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Two arrested after high-speed chase in West Memphis, ASP says
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WATCH: Mustang leads Arkansas State Police on chase through West Memphis
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Uncovering the Untold Story of the West Memphis 3
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Over 3,000 customers without power due to "circuit outage," MLGW says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Over 3,000 customers were without power Friday afternoon, according to Memphis Light, Gas, and Water (MLGW). A "circuit outage," MLGW said, caused 3,038 customers to be without power Friday afternoon; the most heavily affected areas, according to the MLGW outage map, were in the Cordova, Shelby Farms, and Bartlett areas.
Bluff City Life: Fri, 19 July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Here’s what’s in today’s show. Enjoy the moment at this new restaurant that’s bringing fine dining and a comfortable atmosphere to the Edge District. Emily Mutchnick | Co-owner of JEM. Joshua Mutchnick | Chef & Co-owner of JEM. Don the badge and...
14 men sentenced to federal prison after 2020 gang war
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs street gang have been sentenced in federal court after convictions in connection to a 2020 gang war in western Tennessee. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the gang members participated in a series of attempted murders and murders of rival gang members throughout […]
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline has gotten over 10M calls and texts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - There's been 10 million calls and texts nationwide to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline since it was launched two years ago. The phone number was shortened from a 1-800 number to a three-digit emergency number to make it easier to remember and reduce the stigma around mental health.
Memphis Police Department hosting Citizens Academy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Police Department will be hosting a Citizens Academy beginning in September. Starting on September 3, the Citizens Academy is a nine-week training course open to anyone who wants to learn more about the Memphis Police Department, or have wondered how an investigation works from beginning to end, according to a post on the department's official Facebook page.
American Aspiration TourMakes an Impact in Memphis
Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and. 26 July 2024. Memphis, Tenn. Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Operation HOPE founder, CEO and Chairman John Hope Bryant will host a community meeting to discuss a Business Plan for America, which is a road map towards enhancing financial literacy, elevating financial dignity and empowerment and advancing American economic strength and global competitiveness.
Staying safe during summer heat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Staying hydrated is paramount during the hot summer. Audrey Mills, an RN and manager of the emergency department at Saint Francis Bartlett, joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to discuss the importance of hydrating with electrolytes.
Car hauler truck crash on I-40 causes traffic delays
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A truck carrying multiple cars crashed along I-40 Friday afternoon, causing significant traffic delays. The truck crashed just before 1:45 Friday, turning sideways under the overpass for Chambers Crossing Road in Lakeland, between the exits for Canada Road and Highway 385. The accident left traffic headed eastbound...
Theatrical Training | Memphis Jewish Community Center
Launching this August, Theatre Conservatory will offer general and pre-professional theatrical training and skill-based, age-appropriate programming for pre-schoolers through adults. Information on class schedules and tuition is available at jccmemphis.org. I owe my radio career to the Ford Motor Company. My daddy had a Ford dealership in our hometown of...
Non-profit sets up mobile showering services for those in need weekly
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Hospitality Hub will host a hygiene services event with its newest community partner ShowerUp. The mobile hygiene services will be available at 590 Washington Avenue on Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. This event is open to any community member in the Memphis area who...
NICU babies show Team USA spirit for the start of the Olympics
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) – The 2024 Summer Olympics are here, and the NICU babies at a hospital in Tennessee are ready to cheer on Team USA. The newborns at Saint Francis Hospital Memphis are representing all different sports, ranging from wrestling to gymnastics. “The Olympics are a momentous...
Fight back against the onslaught against DEI. Diversity strengthens communities and workforces
My role as the minority leader in the Tennessee state Senate is crucial in ensuring that every voice in our community is heard. In June, we began the “Freedom to Be Heard” summer field hearing tour at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. This location holds historical significance as it is where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically assassinated.
TSD e•Edition — In this issue: HERSTORY in the Making; IOTA Schools makes it debut
This e-Edition was originally planned to be a Back to School edition with an education focus, and indeed, we have assembled some good stories for you as you prepare for the start of another academic year. But then Joe Biden exited the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to...
Memphis Doctor Becomes First Mazor Robot Patient at UAMS’ Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital
July 26, 2024 | Memphis OB-GYN Lea Bannister was so excited about buying a fancy new carbon-fiber bicycle that the first time she rode it, she didn’t stop pedaling for 25 miles. It was the first time she had ridden a bike in several years, however, and at age...
Digital Desk: USA diving coach
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - David Boudia knows firsthand how community support impacts athletes’ narratives and the pressure to perform. He can discuss pre-Olympic pressure, the critical role of fan support, and strategies for Team USA divers.
Man convicted in $90k car auction scheme now in custody
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man convicted of running a car auction scheme and skipping his trial date has been taken into custody. Leandre Barner was arrested early Friday morning by the DeSoto County Fugitive Division and the Memphis Police Department Fugitive Division. Barner was found guilty several years ago in Shelby County in a car […]
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