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Taylor Tucker

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Traffic Anchor and Reporter at WMC-TV (Memphis, TN)

Traffic Anchor/Reporter @WMCActionNews5 Live 4-7am

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  • 3 weeks ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - ‘Tis the season for graduations!Some students will walk away with their high school diplomas, college degrees, or both. This edition of 901 Now highlights some high school students who are two degrees smarter. “I am genuinely excited but at the same time there is a bit of nervousness,” graduate Hannah Sweezer said. Hannah and Javion White make up two of the 43 graduates at Medical District High School.

  • 3 weeks ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - From Nigeria to the 901 Now, a mom, international student, and now University of Memphis graduate is out to prove that it’s never too late to strive for your goals. Lilian Onianwa graduated from the University of Memphis on Saturday amongst peers and her daughter. “I am a Memphian for life. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger,” Onianwa said. “This is my second master’s degree, but it felt like the first. I walked into that room and I cried.

  • 4 weeks ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - This Mother’s Day weekend a father and son duo are helping moms refuel in the 901 Now. Lacey Wooten and his father, Memphis great 8Ball of “8Ball and MJG” are hosting their Mother’s Day “The Heart of a Mother” weekend celebration. It’s a part of their Gloria Smith Foundation, which is named after Lacey’s grandmother. The organization is dedicated to uplifting and inspiring the community.

  • 1 month ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - This edition of 901 Now highlights a Memphis man who’s using his talents to encourage student artists to utilize their creativity and find their own lane. Jasper Mangum’s expertise happens to be in making custom rug pieces. Whether it’s for your home or office, he wants the rugs to complement the person. From your favorite cartoon, sports teams, logo, favorite quotes and even your favorite portrait of someone. Mangum made his first rug in 2023.

  • 1 month ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - This edition of 901 Now highlights the staff at Memphis International working to make travel hassle free for all families. As we enter the season of summer travel, for many its time of excitement but for children and adults with special needs, traveling by plane can feel extremely overwhelming. That’s why Memphis International Airport has launched a new initiative specifically designed to support families of children with special needs.

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Taylor Tucker
Taylor Tucker @TaylorTuckerTV
14 May 25

TRAFFIC ALERT: The big traffic story this morning is along I-40 near the Jackson Ave/Austin Peay Hwy exit. A tractor trailer overturned. Several lanes blocked in the Westbound and Eastbound direction. Expect heavy delays!!!! https://t.co/JUX4lOD1ia

Taylor Tucker
Taylor Tucker @TaylorTuckerTV
13 May 25

TRAFFIC ALERT: Huge backup along 240WB between Poplar and 385. Crash near the 385EB Ramp has traffic stacked. Expect major delays! https://t.co/ORgb67ZhwJ

Taylor Tucker
Taylor Tucker @TaylorTuckerTV
12 May 25

A very active start to your Monday morning. Biggest traffic impact is along 240 WB at Lamar due to a crash. Traffic is backed up near Getwell. Expect delays and wet roadways. https://t.co/xbiZ0c6EE0