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 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:00:19 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 (OCD).More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:48:28 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Two people were airlifted to The MED after a stabbing near the Tipton/Shelby County line Monday night. According to officials, three people were stabbed at 25 Kelly Cove off of Tracy Road. TheMore >>
Two people were airlifted to The MED after a stabbing near the Tipton/Shelby County line Monday night.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:25:13 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Tennessee Task Force One, based out of Memphis, is activated to respond to Oklahoma. Sponsored by the Memphis and Shelby County emergency management agency, TNTF-1 is scheduled for deploymentMore >>
Tennessee Task Force One, based out of Memphis, is activated to respond to Oklahoma.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:31:04 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Parents and students are reacting to the dress code policy for Shelby County Schools. If your child goes to a former school within Memphis City Schools, they will continue to wear uniforms. ShelbyMore >>
Parents and students are reacting to the dress code policy for Shelby County Schools.More >>
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(WMC-TV) - People living in the Crosstown community are tired of living in the shadow of the abandoned Sears Tower.
"Cause it's looked like the building from the Ghostbusters for many years," said neighbor Rodney Childress.
On Saturday thousands of people re-lived the days when the area was a vibrant business corridor.
The MEMfix festival on Cleveland goes hand in hand with Memphis Mayor A C Wharton's Neighborhood Economic Vitality Plan.
"Why spend millions of your tax dollars going into a new area when we can come in a recapture who we really are in this great neighborhood," said Wharton.
Food, art, music and family fun brought the old neighborhood back to life. The Memphis Regional Design Center hopes this is a preview of Crosstown's future.
"This neighborhood has so much history it's in the heart of Midtown its distressed right now and we just see the potential here," said Memphis Regional Design Center Chooch Pickard.
Nine organizations are gearing up to relocate into 600 thousand square feet of the historic Sears tower.
The next step, attracting businesses to move into the surrounding commercial spaces.
"Bring the money back to Midtown, jobs and good times," said Childress.
Another neighbor said it's been long overdue.
"So I'm glad to know that we are now in the process and in the stages of bringing it back to life," said neighbor Denise Harris.
Organizers hope Crosstown will mirror the success of Broad Street, a retail community that bounced back after the construction of Sam Cooper Boulevard.
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 >>
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.
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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 >>
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 10:57 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:57:53 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 (OCD).More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:24:50 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 >>
Yellow tape flaps in the aftermath following a fire investigation that shut down an entire block of Nicholas Street for roughly 12 hours Monday.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:05:45 GMT
Hello Action News 5 viewers, We hope you are having a wonderful night, and are looking forward to you joining us for Action News 5 at 10. Former Shelby County Commissioner John Willingham has died. TonightMore >>
Hello Action News 5 viewers, We hope you are having a wonderful night, and are looking forward to you joining us for Action News 5 at 10. Former Shelby County Commissioner John Willingham has died. TonightMore >>
The quest for the fountain of youth is never ending but, is often coming up with new possibilities offering a lot of promise. The latest so called "magic potion" is sure getting our attention -- eyebrowsMore >>
The quest for the fountain of youth is never ending but, is often coming up with new possibilities offering a lot of promise. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:50:01 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 >>