#NEW: state trial for 3 of the 5 former #Memphis Police Officers charged in the beating death of motorist #TyreNichols started this morning. Folo Action News 5’s Jerry Askin for all the details from the courtroom.

MEMPHIS: As we learn the horrible news of historic Clayborn Temple burning (at the center of the Civil Rights movement) — worth noting the home of Anasa Troutman, Exec Director of the Big We which owns the church, caught on fire last week👇🏽 Her post: facebook.com/share/v/16WD86…

#BREAKING: it is now confirmed. Oak Court Mall is going to be demolished to make way for a new development. Stephen MacLeod at Memphis Business Journal with the exclusive details:

Historic Clayborn Temple, a key piece of Memphis history and a landmark in the Civil Rights Movement, was devastated by a fire overnight. Located across the street from FedExForum, Historic Clayborn Temple offers us a daily reminder of its history and significance in the 1968

#NOW: the ATF HQ at the scene of the fire that destroyed Clayborn Temple this morning - searching for the cause. No injuries. No damage estimate - other than total loss. Built in 1891 - current owner says Clayborn will rise like Nehemiah from the ashes. #memphis

#UPDATE: The cause of the fire that destroyed Clayborn Temple in #Memphis is still under investigation. ATF & MPD assisting MFD on the case.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee until 11 PM CDT

NOT GUILTY 🚨 A jury from East Tennessee has found three former Memphis police officers not guilty on all seven counts against them in the state murder trial stemming from the January 2023 traffic stop beating death of Memphis civilian Tyre Nichols. tinyurl.com/25kk7lwm

BREAKING: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States is elected as pope, the first American pontiff in history. His chosen papal name is Leo XIV. nbcnews.com/news/religion/…

Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, and among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world.

Your move, X.

⚠️There is a risk of severe weather both tonight and Friday afternoon/night across portions of the Mid-South. The main threats both days will be damaging winds and large hail though the chance of tornadoes increases Friday. Stay tuned for further updates! #tnwx #mswx #mowx #arwx

This is an important reminder to never throw anything into our animal exhibits. Earlier today, it was reported that a guest threw a shoe up and over the top of the glass at our Komodo dragon exhibit. Being curious, one of our Komodo dragons approached the shoe and ingested it.

The Moderate Risk for severe storms has been extended south into the northern portions of the Mid-South for this afternoon and tonight. All severe weather hazards are at play and storm mode will be of the discrete variety. We will send a more in-depth briefing later this morning.

Prayers for my city. Tornados just came through the city of St. Louis

FIRST ALERT: The NWS has issued a TORNADO WATCH for parts of the Mid-South. Stay weather aware and tuned into Action News 5, actionnews5.com and the First Alert Weather app for more info. #mswx #arwx #tnwx

The previous Tornado Watch has now been extended into all of north Mississippi through 4AM.