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 >>
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 >>
TUNICA, MS -
(WMC-TV) - A delegation of Mississippi's elected officials visited Tunica Friday to see firsthand house serious the flooding situation has become.
"Mississippi has taken it on the chin the last few weeks as far as disasters," said U.S. Senator Roger Wicker.
For some of the Mississippi congressional delegation, who toured the county by bus and by helicopter, it was their first time to witness the damage with their own eyes.
"We had seen initial photos of the area, and how much water has inundated the casinos and outlying areas, but until you see the scope it just kind of takes you back," State Senator Billy Hewes said.
"The might of the Mississippi River is tremendous," Mississippi House Speaker Billy McCory added. "One just has to see it to realize what a great force of nature it is."
But that force can't be rushed.
"You may not be able to access your home for three to six weeks in a slow flood like we have now, as opposed to a flash flood, and that's the frustration about this," Rep. John Mayo said.
Delegates said everything that can be done in Tunica County right now is being done. FEMA is on the ground and the Department of Housing and Urban Development is aware of the situation.
The delegates pledged to get Tunica County and the state of Mississippi all the help the federal government has to offer.
"We're going to make sure that Tunica and the rest of Mississippi Delta and state get everything they're entitled to under the statute," Wicker said.
But it could be weeks before evacuees in Tunica County are able to see what's left of their flood ravaged homes. Flood waters forced Melanie Delhomme out of her home at the Tunica County Cutoff on April 26th.
"We want to see," Delhomme said. "It's just like a yearning. It's like a validation of what it is the devastation that we know we're gong to see."
Delhomme first took shelter at a relative's house, but relocated to the Red Cross Shelter at the local recreation center to be closer to neighbors and friends who are dealing with the same tragedy.
"We wanted to be here with our people, with our neighbors and with our friends," she said.
Leslie Sherwin is a 77-year-old budding country music star who's been using his talents to raise the spirits of fellow shelter guests.
"It's been quite gratifying for me to be able to do that for everybody," he said.
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 12:34 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:34:39 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 >>
