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Riverside Drive reopening on weekdays in Memphis
After more than four months, Memphis will reopen Riverside Drive on August 3.
8-year-old in desperate need of bone marrow match
He’s been waiting for over a year and a half and, because he’s Black, he’ll likely have to wait even longer.
Nutbush residents plea for the city’s help to stop speeding
Residents in the Nutbush area say they are tired of the constant speeding that goes on every night.
MPD seeking tips, offering reward in shooting of off-duty officer
The Memphis Police Department is searching for the people responsible for shooting an off-duty officer in the arm Tuesday while working security for St. Jude.
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The Memphis Zoo welcomes 4 new meerkat pups
The Memphis Zoo has added four new additions to the ‘meerkat mob'.
Vandals target homes of Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Shelby County Commissioners overnight
Overnight, vandals targeted the homes of multiple leaders in the Shelby County government.
St. Jude Memphis Marathon goes virtual amid COVID-19 pandemic
St. Jude Children’s Hospital has made a big announcement concerning the upcoming marathon.
Deadline approaching for Germantown and Millington parents to choose virtual learning
On Wednesday, the school districts in Millington and Germantown will find out just how many of their students have opted for the virtual learning option.
THP: Operation Grizzly back on Memphis roadways after increase of traffic fatalities
Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed Tuesday that Operation Grizzly is officially back and in full effect.
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Memphis
Officers with the Memphis Police Department are searching for a missing teenager.
Family, friends say goodbye to DeSoto Co. deputy who drowned after saving son while on vacation
Family, friends, and coworkers gathered Sunday to say goodbye to the Desoto County sheriff’s deputy who drowned while saving his son.
16,000 absentee ballots headed to Shelby Co. homes
If you have been waiting on an absentee ballot - check your mail this week.
Shelby Co. leaders expected to make an important decision on the spread of COVID-19
The Shelby County Commission is expected to give final approval to create a Shelby County Board of Health.
MLGW to resume disconnecting services next month
Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW) will resume cutting off utilities for customers who are behind on their bill starting in August.
SCS parents must choose between in-person or virtual learning by tonight
The deadline for parents to submit their choice will now be 11:59 p.m. on July 24.
Collierville Alderman dies after 14 years of service
The Town of Collierville announced a long-time Alderman died Tuesday evening.
LeMoyne-Owen College reveals reopening plans, students recieve devices for virtual learning
LeMoyne-Owen College has revealed reopening plans for the upcoming semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Memphis City Council sends Black Live Matter Ave. proposal to newly formed renaming committee
Memphis City Council discussed a resolution to rename a busy section of Poplar Avenue to Black Lives Matter Avenue for the first time Tuesday.
Police searching for missing man with mental disorder
Officers with the Memphis Police Department are searching for a missing man with a mental disorder.
Shelby Co. Election Commission receives more than 15,000 absentee ballot requests
The Shelby County Election Commission revealed they are sending thousands of mail-in ballots to voters.
Memphis City Council member proposes changing stretch of Poplar Ave. to Black Lives Matter Ave.
The Memphis City Council is considering a proposal to change a section of Poplar Avenue to Black Lives Matter Avenue.
University of Memphis hosts virtual summer graduation ceremony
The University of Memphis plans to host their summer graduation ceremony online.
Close friend of John Lewis shares memories from over the years
A close friend of Lewis tells WMC Action News 5 Lewis was proud of the progress he saw over the years here in Bluff City.
Mid-South pays tribute to civil rights leader, Congressman John Lewis
Mid-South politicians issued condolence messages and shared their thoughts about Lewis, including personal experiences with him.
North Memphis residents split over plan to bring transitional home for ex-offenders to community
Still, the Shelby County Land Use Control Board approved the permit and now residents say they’re fighting to save their neighborhood.
Dozens of Memphis firefighters test positive for coronavirus
Since March 2020, more than 300 Memphis firefighters have self-quarantined after being exposed to coronavirus.
More parents considering homeschooling this fall
Due to COVID-19, more parents are trying to decide if homeschooling is right for them.
Shelby County Commissioner looks to MATA to help SCS students this fall
One Shelby County Commissioner it looking to MATA to help students this fall. Commissioner Tami Sawyer is wanting to work with MATA to possibly provide rides to SCS students.
Public Safety Task Force meets to discuss MPD’s hiring process
For the second time, the City's Public Safety Task Force met to discuss recruiting, hiring, retention and training for the Memphis Police Department.
2020 Cooper Young Festival canceled due to COVID-19
The Cooper Young Business Association says the decision is based on continued spikes in cases not only in Memphis but also around the country.
Elvis Week 2020: No live performances, virtual fan experience available
Organizers say any potentially high-risk activities are now eliminated from the schedule, including live performances and appearances, group parties and meals, autograph signings and meet-and-greets.
City of Memphis opens cooling center in Frayser, closing another location
Temperatures are constantly rising in the Bluff City.
Youth Villages addressing the growing need for foster care amid the coronavirus pandemic
Though the coronavirus pandemic is putting a halt on many things, one thing it’s not stopping is uniting children with forever families.
Memphis closing down cooling center at Dave Wells Community Center, opens antoher on St. Elmo Ave.
The City of Memphis has opened its cooling center at Dave Wells Community Center.
LIST: Shelby County municipal schools release re-entry plans for 2020-21 school year
Multiple school districts in Shelby County have released reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year.
Train collides with semi in Dyer County, damages nearby museum
A train station in Dyer County has major damage after a train collided with a semi.
Several cars on fire overnight at Dodge Chrysler dealership on Highway 64
Bartlett firefighters are investigating after several cars caught fire at a Mid-South dealership.
SCS answering parents’ back-to-school questions in virtual meeting
Parents have a tough decision this week.
Mid-South woman turns 100
Willie Mae Gray turned 100 years old Sunday, and friends and family gathered for a special drive-by celebration.
Protesters gather in honor of Vanessa Guillen
Dozens of people gathered Saturday to march and demand justice for Vanessa Guillen.
Memphis group announces new crime tip line
Police say 18 children have died from violence this year in Memphis and many cases remain unsolved. A group of community leaders is hoping a new resource, an anonymous crime tip line, will provide the families of those young victims with answers they need to get justice.
Family suing Bellevue Baptist Church over former employee who admitted to sexually abusing teen girl
Bellevue Baptist Church faces a lawsuit from the parents of a girl that was abused by one of their volunteer coordinators.
Memphis Zoo partners with day camp TV series featuring Broadway performer
The Memphis Zoo is partnering with The WNET Group’s Camp TV to start a day camp series for children.
Residents upset over animal feces, unkempt walking trails at Raleigh Springs Town Center
A messy situation has some residents concerned about the brand new Raleigh Springs Town Center.
Mid-South colleges and universities react to ICE order for international students
Universities and colleges across the Mid-South are reacting to the ICE order for international students.
City Council considers ordinance to remove police residency referendum from ballot
Should Memphians decide residency rules for police officers and firefighters? The City Council originally said yes. But the tide is now turning.
Parents must choose learning option for SCS students before July 18
Shelby County Schools has assembled a survey for parents to choose learning options for students for the 2020-21 fall semester.
The Memphis Zoo cancels 37th annual Zoo Rendezvous 2020
The Memphis Zoo has canceled a major event this year.
Mid-Southerners celebrate Fourth of July despite COVID-19 cancellations
The pandemic has made celebrating the Fourth of July a little less exciting for some folks this year.
Memphis Chinese community stepping up to combat COVID-19
Members of the Greater Memphis United Chinese Association are stepping up to help the Memphis community face fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Massive American flag draped over Gatlinburg SkyBridge
The Gatlinburg SkyBridge is looking very patriotic for the Fourth of July.
Fourth of July weekend activities in Memphis
The Fourth of July is sure to feel a little different this year because of the ongoing pandemic.
Memphis Lift calls for policy changes in Shelby County Schools
Memphis Lift, a parent driven organization is demanding policy changes in Shelby County Public Schools.
LeMoyne-Owen receives $40M endowment
LeMoyne-Owen College announced Thursday the school received a $40 million endowment from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis.
Well-known Memphis funeral director dies
Edgar Miller served thousands of families during his 40-plus years at N.J. Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
High winds knock tree onto Jonesboro man’s car
Wednesday winds uprooted an entire tree and it landed on one man's car.
Dyer County Schools going virtual
Dyer County Schools has announced the launch of The Choctaw Academy, its virtual learning environment.
SCS gives parents two options for 2020-2021 school year
Thousands of Mid-South parents face a big decision ahead of the upcoming school year -- send their children back into Shelby County classrooms or let them learn from home.
Protesters arrested after camping outside Memphis City Hall for weeks
At least nine protesters are facing charges after being arrested outside of Memphis City Hall Wednesday morning.
City of Memphis limiting e-scooter operations for Fourth of July weekend
The City of Memphis is directing e-scooter companies to stop customer operations in parts of Downtown during specific time periods for the holiday weekend.
Memphis Walgreens temporarily closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
A Memphis Walgreens has temporarily closed down after an employee tested positive for coronavirus.
Social distancing circles placed across Tom Lee Park
Tom Lee Park is making it a little easier for people to social distance.