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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901 Now: Father and son duo to host Mother’s Day weekend celebration

6 days 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.
901 Now: Memphis rug maker speaks on entrepreneurship

1 week 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.
901 Now: MEM officials supporting families of children with special needs

1 week 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.
901 Now: Woman gives back to hospital that saved her life

2 weeks ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A local woman is giving back to the hospital that cared for her after a heart attack. From room to room, Troas Cleveland is always on the go at St. Francis Hospital Memphis. “My main objective is working the service desk, being a greeter, helping with staff, showing people how to get around the hospital, encouraging family members, sometimes holding a family member’s hand,” Cleveland said. As a former military nurse, Cleveland makes for the perfect volunteer at the hospital.
Local barber provides safe space for young men through conversation

3 weeks ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Most men consider it their safe space, barbershops. A local barber is using conversation and fresh cuts to be a change maker for local youth. It’s through a nonprofit called H.I.M, Helping Inspire Men. Raymond Henderson and Richmond George are the founders of H.I.M. The program launched in 2019.
901 Now: Woman dedicates book ‘Airport Dad’ to father battling cancer

3 weeks ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis woman set to publish a book dedicated to her father who has spent many years working at Memphis international Airport. As her father currently battles esophagus cancer, she hopes her book about her father will leave lasting memories of his passion for soaring high in the 901 Now. “My dad is an amazing man,” Crystal Lewis said. “He worked at the airlines for over 30 years. He basically taught us that the world is ours.
901 Now: Woman creates ‘She Got Game League’ for female hoopers

4 weeks ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Everyone knows Memphis is a basketball city. Which is why in 2019, Celia Newman launched the She Got Game League. Newman said she wanted to showcase women’s talent in the city of Memphis and empower women to continue to chase their dreams. “I came out of Southwest Community College; I only played one year in Juco and got drafted first round, 8th pick, in the draft,” Ashley Shields said. Shields is a former WNBA player who played at Hamilton, Melrose and Southwest Tennessee.
901 Now: Home school students host captivating backyard performance

1 month ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Get ready to experience the magic of theatre and the joy of storytelling — all in a midsouth yard. Firefly Creative is an organization that provides a space for students in the homeschool community to connect and create captivating experiences. The students with Firefly Creative believe theatre doesn’t need a stage or a spotlight to be powerful—it just needs heart, imagination, and a place to gather. “Most people expect a generic stage, but we actually do it in a driveway.
901 Now: Home school students host captivating backyard peformance

1 month ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Get ready to experience the magic of theatre and the joy of storytelling — all in a midsouth yard. Firefly Creative is an organization that provides a space for students in the homeschool community to connect and create captivating experiences. The students with Firefly Creative believe theatre doesn’t need a stage or a spotlight to be powerful—it just needs heart, imagination, and a place to gather. “Most people expect a generic stage, but we actually do it in a driveway.
Epicenter’s Hackathon Winners speak on Entrepreneurship in the 901

1 month ago | actionnews5.com | Taylor Tucker

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Epicenter Memphis, an organization dedicated to boosting entrepreneurship in the 901 Now, crowned its 2025 Hackathon winners. The event brought together enthusiasts from around the city to create software, applications, or prototypes within a limited timeframe. At the 2025 hackathon, some entrepreneurs in the 901 put their brains together to create something worthwhile. The 2025 Hackathon winners were Wesley Montague and Donnie Gladney.