Mother accused of hiding missing daughter’s remains granted bond
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - A DeSoto County woman accused of hiding her daughter’s remains appeared in court Wednesday, March 25. Cynthia Clemons, 40, is charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult and tampering with evidence after her daughter’s remains were found inside her Southaven apartment. Prior to...
‘Moving as scheduled’: West Memphis mayor gives update on Google, Buc-ee’s
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — West Memphis leaders say the city is not just making progress, it’s winning. According to Mayor Marco McClendon, the momentum is unmistakable as major companies like Google and Buc‑ee’s prepare to set up shop just across the Mississippi River. On Tuesday night, Mayor McClendon delivered his State of...
The Pop Spot is Poppin’
The Pop Spot isn’t a pop music venue. They don’t feature a large selection of soda pop. And popcorn isn’t on the menu. But, after only being open a few weeks, The Pop Spot at 715 West Brookhaven Circle is turning into a pop-ular place. The “pop” stands for pop art, which is represented on a wall with prints,...
Memphis man files federal complaint after photo of deceased mother appears on her phone
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) — A Memphis man filed a federal complaint against the City of Memphis after a photo of his deceased mother’s partially nude body appeared on her phone days after her death. Action News 5 first told you about this story back in September of 2025.
What Happens When Normal Folks Show Up in Memphis
During the last five years, I have spent a lot of time in rooms where people talk about Memphis. Boards and committees and task forces full of well-meaning, capable people trying to figure out how to fix what’s broken. I love these people. I am one of these people.
Bartlett resident wins $40k after buying ticket at local gas station
BARTLETT, Tenn. (WMC) - Congratulations are in order for one lucky Bartlett Resident who won $40,000 after purchasing a Tennessee Lottery Mega Millions ticket. This ticket was sold at the Exxon gas station in Bartlett, with the resident matching four numbers, leading to the thousand-dollar win. The jackpot for Mega...
No Kings protests expected in the Memphis area this weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphians are expected to take to the streets for the latest No Kings protest this weekend. The city's third No Kings protest, hosted by Indivisible Memphis, is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at Robert R. Church on Beale Street. The protest will reportedly kick off with the "We the People"...
‘He Was Gonna Shoot Me’: 7-Year-Old Boy Ambushed and Robbed at Gunpoint By Teenagers...
A 7-year-old boy in Tennessee recalled the terrifying moments he was robbed at gunpoint in an incident that has also left his family and community […] ‘He Was Gonna Shoot Me’: 7-Year-Old Boy Ambushed and Robbed at Gunpoint By Teenagers Who Mother Says Are Constant Terror to the Neighborhood
Man sentenced in death of UofM student killed in hit-and-run
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man has been sentenced on Wednesday in the death of University of Memphis student, Ava Christopher. Christopher was killed in July 2023 after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident. Julio Hernandez has been convicted on charges of reckless vehicular homicide, driving without...
Memphis Gangs “Falling Apart” as 770 Members Arrested, Task Force Says
Memphis gangs “are falling apart” and entire gang networks are “without any sort of direction,” according to Memphis Safe Task Force officials Monday. While not the focus of Monday’s roundtable, gangs were a key point of discussion for many on the panel. Hundreds of Memphis gang members have been arrested, they said,...
