Memphis

Memphis church hosts Cocoa and Carols community event Action 5 News05:47

Former Vice President Harris adds Memphis to book tour appearance Action 5 News15:59

Tigers fans react to Charles Huff as next head football coach Action 5 News05:02Charles Huff US Sports

Reports: University of Memphis working on deal to bring USM’s Huff in as Tigers’ new football coach WDAM16:25Charles Huff US Sports

Former Memphis Tigers shot, killed by police officer in Georgia WTOC17:56Memphis Tigers Georgia Georgia Shooting

Tigers to play NC State in bowl game Action 5 News16:06Memphis Tigers Georgia Georgia Shooting

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend draws 22,000 runners for fundraising event Action 5 News00:36St. Jude Memphis Marathon

St. Jude Memphis Marathon kicks off with health and wellness expo Action 5 News16:53St. Jude Memphis Marathon

Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, dies NPR01:44M.G Tennessee US

Steve Cropper, acclaimed guitarist for Booker T. and the M.G.'s, dies at 84 CBS News23:52M.G Tennessee US

Memphis police chief discusses crime reduction, community concerns at Raleigh event Action 5 News23:54North Carolina Crime North Carolina US Crime

Some Memphis businesses suffer amid federal task force presence Memphis Flyer21:24Tennessee Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Tigers

Law enforcement gives update on Memphis Safe Task Force investigations Action 5 News19:25

U.S. Marshals renew search for fugitive in 2005 Memphis murder Action 5 News17:50

Suspect now charged as adult in deadly South Memphis robbery-turned-shooting after turning 18 Action 5 News22:22South Memphis US Crime US Shootings

Families of slain gun violence victims seek justice, accountability at ‘Season of Remembrance’ event Action 5 News04:43South Memphis US Crime US Shootings

Memphis’ first Black woman police officer dies, honored by MPD Action 5 News17:34

Memphis Safe Task Force investigates incident in East Memphis Action 5 News11:52

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

University of Memphis introduces Charles Huff as new head coach Action 5 News20:34

In the last hour

Boy rescued from burning motorhome flown to Memphis hospital KAIT 819:39

In the last 2 hours

Memphis in May announces Ireland as the 2026 honored country Action 5 News19:13

In the last 6 hours

Former Vice President Harris adds Memphis to book tour appearance Action 5 News15:59

Earlier today

Defending ‘Human Dignity’ Memphis Flyer10:21

Shooting victim shows up at local Wendy’s, rushed to the hospital in critical condition, per MPD Action 5 News01:46

‘Promises:’ Tenants union sees small victory in meeting with owner of Memphis Towers Action 5 News00:45

Yesterday

Memphis police chief discusses crime reduction, community concerns at Raleigh event Action 5 News23:54 9-Dec-25

Suspect now charged as adult in deadly South Memphis robbery-turned-shooting after turning 18 Action 5 News22:22 9-Dec-25

East Memphis co. closes funding round, acquires Tenn. business Bizjournals21:56 9-Dec-25

Memphis firefighter arrested, accused of DUI Action 5 News21:11 9-Dec-25

City gives $600K in grants to nonprofits against violent crime Action 5 News19:08 9-Dec-25

Student safety concerns dominate Memphis school closure, merger meeting Chalkbeat18:49 9-Dec-25

Memphis in May seeks local runners for 2026 Great American River Run Ambassador Program Action 5 News18:47 9-Dec-25

A Break in the Storm: Grizzlies Rediscover Their Heart and Give Memphis Hope Again Memphis Flyer15:28 9-Dec-25

Local orgs. call for Shelby County Health Department to rescind permits for Colossus facility Action 5 News04:43 9-Dec-25

Memphis seniors to receive $3 million in HUD grants for home repairs Action 5 News01:39 9-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Mss Steel USA adding 30 jobs to Memphis plant Action 5 News22:04 8-Dec-25

Memphis restaurant tests franchise model via Nashville Memphis Business Journal21:38 8-Dec-25

Some Memphis Businesses Suffer Amid Federal Task Force Presence Memphis Flyer21:24 8-Dec-25

UofM researchers rediscover weevil believed to be extinct thanks to photos posted online Action 5 News21:24 8-Dec-25

Memphis housing market lags several key national trends Memphis Business Journal20:17 8-Dec-25

St. Jude patients take special flight to “North Pole” Action 5 News18:00 8-Dec-25

Former Memphis Tigers shot, killed by police officer in Georgia WTOC17:56 8-Dec-25

Tigers to play NC State in bowl game Action 5 News16:06 8-Dec-25

Memphis church hosts Cocoa and Carols community event Action 5 News05:47 8-Dec-25

Starbucks baristas continue strike in Memphis as contract talks stall Action 5 News05:47 8-Dec-25

Former Memphis Tigers player dies in officer-involved shooting, investigators say Action 5 News00:42 8-Dec-25

Indivisible Memphis hosts silent auction to support immigrant pantry Action 5 News05:12 7-Dec-25

West Memphis hosts holiday pajama giveaway with Santa and Mrs. Claus Action 5 News05:12 7-Dec-25

Tigers fans react to Charles Huff as next head football coach Action 5 News05:02 7-Dec-25

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend draws 22,000 runners for fundraising event Action 5 News00:36 7-Dec-25

Memphis Tigers hires Charles Huff as new head coach Action 5 News20:51 6-Dec-25

Presidential candidates arrested for blocking Memphis Planned Parenthood clinic Just The News16:50 6-Dec-25

Reports: University of Memphis working on deal to bring USM’s Huff in as Tigers’ new football coach WDAM16:25 6-Dec-25

Grizzlies Beat Clippers in a Game That Felt Like Classic Grit and Grind Memphis Flyer14:13 6-Dec-25

Action News 5 Exclusive: Inside the Memphis Safe Task Force Command Center Action 5 News01:52 6-Dec-25

15 Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted Drug Enforcement Administration (Press Release)23:00 5-Dec-25

Brothers arrested for robbery, shooting of man at apartment Action 5 News22:08 5-Dec-25

Law enforcement gives update on Memphis Safe Task Force investigations Action 5 News19:25 5-Dec-25

Memphis’ first Black woman police officer dies, honored by MPD Action 5 News17:34 5-Dec-25

St. Jude Memphis Marathon kicks off with health and wellness expo Action 5 News16:53 5-Dec-25

Thp chase ends in crash near I-240 and Union Avenue Action 5 News13:19 5-Dec-25

City of Memphis hosts holiday market for city employees Action 5 News05:01 5-Dec-25

East Memphis breakfast spot looks to reopen soon Memphis Business Journal03:25 5-Dec-25

Recipients line up more than 12 hours before East Memphis mobile food pantry for chance at receiving goods Action 5 News01:17 5-Dec-25

UoM law professor explains what’s next for lawsuit to stop National Guard presence Action 5 News00:36 5-Dec-25

Driver strikes, critically injures minor in Whitehaven Action 5 News23:14 4-Dec-25

House catches fire during early morning in South Memphis Action 5 News22:44 4-Dec-25

Memphis Safe Task Force arrests felons on outstanding warrants for firearm possession, alleged attack on ex Action 5 News21:12 4-Dec-25

New flights at Memphis airport announced for 2026 Memphis Business Journal19:58 4-Dec-25

Locals buy Class A East Memphis office for $33.5M Memphis Business Journal19:48 4-Dec-25

Teen being tried as adult after April homicide, DA says Action 5 News18:30 4-Dec-25

Action News 5 to hold annual Porter-Leath Toy Truck for Mid-South kids Action 5 News17:59 4-Dec-25

On the Fly: Week of 12/5/25 Memphis Flyer17:40 4-Dec-25

Memphis Flyer Podcast Dec 4, 2025: A Season of Music Memphis Flyer16:08 4-Dec-25

USPS leases new building for operation in Memphis Action 5 News15:16 4-Dec-25

Memphis Safe Task Force investigates incident in East Memphis Action 5 News11:52 4-Dec-25

Shelby County mayoral candidates discuss crime, economy at political forum Action 5 News05:05 4-Dec-25

Ride-along with Memphis Safe Task Force reveals hard work that goes into warrant searches Action 5 News05:05 4-Dec-25

Scso saw 42% more arrests this October compared to last Action 5 News04:04 4-Dec-25

Memphis housing market forecast shows decline Memphis Business Journal03:38 4-Dec-25

Memphis parents push back on proposed K-8 merger due to safety concerns Chalkbeat02:29 4-Dec-25

Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, dies NPR01:44 4-Dec-25

Steve Cropper, acclaimed guitarist for Booker T. and the M.G.'s, dies at 84 CBS News23:52 3-Dec-25

MPD’s Downtown Command Center will operate during St. Jude Marathon for the first time Action 5 News23:29 3-Dec-25

Steve Cropper, guitarist of Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at 84 ABC13 / KTRK-TV23:20 3-Dec-25

Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records’ Booker T and the M.G.’s, dies at 84 Las Vegas Review-Journal22:45 3-Dec-25

White House approves Action News 5 ride-along with Memphis Safe Task Force Action 5 News22:07 3-Dec-25

2 murder suspects arrested hours apart Action 5 News21:36 3-Dec-25

Memphis board rejects custodian contract, leaving 35 schools in limbo Jan. 1 Chalkbeat21:23 3-Dec-25

Federal agency leases massive Memphis facility Memphis Business Journal19:17 3-Dec-25

Memorial flag raised in memory of 3-year-old killed in tragic beating Action 5 News18:54 3-Dec-25

Passenger shot by Thp trooper following pursuit in Memphis WSMV, Tennessee16:52 3-Dec-25

‘Shameful’: Fire association condemns ‘rape’ comment by council member during 2% raise denial Action 5 News16:51 3-Dec-25

Trooper shoots at driver following pursuit; TBI investigates Action 5 News13:59 3-Dec-25

1 suspect captured, 2 still wanted in shooting at Frayser EZ Mart Action 5 News03:28 3-Dec-25

Increasing Memphis school bus services would cost at least $10 million, leaders say Chalkbeat03:23 3-Dec-25

The Memphis metro's new $400K cities and neighborhoods Memphis Business Journal01:17 3-Dec-25

Road closures to know about this marathon weekend Action 5 News00:25 3-Dec-25

In the last month

St. Jude patients to embark on ‘Fantasy Flight’ to North Pole for first time in 6 years Action 5 News21:52 2-Dec-25

Roderick Richmond says he’s helped rebuild trust in the district over the past 11 months. But it’s up to the school… Chalkbeat21:27 2-Dec-25

Action News 5 Holiday Food Drive returns Wednesday Action 5 News16:57 2-Dec-25

Police drone helps arrest 3 after business break-in Action 5 News14:24 2-Dec-25

Families of slain gun violence victims seek justice, accountability at ‘Season of Remembrance’ event Action 5 News04:43 2-Dec-25

Shelby Co. Health Department predicts small decrease in HIV and AIDs cases, but Memphis still ranks No. 2 in US Action 5 News23:27 1-Dec-25

Coffee shop expanding to new downtown location Action 5 News23:17 1-Dec-25

Faith leader debunks ‘Memphis Safe’ claims of reducing crime Heartland Signal23:02 1-Dec-25

Former Memphis Police Department Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights, Firearms, Kidnapping, and Obstruction Charges… FBI (Press Release)22:24 1-Dec-25

Former MPD officer convicted of kidnapping, murder while on duty, sentenced to 38 years Action 5 News19:43 1-Dec-25

U.S. Marshals renew search for fugitive in 2005 Memphis murder Action 5 News17:50 1-Dec-25

Memphis Tigers fans react to Ryan Silverfield departure as head football coach Action 5 News06:08 1-Dec-25

Starbucks workers strike outside Memphis store on Poplar Avenue Action 5 News03:56 1-Dec-25

Memphis warming center opens tonight at First Baptist Church Action 5 News23:21 30-Nov-25

Memphis warming center moves to new location for winter season Action 5 News05:14 30-Nov-25

Man injured after crash in North Memphis, police say Action 5 News04:12 30-Nov-25

Street named after late civil rights activist Lois DeBerry in South Memphis Action 5 News02:51 30-Nov-25

Crash report details how driver sparked fire at Memphis wastewater treatment plant Action 5 News22:32 28-Nov-25

‘What would you have done?’: Shots ring out in East Memphis after man fires at neighbor’s loose dog, police say Action 5 News21:20 28-Nov-25

Bert Adler Prosterman: A Tribute Memphis Flyer19:04 28-Nov-25

Jock Landale Finds His Place in Memphis Memphis Flyer16:02 28-Nov-25

Mfd: Driver steers into waste pit at wastewater treatment plant, igniting massive fire Action 5 News01:16 28-Nov-25

Mfd: Intoxicated driver steers into waste pit at wastewater treatment plant, igniting massive fire Action 5 News01:06 28-Nov-25

Massive fire breaks out at Memphis wastewater treatment plant Action 5 News00:16 28-Nov-25

No changes as of now to National Guard’s deployment in Memphis following DC shooting, officials say Action 5 News23:45 27-Nov-25

Mississippi man charged with murder after Memphis teen’s shooting death Action 5 News22:34 27-Nov-25

The Boring Company wants to create transit tunnel connecting Nashville to other major cities in Tennessee WSMV, Tennessee20:50 27-Nov-25

Car crashes into home in South Memphis, 1 injured, police say Action 5 News19:01 27-Nov-25

Grind City Cares, Alpha Phi Alpha distribute food to Memphis families in need Action 5 News18:31 27-Nov-25

Memphis Flyer Podcast November 27, 2025: A Wicked Thanksgiving Memphis Flyer12:59 27-Nov-25

Shelby Co. judges order sheriff, court clerk to fix departments to ease jail overcrowding Action 5 News05:05 27-Nov-25

Westy’s prepares to feed over 2,000 people for annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway Action 5 News04:35 27-Nov-25

The Boring Company wants to create Nashville to Memphis transit tunnel Action 5 News00:51 27-Nov-25

‘Blvd MEMgiving’ food giveaways feed Memphians across the city Action 5 News00:30 27-Nov-25

Thanksgiving travel rush begins as 1000s take to the skies and highways Action 5 News00:00 27-Nov-25

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