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The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Numbers drawn for $875 million Powerball jackpot
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:22 AM
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Environmental organizations are calling for the Shelby County Health Department to rescind permits granted to xAI as a public appeal hearing approaches.
However, health department officials say it is out of their hands. ibit.ly/0ESdy
However, health department officials say it is out of their hands. ibit.ly/0ESdy
December 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Environmental organizations are calling for the Shelby County Health Department to rescind permits granted to xAI as a public appeal hearing approaches.
However, health department officials say it is out of their hands. ibit.ly/0ESdy
However, health department officials say it is out of their hands. ibit.ly/0ESdy
"We couldn’t wait to meet one another..."
After a surprising AncestryDNA match, two women who grew up near each other learned they were sisters and met for the first time in Wynne, Arkansas, after decades apart. t.ly/KUqED
After a surprising AncestryDNA match, two women who grew up near each other learned they were sisters and met for the first time in Wynne, Arkansas, after decades apart. t.ly/KUqED
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"We couldn’t wait to meet one another..."
After a surprising AncestryDNA match, two women who grew up near each other learned they were sisters and met for the first time in Wynne, Arkansas, after decades apart. t.ly/KUqED
After a surprising AncestryDNA match, two women who grew up near each other learned they were sisters and met for the first time in Wynne, Arkansas, after decades apart. t.ly/KUqED
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has secured $3 million in U.S. Housing and Urban Development funding for eligible seniors in Memphis in need of expensive home repairs.
This money will help people like Marcia Rodgers, who needs help with home maintenance costs after her husband lost his vision. t.ly/Zhbef
This money will help people like Marcia Rodgers, who needs help with home maintenance costs after her husband lost his vision. t.ly/Zhbef
December 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has secured $3 million in U.S. Housing and Urban Development funding for eligible seniors in Memphis in need of expensive home repairs.
This money will help people like Marcia Rodgers, who needs help with home maintenance costs after her husband lost his vision. t.ly/Zhbef
This money will help people like Marcia Rodgers, who needs help with home maintenance costs after her husband lost his vision. t.ly/Zhbef
Monday morning, firefighters put out flames caused by a home electrical issue in South Memphis.
Although no one was hurt, Action News 5 reached out to an expert to share more about electrical safety during the cold—especially in older homes. t.ly/2JFoR
Although no one was hurt, Action News 5 reached out to an expert to share more about electrical safety during the cold—especially in older homes. t.ly/2JFoR
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Monday morning, firefighters put out flames caused by a home electrical issue in South Memphis.
Although no one was hurt, Action News 5 reached out to an expert to share more about electrical safety during the cold—especially in older homes. t.ly/2JFoR
Although no one was hurt, Action News 5 reached out to an expert to share more about electrical safety during the cold—especially in older homes. t.ly/2JFoR
The Memphis Police Department and the Boll Weevils are delivering Christmas presents and money directly to families in need through their “Blue Christmas” initiative. t.ly/KSdF7
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The Memphis Police Department and the Boll Weevils are delivering Christmas presents and money directly to families in need through their “Blue Christmas” initiative. t.ly/KSdF7
The 2026 Golden Globe awards nominations are out. Here are the snubs and surprises.
Golden Globe snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked,’ Julia Roberts, Sydney Sweeney and more
m even more shocking considering how many people do get nominated. With six nominees in most categories, separate nominations for comedy/musical and drama, television and podcast buckets too, it seems there would be enough to go around.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The 2026 Golden Globe awards nominations are out. Here are the snubs and surprises.
A mother and father in Missouri are in jail after authorities said they beat, starved and locked up their three children. is.gd/TssPYe
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A mother and father in Missouri are in jail after authorities said they beat, starved and locked up their three children. is.gd/TssPYe
A Kansas City council member is expressing his disappointment with a new memo at City Hall regarding holiday decor. is.gd/sDzibb
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A Kansas City council member is expressing his disappointment with a new memo at City Hall regarding holiday decor. is.gd/sDzibb
Drone delivering drugs and crab legs to inmates for feast intercepted at South Carolina prison is.gd/jjlC3f
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Drone delivering drugs and crab legs to inmates for feast intercepted at South Carolina prison is.gd/jjlC3f
Bartlett Police Department is increasing patrols on the hunt for drunk drivers this holiday season.
Bartlett Police to increase patrols for drunk drivers during holiday season
Bartlett Police Department is increasing patrols on the hunt for drunk drivers this holiday season.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Bartlett Police Department is increasing patrols on the hunt for drunk drivers this holiday season.
The days-long boil water advisory in Holly Springs, which was issued after a water main break Thursday night, has been lifted.
Holly Springs lifts boil water advisory after water main break
The days-long boil water advisory in Holly Springs, which was issued after a water main break Thursday night, has been lifted.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The days-long boil water advisory in Holly Springs, which was issued after a water main break Thursday night, has been lifted.
The case against the man accused of killing Houston-based rapper “Sayso P” is now headed to a grand jury for indictment. t.ly/K73Fz
December 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The case against the man accused of killing Houston-based rapper “Sayso P” is now headed to a grand jury for indictment. t.ly/K73Fz
Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington sued Monday to get their jobs back, saying their action had been intended to de-escalate a volatile situation and was not meant as a political gesture. is.gd/KtMhTv
December 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington sued Monday to get their jobs back, saying their action had been intended to de-escalate a volatile situation and was not meant as a political gesture. is.gd/KtMhTv
GOOD NEWS — Researchers at the University of Memphis have rediscovered the greater chestnut weevil, a species of beetle believed to have gone extinct with the decline of the American chestnut tree. t.ly/zDiG-
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
GOOD NEWS — Researchers at the University of Memphis have rediscovered the greater chestnut weevil, a species of beetle believed to have gone extinct with the decline of the American chestnut tree. t.ly/zDiG-
A person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd
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December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd
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A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from ICE custody while she fights potential deportation, an immigration judge ruled Monday. t.ly/0Va58
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from ICE custody while she fights potential deportation, an immigration judge ruled Monday. t.ly/0Va58
Deanna Jones, principal of Bailey Station Elementary School in Collierville, is the 2025-26 Tennessee Principal of the Year. t.ly/PXWfR
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Deanna Jones, principal of Bailey Station Elementary School in Collierville, is the 2025-26 Tennessee Principal of the Year. t.ly/PXWfR
‘An attempt was made’: Deputies catch driver using flashlight for headlight t.ly/7qvvc
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
‘An attempt was made’: Deputies catch driver using flashlight for headlight t.ly/7qvvc
A man is facing charges after police say he shot and killed a woman Saturday afternoon. t.ly/Jsm7y
December 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A man is facing charges after police say he shot and killed a woman Saturday afternoon. t.ly/Jsm7y
President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war.
Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
A White House official says President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers who have struggled to sell their crops.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war.
In-N-Out has officially released opening dates for its first restaurant locations in Tennessee.
In-N-Out’s first Tennessee locations to open in December
Each restaurant in Lebanon, Antioch and Murfreesboro will have a drive-thru lane, indoor seating and a covered patio with outdoor seating.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
In-N-Out has officially released opening dates for its first restaurant locations in Tennessee.
A dog from Oklahoma was just crowned the Guinness World Records holder for the longest tongue. t.ly/LNsiN
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A dog from Oklahoma was just crowned the Guinness World Records holder for the longest tongue. t.ly/LNsiN
Shots were fired outside a Lafayette County church during Sunday service, leading to the arrest of a man. Details on what led to the incident. https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/12/08/man-accused-firing-shots-outside-church-during-sunday-service/
December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Shots were fired outside a Lafayette County church during Sunday service, leading to the arrest of a man. Details on what led to the incident. https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/12/08/man-accused-firing-shots-outside-church-during-sunday-service/
Memphis airport and Delta Airlines brought holiday magic to St. Jude patients and their families with a special flight! See how this heartwarming tradition returned. 🎅 💛 https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/12/08/st-jude-patients-take-special-flight-north-pole/
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Memphis airport and Delta Airlines brought holiday magic to St. Jude patients and their families with a special flight! See how this heartwarming tradition returned. 🎅 💛 https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/12/08/st-jude-patients-take-special-flight-north-pole/