Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Rose Johnson, Parker King and Taylor Tucker
Memphis police officers assigned to the SCORPION Unit (Street Crimes Operations to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods) met with Chief C.J Davis on how to move forward for the department after the death of Tyre Nichols and it was decided that it was best to permanently deactivate the unit.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 12:55 PM CST
|By Parker King and Andrew McMunn
Nathan Hart was checked into Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Dec. 19 with bacterial meningitis.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 7:35 PM CST
|By Parker King
In Crittenden County, a near-200 home development is in the works, set to break ground in March.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 4:59 AM CDT
|By Parker King
Claims suggesting millions of dollars of taxpayer funds are being misused in West Memphis.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff, Parker King and Walter Murphy
Memphis police are on the scene of a partial roof collapse at a Memphis-Shelby County Schools elementary school.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT
|By Parker King
For the last several weekends, the newly-opened portion of hotel rooms at the renovated Southland Casino have been open to VIPs and rewards members.
Updated: May. 1, 2022 at 9:53 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Sunday was curtain call for Beale Street Music Festival, but just the beginning for Memphis in May 2022.
Updated: May. 1, 2022 at 4:08 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Round 1 of the NBA Playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves may have ended with the Grizzlies moving on, but a lasting connection between the city is being forged, post-series.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 4:52 AM CDT
|By Parker King
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday night 111-109
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 9:07 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Whether it’s the regular season or playoffs, for the last two season, Tim Whalen has been cheering for the Grizzlies from Minneapolis.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Parker King
From Thursday morning to right before the 6:30p.m. tipoff, a small group of Grizzlies fans made their way into the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis to watch the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 4:53 AM CDT
|By Parker King
Grizz win 124-96 over T’wolves, fans have high hopes for more playoff victories
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 9:49 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Grizzlies fans cheer on the team despite the loss against the Boston Celtics.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 4:46 PM CDT
|By Parker King
After 2 years and roughly $50 million in investment, the old Gibson Guitar factory in downtown Memphis is now the latest FedEx office space.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Parker King
As the Russian invasion into Ukraine persists, an Arkansas pastor who has done mission work exclusively in Ukraine for the last 18 years is using his connections to grant safe passage to refugees into Poland.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Parker King
March Madness in full swing, with Mid-South teams like the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Tennessee Volunteers, and of course the Memphis Tigers to soon take part in the big dance’s second round of tournament play.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2022 at 8:36 PM CST
|By Parker King
The 49th annual Silky O’Sullivan’s St. Patrick Day Parade returned to Beale Street, where hundreds of Mid-Southerners braved the cold weather dressed in green and some kilts.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 9:42 PM CST
|By Parker King
Power restoration efforts continue throughout Eastern Arkansas after ice storms swept through earlier this week.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2022 at 12:47 AM CST
|By Parker King, Olivia Gunn and Gray News staff
Products from Family Dollar stores in six states are being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2022 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Parker King
If you’re a frequent shopper at Family Dollar, you may have noticed your local store was closed Saturday.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 5:09 PM CST
|By Parker King
After years of planning, Southland Casino & Hotel will welcome its first guests to an expanded 113,000 sq. ft. casino.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2022 at 10:14 PM CST
|By Parker King
As the sun set on Saturday evening, several parts of Memphis fell into darkness, as roughly 84,000 people were still without power after Thursday’s winter storm.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 at 5:38 PM CST
|By Parker King
Wednesday became April Campbell’s nightmare when her 27-year-old daughter was found shot to death in Whitehaven, and her two-day-old granddaughter is missing.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Parker King
During the Greater Memphis Chamber’s most recent Supply Chain Webinar Series, TN-9 Congressman Steve Cohen gave a rundown of priorities that Memphis could potentially see funded from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Updated: Jan. 29, 2022 at 9:20 PM CST
|By Parker King
In the city of Memphis, there are 142 homicides from 2021 that are still ongoing investigations.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 4:43 PM CST
|By Parker King
The state medical cannabis program, which was agreed upon by both Republicans and Democrats in late September.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 at 6:27 AM CST
|By Parker King
Kickoff for the 63rd annual Autozone Liberty Bowl is less than24 hours away and the festivities have already started.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2021 at 4:33 PM CST
|By Parker King
Over the holiday weekend, President Biden announced that he approved federal disaster relief for Arkansas storm victims, a much-needed ray of hope as several Eastern Arkansas counties continue to rebuild.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2021 at 6:28 PM CST
|By Parker King
On roads in the Mid-South, it would be wise to make smart choices when behind the wheel as law enforcement will be out in force over the next several days.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Parker King
Mid-South flyers who use the Memphis International Airport will soon experience what’s taken over 3 years to accomplish, a brand-new concourse.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 at 9:07 AM CST
|By Parker King
Dozens of homes and an entire city was hit by what the National Weather Service is calling an EF-3 tornado.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 6:02 AM CST
|By Parker King
This extends a strike that has now lasted for over two months.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2021 at 9:25 PM CST
|By Parker King
Two juveniles are dead, girls 15 and 16-years old, after a shooting at a Marathon gas station on Elvis Presley Blvd.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 4:44 PM CST
|By Parker King
You may have had to wait longer to get a prescription filled, in some cases, days.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 5:10 PM CST
|By Parker King
Cyber Monday is an exciting time for shoppers, but current supply chain strains could mean delays to getting your packages.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2021 at 9:38 PM CST
|By Parker King
The Thanksgiving leftovers are stored in the fridge and Black Friday shopping has wound down.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 5:29 PM CST
|By Parker King
With College GameDay returning to Oxford and Ole Miss after seven years, thousands of Rebel fans are expected to be in the Grove for tailgating before the matchup against Texas A&M.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2021 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Parker King
The Baptist Hospital Network becomes is the third Memphis-area health system to pass the deadline of having all employees vaccinated for COVID-19.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2021 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By Parker King
On Saturday, protesters across the state called for Governor Tate Reeves to call a special session for the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2021 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Parker King
There have been some smaller shows over the last few months, mostly concerts, but Tuesday will be a return of what the historic downtown theatre is meant for, Broadway shows.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2021 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Parker King
From a long-term perspective, COVID-19 has changed how large businesses choose to operate, due in part to the trend of remote working and virtual office environments, leaving vacancies in downtown areas.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 9:28 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Thursday’s headliner, The Black Keys, brought an extra tool to the security protocol--- COVID-19 sniffing dogs.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Parker King
For 30 years, the restaurant Nam King served authentic Chinese food to Memphis customers in several locations throughout the city.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Elvis Week returns to Memphis with a hybrid schedule this year of in-person and virtual events for fans.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Wednesday morning it was confirmed by both the departments of transportation in Arkansas and Tennessee that the I-40 bridge will reopen on Monday.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 5:02 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Despite having 17 additional critical areas to be addressed on the I-40 bridge, all 17 areas have been addressed with little to no impact on the bridge’s rough reopening timeframe.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By Parker King
With ground moving at the old Mid-South Fairgrounds, soon to be Liberty Park, questions are being asked as to what becomes of the Mid-South Coliseum just across the street.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Parker King
After the plates are set in place, there will still need to be some time to review the repairs.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 8:05 PM CDT
|By Jorge Quiquivix and Parker King
“De repente, golpeé este bache que simplemente ... nunca había golpeado un bache como ese”, dijo Jennifer Sayle.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Over the weekend, several reports from drivers came into the WMC newsroom that a pothole on the right northbound lane was causing tire blowouts.