WMC-TV (Memphis, TN)

WMC-TV is a television station that operates on virtual and VHF digital channel 5 and is affiliated with NBC. It is based in Memphis, Tennessee, and is owned by Gray Television, which is headquartered in Atlanta. The station's studios are situated on Union Avenue in central Memphis, while its transmitter can be found in the northeast area of Memphis, close to the suburb of Bartlett, Tennessee.

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#58791

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Investigation underway after shooting at Villa Inn, police say

1 day ago | actionnews5.com | Joel Moore

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting during the early morning hours of June 27. According to MPD, officers responded to a shooting call at the Villa Inn on South 3rd Street. No word yet on whether there were any reported injuries; Action News 5 will keep you updated as we learn more. Click here to sign up for our newsletter!Click here to report a spelling or grammar error. Please include the headline. Copyright 2025 WMC. All rights reserved.
Man arrested after teen shot in Horn Lake

1 day ago | actionnews5.com | Jacob Gallant

HORN LAKE, Miss. (WMC) - A man is charged after a shooting in Horn Lake on Thursday morning. The shooting happened just before noon at a home on West Avalon Drive. Officers found an 18-year-old at the scene with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was airlifted to Regional One in Memphis. Witnesses told police the shooter ran from the scene, and police were able to track him down to the area of Nail Road and Kentwood Drive.
City files motion to unseal documents in Tyre Nichols case

1 day ago | actionnews5.com | Jacob Gallant |Melissa Daves

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of Memphis has filed a motion to unseal a number of documents in the federal case against the five former officers related to Tyre Nichols’ death. Attorney Bruce McMullen filed the motion on behalf of the City of Memphis and Police Chief CJ Davis, requesting 17 documents be unsealed. Among the documents are discovery requests for at least three of the former officers.
How to maximize dollars for summer road trips

1 day ago | actionnews5.com | Jacob Gallant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Families are making plans for Fourth of July road trips, choosing cars over planes for everything from camping weekends to family reunions. Car travel remains the top choice for summer getaways, but rising prices have prompted more travelers to look for ways to stretch every dollar, especially when traveling with kids, grandparents and maybe even a pet or two.
Tips for summer spending

1 day ago | actionnews5.com | Jacob Gallant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Summer may be in full swing, but studies reveal that 46% of Americans are anxious about affording their summer plans amid current economic uncertainty. Courtney Alev, Credit Karma’s Consumer Financial Advocate, joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to share tips for managing summer spending and setting oneself up for financial success. Click here to sign up for our newsletter!Click here to report a spelling or grammar error. Please include the headline. Copyright 2025 WMC.
The War and Treaty discuss living with Type 2 Diabetes

1 day ago | actionnews5.com | Jacob Gallant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Millions of Americans are managing type 2 diabetes, but for the husband-and-wife musical duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as The War and Treaty, health is personal and essential for staying stage-ready. The duo joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to discuss what it’s like living with Type 2 Diabetes. Click here to sign up for our newsletter!Click here to report a spelling or grammar error. Please include the headline. Copyright 2025 WMC. All rights reserved.
Man arrested, accused of shooting cousin 5 times

1 day ago | actionnews5.com | Jacob Gallant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is facing charges after he allegedly shot his cousin five times following an argument. The shooting happened in the early morning hours Wednesday in the Nutbush area. Arthur Williams(SCSO)Arthur Williams is charged with attempted second-degree murder and employing a firearm during a dangerous felony. Williams told officers he fired the shots in self-defense. Click here to sign up for our newsletter!Click here to report a spelling or grammar error.
International fashion retailer opening first Memphis store

1 day ago | actionnews5.com | Jacob Gallant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Clothing retailer Primark is set to open its first Memphis store next month. The location is opening on July 24 at Wolfchase Galleria. According to a press release, Primark officers “an exciting selection of on-trend fashion, everyday essentials, stylish homeware, and beauty favorites, all at Primark’s famously low prices.”Primark is looking for full-time and part-time employees for their opening. The grand opening will be kicked off with a Dj, giveaways and treats.
SCSO investigating video of man with gun inside 201 Poplar

1 day ago | actionnews5.com | Jacob Gallant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a video circulating on social media of a man with a gun inside 201 Poplar. “Let us be absolutely clear: Sneaking a firearm into a secure facility and broadcasting it on social media is a very serious threat to public safety. It is illegal and will not be tolerated,” Sheriff Floyd Bonner said in a statement. It’s unclear when the video was taken and if the firearm is real.
Airport board votes to rename MEM after Fred Smith

1 day ago | actionnews5.com | Jacob Gallant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Thursday morning to rename Memphis International Airport. The board voted to rename the airport after the late FedEx founder Fred Smith. Smith died this weekend at 80 years old. The process to rename the airport will begin immediately. Airport officials say there are a number of administrative and logistical steps that need to be done before the renaming is official.