Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:20:19 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The results are available for the runoff for the Republican nomination for Southaven Mayor. Darren Musselwhite wins the nomination with 62 percent of the vote after netting 1,600 votes. He wasMore >>
The results are available for the runoff for the Republican nomination for Southaven Mayor.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:11:19 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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:48:01 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The aftermath of an Oklahoma tornado tearing up everything in its path including an elementary school has some DeSoto County making plans for storm shelters in their schools. Hernando ElementaryMore >>
(WMC-TV) - The aftermath of an Oklahoma tornado tearing up everything in its path including an elementary school has some DeSoto County making plans for storm shelters in their schools. Hernando ElementaryMore >>
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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:20:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The man who lost both of his legs when he was hit by a car while changing a tire is expected to go home Wednesday. It has been a few weeks since we introduced you to 28-year-old Michael Owens.More >>
It has been a few weeks since we introduced you to 28-year-old Michael Owens. He was injured in a crash in March. Since then, he has been recovering at the hospital, but thanks to your support, he will be welcomed home with a lot more support.More >>
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - When it came to combining barbecue and downtown Memphis improvement, no business owner made the two things go together like Charlie Vergos.
"He was called Mr. Downtown," said Bobby Ellis, one of Vergos' employees.
For Mr. Downtown, everything was important when it came to supporting the business and organizations located in Memphis.
Dean Carayiannis, Vergos' nephew, said his uncle embraced downtown Memphis.
"He was a very loyal and giving person, so he embraced everything," Carayiannis said. "His business was downtown, so he wanted to make sure that downtown progressed and thrived. That downtown was a place people wanted to go."
Carayiannis said Vergos had a hand in Memphis institutions like the Orpheum, Memphis Cook Convention Center and the Memphis Zoo.
"He was instrumental in so many things that he never wanted credit for," Carayiannis said. "He would make sure that the right people were in place and he was in the background."
Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford agreed.
"The business and tourism renaissance of downtown Memphis owes much of its success to Charlie Vergos," Ford said. "His imprint on Shelby County will remain for generations to come."
Congressman Steve Cohen also expressed his condolences.
"Charlie Vergos was not only a civic leader, he was also an entrepreneur on a level with Kemmons Wilson, Fred Smith, or any of the other great innovators," Cohen said. "He was also a great civic leader on the same with Kemmons Wilson or Fred Smith."
Tennessee Senator Mark Norris said Vergos will be missed. Norris said he was a Memphis institution, a neighbor and a friend.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:47:55 GMT
(WMCT-TV) - The man accused of killing a police officer will avoid a fourth trial after striking a plea deal. He will walk free. Action News 5's Nick Kenney reports from the courtroom that Timothy McKinneyMore >>
The man accused of killing a police officer will avoid a fourth trial after striking a plea deal. He will walk free.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:17:20 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Thunderstorms could hit Shelby County by 2:30 p.m. The storms are currently in Tate and DeSoto Counties, moving toward Shelby County. Additional thunderstorms are expected to move east, hittingMore >>
Thunderstorms could hit Shelby County by 2:30 p.m. The storms are currently in Tate and DeSoto Counties, moving toward Shelby County.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:29:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A snapshot into the lives of a Germantown family comes with a warning. "Every day is just a struggle, especially with the fatigue," said Wilson Nanney. "I mean, it takes a lot of energy toMore >>
A snapshot into the lives of a Germantown family comes with a warning.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:38:01 GMT
(RNN) - After an estimated 26 tornadoes hit five states on Sunday, and a massive EF-4 tornado leveled the Oklahoma City metropolitan area killing 24 on Monday - more severe weather is expected to impactMore >>
The Storm Prediction Center at the National Weather Service believes there is a high probability for severe weather in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:33:24 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Most people associate the word strep with strep throat. But imagine a strain of strep with side effects so shocking and dangerous that it leads to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Mid-SouthMore >>
Most people associate the word strep with strep throat. But imagine a strain of strep with side effects so shocking and dangerous that it leads to obsessive compulsive disorder.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:04:29 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A tornado watch is in effect for most of the Mid-South until 10 p.m. You can stay up-to-date on the current weather situation at all times by downloading our free Action News 5 StormTrack appMore >>
A tornado watch is in effect for most of the Mid-South until 10 p.m.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:32:08 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Thirty-five different power outages have been reported throughout Memphis. At least 1,218 customers are affected by the outages. A few of the bigger outages are in the Frayser and Bartlett areas.More >>
Thirty-five different power outages have been reported throughout Memphis.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:16:08 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:05:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) - You have heard the Action News 5 storm tracking team say many times during tornado warnings, "Go to your safe place if your home is in the path of a storm". But do you really know how to findMore >>
(WMC-TV) - You have heard the Action News 5 storm tracking team say many times during tornado warnings, "Go to your safe place if your home is in the path of a storm". But do you really know how to findMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:48:47 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Grizzlies have had a day and a half to digest what they did wrong in game one of the Western Conference Finals. They say the San Antonio Spurs played well, but the Grizz did not, and thatMore >>
The Grizzlies have had a day and a half to digest what they did wrong in game one of the Western Conference Finals.More >>
