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Action News 5
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lessthan a minute ago
47-year-old Charles Williams II is charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault after police say he shot two MPD officers in Whitehaven Thursday night. bit.ly/3JT8qFe

Erin Thomas
@ErinThomasWx
21 minutes ago

Action News 5
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24 minutes ago
An annual reported released Friday said Medicare and Social Security will fall short of the money needed to pay full benefits within the next decade. actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/med…

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54 minutes ago
The agreement was reached nearly three years after a city officer killed George Floyd. actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/min…

Erin Thomas
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a hour ago
Intense and widespread severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the Mid-South. READ MORE: actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/fri…

Memphis Hustle
@MemphisHustle
2 hours ago

Hannah Wallsmith
@HWallsmithTV
a hour ago
Sun is out = not good #firstalertwx

Action News 5
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a hour ago
🚨RECALL ALERT: There are several reports of these hoverboards burning, sparking or melting. actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/hov…

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2 hours ago
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Traffic in front of and behind me on Poplar Ave at Colonial. Lunch hour traffic plus every parent in the city on the way to get their kid due to early dismissal.

Action News 5
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2 hours ago
Mounds of wood are all that are left of many homes on Jackson Street in Silver City, a small community where three people lost their lives. actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/sma…

NWS Memphis
@NWSMemphis
2 hours ago

Memphis Zoo
@MemphisZoo
2 hours ago
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather and for the safety of our team, animals and guests, Memphis Zoo will be closing at 2 pm. Please be safe.

Action News 5
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2 hours ago
If you’re looking to buy an EV and want the full $7,500 tax credit, you’d better move quickly. actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/man…

Action News 5
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2 hours ago
Among being Rookie of the year, Lofton was one of the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars as a member of the NBA G League team and also participated in the NBA G League NEXT Up game. actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/ken…

Joyce Peterson
@MemphoNewsLady
2 hours ago
#NEW: Here are the storm shelter locations in DeSoto County
#mswx #midsouthwx

𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙣
@Dentonwx
2 hours ago
TORNADO WATCH until 8 PM for all the counties and towns in the pink shaded areas including Shelby, Desoto and Crittenden counties.
Not all storms will be severe or include Tornadoes, but any storm could be at anytime. Stay weather alert and download the WMC Weather App.

NWS Memphis
@NWSMemphis
2 hours ago
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas until 8 PM CDT

Action News 5
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2 hours ago
JUST IN: A tornado watch is active across the Mid-South until 8 p.m. actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/fri…

Action News 5
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2 hours ago
This occured in South Carolina. actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/6-y…

Action News 5
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3 hours ago
Say hi to Remington! This cute pup is the @MemphisHumane Pet of the Week! bit.ly/3KoQWSK

Action News 5
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3 hours ago
The Mid-South is now at a high risk of severe storms. bit.ly/3lXaEvv

Dave Brown
@davebrown5555
3 hours ago
This threat is REAL! Please stay weather aware this afternoon and evening! twitter.com/erinthomaswx/s…

Sagay Galindo
@sagaygalindo
3 hours ago
HIGH RISK for severe weather. Please be ready to take action if necessary. Storms are expected to develop this afternoon after 3 PM.

Erin Thomas
@ErinThomasWx
3 hours ago

Sagay Galindo
@sagaygalindo
4 hours ago
It is possible that the Storm Prediction Center could update our risk to the highest category. Tune in to WMC Action News 5 for the latest.

Action News 5
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3 hours ago
BREAKING: The suspect has been identified as 47-year-old Charles Williams II. actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/man…

Action News 5
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4 hours ago
A live auction and silent auction will also be held during the evening, with 100% of all proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. actionnews5.com/2023/03/31/jer…

Erin Thomas
@ErinThomasWx
4 hours ago
BREAKING: The @NWSSPC says they will upgrade the Mid-South to a very rare HIGH RISK (Level 5/5) at 12:30 PM.
"Conditions are quickly becoming favorable to support the potential for numerous strong to potentially violent and long-track tornadoes."
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Memphis Hustle
@MemphisHustle
4 hours ago
THAT'S OUR GUY‼️
@itzjunior35 has been named 2022-23 NBA G League Rookie of the Year❗️

Doc Holliday
@The_DocHolliday
4 hours ago
Have to salute one of my favorite people, my son Marcus II! This young royal is a FIGHTER! So proud of him!