Miss. District Attorney launches ‘firing squad’ ad campaign to deter crime
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - The DeSoto County District Attorney has launched an ad campaign that hopes to deter violent crime. The billboard is located on Interstate 55 when entering DeSoto County. The sign reads, “WELCOME TO MISSISSIPPI. WHERE THE FIRING SQUAD IS LEGAL. THINK TWICE.”. This is the latest...
Smoke shop vandalized overnight near university area
This story has been corrected to reflect new information from the Memphis Police Department. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A smoke shop near the university area was vandalized overnight, according to police. Around 1:15 a.m., officers say they responded to a vandalism call at Smokeology Smoke Shop in the 600 block of South Highland Street. No additional […]
Memphis man fatally shot in Southaven shooting identified
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man who was fatally killed in a Southaven shooting on Tuesday has now been identified by the Southaven Police Department (SPD). SPD confirmed the victim is 31-year-old Jacquey R. Witherspoon, of Memphis, Tennessee. Decoriun Veasley, 20, has been charged with capital murder, armed carjacking, armed robbery, and possession of a stolen […]
Hernando Main Street Chamber Director Sibonie Swatzyna named Outstanding Woman in Nonprofit
Sibonie Swatzyna, director of the Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce, was named Outstanding Woman in Nonprofit at the DeSoto County Business Women Annual Lotus Awards, the chamber said. The chamber said its staff was proud of Swatzyna and called the honor well deserved in a social media post. The...
University of Memphis students lose access to Canvas during finals week
Students at the University of Memphis lost access to Canvas on Thursday evening during the middle of finals week following a reported cybersecurity incident involving Canvas's parent company, Instructure. “Canvas is undergoing scheduled maintenance. Check back soon,” the pop-up message said when students attempted to log in. Canvas is...
Exclusive: Body camera video reveals arrest of Mercedes-Benz of Collierville employee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG has new details about the employee from Mercedes-Benz of Collierville charged with theft, accused of taking a customer’s car that was in for repair, to a restaurant and bar. News Channel 3 previously shared the victim, Kimberly Porter’s, story. It started when Porter received a notification from her third-party tracker that […]
Bartlett Mayor highlights food and fun happening this May
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The mayor of Bartlett, David Parsons, visited the Action News 5 Digital Desk on Thursday and detailed fun happenings around town this May. The mayor mentioned Thursday is National Day of Prayer and that observances are held at W.J. Freeman Park. Additional events happening in Bartlett:
NAACP files emergency petition against Gov. Bill Lee, TN General Assembly over congressional redistricting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Tennessee State Conference (NAACP Tennessee) has filed an emergency petition against Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly over the congressional redistricting that was passed and adopted Thursday. In their petition, the NAACP Tennessee argues that...
Memphis drivers crash into utility poles 80 times a month, costing millions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Drivers are slamming into power poles roughly 80 times a month in Memphis, forcing ratepayers to absorb a $7.2 million annual replacement cost, an Impact Team investigation reveals. Memphis Light Gas and Water customers are often on the hook to replace the poles when drivers crash...
Woman claims self-defense in ex-boyfriend shooting in Raleigh
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Raleigh woman said she was forced to shoot her ex-boyfriend when he showed up at her apartment early Wednesday morning and fired several shots into the apartment she shares with her sister and her 10-year-old child. The ex-girlfriend, who wished to remain anonymous, said her ex came to her apartment on […]
