Monday, May 20 2013 3:23 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:23:44 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a Boil-Water Alert Monday for customers who receive their drinking water from the Farrell Utilities water supply located in Coahoma County. ThisMore >>
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a Boil-Water Alert Monday for customers who receive their drinking water from the Farrell Utilities water supply located in Coahoma County.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:19:10 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A three-time Masters Tournament winner and recent inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame has committed to playing in the FedEx St. Jude Classic. This summer, Phil Mickelson, 43, will makeMore >>
A three-time Masters Tournament winner and recent inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame has committed to playing in the FedEx St. Jude Classic.More >>
The quest for the fountain of youth is never ending but, is often coming up with new possibilities offering a lot of promise. The latest so called "magic potion" is sure getting our attention -- eyebrowsMore >>
The quest for the fountain of youth is never ending but, is often coming up with new possibilities offering a lot of promise. More >>
LAWRENCE COUNTY, AR (KAIT) - Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson has confirmed the body of a young female has been found in the Black River near the Lawrence/Randolph County line. We have a crew onMore >>
Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson confirms the body of a young woman found in the Black River near the Lawrence and Randolph County lines Saturday evening is that of Sidney Randall.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:12:34 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Shelby County Commission will consider a 9 percent property tax hike Monday. Mayor Mark Luttrell's office says taxes must be raised to $4.33 to make up for property value losses.More >>
The Shelby County Commission will consider a 9 percent property tax hike Monday.More >>
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Thanksgiving is just one week away, but as of Tuesday, the Mid-South Food bank hadn't received any turkeys to feed the hungry.
Wednesday members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity answered the Food Bank's cry for help, showing up to deliver 40 turkeys.
"People are homeless, hungry, and we're just doing our part to make sure that they get what they need," the fraternity's Jeremiah Watson said.
According to the Food Bank's Susan Sanford, the need is great for the 250 organizations in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas that count on the agency.
"We don't serve individuals, we serve agencies," she said. "The largest percentage of them are emergency food pantries, where you would want to give the family a turkey, but many of them are on site agencies that cook the turkeys for the people who are staying there."
In the past, the Food Bank had hundreds of turkeys by now. But this year, things have changed due to a troubled economy.
"People aren't spending money on dollar-per-pound turkeys to donate to the Food Bank, and there's actually now a shortage of turkeys in our area," she said.
That's why Watson and his group are stepping up, and are urging other local organizations and businesses to do the same.
"Just because we're in a bad economy, that doesn't mean you have to focus on just yourself and trying to help you and your family," he said. "There's still needy people - people without jobs."
Wednesday afternoon, the Peabody Hotel announced plans to donate 40 to 80 turkeys. The Mid-South Food Bank needs 5,000 turkeys to get through the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday.
You can also donate food during the Action News 5 Holiday Drive Wednesday December 8th. You'll hear more about the food drive and the six drop-off locations in the coming weeks.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:38:31 GMT
(WMC-TV) - 18-year-old Antwion Dowdy is in custody in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old outside a graduation party in Memphis.Dowdy is charged with first-degree murder. Police say 15-year-oldMore >>
(WMC-TV) - 18-year-old Antwion Dowdy is in custody in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old outside a graduation party in Memphis.Dowdy is charged with first-degree murder. Police say 15-year-oldMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:36:43 GMT
(WMC-TV) Two people are dead and two others are wounded after a shooting at 2323 Ketchum Road, according to police.Three victims were transported to The MED by ambulance, and one other by private vehicle.TwoMore >>
Two people are dead and two others are wounded after a shooting at 2323 Ketchum Road, according to police.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:59 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:59:42 GMT
(WMC-TV) - An Arkansas fisherman found a woman's body floating in the Black River in Lawrence County over the weekend. Herschel Meeks says he and his family were about to head home when they spotted somethingMore >>
An Arkansas fisherman found a woman's body floating in the Black River in Lawrence County over the weekend.More >>
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
The godfather of a New York college student accidentally killed by a police bullet says the officer should have negotiated instead of firing as an armed intruder held the young woman hostage.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:56:25 GMT
'The Voice' contestants Sarah Simmons and Kris Thomas have lots of fans here in Memphis -- but they also have people following them across the country. From his days in the Stax Music Academy, Kris ThomasMore >>
'The Voice' contestants Sarah Simmons and Kris Thomas have lots of fans here in Memphis -- but they also have people following them across the country. From his days in the Stax Music Academy, Kris ThomasMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:26:22 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Members of two Memphis gangs were convicted yesterday of first degree murder, especially aggravated robbery and criminal attempt to commit voluntary manslaughter. Cedric Mims, 17, and AllenMore >>
Members of two Memphis gangs were convicted yesterday of first degree murder, especially aggravated robbery and criminal attempt to commit voluntary manslaughter.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:51:06 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The owners of Club 152 on Beale Street will face a judge after the building was shut down last week following crime and drug investigation that lasted months. Drug dealing, pot smoking, plusMore >>
The owners of Club 152 on Beale Street will face a judge after the building was shut down last week following crime and drug investigation that lasted months.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 >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:21:27 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Friends and family remembered John Willingham Sunday on what would have been his 81st birthday. Willingham died Wednesday from congestive heart failure. In the community he was known as a masterMore >>
Friends and family remembered John Willingham Sunday on what would have been his 81st birthday.More >>
