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Paris, Tennessee Olympic block party canceled due to rain
PARIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: The Paris, Tennessee block party has been canceled due to rain. Earlier: Paris, Tennessee is hosting an Olympic Block Party at Eiffel Tower Park on Friday, July 26 to celebrate the summer games. The city in Henry County is about a two hour drive from...
Family speaks out about attack against well-known community member
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - Following a recent attack on a man from Gosnell, the community was left in shock and the family was confused. On Tuesday, July 23, Wayne Lambert went for a walk as he usually did. However, this day turned out to be different for Lambert. “The sheriff’s...
Schools chief says overtime abuse costs district $1M
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins wants to crack down on overtime abuse in the district after claiming it cost the district around $1 million. Some school members are glad the problem is being addressed, while others want to know who the abusers are. “To be transparent, we have an […]
Doctors say race, zip code could affect your life expectancy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG investigators are looking into the illnesses affecting so many in the Mid-South, the toll they are taking, and the fight to turn the tide. All this week, we have been taking an in-depth look at the things in our lives that are wreaking havoc on our health and in many instances, […]
Body of missing man found in Wolf River Harbor
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After continuing the search early Saturday, Memphis Police Department officials said they have found a body matching the description of the missing man. "At 10:10 a.m., the body of a male who matched the missing man's description was located and recovered," MPD officials said in a release. "Our hearts go out to his family as they navigate this difficult time."
Man charged with killing mom in dispute over money
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 33-year-old man is in custody charged with with killing his own mother after he told police she attacked him with a wooden stick, and he pulled out his gun to defend himself. Rhakeem Fields is facing voluntary manslaughter charges for shooting and killing his mother Katrina Fields-Michael, in a dispute over […]
Memphis Police Department hosting Citizens Academy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Police Department will be hosting a Citizens Academy beginning in September. Starting on September 3, the Citizens Academy is a nine-week training course open to anyone who wants to learn more about the Memphis Police Department, or have wondered how an investigation works from beginning to end, according to a post on the department's official Facebook page.
Staying safe during summer heat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Staying hydrated is paramount during the hot summer. Audrey Mills, an RN and manager of the emergency department at Saint Francis Bartlett, joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to discuss the importance of hydrating with electrolytes.
East team urged to trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. if Grizzlies 'bomb next season'
Already this week, Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. was the subject of arguably one of the most reprehensible blockbuster ideas one could have possibly imagined seeing this summer. Now, just a few days later, it appears his name has once again been tabbed as a potential trade target for...
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