The University of Memphis and Porter-Leath are partnering to launch a new, innovative Early Childhood Academy in Orange Mound, alongside RedZone Ministries.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 82 new COVID-19 cases Thursday morning -- a noticeable decrease compared to the last two updates reporting over 200 new cases.

For the first time in more than two years, four Chilean flamingo chicks hatched at the Memphis Zoo.

MATA has announced it will be providing free public transportation on Election Day.

Orpheum Theatre is hosting a free two-day camp to accommodate the evolving needs of young people who stutter.

The 2020 Methodist Healthcare Luncheon is going virtual, but there’s no shortage of talent for attendees to enjoy during the annual fundraiser, hosted by WMC Action News 5′s Joe Birch.

In addition to 24 more deaths, the state also reported 1,676 new COVID-19 positive cases Tuesday.

Memphis City Council members will receive a presentation Tuesday morning on the record-breaking murder rate in Memphis this year.

The Tennessee Department of Health reported 20 more deaths and over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases in the Volunteer State Monday afternoon.

The National Civil Rights Museum is the first stop on a national tour for a Smithsonian Exhibition highlighting the history of The Green Book.

Saturday, family and friends mourned the loss of a woman who was shot and killed in Memphis this week as they search for answers.

If you are looking to adopt or foster a pet, the time is now.

Malco Select will allow guests to choose a location, select a film from the current inventory and reserve an auditorium to have a private screening for up to 20 people.

Shelby County Government has been awarded $4.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to address lead hazards in homes and other home improvements.

The Tennessee Department of Health reported 971 new COVID-19 cases statewide with an increase of 14 deaths.

A water main break in Germantown has closed a busy roadway in Germantown also leaving some area residents without water.

Thursday, a trio of llamas provided a big dose of happy at Overton Park in Midtown Memphis.

Benjamin Keough, son of Lisa Marie Presley, has been laid to rest at Graceland.

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Cazateatro Billingual Theatre Group are getting ready for the fourth Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on October 24.

Health officials are reporting 1,293 new cases and 47 more related deaths in Tennessee of as Thursday afternoon.

A Memphis community shocked by the shooting death of a child this week, received an outpouring of support on Wednesday.

WMC Action News 5′s Briseida Holguin introduces us to a man who has had a huge impact on the salsa scene in Memphis.

This year’s theme is “Internet Safety: The Power Bytes – Making the Internet Safe One Byte at a Time.”

The fair was scheduled for Oct. 22 through Nov. 1 at the Landers Center in Southaven.

The Shelby County Health Department’s daily COVID-19 update indicated a case increase of 71 coronavirus cases and no additional deaths across the county in the last 24 hours.

Collierville residents and others living in Shelby County held a press conference Monday at 4:45 p.m. before the Collierville Board of Mayor and Alderman. A petition will be presented to show that citizens have put forth an effort to get the Confederate marker moved.

The Tennessee Department of Health reports 12 more deaths in the Volunteer State and more than 700 new coronavirus cases.

ServiceMaster and Terminix helped make a young girl’s wish come true on Friday.

For years, Mid-South Pride Fest has been a staple for the LGBT community, bringing thousands of people together every September. This year the weekend of events will be online.

A new initiative is being launched to redevelop South Memphis.

One woman is using her variety of talents to help people of all ages in the community.

The City of West Memphis and the West Memphis Fire Department celebrated the grand opening of the Dennis Brewer Fire Station No. 3 on Thursday.

Health officials are reporting 835 new coronavirus cases in Tennessee, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 187,544.

A new Smithsonian exhibit is coming to the National Civil Rights Museum, giving visitors a glimpse of the perils of traveling while Black in the era of Jim Crow laws.

A Cordova mom’s world shattered Tuesday when she said her 11-year-old son told her a day care worker at The Gentlemen and Ladies Learning Academy had been abusing him.

The state of Tennessee may have to step in to help maintain a cemetery that has been neglected for decades.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new agency website to allow users easier access to information about jail detainees, warrants, paying tickets, and general news.

Memphis Area Transit Authority has reported its 14th COVID-19 case among its employees.

According to TDH data, there are 15,109 active cases in the state.

Every Shelby County Sheriff Deputy class has to pass an extensive background check, physical agility tests, and weeks in the academy. However, now all future sheriff- deputies will have to pass another step in the hiring process and that’s going before the newly formed civilian hiring committee.

The passing of TOM III last week at the age of 12 signaled the end of having a live mascot at Memphis Tigers football games, but the University of Memphis has found a way to keep the tradition alive.

There will be a drive-in voter registration rally Monday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Shelby County Board of Education.

News spread quickly about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

The community came together Friday to make sure Shelby County students have everything they need for the school year.

Memphis River Parks Partnership is now focusing on getting more voters to the polls.

An empty space in Hickory Hill near Winchester and Ridgeway Road will be home to the new center for kids.

We caught up with Jairo Arguijo, operations director for La Prensa Latina to get the inside scoop on the importance of this month and events happening around the city.

The annual Central Gardens Home Tour is just one of the latest Memphis events that has had to make changes because of the ongoing pandemic. But they haven’t canceled it completely.

The City of Germantown and Town of Collierville have announced that all playgrounds will be reopening Saturday.

The Kosciusko native was stunned to see the prize.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Elvis Exxon at 4679 Elvis Presley Blvd.

An intense debate surrounding law enforcement reform will continue Monday during the Shelby County Commission meeting.

By October on the corner of Broad Avenue and Tillman Street you’ll see a new state of the art ballet facility.

La Prensa Latina and the City of Memphis are partnering up to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month.

A ribbon cutting was held Friday for a new facility focused on environmental health programs and food safety in Shelby County.

The weather in the Mid-South was perfect for a sunset paddle around the harbor Wednesday.

The Whitehaven community gathered Wednesday night to remember the high school football player who was gunned down at a gas station on his way to work.

Memphis turned out Wednesday night to honor actor Chadwick Boseman.