Michael Nelson

Political Analyst

Memphis, TN

Michael Nelson is a political analyst for WMC Action News 5.

He teaches political science at Rhodes College, is a senior fellow at the University of Virginia's Miller Center and writes a weekly column on local and regional politics for "The Daily Memphian."

Michael is also the author of multiple books on the American presidency, the most recent of which is "Trump: The First Two Years," published by the University of Virginia Press.

Latest News

News

Concerns about future of same-sex marriage after SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Walter Murphy

The day the Supreme Court of the United States legalized same-sex marriage in the US was one of the happiest days of Jim Obergefells’ life.

News

Crash involving motorcycle on I-40 leaves driver in critical condition

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Lydian Kennin

At 4:09 p.m., Memphis Police Department officers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle at I40 East near Danny Thomas.

State

Thousands of Tennessee license plates headed to Shelby County mailboxes

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Kelly Roberts

For those waiting months for their new Tennessee license plate the Shelby County Clerk’s Office has stated the process to ship more than 8,000 plates that have been packaged and waiting to delivery to the Shelby County mailroom.

State

New Tenn. laws will affect first responders, essential emergency services

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Action News 5 Staff

Legal changes are taking effect across Tennessee on July 1.

News

MPD doubling the number of officers on Beale Street

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Kelli Cook

One of the biggest weekends on Beale Street will come with new security measures that look to put even more eyes on the famous street.

Latest News

Crime

Memphis man sentenced to 7 years for bomb threat, possessing a firearm

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Lydian Kennin

Christopher Cobb, 33, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm after threatening to “blow up” the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) office located in Memphis.

News

U.S. Marshals arrest suspect of deadly car crash

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Myracle Evans

U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Marlon Tipton Wednesday in downtown Jackson.

Top Story

1 dead, 3 injured following shooting in Ripley

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Hannah Wallsmith

District Attorney Mark Davidson says the shooting happened just after 10 p.m. near Rice Park and Spiller Hill.

News

Protect your credit score before buying a home

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Rachel DePompa

Buying a home is the biggest investment many people will make in their lifetime. Getting the best interest rate on a home mortgage will save thousands of dollars over the term of the loan.

News

TBI responds to Blue Alert complaints

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Myracle Evans

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to the complaints of Blue Alerts that were issued Tuesday.

News

On-site COVID testing at airport to end Friday

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Jacob Gallant

The last day will be Friday, July 1.