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Wrestling legend Jimmy Hart to join Memphis Music Hall of Fame as The Gentrys member
Hart, a WWE Hall of Famer and Memphis wrestling legend, is going to be inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame on September 27.
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4-year-old drowned in hotel swimming pool in Cordova
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City leaders hold meeting over safety, possible redesign of Riverdale Park in Germantown
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VIDEO: Driver captured after crashing into MPD cruiser, 2 other cars
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Man killed after apartment shooting in Whitehaven
Updated: 7 hours ago
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By
Myracle Wicks
Memphis Police is investigating a shooting from Wednesday night.
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MATA board holds first meeting since $60 million shortfall revealed
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By
Bria Bolden
The city’s transportation system is $60 million in THE RED.
Crime
Skipping out on bail—new law passed promises to be tougher on suspects with bail violations
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By
Joyce Peterson
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Joel Moore
A teenage murder suspect is on the run, three days after missing a mandatory court appearance.
Crime
Charges dropped against teen involved in pastor’s shooting, court records show
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By
Joel Moore
A Memphis teen involved in the shooting of a local pastor is now facing fewer charges after several were dismissed.
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Restaurants closing their doors as crime concerns continue in the city
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By
Tarvarious Haywood
More restaurants in the Memphis area are closing their doors for good, and many owners say the main reason is crime.
Grizzlies
Grizzlies draft Zach Edey at #9 overall
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By
Matt Infield
The Grizzlies add the two-time defending National Player of the Year with their first round pick.
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City of leaders hold meeting over safety, possible redesign of Riverdale Park in Germantown
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Man killed after apartment shooting in Whitehaven
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City taxes Increase, cuts made to budget proposals; city leaders reflect on difficult budget season
Updated: 19 hours ago
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Kelli Cook
From last-minute budget requests to tax increases, the city of Memphis budget season came to a frenzied conclusion Wednesday.
Crime
Man shot in chest after argument at car wash; suspect charged with murder, police say
Updated: 20 hours ago
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Joel Moore
Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man they say shot and killed a victim after an argument.
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Parents file class action lawsuit against Tenn. Department of Children’s Services
Updated: 22 hours ago
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Jacob Gallant
Two parents, on behalf of Disability Rights Tennessee, filed a class action lawsuit against the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.
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Sonic employees rally together to stop robbery in Covington; suspect arrested and charged,police say
Updated: 21 hours ago
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Joel Moore
Employees at a Sonic restaurant in Covington rallied together to help stop a robbery.
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One injured in shooting at Mississippi manufacturing plant
Updated: 23 hours ago
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Hannah Kozlowski
Deputies have one person in custody.
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MAS: Dog likely died of heat-related illness
Updated: 23 hours ago
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Jacob Gallant
Memphis Animal Services is investigating the death of one of its dogs.
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Memphis man sentenced to 10 years for distribution of meth, fentanyl
Updated: 23 hours ago
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By
Jacob Gallant
A judge sentenced a Memphis man to 10 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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Wednesday storms leave thousands without power
Updated: 24 hours ago
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By
Hannah Kozlowski
The largest outage is being reported in South Memphis.
Crime
VIDEO: Police searching for purse snatcher who followed victim home
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 12:54 PM CDT
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By
Jacob Gallant
Memphis police say a person followed an elderly woman home and stole her purse.
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Memphis names new Athletic Director
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 12:16 PM CDT
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By
Jacob Gallant
The University of Memphis has made their decision on a new Athletic Director.
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Pickleball 901 opening new courts in Collierville
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 11:12 AM CDT
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By
Jacob Gallant
New pickleball courts are coming to Collierville.
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17-year-old killed in Marshall Co. crash
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 10:38 AM CDT
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By
Myracle Wicks
A teen was killed in a car crash Tuesday morning.
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Traffic clear on I-40 due after multi-vehicle crash
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 6:41 AM CDT
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Myracle Wicks
Drivers should expect traffic delays on I-40 due to a crash Wednesday morning.
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Tunica man pleads guilty to killing 18-year-old
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 8:09 AM CDT
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By
Myracle Wicks
A Tunica man was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison Monday.
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Memphis Grizzlies select Zach Edey in 2024′s NBA Draft
Updated: 17 hours ago
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The Associated Press
Zach Edey is taking his 7-foot-4 frame to Memphis to start his NBA career.
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Car crash cleared on SR 385
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 5:34 AM CDT
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By
Myracle Wicks
A car crash was causing traffic delays on Wednesday morning.
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Grizzlies host community outreach event at Bickford Park
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 10:52 PM CDT
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Action News 5 Staff
It might’ve been a scorcher Tuesday, but the Beale Street Bears still wanted to reach out to the local community.
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Youth Villages says Alegend Jones’ new autopsy report clears nonprofit of responsibility in death
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 10:31 PM CDT
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Action News 5 Staff
Youth Villages says that a new autopsy report shows there is no evidence that its staff caused any intentional physical injury or abuse in the death of 17-year-old Alegend Jones.
Education
DeSoto Co. Schools approves $52M budget for 2024-25 fiscal year
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 8:38 PM CDT
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Action News 5 Staff
The DeSoto County Board of Education has voted to approve its $52 million budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which starts on July 1.
Education
MSCS Board passes $1.8B budget for 2024-25 fiscal year, approves 100s of layoffs
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 11:03 PM CDT
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By
Joyce Peterson
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Lydian Coombs
The Memphis-Shelby County School (MSCS) Board of Education has approved a $1.8 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
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Council approves tax increases and millions of dollars for MPD during budget committee meeting
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 11:20 PM CDT
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By
Imani Williams
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Bria Bolden
Memphis property taxes, solid waste and vehicle registration fees are going up.
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Bartlett’s food lovers, prepare your tastebuds: 2 new restaurants settling in the city
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 9:09 PM CDT
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By
Erika Tadeo-Konig
Food options are expanding for food lovers in Bartlett as two new restaurants are settling in the area.