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|By Action News 5 Staff
The mother of a Memphis teen whose wheelchair was inside their van at the time it was stolen from their driveway says police found the wheelchair.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Camille Connor
Aarya Sethi went through several rounds to become a winner in a national writing contest. Her story has now been turned into an animated video.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 2:05 PM CDT
|By Tucker Robbins
The Le Bonheur Zoo Boo at the Memphis Zoo is back and is kicking off its festivities on Friday October 15.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 2:39 PM CDT
|By Jurnee Taylor
A young student might be short in stature, but she’s not afraid to take on bullies.
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Updated: Oct. 11, 2021 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Parker King
An 85-year-old Memphian returned to a night-and-day change to her home on Faxon Avenue.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2021 at 10:25 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Law enforcement and other first responders were celebrated today during the 5th annual First Responders Day of Appreciation.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 9:59 PM CDT
|By Olivia Gunn
A Collierville police officer has returned to work after being injured while on duty earlier this year.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By Josh Carter
A dog that had been missing for five years has finally been reunited with her owner!
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 1:09 PM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
While the theme remains top secret, he said Memphis Madness is a chance for fans to get a first look at the Memphis basketball team, but adds it goes beyond that.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2021 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Parker King
There have been some smaller shows over the last few months, mostly concerts, but Tuesday will be a return of what the historic downtown theatre is meant for, Broadway shows.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Olivia Gunn
11-year-old Conner Underwood visited Chief Dale Lane to let him know that he was his assigned prayer partner in the Adopt A Cop program. Conner didn’t leave before praying for Lane and also giving him a letter.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
After she was crowned homecoming queen, Nyla Covington instead gave her crown to a classmate whose mother died that morning due to cancer.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 11:06 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas caught up with Chef Paul Wahlberg to get the scoop on the menu and what customers can expect.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2021 at 9:28 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Today, Action News 5 sponsored a blood drive in support of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2021 at 3:40 PM CDT
|By Tucker Robbins
Chants of “Hayley! Hayley! Hayley!” could be heard throughout the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as Hayley Arceneaux returned to Memphis on Thursday.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2021 at 7:16 AM CDT
|By Mike Lacy
Thomas Adams Jr. flew planes during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. This week, he got to take to the skies once more.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 1:15 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Powerhouse singer and Memphian Wendy Moten is sharing her experience after making it onto this season of NBC’s “The Voice.”
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 11:38 AM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
The duo, with their spiffy uniforms, looked chipper as they posed for the camera.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 10:01 AM CDT
|By Shyra Sherfield
Mohler describes her chance to hit the stage for the premiere episode for blind auditions as a “blessing in disguise.”
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 11:01 AM CDT
|By Amanda Hanson
Gates open Thursday September 23, but if you plan to come out COVID-19 protocols will be in place.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Parker King
For 30 years, the restaurant Nam King served authentic Chinese food to Memphis customers in several locations throughout the city.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 2:39 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
The goal of Inspiration4′s mission was to raise $200 million to donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2021 at 5:19 PM CDT
|By Tucker Robbins
Inspiration4 is set to splashdown at 7:06 EDT.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 1:21 PM CDT
|By Tucker Robbins
Are there cows on the moon?
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 11:13 AM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
The AutoZone Liberty Bowl awarded Central High School Biology Teacher Laureatta Lockridge with a $1,000 check for her dedication to educating her students.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 9:27 AM CDT
|By Shyra Sherfield
Gospel singer and Memphis native Evvie McKinney is topping Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart with her debut gospel single, “Just Like God.”
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 8:04 AM CDT
|By Amber Spradley
World War II Veteran Talmage Byrd celebrated his 100th birthday with close friends and family Sunday at the Vancleave HUD Community Center.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2021 at 10:08 PM CDT
|By Parker King
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and one group of Mid-South cyclists is hitting the streets to raise money for cancer research.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2021 at 8:31 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Fire Department now have a new therapy dog and it’s thanks to GraceLife Pentecostal Church.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 4:06 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Two Shelby County firefighters were honored Thursday morning for heroic actions earlier this year.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 7:12 AM CDT
|By Parker King
Like much of Louisiana, towns and parishes are still left damaged and without power, including Thibodaux, home of Nicholls State University.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Josh Carter
A photo of student athletes praying at a local Mexican restaurant has taken social media by storm.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 3:55 PM CDT
|By Camille Connor
Golden Cross Senior Ministries has served seniors for 25 years. They provide daily living necessities for affordable housing.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 11:11 AM CDT
|By Shyra Sherfield
A Memphis barbershop owner is going viral after sharing a unique recipe on Facebook.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 11:21 PM CDT
|By Olivia Gunn
A Collierville police officer has returned to duty after she was injured during a traffic stop in January.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Hannah Wallsmith
Lieutenant Josh Walker and first responders Ashton Johnson and Chris Porter were on their lunch break when they noticed Mr. Bregenzer needed some help.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 12:07 PM CDT
|By Kailynn Johnson
The “Elite 8″ are a group of students chosen by the church’s 4-12 Children and Youth Ministry, after a rigorous application process to become a part of an inaugural class of the Elite Society.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Josh Carter
A woman is thanking God and praising random acts of generosity after receiving a huge tip Friday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 3:41 PM CDT
|By Olivia Gunn
A kind gesture at a Tipton County store not only helped a customer in need but led another to pay it forward.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2021 at 2:58 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
You can’t help falling in love with the babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baptist Women’s Hospital.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Elvis Week returns to Memphis with a hybrid schedule this year of in-person and virtual events for fans.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 2:10 PM CDT
|By Camille Connor
Drawing upon a Native American agriculture tradition, students at the elementary school have planted corn, squash and beans.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2021 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Arianna Poindexter
A Memphis non-profit organization aims to help ex-offenders in Shelby County transition into life after incarceration.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 9:26 AM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
The program recognizes 86 undergraduate, graduate and professional students for their academic, leadership and civic engagement achievements.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2021 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Sunday morning brought a welcome sight to Memphis, traffic flowing in the eastbound lanes of the I-40 bridge.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Arianna Poindexter
St. George's Independent School collected over 5,000 books for students at Binghamton Christian Academy
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Parker King
When North Oak Regional Medical Center closed its doors in mid-2018, a vital service was taken from Senatobia and Tate County.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 12:26 PM CDT
|By Tucker Robbins
The goal is to donate 103 books to the children’s hospital.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 4:01 PM CDT
|By Olivia Gunn
There is more good news for a dog from Mississippi that was set on fire back in April.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2021 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Last week, a Meals on Wheels delivery driver was making her usual route in Memphis when she found something concerning about a home they delivered to.