Michaela Redmond
Senior Reporter/Anchor
Michaela was born and raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, where her love for journalism first started. She attended Walpole High School and anchored their morning news sharing the daily announcements with other students.
She went on to attend the University of Alabama. Michaela joined the advanced master's program and graduated with her undergraduate degree in 2021 and her graduate degree in 2022.
When Michaela is not at work, she is usually reading a book, playing piano, golfing, or hanging out with her two animals. Michaela has a dog named Kova and a cat named Simba who are best friends. You may even see her out for a run every morning!
Michaela loves telling meaningful stories that incorporate everyday people in the community.
Rabbi Levi Klein with Chabad Lubavitch of Tennessee said he knows many of the extended families of those killed and injured, along with personally knowing one of the rabbis.
Rabbi Levi Klein with Chabad Lubavitch of Tennessee said he knows many of the extended families of those killed and injured, along with personally knowing one of the rabbis.
Back in November, Sheriff Floyd Bonner signed a 287(g) contract, formalizing his collaboration with ICE.
Back in November, Sheriff Floyd Bonner signed a 287(g) contract, formalizing his collaboration with ICE.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools officials held a ribbon-cutting Thursday morning, celebrating the first-of-its-kind Real Time Safety Center.
According to the school district, the center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and staffed by 20 people and one supervisor.
The director of the AutoID Lab says he hopes this technology will help to get last-minute holiday gifts into the hands of those who need them sooner.
The director of the AutoID Lab says he hopes this technology will help to get last-minute holiday gifts into the hands of those who need them sooner.
At the beginning of November, the group demanded that the owner, Brian Myers with the Richman Group, come and see conditions first-hand and make changes.
At the beginning of November, the group demanded that the owner, Brian Myers with the Richman Group, come and see conditions first-hand and make changes.
He said if residents are not careful, an accidental fire can happen pretty quickly.
He said if residents are not careful, an accidental fire can happen pretty quickly.
Fifteen people were indicted as part of a drug trafficking organization through West Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas and California.
Fifteen people were indicted as part of a drug trafficking organization through West Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas and California.
Daniel Kiel, FedEx Professor of Law at the University of Memphis, said the case against the National Guard’s presence in Memphis will most likely move faster than expected.
Daniel Kiel, FedEx Professor of Law at the University of Memphis, said the case will most likely move faster than expected.
MPD said it allows officers a brand-new, real-time view of public safety, with more than 22,000 runners and 30,000 spectators on city streets.
MPD said it allows officers a brand-new, real-time view of public safety, with more than 22,000 runners and 30,000 spectators on city streets.
Action News 5 spoke with a witness who watched the situation unfold.
Action News 5 spoke with a witness who watched the situation unfold.
Memphis is ranked second in the U.S. for new HIV cases, and local health officials are urging the community to know your status and seek treatment when needed.
Memphis is ranked second in the U.S. for new HIV cases, and local health officials are urging the community to know your status and seek treatment when needed.
Hundreds of volunteers filled the parking lot at House of Mtenzi for the 41st Annual Forgotten Souls Homeless Thanksgiving Festival on Thursday morning.
Hundreds of volunteers filled the parking lot at House of Mtenzi for the 41st Annual Forgotten Souls Homeless Thanksgiving Festival Thursday morning.
Steve Davis, the president of The Boring Company, said his long-term dream is to eventually connect the underground transit system in Nashville to Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
Steve Davis, the president of The Boring Company, said his long-term dream is to eventually connect the underground transit system in Nashville to Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
Monday, a Tennessee Judge rule to halt the National Guard deployment in Memphis. Action News 5 explains how we got here and how a similar situation is unfolding in Washington, D.C.
Monday, a Tennessee Judge rule to halt the National Guard deployment in Memphis. Action News 5 explains how we got here and how a similar situation is unfolding in Washington, D.C.
Surveillance footage shows the events leading up to a fatal shooting at Wolfchase Galleria on Monday.
Surveillance footage shows the events leading up to a fatal shooting at Wolfchase Galleria on Monday.
Attorneys representing Governor Bill Lee and other state leaders officially filed an appeal Wednesday afternoon regarding the temporary injunction for the National Guard’s deployment in Memphis.
Attorney’s representing Governor Bill Lee and other state officials, officially filed an appeal Wednesday afternoon regarding the temporary injunction for the National Guard’s deployment in Memphis.
The Davidson County Chancery Court found that Governor Bill Lee acted beyond his authority deploying the National Guard.
The Davidson County Chancery Court found that Governor Bill Lee acted beyond his authority deploying the National Guard.
This marked his first appearance since a grand jury indictment for the four murders.
This marked his first appearance since a grand jury indictment for the four murders.
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer expressed concern for the inmates at the Shelby County Jail, as judges have said “no” to Saturday and night court.
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer expressed concern for the inmates at the Shelby County Jail, as judges have said “no” to Saturday and night court.
This new dashboard, called the Shelby County Interagency Justice Operations Workgroup, includes arrests, citations, processing times, and other criminal justice system trends.
This new dashboard, called the Shelby County Interagency Justice Operations Workgroup, includes arrests, citations, processing times, and other criminal justice system trends.
Hyosung HICO announced Wednesday an expansion at the U.S. manufacturing headquarters in Memphis for the second time in six months.
Hyosung HICO announced Wednesday an expansion at the U.S. manufacturing headquarters in Memphis for the second time in six months.
Both local Democrats and Republicans said the government needs to reopen.
Both local Democrats and Republicans said the government needs to reopen.
The driver of the vehicle told officers she did not see a non-motorist lying in the street before proceeding through the light.
The driver of the vehicle told officers she did not see a non-motorist lying in the street before proceeding through the light.
During a grand jury hearing Monday afternoon in Lake County, a group of county citizens met in secret to decide if there is enough evidence to prosecute Austin Drummond’s case.
During a grand jury hearing Monday afternoon in Lake County, a group of county citizens met in secret to decide if there is enough evidence to prosecute Austin Drummond’s case.
Latoshia Daniels has been found guilty of shooting a Memphis pastor and his wife at their Collierville home back in 2019.
Latoshia Daniels is accused of shooting a Memphis pastor and his wife at their Collierville home back in 2019.
