Kelli Cook
Reporter
Memphis, TN
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Kelli Cook is a reporter for Action News 5. You can watch her Monday through Friday at 10 p.m.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations are going down, but vaccine hesitancy is still a major issue in the Mid-South and across the U.S.
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Parking lots at the Liberty Bowl open at 8 a.m. Saturday for the University of Memphis (UofM) vs. Mississippi State game and an hour later, another major event gets underway at 9 a.m.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) in Memphis is on a fact-finding mission to find out what happened inside a home that a man was barricaded inside.
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The Inspiration4 crew blasted off into the Florida night sky Wednesday for an unforgettable planned three-night stay in space.
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Gov. Hutchinson made his stance known during his weekly COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday.
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Monday, the Tennessee State Senate Judiciary and House Criminal Justice Committee tackled the controversial issue of bail bond reform.
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A cultural impact surrounds the decades-old tradition.
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A small group of parents is making a push to return to virtual learning, protesting in front of Shelby County Schools (SCS) headquarters for a second day Thursday.
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The Shelby County Health Department said they are averaging about 1,400 shots per day.
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Excitement for the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis is rising, but some health experts say it’s time to change the way we enjoy going to the game.
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Hospitalizations remain at critical levels across the Mid-South, and relief could partially come from a treatment that helps prevent severe COVID-19 illness or even worse.
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It was an emotional night for family and friends of a fallen Marine with Mid-South roots.
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It’s a hashtag making the rounds on social media--- #pray4Hattie.
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Tennessee state-wide data reporting shows the state has now surpassed the previous January hospitalization record.
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In a 24-page order, a federal judge shows deep concern for the conditions inside the Shelby County Jail.
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Currently, about 100 men and women with the National Guard out of Memphis are preparing to head out to help in the hurricane-ravaged areas of Louisiana.
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Mid-Southerners are lining up to get tested for COVID-19. But the line to get a vaccine is not quite as busy.
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ISIS-K is claiming responsibility for the deadly attacks in Afghanistan Thursday. Now, there’s a mad dash to get tens of thousands of people out of the Taliban-controlled country.
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Most parents of newborns will tell you that dealing with a sick child can be very stressful.
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Just before the start of a board meeting Tuesday, the district announced an online COVID-19 dashboard that will provide weekly updates of reported cases.
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The Shelby County health director says she hopes the FDA granting full approval of the Pfizer vaccine Monday will drive up vaccination numbers.
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Federal resources are now in the state to help medical staff deal with the growing number of hospitalizations.
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The Shelby County Health Department is dealing with a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, averaging nearly 600 cases per day.
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On Tuesdsay afternoon, health care officials reported just 12 ICU beds were available in Arkansas.
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The topic of masking brought about some heated exchanges during the county commission meeting Monday. However, in the end, there was no vote on bringing back universal mandated masking.
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Earlier Friday afternoon, state lawmakers, city leaders, and law enforcement officials gathered for a meeting in truth in sentencing laws that broadened to tackle much more.
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School districts are split on the matter, leaving some parents in a difficult situation.
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It’s a ban even the governor says he regrets signing into law as cases continue to rise to dangerous levels.
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Family and friends of the victim say they are looking for city leaders, from the police director to the city and county mayors, to step up to help curb the uptick in violent crimes.
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Monday at around 1 p.m., all lanes on the 1-40 bridge were open to traffic ahead of schedule.
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A new Mid-South clinic is helping kids make their yearly check-ups.
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A chance meeting with the head of teacher recruitment and engagement for Shelby County Schools (SCS) has changed the course for one former custodian.
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There’s been a big drop in vaccinations among the state’s adolescents for a number of preventative disease.
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As COVID-19 cases rise, some places of worship are rethinking their safety precautions.
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After a four month search the Shelby County Health Department has a new leader.
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The countdown is on. In just over 2 weeks the state’s largest school district will be heading back to in-person learning.
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Live venues were one of the hardest hit during the pandemic and one of the last to have their restrictions lifted.
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Numbers are steadily rising, leaving some to question whether or not shutting down the overflow hospital in Memphis was the right move.
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Shelby County Schools (SCS) unveiled its back-to-school plan Tuesday night which included universal mask wearing while on SCS campuses.
All Frayser Community Schools students will be required to wear a mask, no matter their vaccination status.
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Healthcare, tourism, and restaurant workers are in high demand, and job fairs are happening all across the Mid-South.
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Controversy is brewing over a plan by Pfizer to test a booster dose meant to protect people from COVID variants. Trials for the third shot are already underway.
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The victim’s family is optimistic they’re loved one’s killer will be found.
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Long after the blue lights stop flashing and the crime scene tape is tossed in the trash, violent crime victims are often left to deal with the aftermath.
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Vaccination rates in the Mid-South are among the lowest in the country, leading to two out of the three Mid-South states concerned about the unvaccinated and a highly contagious Delta variant.
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A candlelight vigil was held Monday night for seven-year-old Kelby Shorty, who was shot and killed while playing with fireworks.
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A piece of property at 1925 Union Avenue hasn’t been in use since last September when the Memphis Police Department moved out, but it could undergo a huge makeover adding to the ever changing skyline of Midtown.
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The Memphis International Airport, once again, served as the distribution hub for vaccines.
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A Memphis police officer is in critical condition after being dragged by a car while serving a subpoena Wednesday afternoon.
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A traffic stop ended in gunfire, sending a Shelby County deputy and the driver to the hospital.