Victoria Poirrier

Sep 13, 2023 | actionnews5.com | Victoria Poirrier

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Just a little over a month into the school year, Memphis-Shelby County School students are starting to see a trend of issues arising in the classroom. “Kids like to argue with the teachers. Always back-and-forth with teachers, you know, friends,” said one student. So, MSCS has launched the second cohort of “Project RESTORE” to remedy some of the issues.

Sep 11, 2023 | actionnews5.com | Victoria Poirrier |Lydian Kennin

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A facility helping Mid-South veterans with disabilities was targeted by a crook over the weekend. The Veterans Adaptive Sports Center at 2146 Ball Road near Airways Boulevard was burglarized of its cash box containing several hundred dollars Sunday morning. The Center’s Chapter President and CEO, Rev. Leonard Perkins Sr., says the center creates a safe place for veterans who deal with challenges after serving our country.

Sep 8, 2023 | actionnews5.com | Victoria Poirrier

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -On Monday afternoon, Emma Chambers says she was ready to enjoy the rest of the day with her beloved dogs. “They’re my heart for sure. Those are with my kids. They’re spoiled, they’re sweet, they’re fun, they’re loving, like they are amazing dogs.” Chambers said. But that’s when she says two masked men broke into her Memphis apartment. Taking something that meant more to her than money could buy.

Sep 1, 2023 | actionnews5.com | Victoria Poirrier |Joel Moore

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - “I think this is Memphis at its best,” one person exclaimed, praising the turnout for the run in Eliza Fletcher’s honor. Hundreds of people gathered at the intersection of Central Avenue and Belvedere at precisely 4:20 a.m.This time carried a heavy significance—it marked the same moment when Eliza Fletcher vanished during her 8.2-mile run last year.

Aug 29, 2023 | actionnews5.com | Victoria Poirrier

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Millions of dollars in federal funding has been granted to the Memphis Hospitality Hub. Congressman Steven Cohen (TN-09) helped bring the funding to the organization and made a visit to the Hub on Tuesday. “Well, we’ve got a lot of homelessness in Memphis,” said Rep. Cohen. Founded in 2007, the Hospitality Hub’s mission is to connect people with the resources they need to overcome homelessness. Right now, there are an estimated 4,000 homeless people in Memphis.