Ferguson, Missouri Coverage - Post Grand Jury Announcement

When you’re a reporter – you can’t help but want to be a part of covering BIG stories. Especially when those big stories matter to the people around you.

When I got word that a decision had been made in the Ferguson Grand Jury case involving officer Wilson, I knew this may be one of those moments.  A moment where being there was important to our viewers and to telling the story from our perspective.


Read more about the experience HERE. 

Investigators: Kids & Guns - Part 1

Part 1 of the WMC Action News 5 Investigators look at kids and guns. They partnered with a day care owner, Covington Police Department, and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital to start a conversation that could save your child's life.

Investigators: Kids & Guns - Part 2

Part 1 of the WMC Action News 5 Investigators look at kids and guns. They partnered with a day care owner, Covington Police Department, and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital to start a conversation that could save your child's life. Part 2 is shocking, emotional and teaches us all a lesson. 

Investigation: Free At Last

A Memphis man carries a new motto with a meaning after spending more than three decades in prison for a crime he did not commit: free at last. This investigation started with a trip to Lebanon, TN to interview McKinney and resulted in action from the DA to help free a man who'd been freed from jail but not exonerated.

Binghampton Hearts

Love is being felt in Binghampton thanks to a group of neighborhood kids who are brightening up blighted properties in the community.

Breaking News: Mall Smash And Grab

01.19.14 Breaking news smash and grab. The call went out as a shots fired called and details were released just before 10.  It was NOT a shooting but in fact a smash and grab of rolex watches.

Investigation: Out For Blood

An investigation into the TN's no-refusal law that allows police to draw anytime, after the get a warrant.  All they need is probably cause.

Video Journalism

This story was shot on a DSLR.  It chronicles the Memphis Point In Time count of the homeless population.  Conducted on one of the coldest days of the year, the goal of the event it to get a handle on the number of people living on the streets.  

Video Journalism: Project Outreach

Nestled of deep Yager Road in rural Fayette County is where people from all walks of life and backgrounds come together for one cause.

"It's our duty, but it's also our pleasure," said Shona Moore with Project Outreach.

Moore and Janet Anderson are two of the project's fearless leaders.

"We all just have a big family full of friends here. That's the greatest part of it," said Moore.

The ministry started more than 30 years ago when then Sister Elaine Wicks discovered that Fayette County was one of the poorest counties in the nation.