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 >>
TUNICA, MS -
(WMC-TV) - The Tunica Balloon Bash, caught on camera, as dozens of hot air balloons glowed in the sky at the Hollywood Casino.
Around 40 pilots were getting ready Friday evening for the balloon races in the morning.
They will be 1500 feet up in the air as they try to drop bean bags on targets down on the ground while spectators can watch it all.
It's a first time event in Tunica for pilots like Kinnie Gibson.
"We're excited to see what the flying area is like the ms river is going to create some neat challenges. The top 5 or 6 guys will be within 2 feet from 3 miles away," said Gibson.
All of these folks are here to bring a new tourist attraction to the casino areas, and people can even take a ride later tonight and tomorrow.
Don't worry you don't have to be 1000 feet up, the rides will be tethered so you'll only go up about 40 or 50 feet, but will still be able to get a glimpse of what it's like in one of these things.
See the list below to see the weekend's schedule.
Friday, November 9 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Balloon Glow at Fitz, Gold Strike, Hollywood and Horseshoe 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Tethered Balloon Rides at Fitz, Gold Strike, Hollywood and Horseshoe
Saturday, November 10 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Balloon Race/Competition 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Balloon Fun Flight – weather permitting (Throughout the resort area, spectators can watch or "chase" the flying balloons from the ground.) 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Balloon Glow (Participating properties TBD) 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Tethered Balloon Rides at Fitz and Hollywood
Sunday, November 11 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Balloon Race/Competition
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 >>