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NEW: Family of driver fatally shot by Memphis police files $35M wrongful death lawsuit
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Family of driver fatally shot by Memphis police files $35M wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Timothy Cook has filed a $35 million federal civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Memphis, the Memphis Police Department, and two officers following Cook’s fatal shooting in Orange Mound.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 1h
The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington. t.ly/nOvPC 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 1h
Traffic Alert: If you are traveling southbound on I-55 near the Mississippi state line, expect delays due to a tractor-trailer fire that injured two people Wednesday morning. Details: www.actionnews5.com/2026/09/30/vehi… 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 3h
#BREAKING 🚨🚨🚨Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years is halted by a court an hour before it was set to take place
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Tennessee execution of Christa Gail Pike is halted by a court
Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years is halted by a court an hour before it was set to take place.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 3h
US NEWS: Trump’s new AI-powered government website contradicts his claims on the 2020 election and a third term t.ly/pHIVb 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 3h
The parents of an Arizona State University hockey player who collapsed during a team workout last month and is unlikely to fully recover are calling for the coaches to be removed amid the investigation. More: t.ly/otQ0B 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 4h
US troops have fully withdrawn from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission. What’s next⬇️ t.ly/YrE31 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 4h
‘She’s gone’: Foster family mourns baby girl found dead in a Los Angeles dumpster as mother arrested t.ly/Scb_n 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 6h
#NEW THIS MORNING 🚨🚨🚨MPD investigates overnight shooting in South Memphis
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MPD investigates overnight shooting in South Memphis
Memphis Police are investigating an overnight shooting on Shadowlawn Boulevard in South Memphis.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 12h
Authorities say a possible new ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case is "not credible."
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New ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance ‘not credible,’ authorities say
Authorities say a possible new ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case is "not credible."
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 13h
Bond was denied for a woman accused of neglect that allegedly led to the death of her 12-year-old daughter.
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Woman accused of ‘extreme’ neglect that led to 12-year-old daughter’s death
Bond was denied for a woman accused of neglect that allegedly led to the death of her 12-year-old daughter.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 13h
Police say a man was dragged to death by a subway train after a shopping bag he was carrying got stuck in the closing doors.
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Man dragged to death by subway train after his bag gets caught in doors
Police say a man was dragged to death by a subway train after a shopping bag he was carrying got stuck in the closing doors.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 13h
Police arrested one person and issued a misdemeanor citation against another after a fight broke out at the Memphis Zoo and allegedly prompted a man to pull out a gun Tuesday. The incident happened during “Tennessee Tuesday,” a day when admission to the zoo is free. 👉 tinyurl.com/24rbx72o 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 15h
UPDATE: A man is facing charges after allegedly pulling out a gun during a fight at the Memphis Zoo earlier today. shorturl.ly/_GPLt 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 15h
Drew Farmer, the attorney for quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond, was arrested Tuesday after a threat was made toward employees at city hall. shorturl.ly/FvQCP 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 15h
Thousands of convicted sex offenders have been removed from Michigan’s sex offender registry.
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More than 20,000 convicted sex offenders removed from state’s sex offender registry. Here’s why
Thousands of convicted sex offenders have been removed from Michigan’s sex offender registry.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 16h
U.S. NEWS: A 13-year-old girl who died while riding an electric scooter last week has been identified by her family. shorturl.ly/6CYzc 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 17h
Attorneys for Legends Lounge, a club deemed a public nuisance, appeared in court Tuesday morning.
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Legends Lounge attorneys argue crime comes with territory after business shut down
Attorneys for Legends Lounge, a club deemed a public nuisance, appeared in court this morning.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 17h
More than a dozen federal agencies marked one year of operating in Memphis as the Memphis Safe Task Force, with Mayor Paul Young saying there is no timeline for when the task force will leave. While Young says he did not ask for the task force, it has helped in solving crimes. shorturl.ly/hgzuQ
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 18h
Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner has appointed Terry Miller as interim chief jailer, effective October 1. jpeg.ly/Mk-zw 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 18h
"Penny-pinching" is one step closer to becoming an archaic term. Legislation passed by the Senate and headed to President Donald Trump’s desk will formally end penny production after 234 years. The bill outlines new procedures for stores as pennies are phased out. tinyurl.com/276jyphw
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 19h
NATIONAL — A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” was convicted of murder Tuesday in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair. tinyurl.com/24oa6oy6 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 19h
CASE UPDATE 🚨 The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has captured the suspect wanted for shooting a man inside their home in Millington last week.
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Deputies capture Millington fugitive accused of shooting man repeatedly inside family home
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has captured the suspect wanted for shooting a man inside their home in Millington last week.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 20h
A new flu vaccine using mRNA technology is now approved for use in the United States, giving people another option to protect against the influenza virus.
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There’s a new option of flu vaccination this season. Here’s what you need to know
U.S. flu season typically ramps up in October, with cases often peaking between December and February.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 20h
NEW: The Shopping Center Group confirmed the 271,150-square foot building has been sold to an unidentified buyer. jpeg.ly/EgIjW 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 20h
Six Flags is permanently closing one of its most famous roller coasters after recent lawsuits alleged that it caused more than 100 people to suffer brain injuries in the past two years. tinyurl.com/24zusb6a 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 21h
WEATHER VAULT: Hurricane Lili 2002 The first Hurricane of the 21st Century to make landfall in the United States happened during an El Niño year. #Hurricane #Lili #History #Weather #Tropics
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 21h
JUST IN: Five people were detained after a fight broke out at the Memphis Zoo and allegedly prompted a man to pull out a gun Tuesday afternoon. t.ly/f8dR- 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 21h
An Auburn University employee has been arrested and charged with theft of trade secrets and computer tampering, according to police and court records. jpeg.ly/NF740 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 22h
Before her name became tied to true-crime headlines, Colleen Slemmer was an ambitious 19-year-old with a deep passion for helping others and building a future in technology.
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Tennessee plans to execute a woman for a murder on UT’s campus. Here’s what we know about the victim
Before her name became tied to true-crime headlines, Colleen Slemmer was a daughter, sister, volunteer, and ambitious 19-year-old with a deep passion for helping others and building a future in technology.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 22h
A group of protesters gathered outside the Jackson County Courthouse in Mississippi on Tuesday morning, calling for justice for Nolan Wells. jpeg.ly/mycJo 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 23h
A 22-year-old is facing charges for possession of child pornography, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office.⬇️
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 23h
A dog in Colorado is being praised for helping to find three kids who were missing from a campground.➡️ t.ly/IWBsn 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 23h
A 20-year-old woman has been indicted for a traffic stop that led to a deadly crash on Interstate 40 earlier this year. For details:https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/09/29/20-year-old-indicted-after-traffic-stop-leads-deadly-i-40-crash/ 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 23h
U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. ibit.ly/9pWKO 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
National: A school bus crashed through the side of a bridge and was left dangling over a Massachusetts river Monday. ibit.ly/OfaOx 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
Dyersburg police arrested a local businessman on felony reckless endangerment and drug charges following an investigation into a Sept. 24 shooting involving two vehicles. The Dyersburg Police Department did not immediately identify the businessman. t.ly/gQoix 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
Harvest season is underway across West Tennessee, but skyrocketing diesel prices are threatening farmers’ profits. ibit.ly/MSz7k 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
NATIONAL: Trump's new ban on ~$1B of Canadian goods marks another escalation with America's longtime ally. Here's what's banned, why, and what happens next.
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From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
Trump's new ban on ~$1B of Canadian goods marks another escalation with America's longtime ally. Here's what's banned, why, and what happens next.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
Lindsay Clancy set to return to court for first time since murder trial ended with deadlocked jury ibit.ly/nctya 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
POSTPONED🚨: The Overton Park Shell announced that the Indigo Girls’ Tuesday night show, featuring special guest Linda Perry, has been rescheduled to November 2nd. For details: jpeg.ly/KKOoz 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
NATIONAL: A group of skydivers who saw a small plane go down rushed to the crash site and literally jumped into action to help the survivors.
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Skydivers literally jump into action to help survivors of plane crash
A group of skydivers who saw a small plane go down rushed to the crash site and literally jumped into action to help the survivors.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
NATIONAL: A witness told deputies he saw the mother’s car speeding down the road, heading toward the kids before swerving and braking within feet of them.
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Mother accused of speeding at kids, swerving just feet away in dispute over son’s bike
A witness told deputies he saw the mother’s car speeding down the road, heading toward the kids before swerving and braking within feet of them.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
Mississippi safety leaders and lawmakers are calling for a crackdown on kratom after investigators connected the deaths of two Ole Miss students last week to a suspected synthetic form of the drug. tinyurl.com/23b3t3h9 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
Leaders of the Town of Collierville met Monday to discuss developing a hot mix asphalt plant. Residents in Collierville and the neighboring City of Piperton say they're worried about air pollution, noise pollution, and other potential impacts the plant may have on surrounding neighborhoods.
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Leaders discuss development of hot mix asphalt plant in East Collierville
Leaders of the Town of Collierville met Monday afternoon to discuss developing a hot mix asphalt plant.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died at the age of 90.
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Gordon Johncock, a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, dies at 90
Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died at the age of 90.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding for more than a decade on “Saved by the Bell,” has died at the age of 75, his agent says.
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Actor Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ star, dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died at the age of 75.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
STATE NEWS — A 51-year-old Tennessee man has been identified as the suspect who fatally shot a Kentucky trooper during a traffic stop on Monday.
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TN man charged with murder of Kentucky trooper during traffic stop
A Tennessee man has been charged with murder of a first responder after the fatal shooting of a Kentucky trooper in Warren County, Kentucky, on Monday.
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
A former Texas high school teacher who had sexual encounters with two teenage boys was placed on deferred probation Friday. jpeg.ly/U1J3W 
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Action News 5 @actionnews5.com · 29/09/2026
Mississippi hunters heading into deer season this year have a new option for feeding deer, but wildlife officials say several old rules and a complete ban in some parts of the state still apply.
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What Mississippi hunters need to know about the new deer feeding rule
Mississippi hunters heading into deer season this year have a new option for feeding deer, but wildlife officials say several old rules and a complete ban in some parts of the state still apply. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks changed its supplemental feeding rule to allow hunters to broadcast feed on the ground, rather than requiring it to come from a stationary feeder.
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