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|By Amanda Hanson
With deadly flooding and extreme heat maxing out power grids, it is important to have an emergency evacuation plan in place.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Amanda Hanson
Dr. Lori Teller talked about telehealth for pets and the importance of heartworm protection, especially in the south.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Schools are now back in session and Chalkbeat Tennessee is focusing in on the Memphis-Shelby County School District.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 10:18 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Editor Vivian Fernández-de-Adamson talked about the cover story highlighting the first Hispanic from Memphis to be named the Police Officer of the Year in Tennessee.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 8:52 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Tondra Armour, a nurse practitioner with Methodist Medical Group, talked about why it is so common in the Mid-South and ways to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:25 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Did you know that 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck with no money left over to save for emergencies?
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:24 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Writer Jackson Baker joined Action News 5′s Amanda Hanson at the Digital Desk to talk about the cover story discussing last week’s election results.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Damages to underground utilities cause an estimated $30 billion in societal costs each year.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:02 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
As more states legalize cannabis, more Americans are using it, yet there’s a disconnect between people’s views on cannabis use and safe driving.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:01 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
A new campaign is helping consumers spot a scam before experiencing buyer’s remorse.
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Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:47 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Memphis Animal Services is offering a unique adoption special as part of the Clear the Shelters campaign, an NBC Universal event.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 12:35 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
With many colleges now going the test-optional route, should your child take the SAT and ACT tests?
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 11:28 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Employers often turn to LinkedIn to recruit talent to their perspective company, which makes your profile so important.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:48 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Victims First is made up of people who have personally been affected by a mass casualty event.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 12:20 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Andrew and Telisa caught up at the Digital Desk to talk about two shows to look forward to in September.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 12:19 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
As college students prepare to head back to campus, some will be moving into the dorm.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
The American Lung Association and the Ad Council are launching a new campaign encouraging parents to proactively talk to their kids about the dangers and health effects of vaping.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:33 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Major Mark Hunter joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about the biggest needs.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Chalkbeat Reporter Jessica Blake talked about how teen birth rates, childhood poverty, and the education workforce could be impacted with the overturning of Roe V. Wade.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:15 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Dr. Christina Johns talked about what parents need to know to avoid injury and heatstroke.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:50 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Editor Vivian Fernández-de-Adamson joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about the excitement surrounding Elvis Week 2022.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:42 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in working on their Community Health Needs Assessment to determine the most pressing needs in the community.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:58 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
With fears of another recession, a financial advisor is sharing ways to prepare now.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:53 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
The funds will be used to engage in conservation practices of wetland and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, songbirds, and other birds within the Wolf River watershed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Memphis Magazine Editor-in-chief Anna Traverse Fogle talked about their annual city guide, along with a feature on how blue music continues to transform among Memphis artists.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:16 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
A new campaign celebrating inclusive fashion is reimagining the shopping experience for women.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Memphis Kitchen Co-Op opened its doors in 2021 with a goal of enriching small food businesses and entrepreneurs in the Mid-South.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 12:56 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Commercial Appeal Food Writer Jennifer Chandler talked about 6 new spots that opened their doors in July, including a new Asian bistro in the Crosstown neighborhood.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 1:20 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
A champion Pitmaster has some tips and grill hacks to take your cookout to the next level.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 1:20 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Andrew and Telisa caught up at the Digital Desk to talk about some upcoming back to school events happening in the Mid-South.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:17 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
The family-friendly event will offer prenatal information, breastfeeding education, health snacks, and giveaways.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 9:19 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Dr. Sydney Barned and Brandi Bryant, a lung cancer survivor, joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about lung cancer research, like knowing your biomarker.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 12:34 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
This is the 6th year for the event and will broadcast live on ESPN 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday July 30.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 11:47 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
The lack of rain over the past several weeks has had a major impact on farming, including the cattle industry
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 11:47 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
This week’s La Prensa Latina highlights a new Latin singing festival.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 11:35 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
This week’s Memphis Flyer cover story is celebrating late night eats.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Regional One Health is working to build a healthcare ecosystem for innovator and entrepreneurs.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 11:15 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
The man who was instrumental in the prosecution of Officer Derrick Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd talked about the latest in the case.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 10:28 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
From Stranger Things to the James Webb Telescope and Baking Champion Linda Skeens, Google’s top search trends for July did not disappoint.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 10:25 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Dr. Arlesia Jones, physician with Methodist Medical Group shared some tips to help with the transition into college life.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 10:08 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Hayley Hasselhoff, actress, curve model, and body positivity advocate talked about what the cultural conversation gets wrong about weight.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 11:41 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
As kids head back to the classroom, it is not a bad time to talk to your children about bullying.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 11:28 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
CVS MinuteClinic Practitioner Teresa Strickland offers a back-to-school health and safety checklist to get students ready for day one.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 11:21 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
A Mid-South mother is sharing the ups and downs of her journey fighting for inclusive education for her son Samuel.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Sandra Worlow, Director of Community Behavioral Health for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, talked about how to transition into better sleeping habits, along with strategies to improve the sleep habits in your household.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Le Bonheur Pediatrician Jason Yaun joined Action News 5′s Amanda Hanson at the digital desk to talk creating a bedtime routine, like limiting screen time.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:04 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
AARP Tennessee’s State Director Mia McNeil joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about voting deadlines, how to find your polling place, and the different ways to vote in the primary.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 9:49 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Andrew and Telisa caught up at the Digital Desk to talk about how she is wanting to highlight businesses and brands in the Mid-South during the month of August.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:41 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Hardiman talked about his recent story focusing on advertisements by a political action committee hoping to influence voters to approve a term-limit extension.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 11:23 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
An insulation expert is sharing way to stay comfortable without cranking up the air conditioning and shelling out more money.