a car just before 3 a.m. in Arlington. Daniel Perkins and the driver of a van had gotten into an argument. The driver made Perkins, 28, get out in the areaMore >>
A man was killed when he was hit by a car just before 3 a.m. in Arlington.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:41 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:41:56 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Southaven Mayor Greg Davis' partner, Jansen Fair, likes to stay in the background. "I love Greg. It's hard on me seeing him go through it, but that's what you have to do," said Fair. He saidMore >>
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis' partner, Jansen Fair, likes to stay in the background.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:54:59 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Popular Beale Street club, Club 152, is being raided by authorities. Chopper 5 is over the scene. Action News 5's Jason Miles is also there working to learn more. Copyright 2013 WMC-TV .More >>
A popular Beale Street club is being shut down by authorities due to the high amount of crime and violence at the nightclub. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:58 AM EDT2013-05-17 09:58:04 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Memphis police have released a City watch for sisters two-year-old Jariah and seven-month-old Jaylah McGrew. Investigators say their mother Jameze McGrew threatened to commit suicide and killMore >>
(WMC-TV) - Memphis police have released a City watch for sisters two-year-old Jariah and seven-month-old Jaylah McGrew. Investigators say their mother Jameze McGrew threatened to commit suicide and killMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:06:09 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A man who admitted to Andy Wise that he was part of a scam is back in business, and our chief consumer investigator is back on the job. The more things change, the more they stay the same. "You'veMore >>
A man who admitted to Andy Wise that he was part of a scam is back in business, and our chief consumer investigator is back on the job.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:17:56 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a statewide AMBER Alert for a Georgia girl believed to be abducted by her father. The TBI believes they may travel through Tennessee on their wayMore >>
The 2-year-girl who was the center of a multi-state AMBER Alert was found safe at Southand Park Gaming and Racing in West Memphis Friday.More >>
At the corner of Plank Rd. and Scenic Highway sits a Chevron gas station. It's off I-110 near Memorial Stadium. Around 10 p.m.Sunday, a family stopped here to get gas. "Upon our arrival, we located threeMore >>
A man said he, his wife and his daughter were all punched because they were in the "wrong neighborhood" when they stopped to get gas at night. More >>
