Joyce Peterson

Anchor/Reporter

Memphis, TN

Joyce Peterson is an anchor/reporter at WMC Action News 5.

Joyce is a second-generation TV journalist and has reported the news in the Mid-South for more than 25 years.

She's also married to your favorite weather guy, WMC Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers.

Weekdays you'll find Joyce anchoring our 3:30 and 4 p.m. newscasts. Then she switches gears and hits the street to report at 10 p.m.

Recent Articles by Joyce

No appointments needed for federal COVID-19 vaccination site during evenings through Sunday

Doses are plentiful in Memphis and the vaccine process is now down to a science.

Joyce Peterson

Published April 8, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Push for people to register for vaccines continues as mass vaccination site kicks off

Health Department data shows more than 133,000 Shelby Countians are now fully vaccinated. To reach herd immunity, experts say 700,000 people need to get their shots.

Joyce Peterson

Published April 7, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Attorney calls ethical misconduct allegations against Commissioner Ford ‘unfounded’

The attorney for Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford, Jr., said his client never used his position to turn a profit.

Joyce Peterson

Published March 24, 2021 at 11:05 PM

Shelby County Commission strikes down land sale for Byhalia Pipeline

The Byhalia Pipeline wanted to buy two properties owned by Shelby County Government, but the county commission said no to that request at its meeting on Monday.

Joyce Peterson

Published March 22, 2021 at 10:25 PM

Who’s included in Shelby County’s Phase 2a/2b vaccine availability?

If you are 55 or older or work in a critical infrastructure industry, you can now get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Joyce Peterson

Published March 18, 2021 at 9:42 PM

Electric car factory coming to southeast Memphis gets tax break

In exchange, the company promised to create hundreds of jobs in Memphis and Tunica, Mississippi.

Joyce Peterson

Published March 17, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Shelby County residents with lung or heart problems, diabetes, history of stroke, liver disease and dementia are eligible in Phase 1C.

Joyce Peterson

Published March 5, 2021 at 10:23 PM

ServiceMaster Headquarters leaving Memphis, relocating to Atlanta

What does that mean for local employees? And what will happen to the ServiceMaster headquarters in downtown Memphis?

Joyce Peterson

Published March 4, 2021 at 9:22 PM

City of Memphis bracing for vaccination phase 1C

The vaccination process in Memphis and Shelby County is about to speed up when a huge new group of people becomes eligible for the vaccine.

Joyce Peterson

Published March 3, 2021 at 10:38 PM

Tennessee used military might to help City of Memphis vaccine program

New information about the COVID-19 vaccine that went to waste in Shelby County is slowly coming to light, as well as what it means for those who’ve gotten vaccinated.

Joyce Peterson

Published March 1, 2021 at 10:35 PM

Timeline of Shelby County vaccine concerns

The results of the state of Tennessee’s month-long investigation into the mismanagement of vaccine distribution in Shelby County are shocking.

Joyce Peterson

Published February 26, 2021 at 10:29 PM

Lawsuit filed against SCS after principal placed on leave, violates free speech

The principal of Cordova High School is suing SCS after being placed on leave for comments he made to students after the uprising at the Capitol.

Joyce Peterson

Published February 25, 2021 at 10:29 PM

Lawmakers, community leaders raising concerns about proposed pipeline

A lot of folks are worried the Byhalia Pipeline could endanger the Memphis aquifer.

Joyce Peterson

Published February 24, 2021 at 10:38 PM

MLGW: 89 water main breaks repaired, water pressure has improved

Customers can call MLGW starting next week to work out payment plans.

Joyce Peterson

Published February 23, 2021 at 10:40 PM

Memphis Fire Dept. navigates historic water crisis to keep you safe

MFD is using firefighting techniques never used before in the history of the department.

Joyce Peterson

Published February 22, 2021 at 10:50 PM

MLGW busy fixing busted pipes, dispelling water shut off rumors

10 days of record cold temperatures took a heavy and historic toll on Memphis pipes.

Joyce Peterson

Published February 19, 2021 at 9:49 PM

Dangerous icy streets challenge motorists, delay grocery supplies

Don’t expect the streets in your neighborhood to get plowed.

Joyce Peterson

Published February 18, 2021 at 9:52 PM

Mid-Southerners brace for major winter storm, race to grocery stores

A winter blast of snow is expected to hit the Mid-South Sunday night.

Joyce Peterson

Published February 12, 2021 at 9:54 PM

Long, cold wait for MLGW customers who lost power in Ice Storm

MLGW told WMC Action News 5 that 95% of the restoration should be done by Friday at midnight.

Joyce Peterson

Published February 11, 2021 at 9:57 PM

State of the State: Lee acknowledges Tennessee’s strengths as COVID-19 crisis takes its toll

From a rash of deadly tornados to destructive flooding, the bombing in downtown Nashville and the COVID-19 crisis, last year took a toll on the Volunteer State and its residents.