Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:48:44 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Mid-South mom is convinced that one of her children was murdered. Frances Chambers has spent the past four years and a lot of money investigating the death of her son Demond. Police in herMore >>
A Mid-South mom is convinced that one of her children was murdered, despite the medical examiner's report. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:45:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The storms that passed through the Mid-South Tuesday night caused a power outage that led to a Boil-Water Alert for Coahoma County. The town of Jonestown, MS is urged to boil water for one minuteMore >>
The storms that passed through the Mid-South Tuesday night caused a power outage that led to a Boil-Water Alert for Coahoma County.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:35 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:35:28 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A family of four escaped from their burning home just after midnight Wednesday. The house caught fire at 12:30 a.m. on the 5600 block of Tulip Tree Drive in Memphis. Investigators are stillMore >>
A family of four escaped from their burning home just after midnight Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:18:26 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A man was shot in the stomach in Clarksdale Tuesday afternoon. He later died at the hospital. Witnesses told police the victim was fighting with another man when a gun was pulled and he wasMore >>
A man was shot in the stomach in Clarksdale Tuesday afternoon. He later died at the hospital.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:13:44 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Firefighters escorted several families from their flooded homes in Horn Lake after a rain-swollen creek rose beyond its banks Tuesday. The firefighters offered piggyback rides to children toMore >>
Firefighters escorted several families from their flooded homes in Horn Lake after a rain-swollen creek rose beyond its banks Tuesday.More >>
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - The old K-Mart building in Frayser has something greater than a 'blue light special' glowing these days.
In fact, if the Reverend Anthony Anderson has his way, the building could soon house a beacon of hope for the entire Frayser community.
Anderson's vision is the Memphis Business Academy, a public school that feels like it's private. Anderson is the Methodist minister who opened the charter middle school and then high school five and a half years ago.
Last August, the Memphis Business Academy bought the old Frayser K-Mart for $1 million, with the dream of uniting MBA's middle and high school campuses.
But Anderson projects it will cost the school another $1.5 million to renovate the old store, including an expensive roof repair that created a quarter million dollar shortfall.
"We're falling short on some of the funds to renovate the building," Anderson said. "If we don't raise the money we need, we'll have to cut some of the technology and other areas, and we don't want to do that. We want to give these kids of Frayser every opportunity they deserve."
Anderson believes MBA will be on an educational par with private schools like Hutchinson, and public high schools like White Station, giving parents of city schools children an option like never before.
"To see the classrooms coming to fruition, it's just beautiful, exciting, amazing," Principal Dr. Menthia Clark said. "I can't wait to see the students in there learning, developing and growing. It's going to be very exciting."
And it's happening in Frayser, the north end of the city that has suffered so much blight and neglect, and has never enjoyed a first class educational bargain like the one that will come to a former K-Mart this August.
You can call Reverend Anderson at 901-412-0465, or click here to learn more about the Memphis Business Academy.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:49 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:49:28 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A flood frustrated resident in a Southaven neighborhood called her backyard an ocean after severe weather Tuesday. Inside Louise Rinhart's home is not much better. "Carpet and I got hardwoodMore >>
A flood frustrated resident in a Southaven neighborhood called her backyard an ocean after severe weather Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:45:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Officials are on the scene of a two vehicle crash on Interstate 40 eastbound and Austin Peay Highway.Memphis police shut down eastbound traffic on the interstate around 9:55 p.m. Tuesday.KeepMore >>
Officials are on the scene of a two vehicle crash on Interstate 40 eastbound and Austin Peay Highway.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:13:44 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Firefighters escorted several families from their flooded homes in Horn Lake after a rain-swollen creek rose beyond its banks Tuesday. The firefighters offered piggyback rides to children toMore >>
Firefighters escorted several families from their flooded homes in Horn Lake after a rain-swollen creek rose beyond its banks Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:30 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:30:23 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Torrential rain hit just as drivers' were heading home from work Tuesday. It made for some interesting travel as East Memphis motorists had to endure water covered areas. Many drivers sloshedMore >>
Torrential rain hit just as drivers' were heading home from work Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:02 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:02:49 GMT
ORLANDO, FL (RNN) – A man with possible ties to a Boston Marathon bombing suspect was shot and killed after the FBI interviewed him early Wednesday. The FBI confirmed a special agent fatally shot a manMore >>
A news release from the FBI Boston division stated the shooting took place early Wednesday when Ibragim Todashev, the shooting victim, started a "violent confrontation."More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:36 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:36:07 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Memphis' own Sarah Simmons advanced to the next round of NBC's "The Voice" after results were revealed Tuesday night. Voting for the national competition took place Monday after a live nationalMore >>
Memphis' own Sarah Simmons advanced to the next round of NBC's "The Voice" after results were revealed Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:32:03 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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:56:46 GMT
(WMC-TV) - KFOR out of Oklahoma City captured incredible video with its chopper of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. So, how is that even possible? Is it safe? Action News 5's Chopper 5 pilot Sam FarrisMore >>
KFOR out of Oklahoma City captured incredible video with its chopper of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. So, how is that even possible? Is it safe?More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:31 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:31:53 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday in game 2 93-89. The Grizzlies had a major comeback in the fourth quarter pushing the game into overtime 85-85. Grizzlies returnMore >>
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday in game 2 93-89.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:23:29 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Memphis lawmakers say a state comptroller warning could turn the city's budget on its heels. The unprecedented letter says the city is headed towards a serious financial crisis. Action NewsMore >>
Memphis lawmakers say a state comptroller warning could turn the city's budget on its heels.More >>
