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actionnews5.comEXCLUSIVE: WLBT’s one-on-one interview with President Donald TrumpWLBT 3 On Your Side’s Courtney Ann Jackson captured an exclusive interview with President Donald Trump during his visit to Corinth, Mississippi, Monday.

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TRUMP SPEAKS: Check out this exclusive one-on-one interview with President Donald Trump.

actionnews5.com2 women accused of killing Rapper Project Pat’s son to appear in courtTalia Jones and Jermiesia Franklin are set to appear in court today in the case involving the death of Patrick Houston Jr., the son of Memphis rapper Project Pat.

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HAPPENING TODAY🚨🚨🚨2 women accused of killing Rapper Project Pat’s son to appear in court

NEW THIS MORNING 🚨🚨🚨Memphis Police are investigating an overnight crash in Binghampton. https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/27/pedestrian-struck-overnight-crash-binghampton/

actionnews5.comDollar General sued for allegedly charging customers at register more than advertisedThe Federal Trade Commission is suing the bargain chain Dollar General for what it says are "long-running deceptive pricing practices."

The Federal Trade Commission is suing the bargain chain Dollar General for what it says are "long-running deceptive pricing practices."

actionnews5.comOctober crime data for Memphis shows increases despite task force anniversaryNew data shows double-digit increases in several crime categories in Memphis during the first three weeks of October, as the Memphis Safe Task Force marked its one-year anniversary in the city.

New data shows double-digit increases in several crime categories in Memphis during the first three weeks of October, as the Memphis Safe Task Force marked its one-year anniversary in the city.

Trump spoke for about 90 minutes Monday night at Crossroads Arena in Corinth. Roughly 7,700 people packed the arena, and hundreds more waited outside. t.ly/ZwfXT

actionnews5.comJudge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course in WashingtonA federal judge agreed to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital.

A federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital.

actionnews5.comMicrosoft offers 60,000 employees voluntary buyouts as AI spending acceleratesThe company’s voluntary exit offer was available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Microsoft has offered 60,000 employees, or about 27% of its global workforce, voluntary buyouts as the software giant spends heavily on artificial intelligence.

actionnews5.comJay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern CaliforniaThe man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself.

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The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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Parents in Florida claim their 3-year-old son had the police called on him because he was too good at soccer. t.ly/35yYd

actionnews5.comHere’s how to keep your pet safe during HalloweenHalloween brings hazards for pets, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, which says emergency animal clinics see a spike in cases during October.

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Halloween brings hazards for pets, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, which says emergency animal clinics see a spike in cases during October.

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Bayleigh Caldwell Buskirk works as a designer and social media producer at Something Southern on the Oxford Square. She is also fighting cancer. t.ly/Kzlf2

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A Haywood County judge has ordered a man to serve his full 10-year prison sentence after revoking his probation. Judge Clayburn Peeples ruled Monday that Lafayette Boyd, 44, must serve his 10-year felony sentence in the Tennessee Department of Correction. ibit.ly/EagNI

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OHIO: A 13-year-old boy has died five years after he was shot in a quadruple shooting, according to police in Cincinnati, Ohio. ibit.ly/RIxG7

ibit.ly6 citizens sue Trump, saying media ban deprives them of news as audience stakeholdersA new lawsuit against President Donald Trump's media ban stakes a claim for the public itself.

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US NEWS: 6 citizens sue Trump, saying media ban deprives them of news as audience stakeholders ibit.ly/ypLUW

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TAKE A LOOK: TBI released a new video capturing escaped inmate Jacob Morley stealing a white 2008 Ford F-350 (TN tag 138BBQV) around 1 a.m. from the 400 block of Keystone Dr. in Lake County. If you spot Morley or the vehicle, do not approach. Call 911 or 1-800-TBI-FIND immediately. ibit.ly/hukKm

Shelby County Clerk’s Office announced new hours for all locations.👉t.ly/LEHJI

Ahead of President Trump’s arrival in the Mid-South, Mississippi Democratic Senate nominee Scott Colom held a news conference in Corinth. t.ly/CgqQG

TAKE A LOOK: Air Force One landed in Memphis this afternoon, with President Trump headed to Corinth for a rally this evening.

The owners of Elvis Presley’s music are suing AI company Anthropic after allegedly using his songs without permission and creating alternate versions. For more:https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/26/elvis-presley-music-owners-sue-anthropic-over-alleged-unauthorized-ai-songs/

NEW: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says convicted murderer Jacob Morely stole a white 2008 Ford F-350 during his escape around 1 a.m. Monday. t.ly/sLCgg

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Mississippians are ready for today's presidential visit as President Trump becomes the first president to visit Corinth since FDR. t.ly/CbBfk

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GO GRIZZ! Ty Jerome wins the first Western Conference Player of the Week of his career after an unreal start to the season. t.ly/xond0

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2-year-old suffers catastrophic brain injury after exposure to 7-OH shorturl.ly/4uZ1m

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The Trump administration last year illegally fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, from her job as a federal prosecutor in New York, a federal judge ruled Monday. shorturl.ly/QeTEZ

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Authorities arrested four people in connection with multiple copper wire thefts and vandalism in Tipton County and surrounding areas. More Details: https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/26/4-arrested-tipton-county-copper-theft-vandalism-spree/

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The school bus driver who crashed head-on into a dump truck in March, killing two students on board in Carroll County, Tennessee, appeared in court for the first time on Monday.➡️ shorturl.ly/kEzMm

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The SS United States is scheduled for sinking to become the world's largest artificial reef➡️ is.gd/TBP8oY

shorturl.ly‘All My Children’ actor Alan Dysert dead at 75 following incurable cancer diagnosisActor Alan Dysert, known for his role in “All My Children,” died at age 75.

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REST IN PEACE💔: ‘All My Children’ actor Alan Dysert dead at 75 following incurable cancer diagnosis shorturl.ly/bFopj

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A couple was arrested after three children reported years of abuse in what a sheriff called a “house of horrors” in West Virginia. Read more: is.gd/xlZtY3

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US NEWS: Obama rebukes Ramaswamy ad using rival’s estranged mother: ‘No line he will not cross’ is.gd/nVEg2S

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MISSISSIPPI: Multiple students were taken to a local hospital after a Madison County Schools bus was involved in a collision Monday morning. is.gd/EpoWAJ

REST IN PEACE 💔: Actor Walter Koenig, who was known for his role in the “Star Trek” franchise, has died, according to reports. https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/26/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-dies-90-reports-say/

HEALTH ALERT: As the colder seasons approach, many people start preparing for fall and winter routines.For most people, this should include getting a yearly flu shot. ⬇️ is.gd/3XpoHE

Lake County escaped inmate Jacob Morley has now been added to the Tennessee Most Wanted List and should be considered dangerous. A reward of up to $2,500 is offered for information leading to his arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 1-800-TBI-FIND immediately. is.gd/oe2cJe

TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨🚨🚨 A multi-vehicle crash is blocking traffic on Interstate 240 Monday afternoon. https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/26/multi-vehicle-crash-causes-traffic-delays-i-240-per-tdot/

3 people, including teen, arrested after botched robbery shooting leaves 15-year-old dead in Mississippi t.ly/teOvF

NEW 🚨🚨🚨Kohen Wiley’s memory could soon be engraved in Jackson if a city councilman’s proposal goes forward.

FLORIDA: A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a mass shooting that took place near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium Saturday night. t.ly/c6KDw

REST IN PEACE💔:Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor who was the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many more Looney Tunes characters, has died at the age of 46, his family says. t.ly/yn-Sv

NATIONAL: Nicki Minaj joins Trump on Air Force One: Who else is flying with the president?➡️ t.ly/ABlcl

A murder suspect is now behind bars after being captured in Ohio following the Orange Mound deadly shooting that occurred in May. Read more: t.ly/0OWrc

actionnews5.comA 10-year-old boy and his teacher drowned on a school trip. Here’s what officials say happenedOfficials have revealed what happened just before a 10-year-old boy and his teacher drowned on a school field trip.

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NATIONAL: A 10-year-old boy and his teacher drowned on a school trip. Here’s what officials say happened https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/26/10-year-old-boy-his-teacher-drowned-school-trip-heres-what-officials-say-happened/

actionnews5.comJackson police recover 3 firearms, detain 5 juveniles during early morning burglary searchFive juveniles were taken into custody early Tuesday morning after Jackson patrol officers recovered three firearms during a search for burglary suspects.

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NEW DETAILS: Five juveniles were taken into custody early Tuesday morning after Jackson patrol officers recovered three firearms during a search for burglary suspects.

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JUST IN : The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting Sunday night at a North Shelby County convenience store that left a woman injured. t.ly/EgHwl

actionnews5.com1 dead, 2 injured after shooting in Hickory Hill; suspect on the run, police sayThe Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead.

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#BREAKING UPDATE 🚨🚨🚨The Memphis Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that left one man dead and two others hurt in Hickory Hill early Monday morning. https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/26/mpd-investigates-deadly-shooting-hickory-hill/

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NEW: Gang Enforcement Unit recovers 18 guns, makes arrest in Jackson

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BREAKING NATIONAL 🚨🚨🚨Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago. https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/26/singer-chris-brown-set-be-sentenced-over-bottle-attack-london-nightclub/

actionnews5.comVolunteer firefighter numbers drop nationwide as Arkansas departments lean on volunteersAbout 62% of firefighters across the country are volunteers, and the National Fire Protection Association says the U.S. volunteer fire service has lost a quarter of its members since 2008. The National Volunteer Fire Council says volunteer ranks fell to an all-time low in 2023.

NEW DETAILS: About 62% of firefighters across the country are volunteers, and the National Fire Protection Association says the U.S. volunteer fire service has lost a quarter of its members since 2008. The National Volunteer Fire Council says volunteer ranks fell to an all-time low in 2023.