Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:02 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:02:46 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Students at a Memphis high school are celebrating the success of one of their own as the Memphis Grizzlies gears up for another game against the Spurs. Teachers and staff at Lausanne CollegiateMore >>
Students at a Memphis high school are celebrating the success of one of their own as the Memphis Grizzlies gears up for another game against the Spurs.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:59 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:59:43 GMT
(WMC-TV) - When many Memphians think of the Bluff City they think of Elvis, barbecue, and now the Grizzlies – but many also think of Action News 5's Joe Birch. A young Joe Birch stepped into the ActionMore >>
When many Memphians think of the Bluff City they think of Elvis, barbecue, and now the Grizzlies – but many also think of Action News 5's Joe Birch.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:51 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:51:42 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Two people were airlifted to The MED after a stabbing near the Tipton/Shelby County line Monday night. According to officials, three people were stabbed at 25 Kelly Cove off of Tracy Road. TheMore >>
Two people were airlifted to The MED after a stabbing near the Tipton/Shelby County line Monday night.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:46 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:46:07 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Tennessee Task Force One, based out of Memphis, is activated to respond to Oklahoma. Sponsored by the Memphis and Shelby County emergency management agency, TNTF-1 is scheduled for deploymentMore >>
Tennessee Task Force One, based out of Memphis, was activated to respond to Oklahoma Monday night.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:30:44 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The city responded to new claims about the care of dogs and cats at Memphis Animal Services. The shelter's director welcomes the renewed criticism. A group called "SOS Memphis" held a rallyMore >>
The city responded to new claims about the care of dogs and cats at Memphis Animal Services.More >>
MEMPHIS, TN -
(WMC-TV) - Last week, Shelby County Commissioners interviewed dozens of unified school board candidates. Though three commissioners left the meeting in protest, the remaining commissioners whittled a list of 150 candidates to 50.
The short list includes current Memphis and Shelby County School board members, well-known community names and religious leaders.
Some of the names are familiar: The candidate list for Districts 1 through 6 includes sitting Shelby County Schools commissioners Snowden Caruthers, David Reaves, Joe Clayton, Diane George, vice chairman Michael Wissman and chairman David Pickler.
Well-known Reverend Ralph White is a newcomer to politics in the run for District 6, Shelby County schools commissioner Ernest Chism is in the running for District 7, and current Memphis City Schools commissioner Stephanie W. Gatewood is on the short list for District 10. Gatewood was among those who voted to transfer MCS to the county.
Memphis City Council chairman Myron Lowery's son, Mickell Lowery, is in the running for District 11, while perpetual candidate Coleman Thompson is on the District 13 short list.
Three other members of the Memphis City Schools board of commissioners who voted to merge schools are on the short list: Patrice Robinson for District 14, Martavius Jones for District 18, and Betty Mallot for District 20.
As for District 22, two familiar faces: attorney David Cocke, and University of Memphis scholar Daniel Kiel.
It's unclear if the unified school board will ever meet. One law says the Shelby County Commission is in charge of establishing the unified school board, while says the state of Tennessee has the power.
Next Monday, a judge will hold a hearing to sort out the conflicting laws.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:10:06 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Arlington High School senior Taylor Flake thought she was making history when her classmates elected her to be the school's first African-American class president. "It's more than just me representingMore >>
Arlington High School senior Taylor Flake thought she was making history when her classmates elected her to be the school's first African-American class president.
So when the school started planning for the commencement, Flake said she was shocked to find out that she was not among those chosen to speak.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.
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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 >>
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 10:57 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:57:53 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 (OCD).More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:24:50 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A body was found as firefighters battled a house fire on 1417 Nicholas Street. The medical examiner is working to determine a cause of death. Action News 5 will have additional details aboutMore >>
Yellow tape flaps in the aftermath following a fire investigation that shut down an entire block of Nicholas Street for roughly 12 hours Monday.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:05:45 GMT
Hello Action News 5 viewers, We hope you are having a wonderful night, and are looking forward to you joining us for Action News 5 at 10. Former Shelby County Commissioner John Willingham has died. TonightMore >>
Hello Action News 5 viewers, We hope you are having a wonderful night, and are looking forward to you joining us for Action News 5 at 10. Former Shelby County Commissioner John Willingham has died. TonightMore >>
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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:50:01 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 >>
