Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:10:09 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Wednesday is the very last day of school for students and also the last day of the Memphis City Schools system. Action News 5's Justin Hanson is speaking to longtime MCS teachers and volunteersMore >>
Wednesday is the very last day of school for students and also the last day of the Memphis City Schools system.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:07:00 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Alcorn County Sheriff's Department found missing 33-year-old Troy Lee Harrison, Jr. dead in a ditch Wednesday. Investigators said Harrison was found dead off County Road 702. He lived inMore >>
The Alcorn County Sheriff's Department found missing 33-year-old Troy Lee Harrison, Jr. dead in a ditch Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:00:21 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The city of Southaven declared a state of emergency after flooding in the area Tuesday. Many frustrated people spent Wednesday cleaning up water covered areas. They are asking Southaven leadersMore >>
The city of Southaven declared a state of emergency after flooding in the area Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:57:17 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Shelby County Commissioners revealed the first look at the Unified Schools budget Wednesday. While the majority of the commission commends school leaders for trimming the fat in the budget,More >>
Shelby County Commissioners revealed the first look at the Unified Schools budget Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:48:12 GMT
(WMC-TV) - More jobs are coming to Memphis and city leaders are rolling out the red carpet to celebrate. Kruger Products is a leading nationwide towel and tissue manufacturer. The company announced theyMore >>
A Canadian company announced that are adding hundreds of jobs to its North Memphis office. Kruger Products rolled out the red carpet Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the expansion.More >>
CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19- WMC-TV) - The cold winter months are upon us, and it's always nice to cozy up next to the fireplace. But do you know if your fireplace is safe to use? FOX19 shows you how to keep your chimney safe.
A chimney fire is something you may never see, but can be devastating to your home. We talked to chimney cleaning experts who say having your chimney inspected and cleaned should be on every homeowner's to-dos list.
According to the US consumer product safety commission over 29,000 chimney fires occur annually. But how do these fires start? Brian Byrd with Cincinnati Chimney and Masonry says intense heat can cause a chimney liner to crack creating a major safety hazard.
Jarrod Brewster, owner of Budget Chimney Sweeps, also suggests getting chimney caps to protect your chimney from getting cracks.
Experts say chimney fires are easy to prevent. They recommend homeowners get their chimney inspected and cleaned every year or every other year depending on its use. The inspection will clean out creosote build up and also detect cracks.
A chimney clean and inspection cost about 150 dollars. But that price is much cheaper than if a chimney fire caused damaged to your home.
Experts say if a chimney fire is discovered during an inspection, generally that is covered by your home owners insurance. It's just important to have documentation and pictures of any damage.
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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:46:13 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The man accused of killing a police officer walked out of jail a free man Wednesday afternoon. Action News 5's Nick Kenney was there as Timothy McKinney was released. McKinney was accused ofMore >>
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a police officer walked out of jail a free man Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:33:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The City of Memphis is saying "goodbye and good riddance" to blight. A derelict apartment complex, formerly called Park Place Apartments, sat vacant for four years breeding crime. It is nowMore >>
A derelict apartment complex, formerly called Park Place Apartments, sat vacant for four years breeding crime. It is now being demolished.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:48:12 GMT
(WMC-TV) - More jobs are coming to Memphis and city leaders are rolling out the red carpet to celebrate. Kruger Products is a leading nationwide towel and tissue manufacturer. The company announced theyMore >>
A Canadian company announced that are adding hundreds of jobs to its North Memphis office. Kruger Products rolled out the red carpet Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the expansion.More >>
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 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:10:09 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Wednesday is the very last day of school for students and also the last day of the Memphis City Schools system. Action News 5's Justin Hanson is speaking to longtime MCS teachers and volunteersMore >>
Wednesday is the very last day of school for students and also the last day of the Memphis City Schools system.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:47:07 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Police Department fired two of its officers Wednesday. Marc Henderson, 32, and Parker Culver, 29, were terminated for personal conduct and violate regulation. In February, thereMore >>
Marc Henderson, 32, and Parker Culver, 29, were terminated for personal conduct and aid to violate regulation.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:53:49 GMT
(RNN) - British officials are saying one man is dead and two others were injured in a possible terrorist attack in London on Wednesday.According to BBC News, eyewitnesses said man was attacked in a streetMore >>
British officials are saying one man is dead and two others were injured in a possible terrorist attack in London on Wednesday.More >>
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 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 >>