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 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 >>
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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:43:20 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 >>
From the Action News 5 Oklahoma Spring Tornado Fund drive to the efforts of local citizens and businesses, the Mid-South digs into its pockets for Oklahoma.More >>
MEMPHIS, TN -
(WMC-TV) - Immediately after Thursday morning's ruling, the Shelby County Election Commission ordered its staff to comply and accept the Memphis library photo cards.
The Wharton Administration wanted to be some of the first voters to use their photo library cards.
"This is a great day of the city of Memphis," said Memphis City Attorney Herman Morris.
The Tennessee supreme court said Shelby County voters will be allowed to use Memphis library cards as photo identification in the upcoming November 6 election.
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton caused a firestorm back in July when he told the public they could use the cards even after the state said they are not valid.
"This was born out of a desire to get your utilities connected," said Wharton.
After going back and forth in a Tennessee appeals court the Supreme court agreed to hear the appeal of Secretary of State Tre Hargett but declined to set it aside.
Wharton responded to the ruling outside the Shelby County Election Commission.
"We have never contended that we wanted to relax the verification standards, it was just one more place to get them," he said.
Using their Memphis library issued photo IDs, members of the Wharton administration waited in early voting lines to cast their ballot.
"This is not just for Memphis but a great day for the state as a whole," said Wharton.
Under the ruling all provisional ballots that were cast with a Memphis library photo ID will be counted. If you still need a free state ID, the Department of Safety will open eight driver service centers Saturday with extended hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Take your card, vote your conscience, and exercise your constitutional right," said Morris.
Very few use controversial library card to vote early Battle over library cards as a voter ID continues Appeals court rules photo library cards acceptable ID at the polls
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:47:55 GMT
(WMCT-TV) - The man accused of killing a police officer will avoid a fourth trial after striking a plea deal. He will walk free. Action News 5's Nick Kenney reports from the courtroom that Timothy McKinneyMore >>
The man accused of killing a police officer will avoid a fourth trial after striking a plea deal. He will walk free.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:17:20 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Thunderstorms could hit Shelby County by 2:30 p.m. The storms are currently in Tate and DeSoto Counties, moving toward Shelby County. Additional thunderstorms are expected to move east, hittingMore >>
Thunderstorms could hit Shelby County by 2:30 p.m. The storms are currently in Tate and DeSoto Counties, moving toward Shelby County.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:29:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A snapshot into the lives of a Germantown family comes with a warning. "Every day is just a struggle, especially with the fatigue," said Wilson Nanney. "I mean, it takes a lot of energy toMore >>
A snapshot into the lives of a Germantown family comes with a warning.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:38:01 GMT
(RNN) - After an estimated 26 tornadoes hit five states on Sunday, and a massive EF-4 tornado leveled the Oklahoma City metropolitan area killing 24 on Monday - more severe weather is expected to impactMore >>
The Storm Prediction Center at the National Weather Service believes there is a high probability for severe weather in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:33:24 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.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:04:29 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A tornado watch is in effect for most of the Mid-South until 10 p.m. You can stay up-to-date on the current weather situation at all times by downloading our free Action News 5 StormTrack appMore >>
A tornado watch is in effect for most of the Mid-South until 10 p.m.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:32:08 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Thirty-five different power outages have been reported throughout Memphis. At least 1,218 customers are affected by the outages. A few of the bigger outages are in the Frayser and Bartlett areas.More >>
Thirty-five different power outages have been reported throughout Memphis.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:16:08 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:05:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) - You have heard the Action News 5 storm tracking team say many times during tornado warnings, "Go to your safe place if your home is in the path of a storm". But do you really know how to findMore >>
(WMC-TV) - You have heard the Action News 5 storm tracking team say many times during tornado warnings, "Go to your safe place if your home is in the path of a storm". But do you really know how to findMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:48:47 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Grizzlies have had a day and a half to digest what they did wrong in game one of the Western Conference Finals. They say the San Antonio Spurs played well, but the Grizz did not, and thatMore >>
The Grizzlies have had a day and a half to digest what they did wrong in game one of the Western Conference Finals.More >>
