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 12:43 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:43:21 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 12:36 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 >>
MEMPHIS, TN -
(WMC-TV) - The judge in this case called former Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Otis Jackson's behavior in court inexplicable, but according to documents at the County Register's office Jackson's unusual behavior makes sense.
His beliefs in the court system he once served are now in line with an anti-government extremist group.
Since being charged with four counts of official misconduct, Jackson has developed a distaste for the judicial system that once afforded him a well paying job.
"Mr. Jackson. Is there some problem here?" Judge Walter Kurtz asked.
"I don't agree with these procedures, I shouldn't be here. This is all some crap," responded Jackson.
Jackson was indicted last year for allegedly coercing his employees to raise money for his reelection campaign.
His bizarre outbursts in court last week can be explained in documents he filed with the Shelby County Register's office on Oct. 23.
The former clerk has publicly declared himself sovereign from the Unites States.
His documents contain the very same language used by the anti-government extremist group "sovereign citizens."
His court case took a bizarre turn last week when he rejected an offer that could have set him free and then repeatedly refused to be sworn in.
Jackson's filing at the register's office may not be worth the paper it's written on - but it is sovereign citizen tradition to make a public legal declaration which in their minds gives them the utmost legal authority.
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 12:43 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:43:21 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 12:36 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 12:30 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 12:49 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 >>
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 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:18:00 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Roadways around the Mid-South are flooding resulting in cars getting stuck in massive puddles and flooded areas. At least three cars are halfway under water at Goodman Road and Elmore Road.More >>
Roadways around the Mid-South are flooding resulting in cars getting stuck in massive puddles and flooded areas.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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
