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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A former investigator with the Shelby County Division of Corrections has been sentenced to federal prison for smuggling contraband to an inmate in exchange for payments. A judge sentenced Deon Scott, 41, to 18 months in prison for his bribery conviction, to be followed by two...

Germantown’s dining scene is getting a double shot of Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman. The Memphis duo is opening two new restaurants under one roof, with Josephine Estelle taking over the first floor and Rosie's Tavern landing upstairs. Both spots are scheduled to debut over Memorial Day weekend in a new outparcel at

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A domestic assault suspect is accused of trying to bring a stolen firearm into 201 Poplar after telling guards he had no clue that it was in his backpack. Nigel Emanuel Harper, 26, was charged with theft of property, unlawful possession of a handgun, and carrying weapons during judicial proceedings. On

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A sinkhole opened up on a sidewalk in Downtown Memphis on Tuesday. The hole is at the corner of South Main Street and Union Avenue. MLGW equipment has blocked off the hole for pedestrian safety. Action News 5 has reached out to learn more about the...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A now-former Shelby County corrections deputy has been arrested and accused of raping an inmate. Johnesha Rucker, 28, is charged with rape, sexual contact with prisoners, official misconduct, and forgery. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reports that Rucker was hired as a corrections deputy in

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Orpheum Theatre announced three 1970s blockbusters will be screened this summer at the historic theater. "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977), directed by Steven Spielberg. "Jaws" (1975), directed by Steven Spielberg. "Cooley High" (1975), directed by Michael Schultz. "Close Encounters of the Th

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A car crashed into a home on Whitten Road on Monday afternoon. The one-vehicle crash happened after 5 p.m. near Shelby Farms Park. Action News 5 cameras captured the damaged home with a car inside. Memphis police say no one was injured. The driver was detained...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - For the first time in more than 100 years, the school district on the campus of the University of Memphis will graduate its first senior class. Eighty-nine seniors at University High School, the first UHS students to hold that rank, will walk the stage with a diploma from UHS. Action News 5 spoke

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Pennsylvania woman, mourning the loss of her son and father, found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, bringing her a moment of joy. Park officials said Keshia Smith started planning her trip and researching the diamond site over a year ago. After losing her son [

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was charged with DUI after rear-ending another driver, leaving the scene, and having an open bottle of wine in her vehicle, according to Memphis police. Georgia Brennan, 26, was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, public intoxication, and leaving the scene of an accident