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 >>
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 >>
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 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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:50:34 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 >>
A body was found as firefighters battled a house fire on 1417 Nicholas Street.More >>
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(WMC-TV) - Thousands of family and friends paid tribute to a Dyersburg father, laid to rest Thursday after a tragic fire took his life and severely burned his son.
Family members said Delmer McNeil will be remembered for his humble spirit and deep love for those around him.
"He's 32 years old and accomplished so much in such a short period of time," said Delmer McNeil's uncle, Lewain McNeil.
In addition to his wife Hannah McNeil and 5-year-old son Tripp McNeil, Delmer McNeil loved the game of baseball. He played the sport in high school in Dyer County and went on to play at Jackson State and UT Martin.
When he finished college, he began teaching baseball and softball.
"He played baseball from the time he was a little boy. I remember him as a little bitty boy always having a ball in his hand," Lewain McNeil continued.
Delmer McNeil and his son were badly burned when a gas line exploded outside their house. Delmer McNeil was burned over 70 percent of his body. Tripp McNeil was burned over 90 percent of his body.
Family members said Tripp McNeil is continuing to make improvements at the Shiner's Hospital in Cincinnati.
"One of the coolest things that I saw this past weekend was he ate his first popsicle," said Lewain McNeil "He was excited to get a purple popsicle."
Delmer McNeil's family said Christmas will be very tough this year.
"It keeps me in awe at times to look at this young man who was tireless, who gave with passion, who was very humble, soft spoken, that loved people, love kids," Lewain McNeil added.
But they say they will always treasure Delmer McNeil's memory and continue the legacy he left behind.
Donations are still being accepted to help Delmer's McNeil's wife and son. You can contribute at any First Citizens National Bank. You can also donate through the McNeil family web site by clicking here.
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 college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.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 >>
