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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:23:06 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis housing market has stabilized and is improving, according to Shelby County Trustee David Lenior. So what is causing the improvement? One of Lenior's duties is to make forecastsMore >>
The Memphis housing market has stabilized and is improving, according to Shelby County Trustee David Lenior.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:00:13 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Many Mid-South first responders are being honored for the life-saving work they do. It is part of a national week-long celebration that kicked off with an event Monday. A recent heart attackMore >>
Many Mid-South first responders are being honored for the life-saving work they do. It is part of a national week-long celebration that kicked off with an event Monday.More >>
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 >>
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(WMC-TV) - Jason Baldwin, one of the newly freed West Memphis Three, took a walk alone in Downtown Memphis Saturday morning.
"Good morning Memphis, good morning Tennessee, good morning America, good morning the world," said Baldwin. "It's great to be back and I love everybody."
Baldwin, along with Damien Echols, spent his first night of freedom at the Madison Hotel. At breakfast, he held a copy of the Commercial Appeal with the headline he has waited years to see, "Three Walk Free."
Just after noon, Baldwin and Echols walked out of the hotel with smiles on their faces to waiting vans.
"I'm feeling great," said Baldwin. "Blessed by the best."
Baldwin said he does not know what he'll do next, nor does he know where he'll live.
"Right now, it's kind of floating in the hands of the people who love and care for me," he said. "Trying to get my feet under me. I'm just trusting God to take care of me."
Followed closely by an HBO film crew, Baldwin said he is thankful for the love shown toward him. He also offered love and prayers for the families of the three young boys killed in 1993.
"I never had a child. I can't imagine losing one," said Baldwin. "In a sense, I kind of lost my whole family for a long time."
Friday night, Action News 5 spotted Baldwin walking down Main Street. He said he is trying to enjoy the rest of his life and his freedom.
"I told the guys at the prison when I left out, 'man, I figured it out,' and they're like, 'figured out what?'" he said. "And I'm like, 'the secret of life.' And they're like, 'what is it man?' And I said, 'enjoy it.'"
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 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 >>
