Thursday, May 23 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:57:50 GMT
(WMC-TV) - In the last 24 hours, four people were shot in three separate drive-by shootings in Clarksdale, MS. Just after 4 p.m. Wednesday, a 21-year-old black man was shot in the leg by a black man inMore >>
In the last 24 hours, four people were shot in three separate drive-by shootings in Clarksdale, MS.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:52 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:52:45 GMT
(WMC-TV) - There is a major slowdown in Memphis this Thursday morning, where a tractor trailer has flipped on Interstate 240 Westbound at the Walnut Grove exit. All lanes of Westbound I-240 have beenMore >>
There is a major slowdown in Memphis this Thursday morning, where a tractor trailer has flipped on Interstate 240 Westbound at the Walnut Grove exit.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:50:12 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The U.S Attorney's office of the Eastern District of Arkansas sentenced a former West Memphis councilman and a West Memphis police officer for a conspiracy to commit election fraud. Former WestMore >>
District Judge Kristine Baker sentenced a former West Memphis councilman and a West Memphis police officer for a conspiracy to commit election fraud.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:40:29 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Police Department issued a city watch for a 12-year-old boy Wednesday night. Robert McBride II was last seen leaving his residence on foot on Jamaica Avenue. He has a mohawk, andMore >>
The Memphis Police Department canceled a city watch for a 12-year-old boy Wednesday night.More >>
The company's left a 15-state trail of phony book and magazine sales. Andy Wise followed its trail to a $1/2 million house in a gated community off Holmes Rd.More >>
MEMPHIS, TN -
(WMC-TV) - Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum and his family spent Sunday in Memphis.
Polls show Santorum's popularity rising in Tennessee, but waning nationwide.
Santorum covered a lot of ground during his visit to Memphis.
"Had some real authentic Memphis barbecue. Can't beat that," he said. "Went to a couple of church services. Got to meet some folks. Had a wonderful opportunity there."
Bellevue Baptist Church Pastor Steve Gaines prayed for the Santorums at Sunday morning's service, though he did not endorse a candidate.
"Lord, open doors for them that no one can shut," said Gaines.
After a stop at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Santorum and his family went to lunch at Corky's on Poplar for lunch and a meet and greet.
"It's great, coming up on Super Tuesday, all the enthusiasm," said Santorum supporter Dwayne Craft. "The grassroots efforts are paying off. We're just excited."
"I've been watching all the presidential debates and it's exciting to actually see in person," said Corky's server Thomas Bell.
"It's his social values that allow him to lead with integrity," said Shelby County Santorum volunteer Elaine Ervin.
With Secret Service and the national press corps in every corner of the restaurant, some of Santorum's local support included Shelby County Commissioners Wyatt Bunker and Heidi Shafer.
Sunday's Rasmussen Reports poll shows the GOP primary is narrowing down to two. Voters in Tennessee favor Santorum over Romney with 34 percent to 30 percent.
Nationwide, Romney is leading 40 percent to Santorum's 24 percent.
"Governor Romney goes out there and outspends you like four, five, six, to one," said Santorum. "It's going to take a toll."
Santorum called himself the insurgent campaigner and Romney the insider. He said America needs to remove bureaucracy from education and curb gas prices by opening more supply lines.
Corky's pitmaster Robert Boyd said the frenzy surrounding the visit was no match for Santorum's appetite.
"Just was a normal guy," said Boyd. "He wanted some dry ribs, a little bit, and some wet ribs. He also had some barbecue nachos, what we're special for, and he had some onion loaf."
Boyd said Santorum was not a shy eater.
Santorum went to the airport after lunch. He said he is excited and hopes to come out on top on Super Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Romney made a campaign stop in Knoxville, Tennessee Sunday afternoon. He spoke to a crowd at West Hills Elementary School.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam introduced Romney at the event. Haslam has publicly endorsed the former Massachusetts governor.
Newt Gingrich will also stop in Knoxville Monday. He is scheduled to speak at the Hilton Knoxville Airport next to McGhee Tyson Airport at 4:00 p.m.
The company's left a 15-state trail of phony book and magazine sales. Andy Wise followed its trail to a $1/2 million house in a gated community off Holmes Rd.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:52 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:52:45 GMT
(WMC-TV) - There is a major slowdown in Memphis this Thursday morning, where a tractor trailer has flipped on Interstate 240 Westbound at the Walnut Grove exit. All lanes of Westbound I-240 have beenMore >>
There is a major slowdown in Memphis this Thursday morning, where a tractor trailer has flipped on Interstate 240 Westbound at the Walnut Grove exit.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:00:22 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Memphis mother defends her teenage son who is charged with murdering someone at a graduation party. Rebecca Miller and her son are anything but strangers to Action News 5. Our station helpedMore >>
A Memphis mother defends her teenage son who is charged with murdering someone at a graduation party.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:24:43 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Memphis skateboard shop was going under until the Grizzlies' big wins, that is when owner Hunter Demster started selling T-shirts. The "Grind City" shirts saved his Midtown business whichMore >>
A Memphis skateboard shop was going under until the Grizzlies' big wins, that is when owner Hunter Demster started selling T-shirts.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:40:29 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Police Department issued a city watch for a 12-year-old boy Wednesday night. Robert McBride II was last seen leaving his residence on foot on Jamaica Avenue. He has a mohawk, andMore >>
The Memphis Police Department canceled a city watch for a 12-year-old boy Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:00:20 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Mid-South mother of four is convinced that one of her sons was murdered. And after spending the past four years trying to prove it, she is turning to the Action News 5 Investigators. FrancesMore >>
A Mid-South mother of four is convinced that one of her sons was murdered. And after spending the past four years trying to prove it, she is turning to the Action News 5 Investigators.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:50:35 GMT
A federal judge has granted class action status to a lawsuit over the Bayou Corne sinkhole.The formal order defining the people who are part of the class has not been signed, but it is expected to includeMore >>
A federal judge has granted class action status to a lawsuit over the Bayou Corne sinkhole.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:38:14 GMT
MOORE, OK - The trembling, mud-spattered dog whose photo went viral on Tuesday was not actually standing watch over her owner's body - her name is Susie, her owner is named Curtis Collins, and he's alive.ThanksMore >>
There's a happy ending to the story of the little dog who was found standing guard over a body after the EF-5 tornado that decimated her neighborhood in Moore, OK. Her owner is alive, and they have been reunited thanks to the viral photo. 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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:22:48 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 >>
Rick Santorum greets supporters at Corky's barbecue.
