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Crime

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Arrest made after shooting at East Memphis shopping center

Updated: 14 minutes ago
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By Jacob Gallant
Memphis police arrested a man accused in a shooting at Eastgate Shopping Center on Saturday.

State

An ambulance waits behind the Covenant School following an active shooting incident.

3 students, 3 adults, shooter dead after Nashville school shooting, police say

Updated: 29 minutes ago
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By Daniel Smithson and Tony Garcia
Metro Police confirm six people have died, including three children, after a shooting at Covenant School in Nashville. The shooter has been shot.

Good News

Tom Lee Park set to reopen on Labor Day weekend

Tom Lee Park set to reopen Labor Day weekend

Updated: 32 minutes ago
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By Rose Johnson
Memphis River Parks Partnership posted that Tom Lee Park will be reopening on Labor Day to social media on Monday.

News

Dyersburg Police Department

19-year-old killed in Dyersburg shooting

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Rose Johnson
Dyersburg Police Department is investigating the shooting of a 19-year-old killed on Sunday night.

News

Woman’s body recovered from President’s Island

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Myracle Evans
The body was found on Harbor Avenue on President’s Island.

Digital Desk

Doctor shares support strategies for diabetes distress

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Amanda Hanson
Dr. Laura Shultz, senior director of Ambulatory Behavioral Health for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, talked about the emotional and mental impact of receiving a diabetes diagnosis

Digital Desk

Memphis employment law attorney publishes book on navigating workplace conflicts

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Amanda Hanson
Attorney Alan Crone joined Action News 5′s Amanda Hanson at the digital desk to talk about what led him to write the book, along with the most common types of workplace conflicts.

Crime

2 charged after 2-month-old found dead in Corinth

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jacob Gallant
Two people are charged after a baby died at a home in Corinth.

Crime

Man charged after shooting on I-40, police say

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Rose Johnson
Memphis Police Department charged and arrested a man after shooting at someone on I-40 on March 17.

News

DA Steve Mulroy seeking death penalty for Ezekiel Kelly

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Myracle Evans and Rose Johnson
Ezekiel Kelly is accused of killing three people and shooting more during an hours-long shooting spree across the city of Memphis.
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News

Olive Branch volunteers gather relief supplies for tornado victims

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Myracle Evans
People in the Mississippi Delta are recovering after a deadly storm that left 26 people dead on Friday night.

News

Pedestrian killed after crash in Whitehaven

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Rose Johnson
Memphis Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian on Saturday night.

College Basketball

Memphis player charged for punching Bowling Green player after WNIT game

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WTVG Staff
According to the university’s athletics department, the incident has been “turned over to the BGSU Police Department.”

News

Family of four survives after tornado lifted their home from its foundation

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Walter Murphy
A family of four survived their home being lifted off it’s foundation, and being buried under debris during deadly tornado outbreak Friday night.

News

3 injured after car crash on White Station Rd.

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Myracle Evans
Memphis Police Department responded to a crash on North White Station Road and Bartlett Road.

News

Woman creates Lost and Found group for Mississippi Tornado victims

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kelli Cook and Joel Griffin Moore
Reports of photos and other memorabilia are turning up in the front yards of homes nearly 200 miles away from where the tornado made landfall.

News

Vegan Queen Tabitha Brown visits Memphis: A pinch of sugar, a dash of spice, and a whole lot of love

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Joel Griffin Moore
The reigning queen of veganism and a social media maven, Tabitha Brown is the epitome of the American dream. Hailing from North Carolina, Brown’s rise to fame is just as fascinating and colorful as she is.

News

Recovery efforts are underway as Mississippi works to rebuild after fatal storm

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 2:28 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Douglas
The day after violent winds, rain, and rubble ripped through parts of the Mississippi Delta causing at least 25 deaths in its 100-mile destruction path, several Mid-South rescue crews were enroute to respond to Friday night’s tornado.

News

Man says he hid in tub during tornado; shower the only part of his home left standing

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 12:06 PM CDT
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By Walter Murphy
The people of Rolling Fork, Mississippi have experienced a tragic disaster that has left many dead and injured.

News

MPD: One dead after single-vehicle crash in Southeast Memphis

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By Rose Johnson
Memphis Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that happened on Sunday morning.

Crime

MPD: Man wanted after townhome shooting that left 2 injured, 1 juvenile dead

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT
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By Rose Johnson
Memphis Police Department is searching for a man who injured two people and killed one juvenile in a shooting on Saturday morning.

Crime

MPD: Man dead after shooting in Oakhaven

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:01 AM CDT
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By Rose Johnson
Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead o Saturday night.

Weather Headlines

Preliminary: Violent EF-4 tornado battered central Mississippi Friday night

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 7:39 AM CDT
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By Erin Thomas
The National Weather Service has released preliminaray information from Friday's storms.

News

2 injured after hit-and-run near 3rd street, MPD investigates

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By Joel Griffin Moore
The Memphis Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run that left 2 pedestrians injured.

News

Mississippi Senate discusses firefighter incentive bill

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Joel Griffin Moore
Members of the Mississippi Senate are discussing a bill that would provide financial incentives for volunteer firefighters.

News

Memphis’ Own Zach Randolph will be inducted in the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Joel Griffin Moore
Memphis Grizzlies star player Zach Randolph has been named to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

News

TSU community honors student found dead in dorm

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:01 PM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
The vigil was held to honor Anyah Hayslett.

News

Tennessee lawmakers consider introducing new program to curb juvenile crime in Memphis

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:40 AM CDT
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By Joyce Peterson and Joel Griffin Moore
Tennessee lawmakers are considering an experimental program in Memphis to curb juvenile crime. The Shelby County delegation has been hard at work this legislative session looking for better ways to rehabilitate children who get into trouble while keeping the community safe.

News

MEMA releases shelter locations and Red Cross provides meals after deadly Mississippi storm

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:27 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Multiple task form teams and the Mississippi State Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks are working in these areas.

Crime

MPD: 1 dead, 2 critical after shooting in Parkway Village

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:52 AM CDT
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By Tylen Daniels
Three victims were located with one being pronounced dead on the scene.

News

City Watch: Police search for missing 12-year-old

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:53 AM CDT
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By Tylen Daniels
Police say the mother reported seeing her daughter getting into a white 4-door vehicle

News

Your First Alert to a much calmer weekend, but a chance for rain remains

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:29 PM CDT
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By Ron Childers
Storms have moved out of the Action News 5 coverage area tonight and drier air is moving in making for a great start to the weekend. But, another disturbance will move out of the south Sunday bringing a chance of rain to part of the Mid-South.

Top Story

TVA report says HSUD does not have a restoration plan, failed to send financial reports

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Bria Bolden
A scathing report shows major problems with the Holly Springs Utility District.

News

Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of Rockets

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Luke Kennard made 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

Events

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.

News

Memphis Showboats take break from USFL training camp to greet Memphis

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By Sydney Hawkins
The Memphis Showboats took a break from the United States Football League training camp Friday to meet Memphians.

Top Story

Robotic servers lend helping hand at Memphis Mexican restaurant

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:27 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Douglas
Sometimes the lunchtime rush at El Porton can be overwhelming. To combat this, the Mexican restaurant off Poplar and Highland rolled out an unconventional pair of helping hands.

Top Story

Ford hosts first community event at Blue Oval City

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
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By Parker King
Hundreds of West Tennessee leaders made their way to Haywood County on Friday morning for the event Blue Oval City LIVE, a community event on the site of the multi-billion dollar development to give the area a progress report.

News

Memphis woman charged with TennCare Fraud

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Joel Griffin Moore
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has indicted a Memphis woman for the fraudulent activity under her TennCare coverage.

News

Shelby County Clerk responds to Mayor’s request to move Poplar Ave. office

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:14 PM CDT
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By Joel Griffin Moore and Kelli Cook
Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert has responded to a letter sent by Mayor Lee Harris on Wednesday saying that the Poplar Plaza location will need to relocate by the end of the business week.

News

Mother of St. Jude patient speaks on health journey, life after treatment

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By Joy Redmond
To say “Good things come to those who wait,” is an understatement for Kelly Waddell.

News

Auction canceled as Lake District owner files for bankruptcy

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
The owner of a multi-million dollar development in Shelby County has filed for bankruptcy. The move comes on the same day the Lake District was supposed to be auctioned off.

News

MPD investigates an aggravated assault near B.B. King Boulevard

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:38 PM CDT
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By Joel Griffin Moore
The Memphis Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault the took place near B.B. King Boulevard.

Crime

Germantown man charged after 4-month-old found dead

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:38 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
A Germantown man is facing charges after a four-month-old was found dead.

Good News

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.

Crime

4 in custody, 1 on run after shooting ‘ambush’ involving Southaven police

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:25 AM CDT
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By Myracle Evans
Southaven Police Department arrested four other men in connection with a car chase that turned into a shootout.

Tyre Nichols

4 officers in Tyre Nichols case now decertified

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:52 AM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Four former Memphis police officers are now decertified.

Crime

Miss. men arrested in theft ring of trucks, farm equipment

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:36 AM CDT
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By Myracle Evans
Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau arrested 3 men in connection to a theft ring in Tate and Panola counties.

News

Wanda Halbert must find new clerk’s office location

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:27 AM CDT
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By Sydney Gray
One location of the Shelby County Clerk’s office lease expires soon, and Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert is forced to make a decision on a new location.

Crime

2 dead after separate shootings in Memphis

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:51 AM CDT
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By Myracle Evans
According to officers, the shooting occurred on South Lauderdale Street.
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