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BREAKING: The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of shooting a victim who tried to purchase pizza with a fake $20 bill.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/09/01/man-shot-after-trying-buy-pizza-with-fake-20-bill-suspect-charged-with-second-degree-murder-police-say/
NATIONAL: Heavy rains cause wastewater and runoff to flow into the river, leading to a rise in bacteria levels including E. Coli.
Heavy rains cause wastewater and runoff to flow into the river, leading to a rise in bacteria levels including E. Coli.
NATIONAL: A family in Tennessee is dealing with a rare disease for a second time.
A family in Tennessee is dealing with a rare disease for a second time.
Showers and thunderstorms are slowly coming to an end from north to south, but it will still be a few hours before all of the Mid-South is dry. This is all associated with a cold front that will slide through the region over the next few hours and bring some nice weather for Labor Day!
The Labor Day Monday forecast, as well as the outlook for the rest of the week can be seen over at https://www.actionnews5.com/weather/
Yikes!
The school has asked students to bring the laptops back to the school.
Rest in peace.
Betty Bridges has died.
The kitten was named Piper.
A kitten was rescued after being stuck in a drain pipe for five days.
While the morning did not start too wet around the Mid-South, additional showers and thunderstorms have been developing over the past couple of hours. Fortunately, none of these are severe, but a quick inch or two worth of rain can (and will) be picked up throughout parts of the region. If you are heading out and about, make sure to check out radar over at https://www.actionnews5.com/weather/
"Thinking that there might be something that happens to her and she is not in my life, that was unbearable just to think about.”
With her friend in need of a kidney, Susan Brough said it was never a second thought to donate one of hers.
Memphis Zoo’s beloved wolf, Meeka, passed away recently but she was surrounded by those who loved her most.
She was the last of the original pack that first welcomed visitors to Teton Trek.💔 https://tinyurl.com/22hfdh4w
Attracting star high school football players to big-time collegiate programs takes big bucks and is big business.
Attracting star high school football players to big time collegiate programs takes big bucks and is big business. Over an 18-year span, the largest public universities which are members of the Football Bowl Subdivision of NCAA Division 1 athletics have spent more than $2.2 billion in today's dollars...
A woman is dead after a three-vehicle crash on I-240 South near South Parkway, according to Memphis Police Department.
Officers responded to the crash on I-240 South near South Parkway at midnight.
Memphis Police say suspects stole a man’s vehicle, which led to a chase and ended in a crash at North Germantown Parkway and I-40 West on Sunday morning.
Just before 2:00 a.m., officers were flagged down by someone involved in a crash around 1:50 a.m.
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash on I-40 near Appling Road, according to Memphis Police Department.
Memphis Police are investigating multiple crashes that happened overnight.
Happy 901 Day, Memphis! 💙
The couple lost everything they own in the landslide, but they are grateful to be alive.
The couple’s home was reduced from three stories to two in a matter of seconds by a massive landslide.
Action News 5's Imani Williams reporting—Memphis Tigers fans filled up Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for the first game of the season Saturday.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/09/01/memphis-tigers-fans-fill-simmons-bank-liberty-stadium-renovations-are-underway/
Jaxson Dart accounted 445 yards and six total touchdowns by himself in the first half, as the Rebs took the suspense out of their season-opener early.
The Rebs started a campaign they hope takes them to the College Football Playoff in dominant fashion
NEW: The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of stealing shoes and resisting arrest.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/09/01/man-carrying-fentanyl-meth-steals-shoes-after-trying-them-police-say/
The Tigers raced out to a 31-0 halftime lead on their way to a stress-free victory to begin a highly-anticipated season.
The Tigers took care of business as expected to begin 2024.
NATIONAL: South Carolina national championship-winning forward Ashlyn Watkins was arrested Saturday on charges of assault and battery and kidnapping.
South Carolina national championship-winning forward Ashlyn Watkins was arrested Saturday on charges of assault and battery and kidnapping.
JUST IN: The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man after he pointed a rifle at the victim and threatened to shoot up her house.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/09/01/man-points-rifle-woman-threatens-shoot-up-her-house-police-say/
NATIONAL: A police department in Missouri is mourning the loss of an officer killed in a crash during a pursuit on Saturday.
A police department in Missouri is mourning the loss of an officer killed in a crash during a pursuit on Saturday.
NATIONAL: A medical run in Indiana quickly turned bizarre after officials say they discovered a pet monkey was roaming free.
A medical run in Indiana quickly turned bizarre after officials say they discovered a pet monkey was roaming free.
NATIONAL: Two people on board the plane and one person living in a townhome where the plane crashed have not been accounted for by firefighters.
Two people on board the plane and one person living in a townhome where the plane crashed have not been accounted for by firefighters.
Some good news is that it isn't as wet or stormy on this Saturday evening compared to the past couple of days! With that said, there are still some showers and thunderstorms floating around the Mid-South, and they will continue to do so through about midnight. If you want to see if there is rain in your town/neighborhood, head on over to https://www.actionnews5.com/weather/ for the interactive radar.
BREAKING: The Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting after the victim walked into a business after being shot.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/08/31/man-walks-into-business-after-being-shot-taken-hospital-police-say/
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NATIONAL: With the recent deaths of three teenage football players, there’s a new push to make Guardian Caps, the protective soft-shell helmet coverings used by players in the NFL, mandatory for kids.
With the recent deaths of three teenage football players, there’s a new push to make Guardian Caps, the protective soft-shell helmet coverings used by players in the NFL, mandatory for kids.
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Showers and thunderstorms are slowly coming to an end from north to south, but it will still be a few hours before all of the Mid-South is dry. This is all associated with a cold front that will slide through the region over the next few hours and bring some nice weather for Labor Day! The Labor Day Monday forecast, as well as the outlook for the rest of the week can be seen over at https://www.actionnews5.com/weather/
While the morning did not start too wet around the Mid-South, additional showers and thunderstorms have been developing over the past couple of hours. Fortunately, none of these are severe, but a quick inch or two worth of rain can (and will) be picked up throughout parts of the region. If you are heading out and about, make sure to check out radar over at https://www.actionnews5.com/weather/
Some good news is that it isn't as wet or stormy on this Saturday evening compared to the past couple of days! With that said, there are still some showers and thunderstorms floating around the Mid-South, and they will continue to do so through about midnight. If you want to see if there is rain in your town/neighborhood, head on over to https://www.actionnews5.com/weather/ for the interactive radar.
Join us for a special 5 p.m. digital broadcast!
Meet The President 🐾 This patriotic puppy is up for adoption >> https://tinyurl.com/yckrk5j2
TONIGHT AT 5: A pregnant mother is recovering after she was allegedly stabbed by her unborn child's father. Stephanie Douglas digs into the suspect's history with domestic violence, tonight at 5pm on Action News 5.
Quick question for our weather team: Why did you want to be a Meteorologist? 🌤 Is there something you always wanted to know? Ask in the comments and we might use it in the next Newsroom Interview. #Memphis #901 #weather
We're talking sports! A preview of tonight's Friday Football Fever as well as a full slate of college football.
While it is muggier than earlier in the work week, as least temperatures aren't as hot! The threat is there on Friday evening that the Mid-South might have to contend with a few showers and thunderstorms, in which Mississippi holds the best chance of showers and thunderstorms. If you do start to hear some thunder in the distance, or want to see if you need the umbrella for a football game this evening, head over to https://www.actionnews5.com/weather/ for a look at the radar!
Small but angry! A police officer was able to wrangle this small alligator sitting in front of a home in Fulshear, Texas. (Credit: Fulshear Police Department /TMX)
FLOODED: Typhoon Shanshan flooded the streets of Japan, as seen here in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. (Credit: @47_kz /TMX)
Congrats to Jonas Jimerson from Houston High School for being named the Wendy's Giant of the Week! https://tinyurl.com/24mr8wfo
Back on May 30th, a man was accused of shooting a woman walking her dog. Now, Memphis police say he might be connected to two other shootings. How the city is cracking down on repeat offenders >> Link in the comments
Did you know water beads can swell to the size of a tennis ball if ingested? InvestigateTV+ looks for solutions to keep your family safe today at 3pm on Action News 5. #WaterBeads #Toys #Safety #FamilySafety
Wow! This video captures a stunning display of lightning bolts and a rainbow in the same spot in Ramsey, Minnesota. (Credit: @JenNiska /TMX)
Amazing! University of Iowa archaeologists have uncovered the first-ever well-preserved mastodon skull scientifically excavated from the state of Iowa. (Credit: University of Iowa /TMX)
Come November, you won't be able to vote on certain gun control laws in Shelby County. Kelli Cook breaks down the Election Commission's decision, and the future of gun rights in Memphis >> LINK IN THE COMMENTS
Look at these Tiny Texas horned lizards that were hatched at the San Antonio Zoo. 💚
Check out this dust devil seen twisting on the ground and fading into the sky in Arrington, TN!
Something you don't see every day! An Ostrich on the loose and stopping traffic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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The history of the WMC5 in Memphis begins with the birth of WMC Radio. WMC Radio, "Down in Dixie," went on the air Jan. 20, 1923 as a department of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. The studio/transmitter and tower were on the top floor of the old Commercial Appeal building when it was located at 2nd Street and Court Avenue -- overlooking Court Square. Power then was 500 watts. The licensee for the new station was Commercial Publishing Company.
In 1930, a transmitter building and tower were constructed on Highway 70 (The Bristol Highway) near Highway 64. The tower is gone now, but the art-deco transmitter building remains as a boat dealer's headquarters.
In September 1931, new studios were dedicated at Hotel Gayoso downtown. As part of the opening day festivities, Milton Berle (later to become early TV's biggest star), was master of ceremonies for a remote broadcast from The Orpheum.
By 1935, power was increased to 2,500 watts day time, 1,000 watts at night. In 1936, the present transmitter was built on Thomas Road northeast of the city.
Those are the bare facts -- but the heart of WMC Action News 5 can be found in the record of service to Mid-Southerners and the "can-do" atmosphere.
Over the years, WMC5's building and staff has grown to accommodate 24-hour, 7 days a week, 365 days a year service. Television news has leaped from 16-millimeter, black-and-white silent film to color video tape in a variety of formats, digital still-store and satellite up and down links. But whatever the method of delivery, WMC5's priority remains gathering and telling stories that are important to our community.
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