Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:45:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The storms that passed through the Mid-South Tuesday night caused a power outage that led to a Boil-Water Alert for Coahoma County. The town of Jonestown, MS is urged to boil water for one minuteMore >>
The storms that passed through the Mid-South Tuesday night caused a power outage that led to a Boil-Water Alert for Coahoma County.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:35 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:35:28 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A family of four escaped from their burning home just after midnight Wednesday. The house caught fire at 12:30 a.m. on the 5600 block of Tulip Tree Drive in Memphis. Investigators are stillMore >>
A family of four escaped from their burning home just after midnight Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:18:26 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A man was shot in the stomach in Clarksdale Tuesday afternoon. He later died at the hospital. Witnesses told police the victim was fighting with another man when a gun was pulled and he wasMore >>
A man was shot in the stomach in Clarksdale Tuesday afternoon. He later died at the hospital.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:13:44 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 12:49 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 >>
(WMC-TV) - It would be easy to look at the messy unification of Memphis and Shelby County schools and the battle being waged by the county's suburbs and say there are no winners in these fights, but technically, that would not be true.
Because there is one group that is winning – the lawyers.
That's right, taxpayers are lining the pockets of some our biggest law firms. In fact, if you look at the different factions in this battle represented by opposing law firms, many of us taxpayers are footing the bills for the legal teams on both sides.
Billy Orgel is the chairman of the unified Memphis and Shelby county school board and he has the right idea about how to bring this to the best possible conclusion. He's urging everyone to go back to a mediation process to try to resolve the school merger issues with more good ideas and less time in litigation. Orgel warns that if we don't start making some good choices, we're doomed to fail as a community.
I think he's right.
That's my turn. Now it's your turn. To comment on this segment or anything else, email yourturn@wmctv.com or call 800-465-1210.
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 9:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:13:44 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 12:30 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 10:21 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:21:28 GMT
ORLANDO, FL (RNN) – A man with possible ties to a Boston Marathon bombing suspect was shot and killed after the FBI interviewed him early Wednesday. The FBI confirmed a special agent fatally shot a manMore >>
The FBI confirmed a special agent fatally shot a man in custody while conducting "official duties," spokesman Dave Couvertier told NBC News. In a WESH interview, a friend identified the deceased as Ibragim Todashev, 27.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 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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:23:29 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Memphis lawmakers say a state comptroller warning could turn the city's budget on its heels. The unprecedented letter says the city is headed towards a serious financial crisis. Action NewsMore >>
Memphis lawmakers say a state comptroller warning could turn the city's budget on its heels.More >>