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Updated: 4 hours ago
|By Kelly Roberts
In response to increased crime in Memphis, the group of pastors is taking to the streets to talk one-on-one with young people.
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Camille Connor
The excitement surrounding the St. Jude Marathon can be felt through the mid-south.. as the race to support the research hospital’s life saving efforts is now less than two days away in Memphis.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Amanda Hanson
Andrew Douglas talks with writer Chris McCoy about the cover story that highlights Memphians of the year James Dukes, founder & CEO of Memphis record label Unapologetic, and Victoria Jones, executive director of black arts organization Tone.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Amanda Hanson
The 20th annual Toy Truck drive benefiting Porter-Leath is underway with its first stop at Poplar Avenue and Perkins Ext.
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Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Amanda Hanson
Fire Pit Fridays kick off December 3 at the River Garden Park located at 51 Riverside Drive and will continue each Friday until December 17.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Shyra Sherfield
St. Jude Heroes are getting ready to hit the starting line this weekend for the annual St. Jude Marathon.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Shyra Sherfield
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office launched Operation Jingle Bells this week to create a safer shopping environment during the holiday season.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Action News 5 Staff
Record a video or take a picture cheering for Wendy. Say “Go Wendy Go” and we’ll make sure she sees it. We may even show it on TV!
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 10:34 PM CST
|By Joyce Peterson
Big River Park is about to triple in size. It’s a $5 million project with half the money already raised.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 8:50 PM CST
|By Arianna Poindexter
Citizens shared their concerns with the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) Wednesday. Many worried about bus route cutbacks and long wait times.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 5:33 PM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
Tickets for the 2022 Beale Street Music Festival go on sale this Friday. The three-day event is set for April 29 through May 1.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 4:21 PM CST
|By Camille Connor
Today is World AIDS day and health leaders are bringing awareness to the virus that affects millions across the globe.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 12:16 PM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
A pro-life coalition, OverturnRoe.org, is gathering to voice their opinion in the ongoing legal battle of abortion.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 10:40 AM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
Thanks to your generosity, more than $46,000 was raised for the Mid-South Food Bank. We crushed our goal of $35,000 and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 8:47 PM CST
|By Brandon Richard
Tenants who live at the College Park Senior apartments on Walker Avenue say they received a letter a few weeks ago, informing them they will need to temporarily move out because the property is being sold and renovated.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 4:21 PM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
An organization is implementing a new plan to get out into the Memphis community to try and steer the younger generation from a life of crime.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 11:38 AM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
Joy and Telisa caught up at the Digital Desk to talk about the Bluff City Christmas Experience.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 9:51 AM CST
|By Shyra Sherfield
The district is accepting new coats, jackets, outerwear hats, gloves and scarves.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Olivia Gunn
Families gathered Monday evening to remember homicide victims in Shelby County.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 5:35 PM CST
|By Brandon Richard
The team that manages the Peppertree Apartments in Whitehaven faced a Shelby County judge on Monday and shared their side of the story for the first time.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 3:00 PM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
This week, Dr. Mazumder talked about the efficacy of the current vaccines against the omicron variant.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 12:28 PM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
Commercial Appeal City Hall Reporter Sam Hardiman talked about his recent story that focuses on the omicron variant and how Infectious Disease Specialist Manoj Jain thinks it could affect the Mid-South.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 9:13 AM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
The owners of an apartment complex deemed a public nuisance by Memphis and Shelby County leaders appeared in court Monday morning.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2021 at 8:59 PM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
In honor of Small Business Saturday, the Memphis Grizzlies held an event to encourage people to shop local.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2021 at 2:56 PM CST
|By Tucker Robbins
The holidays are in full swing, and the Downtown Memphis Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is tonight.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2021 at 11:44 AM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
The Be a Santa to a Senior program is a way to bring cheer to seniors who may be overlooked, isolated or alone during the holiday season.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 10:25 PM CST
|By Joyce Peterson
This Thanksgiving, many families gathered together for the first time in nearly two years.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 9:28 PM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
This year’s event was hosted at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 9:08 PM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
One family is turning their pain into purpose on this Thanksgiving holiday and blessing hundreds of Memphians in honor of a young life gone too soon.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 6:59 PM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
The Forgotten Souls Coalition took time on Thanksgiving Day to not only give away food but also essential items to maintain hygiene.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 5:44 PM CST
|By Janeen Gordon
A pastor in Oakhaven is committed to healing her community. Her focus took a shift after a tragedy on church grounds.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 4:00 PM CST
|By Briseida Holguin
Westy’s has made it a tradition to serve up a warm Thanksgiving meal to those in need.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 11:39 AM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
To make some room after Thanksgiving, MAS is offering $20 adoptions on all dogs and cats starting Saturday, November 27 through Friday December 3.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 8:11 AM CST
|By Briseida Holguin
This is the third year MemFeast takes place and preparations have been going on all week to feed people by the thousands come the holiday.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 5:55 AM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
Three Mid-South organizations are making Thanksgiving delicious for hundreds of our neighbors in need.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 12:20 PM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
They talked about two Tonyaa’s recent columns, one on the death of rapper Young Dolph and another on being thankful for the blessings of nature during the pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 11:44 AM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
This week’s Memphis Flyer is a shop local feature.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 11:42 AM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
Non-profit Tori Talks and the Hospitality Hub are teaming up for a community day of service.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 10:24 AM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
A heartfelt gesture for a young man that captured all our hearts in the hours after Memphis rapper Young Dolph was killed.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 9:47 AM CST
|By Kelli Cook
Tuesday night a group of area pastors gathered to pray for spiritual healing in this city.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 9:31 AM CST
|By Camille Connor
For the first four Tuesdays of each month, volunteers at St. Paul Baptist Church hand out boxes of food to those in need.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 12:42 PM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
Country music star Josh Turner is set to perform at the Graceland Soundstage Saturday, November 27.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 11:58 AM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
A handful of Mid-South restaurateurs are saving iconic Memphis restaurants.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 11:28 AM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
Joy and Telisa caught up at the Digital Desk to talk about Bluff City Christmas happening at the Hickory Ridge Mall December 3 – 5.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 5:00 AM CST
|By Kontji Anthony
About a dozen groups have committed to collaborate on short and long-term solutions to stop violence in the community.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 10:44 PM CST
|By Olivia Gunn
Fans stopped by the site outside Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies on Airways Monday night to remember the Memphis rapper. Many were greeted by local activist Frank Gottie who fed visitors with barbecue.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 10:38 PM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
The nonprofit helps find homes and work for those facing homelessness.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM CST
|By Olivia Gunn
Monday, Germantown Baptist Church on Poplar Avenue kicked off the season of giving by giving back to first responders.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 1:06 PM CST
|By Shyra Sherfield
In case you missed it here are clips of the 2021 Memphis Christmas Parade in Whitehaven special.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 10:55 AM CST
|By Amanda Hanson
Hardiman talked about his recent story on tax revenue numbers for the city of Memphis, which is seeing more growth than projected and what it means for the city.