CHECK IT OUT: A new mural is greeting visitors leaving the Memphis International Airport. The FedEx-themed mural is up along Plough Boulevard. shorturl.ly/rKSXK
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A 22-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder and concealing a body in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl. jpeg.ly/3VFAk
Regional One Health unveiled the first look at its future new campus at the former Commercial Appeal site. jpeg.ly/TXERj
BREAKING 🚨 The CDC reports that the number of states tied to the deadly cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown. One Mid-South state is included in the list.
15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
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WEATHER VAULT: Hurricane Camille 1969 Category 5 hurricane landfalls have happened in El Niño years, but these storms can be beneficial for Memphis and the Mid-South. #Hurricane #Camille #1969 #Memphis #Weather
A Jonesboro woman is facing several drug charges after police said she went door-to-door posing as a hospital employee running a drug take-back program to collect prescription medications. jpeg.ly/dxYgC
Too many feel completely lost when it comes to aging. The new season of Aging Untold dives into more conversations to help you and your loved ones navigate the journey. Watch the season 2 premiere, September 14th at 3pm on Action News 5!
So sweet! 🥰 A mother in West Virginia was able to hear her late son’s heartbeat once again when she met the boy who received his heart. t.ly/mRGje
A 17-year-old girl and her mother were shot and killed at their house in Missouri by a neighbor over a noise complaint, according to authorities. t.ly/kZiwZ
Newly released surveillance video shows the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling 14 packages containing roughly 57 pounds of MDMA into Indonesia. t.ly/WsqwQ
A 19-year-old is behind bars, accused in a shooting that left a child and a man injured. jpeg.ly/0kY96
Court documents revealed Monday that former FBI agent Patrick Yaroch allegedly stole nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from accounts the FBI was monitoring.
Former FBI agent accused of stealing $1M in cryptocurrency
Former FBI agent Patrick Yaroch is accused of stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from accounts the bureau was monitoring, court documents show.
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Rebels ranked among top 10 as season opener at Louisville approaches
Ole Miss opens at No. 10 in first major preseason college football poll
Ole Miss enters the season ranked No. 10 in the first major preseason college football poll of the year, the American Football Coaches Association poll.
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The closures, which take effect Sept. 30, will affect operations at four Shelby County jail locations.
Wellpath permanently closing medical facilities at Shelby County jails, laying off nearly 120
Nearly 120 employees will be laid off by Sept. 30 as jail healthcare provider Wellpath permanently closes its operations across Shelby County correctional facilities.
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DEEP DIVE: With school starting and temperatures rising, Meteorologist Addison Bentley is making sure kids stay safe on the playground! Everything parents and teachers want to know: https://tinyurl.com/463fyd6z
A man pleaded guilty to a 2024 murder, according to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office.
Man pleads guilty to 2024 robbery, murder
A man pleaded guilty to a 2024 murder, according to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office.
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ALSAC, the fundraising arm of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital released a statement following the announcement that FedEx St. Jude Championship has been cut from the premier ‘Championship Series’ starting in 2028. Details >>t.ly/Z9ERB
New details are emerging after an HVAC worker was arrested for shooting and killing his coworker Tuesday. Court documents released to Action News 5 👉t.ly/95x0b
Between the heat and haze, it's not the best day to be outside for too long. Meteorologist Addison Bentley has your First Alert First Look for 8/5/26 👉
Republicans and Democrats in Shelby County joined forces to call for transparency from the Shelby County Election Commission on Wednesday. t.ly/EQQPl
TRAGIC LOSS: An entire poultry flock and a barn were destroyed in a massive early morning fire in Alcorn County on Monday. Full story ⬇️ https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/08/04/alcorn-county-fire-claims-barn-poultry-flock/
The Shelby County Democratic Party and the NAACP are holding a press conference Wednesday morning to address reported voting machine glitches and absentee ballot problems ahead of Tennessee’s primary election.
Voting rights groups to address voting machine issues before Tennessee primary
The Shelby County Democratic Party and NAACP are holding a press conference Wednesday over voting machine glitches and absentee ballot issues ahead of Tennessee's primary.
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The endorsement comes just two days before Tennessee will hold its primary election. https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/08/04/gov-bill-lee-endorses-rep-andy-ogles-gop-primary-opponent-represent-tn-congress/
A high-speed pursuit reaching 120 mph ended with a crash and the arrest of a Tennessee murder suspect in Arkansas. Read how law enforcement brought the chase to an end ⬇️ t.ly/ojo67
NEW DETAILS: The mugshot has been released for 21-year-old Ashton Williams, who is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his HVAC coworker in Midtown. Updates here 👉 t.ly/M8SgJ
Authorities responded to Perez Hilton’s home in Florida after reports the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestream. Latest details 👉 t.ly/AXJ7W
Authorities respond to Perez Hilton’s home after he appears to harm himself on livestream
Authorities responded to Perez Hilton’s home after reports the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestream.
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Police rescued a disabled man being attacked by a swarm of bees in front of his neighbor's home.
Video shows police rush in to save disabled man from swarm of bees
Police rescued a disabled man being attacked by a swarm of bees in front of his neighbor's home.
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EARLY SUCCESS 🎉 The team behind Baron Von Opperbean’s River of Time told Memphis City Council Tuesday that more than 10,000 visitors from across the globe came through the attraction in its first 90 days of operation, generating $220,000 in gross sales.
Baron Von Opperbean reports 10K visitors in first 90 days at Mud Island Park
Phase 1 of the immersive experience opened May 1 inside the former River Museum at Mud Island Park in Downtown Memphis.
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