Garner Montgomery
Multimedia Journalist
Garner Montgomery is a multimedia journalist for Action News 5. He hails from Starkville, Mississippi. He got his bachelor's degree in his hometown at Mississippi State University, where he was an Orientation Leader, a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and serving in the Student Association.
Garner began his journalism career as a part of the award-winning Take 30 News team at his college campus. He started working professionally as a multi-media journalist at WTVA in Tupelo, Mississippi. During his time with WTVA, he covered destructive tornado damage, tight local election races, and high school football. After one year, he was promoted to the weekend anchor/producer.
Garner joined the Action News 5 newsroom in September of 2024. He is excited to call Memphis his new home and can't wait to share the top stories happening in the 9-0-1.
In his free time, Garner likes to relax by playing video games or word puzzles with a Coke Zero in his hand. When he's feeling more active, Garner likes to take long nature walks while listening an album he's never heard before.
If you see Garner around Memphis, give him a warm welcome to the city (he secretly loves being recognized but act like it in person). If you have a story idea, Garner would love to hear it! You can reach out to him by email, Facebook, or X(Twitter).
Defendants who appeared before Judge Karen Sanders, some charged with the same crime, expressed mixed reactions to seeing the judge back on the bench.
Defendants who appeared before Judge Sanders, some charged with the same crime, expressed mixed reactions to seeing the judge back on the bench.
A longtime member of the Beale Street Flippers was shot and killed Friday evening in South Memphis, family confirmed Saturday.
The Memphis Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night in a neighborhood near Elmwood Cemetery.
Halbert said the county has needed a forensic audit for years and that she requested one when she first took office.
Halbert said the county has needed a forensic audit for years and that she requested one when she first took office.
U.S. Representative Steve Cohen has secured $3 million in U.S. Housing and Urban Development funding for eligible seniors in Memphis in need of expensive home repairs.
U.S. Representative Steve Cohen has secured $3 million in U.S. Housing and Urban Development funding for eligible seniors in Memphis in need of expensive home repairs.
Holly Springs Utility Department water customers have been under a boil water notice for three days after the city announced a major water main break that could have contaminated tap water.
Newly hired head football coach Charles Huff comes to Memphis with a reputation for turning around losing football programs and immediately making them winners. Fans hope he can transform an already successful Tigers squad into one of the elite Group of Five programs.
The Memphis Fire Association is lashing out at a Memphis City Council member over her comments Tuesday night.
The Memphis Fire Fighters Association is lashing out at a Memphis City Council member over her comments Tuesday night.
DeSoto County leaders plan to seek state funding for a new justice center to handle what officials say is a rising number of criminal cases as the county’s population grows.
DeSoto County leaders plan to seek state funding for a new justice center to handle what officials say is a rising number of criminal cases as the county’s population grows.
Families of slain gun violence victims seek justice, accountability at ‘Season of Remembrance’ event
The event, now in its 15th year, provides a space for victims’ families to come together and remember they are not alone in their journey through grief and the criminal justice system.
Families of slain gun violence victims seek justice, accountability at ‘Season of Remembrance’ event
The event, now in its 15th year, provides a space for victims’ families to come together and remember they are not alone in their journey through grief and the criminal justice system.
Some Memphis Tigers fans showed support for Ryan Silverfield’s move to Fayetteville after six seasons as the team’s head football coach.
The city’s emergency warming center has moved to a new location this winter to better serve unhoused Memphians during extreme cold weather.
Ole Miss fans in Oxford are sharing their speculation around head football coach Lane Kiffin’s future ahead of an expected announcement Saturday.
Ole Miss fans in Oxford are sharing their speculation around head football coach Lane Kiffin’s future ahead of an expected announcement Saturday.
Food pantries across the Mid-South are seeing higher turnout, prompting questions about the food’s quality when items are distributed past their expiration dates.
The Memphis Christmas Parade will celebrate its 29th year Saturday in Whitehaven, bringing holiday festivities and thousands of people to Elvis Presley Boulevard.
The Memphis Christmas Parade will celebrate its 29th year Saturday in Whitehaven, bringing holiday festivities and thousands of people to Elvis Presley Boulevard.
The Tennessee Secretary of State has ordered libraries in all but four counties to review their children’s sections for content the state and federal government deems not age-appropriate.
The Tennessee Secretary of State has ordered libraries in all but four counties to review their children’s sections for content the state and federal government deems not age-appropriate.
Street safety advocates gathered at Medical District Park on Sunday to remember the 188 people killed in traffic incidents in Memphis in 2024 and call for changes to prevent future deaths.
Street safety advocates gathered at Medical District Park on Sunday to remember the 188 people killed in traffic incidents in Memphis in 2024 and call for changes to prevent future deaths.
Lanes will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16.
FedEx Cares partnered with Feed the Children on Wednesday to distribute food and essentials to 400 Memphis families as SNAP recipients continue to face challenges accessing their full November benefits.
FedEx Cares partnered with Feed the Children on Wednesday to distribute food and essentials to 400 Memphis families as SNAP recipients continue to face challenges accessing their full November benefits.
In a statement, the City of Gallaway says Mayor Mayo maintains his innocence and there are no plans for the mayor to step down at this time.
In a statement, the City of Gallaway says Mayor Mayo maintains his innocence and there are no plans for the mayor to step down at this time.
St. George’s Independent School says multiple students have been expelled following a report of sexual assault.
Travelers at Memphis International Airport are experiencing flight delays and cancellations this weekend due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
A local community organizer and criminal legal reform advocate says the health of inmates at 201 Poplar is not being properly addressed following several Shelby County inmate deaths in 2025.
Tuesday’s special election in DeSoto County resulted in three incumbents keeping their positions in the Senate, while one race flipped a seat from Republican to Democrat, helping end the GOP’s supermajority in the Mississippi Senate.
Tuesday’s special election in DeSoto County resulted in three incumbents keeping their positions in the Senate, while one race flipped a seat from Republican to Democrat, helping end the GOP’s supermajority in the Mississippi Senate.
The ruling made on October 8 by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio, argues that the relatives of deceased farmers cannot file discrimination claims on their behalf.
The ACLU of Tennessee partnered with local organizations Sunday afternoon for a vigil to recognize those being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the West Tennessee Detention Center, believing the facility is holding people who were wrongfully detained.
With over 160 members, the group has organized one of the largest tenant unions in Memphis history to demand safety upgrades from the building’s out-of-state owner.
Food banks in Shelby County are preparing for a surge in addressing food insecurity as SNAP benefits are set to freeze November 1.
Restaurant owner Shannon Wynne adjusted his initial statement after facing backlash from downtown leaders for citing “civil unrest” as the reason for Flying Fish closing its doors in Downtown Memphis.
Restaurant owner Shannon Wynne adjusted his initial statement after facing backlash from downtown leaders for citing “civil unrest” as the reason for Flying Fish closing its doors in Downtown Memphis.
A 22-year-old University of Memphis law student won a lawsuit against the City of Memphis in chancery court Monday morning over violations of the Tennessee Public Records Act.
A 22-year-old University of Memphis law student won a lawsuit against the City of Memphis in chancery court Monday morning over violations of the Tennessee Public Records Act.
Grocery shoppers in Southaven says the temporary pause of SNAP benefits in Mississippi comes at a particularly difficult time.
The Memphis Safe Task Force has made 1,603 arrests since beginning operations Oct. 1, with 239 of those arrests involving individuals with outstanding warrants for violent crimes, according to crime data provided by the city of Memphis.
Lindsey Whiteside appeared in court Friday to plead not guilty to new federal charges.
