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Events

CNE Gaming Holdings LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses, purchased the...

Cherokee Nation Entertainment celebrates acquisition of Gold Strike Casino with ribbon cutting

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:05 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE) marked its acquisition and takeover of the casino-resort with a gold ribbon cutting Friday.

Good News

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Memphis high school senior chooses Rhodes after being accepted to 31 colleges globally

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:31 PM CDT
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By Taylor Tucker
There’s no place like home! That rings true for one Memphis high school senior who received more than two dozen college offers from around the world but is choosing a school right here in the Bluff City.

Top Story

A rendering of the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home in Arlington, Tennessee.

Tickets on sale now for St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:33 AM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Tickets are on sale now for the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.

Pets

Puppy for adoption at Memphis Animal Services (MAS)

Memphis Animal Services offering $5 puppy adoptions through Monday

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:55 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
Memphis Animal Services (MAS) is celebrating National Puppy Day by offering $5 adoptions for puppies under five months of age Friday through Monday.

Good News

St. Agnes theater students ‘Spread the Love’ to community 1 song at a time

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Taylor Tucker
On Thursday, theater students at St. Agnes Academy High School boarded a bus and took their hearts and talents around the city to spread happiness throughout the community as a part of their annual “Spread the Love Tour.”

Top Story

St. Jude educator shares love for hospital ahead of Dream Home Giveaway ticket launch

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:04 PM CDT
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By Joy Redmond
The Dream Home Giveaway mission is near and dear to the thousands of people who work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and each one of them is special in their own way. But there’s something extra special about Marshetta Brazley-Rodgers.

Events

Public meeting to be held on cancer-causing chemical emissions in South Memphis

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:02 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
On March 28, the Shelby County Health Department will hold a public meeting regarding ethylene oxide emissions associated with the Sterilization Services of Tennessee plant in South Memphis.

Events

MFD to host 7th annual HERo Day for girls interested in emergency service careers

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
The Memphis Fire Department, in conjunction with the Girl Scouts Heart of the South and Memphis Fire Fighters Foundation, is hosting its seventh annual HERo Day for young girls at the Chester Anderson Fire Campus.

Good News

Overton Park Shell going mobile to bring events to more Memphis neighborhoods

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
A new replica of the iconic Overton Park Shell will travel throughout the city to bring concerts, shows, and other programs to neighborhoods that otherwise wouldn’t have access to the historical outdoor amphitheater.

Community

Co-owners of Celtic Crossing announce opening date of second restaurant in East Memphis

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
DJ and Jamie Naylor, co-owners of Celtic Crossing Irish Pub & Restaurant in Cooper-Young, have officially announced the opening date for their second restaurant after plans were first announced over a year ago.
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Agriculture

Bids for new DeSoto Co. agricultural education center scheduled for June

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
Bids will soon go out for a new agricultural education center in DeSoto County.

Community

March for Meals program helps MIFA provide more meals for hungry seniors

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Sydney Hawkins
The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) is taking extra steps to address food insecurity in the senior population by participating in the national March for Meals campaign.

Community

Memphis fans cheer on Tigers as team plays in first round of NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Douglas
For the second year in a row, the University of Memphis men’s basketball team is back in the Big Dance! Fans out to enjoy the food and fun at Brookhaven Pub and Grill say they’re ready for the Tigers to pounce on their opponent, Florida Atlantic University.

Local

Memphians in green line the street for Cooper-Young St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By Victoria Poirrier
Bagpipes and green filled the streets of Midtown Memphis Friday in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

News

New intercity bus service to provide business class experience between Memphis and Nashville

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:53 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
A new, premium, intercity bus service that will provide routes from Memphis to Nashville has been announced following strong demand for an alternative to flying or driving.

News

LGBTQ+ organizations hold rally Downtown amid recent anti-trans legislature

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:36 PM CDT
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By Parker King
Multiple LGBTQ+ organizations gathered Downtown Thursday afternoon to protest recent legislation that they feel violates trans rights.

News

NBC’s Dateline to air new report on murder of NBA star Lorenzen Wright

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:31 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
On Friday, NBC’s Dateline will air a new report on the 2010 murder of former NBA star Lorenzen Wright.

Community

Memphis Rebounders cheer on Tigers before first NCAA Tournament game

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Victoria Poirrier
The Memphis Tigers are currently in Columbus, Ohio, getting ready to take their shot at the NCAA Championship. Back at home, there’s a group making sure the Tigers feel the Memphis love wherever they go.

Top Story

Vigil held in West Memphis for missing teen found dead

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Douglas
A grieving community came together Wednesday to honor 18-year-old Fredarrius Wilson, the West Memphis teen who was found shot to death in Holly Springs National Forest exactly one week ago.

News

Cooper-Young host St. Patrick’s Day parade

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:40 AM CDT
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By Myracle Evans
The Memphis Irish Society fosters education in and celebration of Irish heritage, culture, and people.

Events

Lucky pets only $17 away from a new home during MAS’ St. Patrick’s Day adoption promotion

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 8:09 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Animal Services (MAS) wants potential adopters to know they don’t need a pot of gold to adopt a pet from the shelter.

Community

Saint Francis hosts health fair event

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 1:42 PM CDT
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By Rose Johnson
Saint Francis Hospital will host a free health fair event on March 14.

Community

Mid-South family bonded by history of kidney donations

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:44 PM CST
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By Taylor Tucker
March is National Kidney Month, a time to spread awareness about kidney health and kidney disease and learn what you can do to support it.

Local

Newly-renovated play area open at Children’s Museum of Memphis

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:35 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Parents! If your children are on Spring Break next week, you may want to head over to the Children’s Museum of Memphis, where kids under four years old can experience the newly renovated Toddler Gardens.

Events

Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers crowned king of 50th Annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick’s Parade

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:22 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin
The 50th annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick’s Parade is returning to Beale Street on Saturday, and Action News 5′s Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers was selected to be this year’s parade king!

Good News

Memphis theater one of 34 to receive special grant for Shakespeare performances

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 4:18 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin
On Wednesday, Tennessee Shakespeare Company, a non-profit Memphis theater and education organization, was awarded a $10,000 grant by Theater League, Inc., a Kansas City-based contributor to the performing arts, and the Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA).

Events

Memphis wildlife rescue hosting virtual “baby shower” for orphaned baby animals in need

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 1:53 PM CST
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By Erin Thomas
Out of the Woods Wildlife Rescue & Rehab is asking the public to consider donating items through March 15

Community

AutoZone host hiring event for Mid-South

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:04 AM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
Anyone 16 or older can apply for these positions.

Contests

Memphis Zoo hosts art contest for Earth Day

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:43 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin
The Memphis Zoo is hosting an art contest in the spirit of Earth Day next month.

Food

Memphis Black Restaurant Week now underway

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM CST
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By Taylor Tucker
Memphis Black Restaurant Week is now underway, offering 28 eateries to explore a taste of the Bluff City.

Good News

New YMCA building opens in Whitehaven

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 8:57 AM CST
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By Myracle Evans
The 32,454-square-foot YMCA will open on March 6.

Community

Memphis Black Restaurant Week is back for 2023

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
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By Sydney Hawkins and Myracle Evans
The week highlights minority owned restaurants and eateries.

Good News

UnitedHealthcare hosts Family Day to distribute first-need resources

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 8:26 AM CST
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By Myracle Evans
It will be held at the Children’s Museum of Memphis.

Good News

Germantown High football players brighten Le Bonheur patients’ day by participating in game show

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:51 PM CST
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By Taylor Tucker
Three Germantown High School football players helped put smiles on children’s faces at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday.

Good News

Memphis PRSA names St. Jude president, UofM student in ‘Communicator of the Year’ Awards Ceremony

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 5:46 PM CST
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By Victoria Poirrier
The Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) held its annual award ceremony Thursday where it presented its Communicator of the Year Awards, an award that Action News 5′s Joe Birch received last year.

Events

The Dixon, Theatre Memphis to hold 3rd annual Women in the Arts Festival

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:03 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Theatre Memphis and the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, in association with The National Museum of the American Latino (Smithsonian), are presenting a full day celebrating, honoring and engaging women for Women’s History Month.

News

Collierville residents’ utility bills triple in cost due to error

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:18 AM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
Collierville leaders say a former employee’s mistakes led to the town issuing wrong utility bills for months.

Black History Month

Lynching site of Ell Persons may be added to National Register of Historic Places

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:54 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant and Kelli Cook
Persons’ lynching was advertised in the local paper, and thousands attending, including a man named Alex Williams, whose grandson recorded his story more than 40 years ago.

Black History Month

Ole Miss student focuses on improving health care for African Americans

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 4:57 PM CST
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By Sydney Gray
This Black History Month, one Ole Miss student is using her own health care experiences to encourage diversity in Mid-South hospitals.

Events

MLGW, AT&T, Comcast partner with Southwest Tenn. Community College for workforce initiative

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4:57 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), AT&T and Comcast, in partnership with Southwest Tennessee Community College, are hosting an open house Tuesday to announce the “M.A.C. Workforce Initiative.”

Community

Mid-South Food Bank continuing its mobile pantry distribution

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 8:22 AM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
Make sure to check the schedule daily for the most up-to-date locations and times.

Political News

Locals rally against bills targeting LGBTQ+ community in Tenn. state legislature

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:18 PM CST
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By Bria Bolden
Memphians in the LGBTQ+ community and allies held a rally today against that legislation and other bills they feel harm their community.

News

City leaders question whether or not Memphis in May will destroy renovated Tom Lee Park

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:00 PM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
On Tuesday, council members grilled leaders from Memphis in May and Memphis River Parks Partnership about how the $61 million redesigned Tom Lee Park is going to hold up during the Beale Street Music Festival and the World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest.

Events

Memphis in May ‘Patio Porkers’ contest moves to Beale Street

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 7:28 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
A portion of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is moving.

Community

MPD honors fallen Officer Geoffrey Redd

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 8:27 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
The Memphis Police Department is hosting a Sea of Blue for fallen Officer Geoffrey Redd.

Community

Family, friends of MLB legend Tim McCarver say final goodbyes

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
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By Victoria Poirrier
Close family and friends said goodbye Thursday to Memphis native and Major League Baseball legend, Tim McCarver.

Music

Travis Tritt to play at Gold Strike Casino Resort

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:24 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Influenced by the best in southern rock, blues, gospel and honky-tonk, Travis Tritt remains a force in the country music genre as he brings his biggest hits to Gold Strike Theatre inside Gold Strike Casino Resort on Saturday, April 21, at 9 p.m.

Community

Memphis Tigers football team learns to play African drums in team-building exercise

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 10:37 PM CST
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By Victoria Poirrier
The University of Memphis Tigers football team marched to the beat of a different kind of drum Wednesday evening.

News

‘Fat Tuesday’ opens Downtown

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By Victoria Poirrier
“Fat Tuesday” has opened its doors on South Main, the first location of the New Orleans-based cocktail franchise in the Mid-South.

Community

Memphis BBQ restaurant celebrates 40 years of business

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:43 PM CST
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By Taylor Tucker and Lydian Kennin
No one does BBQ better than Memphis. On Thursday, A&R Bar-B-Q celebrated its 40th anniversary.
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