Flooded road in Whiteville, Tenn. traps residents
I had just taken a seat with a cup of coffee and my dog Sunday afternoon. "Octopussy" was on TV. Then the call came. Work needed me to go to rural west Tennessee to cover flooding concerns. 9 times out of 10 you never get called in when "on call" on a weekend. But at least we get overtime. Turns out, a roadway was washed away in the flooding and the story came together rather nicely.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Animal Hoarder Killed by Police
MPD Officer Kill Suspected Animal Hoarder
This was, like, the fourth story my photographer and I went on Friday. We initially thought it was just a shooting.. But still worth covering given the suburban location. And I needed a 10:00 PKG. We then heard police may have killed someone. Then we noticed animal shelter vehicles. Turns out, a guy with a house full of animals was shot and killed. I felt sorry for him (although you can't point a weapon at police) and all of the creatures he obviously loved.
This was, like, the fourth story my photographer and I went on Friday. We initially thought it was just a shooting.. But still worth covering given the suburban location. And I needed a 10:00 PKG. We then heard police may have killed someone. Then we noticed animal shelter vehicles. Turns out, a guy with a house full of animals was shot and killed. I felt sorry for him (although you can't point a weapon at police) and all of the creatures he obviously loved.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Candles Lighted in Fallen Officer's Memory
Memphis Police Hold Candlelight Vigil For Fallen Officer
On a day when Action News 5 spearheaded a fundraising drive for her 4 daughters.. Fellow officers and others gathered outside city hall for a candlelight vigil in memory of fallen officer Martoiya Lang. I've covered a lot of these types of events. I've never seen police officers cry, before this event.
On a day when Action News 5 spearheaded a fundraising drive for her 4 daughters.. Fellow officers and others gathered outside city hall for a candlelight vigil in memory of fallen officer Martoiya Lang. I've covered a lot of these types of events. I've never seen police officers cry, before this event.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Another Crappy Parent
Memphis Mom Charged With Beating Children With A Brick, Wooden Stick
I've covered countless stories of abuse over the years. Parents have been charged with doing unimaginable things to children. This mom's alleged crimes should not have surprised me. I simply cannot fathom a mom beating 4 young children in their heads with a brick. But police say it happened. I hope those children never have to live with this woman again.
I've covered countless stories of abuse over the years. Parents have been charged with doing unimaginable things to children. This mom's alleged crimes should not have surprised me. I simply cannot fathom a mom beating 4 young children in their heads with a brick. But police say it happened. I hope those children never have to live with this woman again.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
2 Memphis Police officers shot in the line of duty
New Information: Officer Killed While Serving Search Warrant
I woke to news via Twitter Friday that 2 MPD officers had been shot while serving a drug warrant. We later learned one of them died. It was a tough day for police and those of us who covered the story. Many of us at Action News 5 ended up working a double. The day was made tougher when news of a mass murder at a Connecticut school broke. Sad day.
I woke to news via Twitter Friday that 2 MPD officers had been shot while serving a drug warrant. We later learned one of them died. It was a tough day for police and those of us who covered the story. Many of us at Action News 5 ended up working a double. The day was made tougher when news of a mass murder at a Connecticut school broke. Sad day.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Smell of Bread Downtown May Dissipate
Hostess Strike Continues Despite Deadline For Closure
I covered strikers at local Hostess bakeries the night before the iconic brand announced it would cease operations.. Blaming, in part, the strike. We watched as a final deadline passed with no deal. It's sad knowing 18,500 employees nationwide may be unemployed for the holidays. I feel certain rights to produce Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Wonder Bread, and other items will be gobbled up by another company. Hopefully, the landmark bakery in downtown Memphis will cook again.
I covered strikers at local Hostess bakeries the night before the iconic brand announced it would cease operations.. Blaming, in part, the strike. We watched as a final deadline passed with no deal. It's sad knowing 18,500 employees nationwide may be unemployed for the holidays. I feel certain rights to produce Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Wonder Bread, and other items will be gobbled up by another company. Hopefully, the landmark bakery in downtown Memphis will cook again.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Tough Story to Tell
Search For SUV Involved In Freak Wreck That Killed Good Samaritan
Let's face it. I cover a lot of death. But it always gets to me when a widow, parent, or anyone else cries during an interview. I don't think about it during the interviews.. Or even afterwards. Sometimes it takes some reflection before it sinks in that these are real people going through extremely painful ordeals.
Let's face it. I cover a lot of death. But it always gets to me when a widow, parent, or anyone else cries during an interview. I don't think about it during the interviews.. Or even afterwards. Sometimes it takes some reflection before it sinks in that these are real people going through extremely painful ordeals.
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