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NEW DETAILS: Officials in Panola County say resources are stretched thin as they work to restore utilities for the thousands of residents who have gone with power for eight days.
Panola County faces prolonged impacts to ice storm with ongoing outages, multiple deaths
Officials in Panola County say resources are stretched thin as they work to restore utilities for the thousands of residents who have gone with power for eight days.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:48 AM
NEW DETAILS: Officials in Panola County say resources are stretched thin as they work to restore utilities for the thousands of residents who have gone with power for eight days.
TAKE A LOOK: A pair of dogs got trapped in an icy pond and were luckily able to escape. A reminder to all to keep your pets safe and steer clear of frozen ponds!
February 2, 2026 at 4:58 AM
TAKE A LOOK: A pair of dogs got trapped in an icy pond and were luckily able to escape. A reminder to all to keep your pets safe and steer clear of frozen ponds!
NATIONAL: Forecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist into Monday morning.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/more-winter-weather-leads-heavy-snow-canceled-flights-florida-falling-iguanas/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/more-winter-weather-leads-heavy-snow-canceled-flights-florida-falling-iguanas/
February 2, 2026 at 4:18 AM
NATIONAL: Forecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist into Monday morning.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/more-winter-weather-leads-heavy-snow-canceled-flights-florida-falling-iguanas/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/more-winter-weather-leads-heavy-snow-canceled-flights-florida-falling-iguanas/
JUST IN: The former Houston’s Restaurant in East Memphis is being demolished after closing permanently in December 2024.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/former-houstons-restaurant-east-memphis-being-demolished/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/former-houstons-restaurant-east-memphis-being-demolished/
February 2, 2026 at 3:21 AM
JUST IN: The former Houston’s Restaurant in East Memphis is being demolished after closing permanently in December 2024.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/former-houstons-restaurant-east-memphis-being-demolished/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/former-houstons-restaurant-east-memphis-being-demolished/
TAKE A LOOK: The Shelby County Fire Department is investigating after a house caught fire during the afternoon hours of February 1.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/shelby-co-fire-dept-extinguishes-house-fire-atoka/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/shelby-co-fire-dept-extinguishes-house-fire-atoka/
February 2, 2026 at 2:45 AM
TAKE A LOOK: The Shelby County Fire Department is investigating after a house caught fire during the afternoon hours of February 1.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/shelby-co-fire-dept-extinguishes-house-fire-atoka/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/shelby-co-fire-dept-extinguishes-house-fire-atoka/
NATIONAL: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/kennedy-center-close-2-years-renovations-july-trump-says-after-performers-backlash/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/kennedy-center-close-2-years-renovations-july-trump-says-after-performers-backlash/
February 2, 2026 at 1:55 AM
NATIONAL: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/kennedy-center-close-2-years-renovations-july-trump-says-after-performers-backlash/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/02/kennedy-center-close-2-years-renovations-july-trump-says-after-performers-backlash/
NATIONAL: Trump has predicted that the Cuban government is ready to fall.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/trump-says-us-is-starting-talk-cuba-he-moves-cut-its-oil-supplies/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/trump-says-us-is-starting-talk-cuba-he-moves-cut-its-oil-supplies/
February 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
NATIONAL: Trump has predicted that the Cuban government is ready to fall.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/trump-says-us-is-starting-talk-cuba-he-moves-cut-its-oil-supplies/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/trump-says-us-is-starting-talk-cuba-he-moves-cut-its-oil-supplies/
NATIONAL: ‘I thought he was gone forever’: Senior dog rescued after sliding down icy cliff.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/i-thought-he-was-gone-forever-senior-dog-rescued-after-sliding-down-icy-cliff/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/i-thought-he-was-gone-forever-senior-dog-rescued-after-sliding-down-icy-cliff/
February 1, 2026 at 11:17 PM
NATIONAL: ‘I thought he was gone forever’: Senior dog rescued after sliding down icy cliff.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/i-thought-he-was-gone-forever-senior-dog-rescued-after-sliding-down-icy-cliff/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/i-thought-he-was-gone-forever-senior-dog-rescued-after-sliding-down-icy-cliff/
NATIONAL: Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/5-year-old-liam-conejo-ramos-father-return-minnesota-texas-detention-facility/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/5-year-old-liam-conejo-ramos-father-return-minnesota-texas-detention-facility/
February 1, 2026 at 10:20 PM
NATIONAL: Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/5-year-old-liam-conejo-ramos-father-return-minnesota-texas-detention-facility/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/01/5-year-old-liam-conejo-ramos-father-return-minnesota-texas-detention-facility/
The fallout comes just a day after the Justice Department began releasing a massive trove of files that offers more details about Epstein’s interactions with the rich and famous after he served time for sex crimes in Florida.
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
The fallout comes just a day after the Justice Department began releasing a massive trove of files that offers more details about Epstein’s interactions with the rich and famous after he served time for sex crimes in Florida.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:19 AM
The fallout comes just a day after the Justice Department began releasing a massive trove of files that offers more details about Epstein’s interactions with the rich and famous after he served time for sex crimes in Florida.
Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 27 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight, 131-114 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. jpeg.ly/kRvCL
February 1, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 27 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight, 131-114 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. jpeg.ly/kRvCL
The City of West Memphis’ Public Works Division is now moving into phase two of the mayor’s “Operation Clear Path.”
This means municipal road crews will begin clearing neighborhoods of snow and ice. Here's what residents need to know ➡ jpeg.ly/GTeVI
This means municipal road crews will begin clearing neighborhoods of snow and ice. Here's what residents need to know ➡ jpeg.ly/GTeVI
February 1, 2026 at 3:45 AM
The City of West Memphis’ Public Works Division is now moving into phase two of the mayor’s “Operation Clear Path.”
This means municipal road crews will begin clearing neighborhoods of snow and ice. Here's what residents need to know ➡ jpeg.ly/GTeVI
This means municipal road crews will begin clearing neighborhoods of snow and ice. Here's what residents need to know ➡ jpeg.ly/GTeVI
The Mississippi Forestry Commission is assisting counties affected by the recent winter storm and will begin evaluating tree damage across the Magnolia State. jpeg.ly/kANhG
February 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Mississippi Forestry Commission is assisting counties affected by the recent winter storm and will begin evaluating tree damage across the Magnolia State. jpeg.ly/kANhG
Newly-disclosed U.S. government files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to share what he knows with authorities about Epstein’s links to powerful individuals around the world. jpeg.ly/mzFGA
February 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Newly-disclosed U.S. government files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to share what he knows with authorities about Epstein’s links to powerful individuals around the world. jpeg.ly/mzFGA
Here's a view of snowy conditions in Nankipoo, Tennessee (located in Lauderdale County). ❄ Thanks so much to Connie Duvall for sharing!
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
February 1, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Here's a view of snowy conditions in Nankipoo, Tennessee (located in Lauderdale County). ❄ Thanks so much to Connie Duvall for sharing!
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
HEALTH ALERT ⚠ A boil order has been issued for the City of Parkin, Arkansas. ➡ jpeg.ly/PKLYj
February 1, 2026 at 1:53 AM
HEALTH ALERT ⚠ A boil order has been issued for the City of Parkin, Arkansas. ➡ jpeg.ly/PKLYj
Waiting patiently for garbage pick-up?
City of Memphis Solid Waste Director Philip Davis told Action News 5, “A decision on whether service can safely begin on Monday will be announced Sunday afternoon.” 👉 ibit.ly/8YtiQ
City of Memphis Solid Waste Director Philip Davis told Action News 5, “A decision on whether service can safely begin on Monday will be announced Sunday afternoon.” 👉 ibit.ly/8YtiQ
February 1, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Waiting patiently for garbage pick-up?
City of Memphis Solid Waste Director Philip Davis told Action News 5, “A decision on whether service can safely begin on Monday will be announced Sunday afternoon.” 👉 ibit.ly/8YtiQ
City of Memphis Solid Waste Director Philip Davis told Action News 5, “A decision on whether service can safely begin on Monday will be announced Sunday afternoon.” 👉 ibit.ly/8YtiQ
In an update Saturday on the state’s response to the weekend winter storm, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced that five new weather-related fatalities have brought the state’s death toll to 21. jpeg.ly/YT_XL
February 1, 2026 at 1:17 AM
In an update Saturday on the state’s response to the weekend winter storm, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced that five new weather-related fatalities have brought the state’s death toll to 21. jpeg.ly/YT_XL
Check out this beautiful view out of Middleton, Tennessee! Thanks to Janet Durham for sharing!
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
February 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Check out this beautiful view out of Middleton, Tennessee! Thanks to Janet Durham for sharing!
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
A federal judge has ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejos Ramos and his father from a Texas detention center. ibit.ly/JzlQG
February 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
A federal judge has ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejos Ramos and his father from a Texas detention center. ibit.ly/JzlQG
A seven-year-old boy remains at the hospital in critical condition Saturday after he and his older brother fell through the ice covering a pond in Southeast Shelby County overnight. jpeg.ly/NfcNT
February 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A seven-year-old boy remains at the hospital in critical condition Saturday after he and his older brother fell through the ice covering a pond in Southeast Shelby County overnight. jpeg.ly/NfcNT
That little star on your U.S. driver’s license is about to save you $45.
No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but there may be a cost
Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification are subject to a new fee starting Sunday.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:30 PM
That little star on your U.S. driver’s license is about to save you $45.
Queen Elsa spotted in Tipton County! ❄👑 Thanks so much to Sadie Durham for sharing!
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
January 31, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Queen Elsa spotted in Tipton County! ❄👑 Thanks so much to Sadie Durham for sharing!
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
Share your winter weather memories with the Action News 5 team here 👉 ibit.ly/bZ-eE
A powerful storm bore down on the East Coast on Saturday, with forecasters warning of howling winds, flooding and heavy snow, including in some Southeast coastal communities more accustomed to hurricanes than blizzards. ibit.ly/yhCq2
January 31, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A powerful storm bore down on the East Coast on Saturday, with forecasters warning of howling winds, flooding and heavy snow, including in some Southeast coastal communities more accustomed to hurricanes than blizzards. ibit.ly/yhCq2
JUST IN 🚨 One suspect is in custody after Memphis police say he carjacked an ambulance and then led officers on a chase Saturday afternoon. ibit.ly/2l7KO
January 31, 2026 at 10:17 PM
JUST IN 🚨 One suspect is in custody after Memphis police say he carjacked an ambulance and then led officers on a chase Saturday afternoon. ibit.ly/2l7KO