It's been almost 10 months since the crime. Jason Payne was arrested for two counts of murder. His wife 35 year old Nichole Payne, and his stepson 16 year old Austin Taylor Wages were found dead in their Wood County home last December. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:48:01 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The aftermath of an Oklahoma tornado tearing up everything in its path including an elementary school has some DeSoto County making plans for storm shelters in their schools. Hernando ElementaryMore >>
(WMC-TV) - The aftermath of an Oklahoma tornado tearing up everything in its path including an elementary school has some DeSoto County making plans for storm shelters in their schools. Hernando ElementaryMore >>
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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:20:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The man who lost both of his legs when he was hit by a car while changing a tire is expected to go home Wednesday. It has been a few weeks since we introduced you to 28-year-old Michael Owens.More >>
It has been a few weeks since we introduced you to 28-year-old Michael Owens. He was injured in a crash in March. Since then, he has been recovering at the hospital, but thanks to your support, he will be welcomed home with a lot more support.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 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:00:34 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Germantown woman says she is no stranger to tornadoes. She lived through the devastating tornado two years ago in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.With a lot of family in Moore, Oklahoma, ____ and herMore >>
A Germantown woman's family was hit hard by the devastating storm in Moore, Oklahoma.More >>
WOOD COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
Jason Payne, currently serving a life sentence for the murders of his wife and stepson, will stand trial again for the killings. The court says that though the evidence in the case was legally sufficient to support Payne's conviction, the case is remanded for a new trial because the 12th Court of Appeals erred in admitting certain statements during the trial, stating they were inadmissible hearsay.
The State Court of Criminal Appeals said that those statements were likely harmful, so they have granted a new trial.
In December 2007 it was reported Payne actually dialed 9-1-1 after discovering the bodies inside his Quitman home. The victims were in separate rooms with gunshot wounds.
Within the months that followed, evidence, such as two large holes which appeared to be graves, were located on the property just behind the residence, leading to the arrest.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:15:40 GMT
Smith County Sheriff's Department responded a short time ago to a call from west Smith county.The call was in the 100 block of Patton Street, south of 64W. When deputies arrived, they say they were toldMore >>
Smith County Sheriff's Department responded a short time ago to a call from west Smith county.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:11:23 GMT
DPS officials confirm that one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler .Authorities say the accident happened near the intersection of County Road 2142 and County RoadMore >>
DPS officials confirm that one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 07:24:46 GMT
Fire departments from Arp, Troup and Whitehouse responded to a house fire that broke at approximately 8:30 P.M. Sunday at 210 W Melton St in Troup.More >>
Fire departments from Arp, Troup and Whitehouse responded to a house fire that broke at approximately 8:30 P.M. Sunday at 210 W Melton St in Troup.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:46:58 GMT
A Henderson County home was gutted by fire on Tuesday night.Volunteer fire crews from Brownsboro, Chandler, and Dixie responded to a home in the 600 block of Hamilton Boulevard in Chandler around 6:30More >>
Multiple fire crews respond to Tuesday evening fire.More >>
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 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:04:33 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 >>
Jason Payne (Source: Wood County Sheriff's Department)
