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News

Vice President Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols’ funeral

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Lydian Kennin
Vice President Kamala Harris will be traveling to Memphis to attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols Wednesday morning, NBC reporter Priscilla Thompson confirmed Tuesday.

First Alert Weather

Mid-South braces for ice storm ahead

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:25 PM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
Just one month after Memphis and Shelby County experienced historic rolling power outages and a boil water crisis, the community braces now for an ice storm.

Events

Funeral held for Dr. Champion, beloved Memphis pharmacist

Funeral held for Dr. Charles Champion, beloved Memphis pharmacist

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM CST
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By Victoria Poirrier
Hundreds of people came together Monday to celebrate the life of a local legend, Dr. Charles Champion.

Community

Vigil for Tyre Nichols at Tobey Skatepark. At the far right end of the table are Nichols'...

Community holds vigil for Tyre Nichols at Tobey Skatepark

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:06 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin and Stephanie Douglas
The family of Tyre Nichols and members of the Memphis community will gather at Tobey Skatepark Thursday night to celebrate the life of the fallen 29-year-old after he was killed in an altercation with Memphis police.

News

Opera Memphis to establish new headquarters in Midtown

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:15 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
After a four-year process aimed at finding a new space closer to the heart of Memphis, Opera Memphis is planting seeds in Midtown.

News

Downtown clerk’s office announces 2-week closure of MVR and Title departments

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:20 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
The Shelby County Clerk’s Downtown office will be temporarily closing its Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) and Title departments in an effort to stay ahead of the temporary rush during tax season, Clerk Wanda Halbert said in a release Monday.

Community

DeSoto County officials work to expand broadband access

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 8:24 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
A meeting was held Friday morning to discuss broadband expansion in all areas of DeSoto County.

Health

Local nonprofit to provide free dental care to those in need during 2-day event

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:47 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
The annual Mid-South Mission of Mercy is returning to Bellevue Baptist to host its free, two-day dental clinic for underserved and underinsured people living in Memphis and the surrounding Mid-South area.

News

Funeral arrangements announced for Germantown executive pastor killed in Texas plane crash

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:27 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin
Funeral arrangements have been made for the executive pastor of Harvest Church in Germantown following Tuesday’s fatal plane crash near Yoakum, Texas.

Good News

Couple makes history as only Black hotel owners in Memphis

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM CST
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By Victoria Poirrier
A Maryland couple’s recent investment has marked them as being the only Black hotel owners in the City of Memphis.
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Community

Memphis man working to keep his community safe

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 1:01 PM CST
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By Sydney Gray
He says it's time for the community to start looking out for one another, and he's using the app, Cell 411, to help spread his message.

Community

The Mid-South honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 2:09 PM CST
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By Sydney Gray
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Events

Where volunteers can ‘Care Like King’ for MLK Days of Service in the Mid-South

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 9:15 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Volunteers across the Mid-South can show that they “Care Like King” during Volunteer Memphis’ annual MLK Days of Service until Monday, Jan. 16.

News

Fans remember Lisa Marie Presley at Graceland

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 7:01 PM CST
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By Kelli Cook
Fans in Memphis are mourning the sudden passing of Lisa Marie Presley.

News

Friends, family, fans celebrate the life of Memphis rapper Gangsta Boo

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:40 PM CST
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By Stephanie Douglas and Bria Bolden
Gangsta Boo’s Celebration of Life send-off will take place Friday night at Railgarten.

Community

National Civil Rights Museum offers free admission on ‘King Day’

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 11:11 AM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
The Museum will continue its commitment to a day of service by encouraging guests to bring nonperishable food items to support the Mid-South Food Bank.

Community

Volunteer opportunities grow for MLK holiday weekend

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:12 AM CST
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By Sydney Hawkins
It will be the first in-person MLK Days of Service since the COVID-19 pandemic.

News

Applications to open Jan. 24 for MLGW’s home weatherization grant program

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 3:11 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has announced that Shelby County homeowners who need weatherization and energy-efficient repairs should apply for the MLGW Share the Pennies Home Weatherization Program.

Top Story

Firefighters dive into flooded waters to save two in submerged vehicle

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 9:10 AM CST
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By Hannah Wallsmith
Firefighters immediately jumped in and swam through at least 15 ft. deep water to get to the two individuals in the vehicle and were brought back to higher ground.

News

Nonprofit ‘Touched by an Angel’ needs $150k donation to continue giving back

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:06 PM CST
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By Stephanie Douglas
Touched by an Angel, a Memphis ministry that has been giving back for years is now in need of donations of its own.

Mid-South Heroes

Mid-South Hero: Woman creates fitness program with those with special needs

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:53 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Jan Averwater has been at Christ Church since 1990. When the director of fitness and wellness position opened up, Jan applied, and after being chosen, she found a new passion.

Local

Hattiloo Theatre to live stream holiday musical to Lester Community Center

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 10:26 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Fans of musical theater and those who may have never been to a show will get a unique experience on Saturday!

Community

Memphis community making sure families don’t miss a meal

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 2:40 PM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
Princeton Avenue Baptist church holds a food drive the 3rd Friday of every month.

News

White Station Girls’ Basketball team surprises Frayser students with gifts

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 6:12 PM CST
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By Sydney Hawkins
Christmas came early for kindergarten students at Promise Academy Spring Hill Thursday. The students were surprised with gifts from the White Station Middle School Girls’ Basketball team.

Community

The Wolfpack Group to hand out toys and food this Christmas

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 1:36 PM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
“Give back with the pack.”

Health

Health and community leaders gather to discuss ways to end HIV/AIDS epidemic

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 10:27 PM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
Monday night in Memphis, doctors, advocates, and activists came together to talk about how to end the AIDS epidemic in a community with one of the highest HIV transmission rates in the country.

Employment

Tennessee Highway Patrol holds open house in Memphis as part of statewide hiring blitz

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 10:20 PM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) office in Memphis just held an open house for potential candidates as a part of a statewide hiring blitz.

Education

MSCS hosts first public input meeting in search for superintendent

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 10:18 PM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) received feedback Thursday night during the first community input meeting at Snowden School as the search for a new superintendent got underway.

Top Story

Southaven PD K9s to receive body armor donations

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 1:53 PM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
K9′s Atila, Nico, Bob and Yarko will receive the donations.

News

Groundbreaking held for new $400 million mixed-use development project in Cordova

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 7:50 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Ground has officially been broken on one of Shelby County’s largest developments in decades.

Contests

Tickets now available for MIM’s 2023 World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 3:15 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin
Memphis in May officials have announced that tickets are now on sale for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Community

Binghampton community center to get big makeover

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:57 PM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
The historic Lester Community Center in Binghampton is about to get a multi-million-dollar makeover.

News

Family and friends remember the lasting legacy of COGIC Evangelist Louise Patterson

Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 10:35 PM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
Church of God in Christ (COGIC) members gathered Thursday night to remember the woman who once helped lead the largest Pentecostal denomination in the U.S.

Community

Time running out for 3G school negotiations

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 7:37 PM CST
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By Kelli Cook
Still no deal in the negotiations regarding the future of three Germantown schools.

Events

St. Jude Memphis Marathon runners prepare for race day

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 6:56 PM CST
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By Taylor Tucker
Runners and heroes alike are getting ready for Saturday’s St. Jude Memphis Marathon.

Events

‘Starry Nights’ opens at Shelby Farms Park

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 10:17 PM CST
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By Bria Bolden
What better way to celebrate the holidays than to get a peek at some bright and dazzling light displays at Shelby Farms Park?

Mid-South Heroes

Mid-South Hero: Man finds healing in cleaning local neighborhoods

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 6:23 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Kind, caring, and passionate about his community - this month’s Mid-South Hero is the ultimate neighbor.

Good News

Annual MemFeast event feeds thousands on Thanksgiving Day

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 4:26 PM CST
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By Sydney Hawkins
The traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the fixings were given out to thousands of people in Memphis on Thanksgiving Day.

Good News

Westy’s prepares to feed those in need on Thanksgiving Day

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 10:36 PM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for what we have and to give back to others who may not have as much. And that’s why hard work is happening right now at Westy’s in Downtown Memphis.

Health

Carbon monoxide leak could take days to fix at Midtown apartments

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 8:16 PM CST
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By Walter Murphy and Sydney Gray
Hundreds of tenants were evacuated Tuesday night following a carbon monoxide leak at The Venue apartments in Midtown. Officials say fixing the leak could take days, displacing hundreds right before Thanksgiving.

Community

Funeral arrangements announced for Louise Patterson

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 3:12 PM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
She was the founder of The Total Woman Women’s Conference, highlighting national crisis in the African American community. Her advocacy through this conference inspired women from across the country.

Crime

Owner of Valid Kixx speaks out about store robbery

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 6:49 PM CST
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By Walter Murphy
A smash-and-grab robbery cost a Memphis shoe store $100,000 in merchandise.

Good News

‘Baby Café’ debuts in Memphis, providing assistance to families with infants

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 6:41 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin
The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) has debuted a “Baby Café” on Tuesday, which will provide families in need with resources to support their growing infants.

Good News

Meal giveaways happening across Memphis for Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 9:01 AM CST
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By Myracle Evans
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church presents MemFeast along with other community organizations to giveaway meals on Thanksgiving.

Community

‘All she wanted was to be accepted’: Mid-Southerners hold candlelight vigil for victims of Colorado nightclub massacre

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
Candlelight, tears, and calls for action poured from Memphis Monday night as the local LGTBQ+ community came together to honor and remember those impacted by the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting.

Community

COGIC Evangelist Louise Patterson dies at 84

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 8:03 AM CST
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By Myracle Evans
Church of God and Christ (COGIC) has announced that Evangelist Louise D. Patterson died peacefully at her home Sunday evening at the age of 84.

Community

NAACP fights back against infant mortality

Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 6:20 PM CST
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By Sydney Gray
The Memphis Branch of the NAACP is partnering with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and several area hospitals to fight infant mortality.

Entertainment

Memphis play sheds light on youth violence

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 5:42 PM CST
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By Sydney Hawkins
A weekend play in Memphis is designed to shed light on youth violence in the Bluff City.

Community

Community remembers Young Dolph by giving back

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 4:14 PM CST
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By Stephanie Douglas
As many pay tribute to the one-year anniversary of the murder of rapper Young Dolph, Nov. 17 also commemorates the first official Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton Jr. Day of Service, founded to honor the late rapper’s memory by giving back to the community.

Events

Graceland decks the halls for Holiday Lighting Weekend

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 10:21 PM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
Graceland kicked off the holiday season in Memphis on Thursday night. The annual holiday lighting ceremony took place outside the King’s house in frigid Memphis weather.
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