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Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 5:16 PM CST
|By Parker King
The family believes this fire was no accident, and now, TBI is investigating what happened the night of November 1.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 9:51 PM CST
|By Joyce Peterson
Just in time for the holiday shopping season is a warning about online shopping scams.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Joyce Peterson
Being blackmailed for money because of your browsing habits is called sextortion.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 at 9:58 PM CDT
|By Joyce Peterson
A quick search of rental homes in the Memphis area shows hundreds of properties are available.
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Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Joyce Peterson
Bogus Mid-South job schemes have almost doubled in the past two years.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 9:54 PM CDT
|By Joyce Peterson
Dozens of Mid-South animal lovers have been scammed over the past several months in rip-offs totaling more than $100,000.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 at 9:47 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission ranks cons involving vacation and travel as the second most commonly reported scam this year.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 9:54 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
The number of people being vaccinated in Tennessee is at its highest daily rate since mid-June, but many Mid-Southerners still refuse to roll up their sleeves.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 9:07 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
A person working minimum wage can’t afford a two-bedroom rental anywhere in America, according to a national report.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
State lawmakers believe Tennessee’s most vulnerable children are in danger because the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) cultivates a toxic work environment.
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Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 10:28 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
An Action News 5 investigation reveals more than $1 billion owed to Tennesseeans who may have no idea the money is ready and waiting.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
There may be a remedy for Mid-Southerners who are drowning in medical debt.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
Uncut properties across Memphis could be pulling money out of your pocket.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 11:38 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
A Mid-South woman says her order was hijacked and her money funded a spree for an Instacart shopper.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
As travel restrictions lift worldwide, Mid-Southerners are booking vacations and could be vulnerable to scams.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 12:29 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
Stroke death rates in most of the Mississippi Delta region are above the national average, and many residents live more than 45 minutes from a hospital that is stroke-certified.
The Investigators: Federal info shows U.S. 49 bridge requires corrective action as traffic increases
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 9:22 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
The U.S. 49 bridge normally sees around 4,500 vehicles a day, but that number is way up according to Helena-West Helena’s mayor.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
Stroke death rates in most of the Mississippi Delta region are above the national average, and many residents live more than 45 minutes from a hospital that is stroke-certified.
Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 10:25 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
A WMC Action News 5 investigation uncovered scammers that are posing as employees of high-profile companies and banks to obtain money from Mid-Southerners.
Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
A former Memphis police officer is the first to be criminally charged in relation to excessive force in more than five years, according to a WMC Action News Five investigation.
Updated: May. 18, 2021 at 7:56 AM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
The pandemic has made some victims more vulnerable than ever and, right now, grant scams are on the rise.
Updated: May. 13, 2021 at 11:25 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
Sellers are commanding more money for their homes and are receiving offers from as many as 70 prospective buyers.
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
A former Memphis police officer is now facing a felony after he repeatedly pepper sprayed a handcuffed man while on duty in 2019.
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
According to the FHA, that rating shows the structure is sound and capable of handling the extra traffic.
Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
Records show the Hernando DeSoto bridge was last inspected in August 2019 with different parts of the bridge receiving different ratings.
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 5:01 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
According to the Tennessee Department of Labor, there are more than 250,000 job openings across the state and scammers are taking advantage of people looking for legitimate employment.
Updated: May. 6, 2021 at 9:55 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
Robert Loggins, 26, died inside the Grenada County Jail Nov. 29, 2018 and his death was ruled accidental by the state medical examiner’s office. Jailhouse video, officer interviews and a lawsuit are now calling into question how Loggins died and why.
Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 8:44 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
Lack of inventory coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on the housing market and many renters are falling prey to scammers.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
More Americans are being diagnosed with diabetes today than ever before. It’s a costly and deadly epidemic that’s increasing faster in Southern states.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2021 at 10:37 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
For those who did have water, MLGW issued a precautionary boil water advisory: the first in its 80-year history.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 6:46 AM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
Giant flames erupted from the neighboring facility on February 15th during the winter storm.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 11:30 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
A University of Mississippi student is charged with aggravated assault after an alleged hazing incident involving an Ole Miss fraternity.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
Valero said at the time that community impact wasn’t anticipated but the WMC Action News 5 Investigators have been digging into that statement.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2021 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Jessica Jaglois
An incident investigation report shows a volunteer immunized the children “because they had appointments and completed consent forms.”
Updated: Mar. 11, 2021 at 10:30 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
The low birthweight rates in Quitman and Coahoma counties are particularly high; more than double the national average.
Investigators: State says new evidence shows no expired doses were given but investigation continues
Updated: Mar. 9, 2021 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
The Tennessee Department of Health said Tuesday that their investigation into whether Shelby County residents received expired or ineffective doses is ongoing.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2021 at 10:24 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
The City of Memphis recycling services will resume April 6.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 5:38 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
“I’m very concerned. I’m 82 years old and I want to be here a little longer,” he said.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 9:24 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
A new report from the Mid-South Better Business Bureau shows the amount of money stolen by scammers in this area was more than Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga combined.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 5:18 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
WMC Action News 5 viewers are worried they may have received an expired dose and what that would mean.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 6:10 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
While former Shelby County Health Department Director Alisia Haushalter said Thursday that no one received expired doses in Shelby County, the Tennessee Department of Health said it is investigating.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 8:44 AM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
The pandemic has forced 1.07 million Tennesseans to file for unemployment for the first time.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
Some of the excess 31,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were intended for teachers, but the teacher vaccination date had been pushed back.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 4:40 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
The CDC said Thursday that it is aware of reports of COVID-19 vaccine wastage in Shelby County and has spoken with public health officials in the county and state.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 9:59 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
A Mississippi woman says just after Thanksgiving she was contacted by a friend on Facebook who said she’d just won some money.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
According to Dr. Pieh, for the most part, the hospital is running normally because patient volume is down by nearly 50%.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 6:44 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
The Tennessee Valley Authority supplies power to MLGW, and takes credit for keeping the lights on.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 7:46 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
If your pipes freeze, turn off your water immediately. Some homes have cut-off valves inside.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 6:09 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
More Tennesseans have died in fires so far this year compared to this time last year.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 9:13 PM CST
|By Jessica Jaglois
If your heat does go out, don’t use the oven or stove to heat your home.It’s dangerous and could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.