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Sydney Hawkins

12 days

The bittersweet count down begins. Thank you, Memphis. Cincinnati, see you soon! I am both grateful and excited to join the WKRC Local 12 news team as Weekend Morning Anchor and Reporter in July. #memphis #cincinnati #goodmorningcincinnati #gmc

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Sydney Hawkins

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9 months

Good morning and happy Friday from downtown Memphis✨

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Sydney Hawkins

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1 year

Good morning from Memphis International Airport. Y’all see that behind me? Pack your PATIENCE 😉

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Sydney Hawkins

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8 months

Good morning to Grizzlies fans only from FedExForum! 💙

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Sydney Hawkins

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1 year

RIGHT NOW: Memphis police searching for a child that apparently walked out of her home on Caldwell Ave. and 7th St. Sequoia Samuels was last seen in a light blue shirt, black pants and pink house shoes. She also has a feeding tube on the left side of her stomach.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

11 months

Riding along with Tennessee Highway Patrol this morning for a story on their recruitment efforts. The Memphis THP district currently has 15 troopers. They’d like 50. Starting salary of $65K and a $10K bonus if you choose to work in Memphis.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 month

Good morning from a warm and breezy downtown Memphis!

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Sydney Hawkins

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29 days

I blinked and it was Monday again 😳 Good morning from a gloomy downtown Memphis!

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

7 months

Good morning from a breezy downtown Memphis!💨

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

8 months

✅ Memphis Municipal Election ✅ Birthday 🎉

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

6 months

Good morning from Action News 5. Tigers blue today for the 65th AutoZone Liberty Bowl 🏈💙.

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Sydney Hawkins

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11 months

Good morning from the Medical District. The weather is perfect this morning. Let’s see how long it sticks around 👀 @WMCFirstAlert

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Sydney Hawkins

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5 months

Good morning from a chilly downtown Memphis.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Went to my very first @memgrizz game tonight. Loved watching them fight for the win! 💙

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

11 months

Good (gloomy) morning from Downtown Memphis ⛅️.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

9 months

Cooper-Young Fest 2023! @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

4 months

Good morning from North Memphis!

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

11 months

BREAKING: Shelby County DA files notice to seek death penalty for Cleotha Henderson, charged with kidnapping and murdering Eliza Fletcher.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

An individual being detained by Memphis police at the Whitehaven YMCA ribbon cutting while chanting “drag is not a crime.” It came after the individual attempted to interrupt Governor Bill Lee’s address at the ribbon cutting. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

5 months

Good morning from Oxford, Miss. Show me snow pics where you are!⬇️

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Currently at Memphis International Airport awaiting an announcement on a new airline service to a destination not currently offered here. Y’all have any guesses on where it will be? 👀

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

4 months

Good morning from a WINDY downtown Memphis 💨

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

9 months

Happy Saturday and first day of fall from Action News 5. I’m in for our weekend anchor today. Watch here:

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

3 months

Good morning from Action News 5!

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

2 years

‘BIG MEMPHIS’ energy all morning long with @ADouglasWMC and @The_DocHolliday @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Your Memphis Tigers…

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

NEW: The affidavit says 4-y/o Sequoia Samuels has been dead for weeks. MPD says Samuels’ mother, Brittany Jackson, told MPD she lied about Samuels being missing. She reportedly told MPD her boyfriend, Jaylon Hobson, beat Samuels week prior and they had been storing her dead body

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

9 months

Tamia Taylor, 21, remains missing as of Monday morning. It’s been more than a week since Taylor reportedly got on a midnight Memphis riverboat cruise but did not return with the boat. Know anything? Contact Memphis police.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Sending love and light to our officers, deputies, investigators, journalists, community activists and everyone who’s constantly on the frontlines of the tragedies that plague Memphis. Hoping you can remember all the good in our city on hard days like today. ❤️

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

In Wynne, Ark. this morning… Here’s a look at Wynne High School. All Wynne Public Schools will be closed this week (April 3-7) following last week’s storms.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

8 months

Energy 🤣 @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

SAFE TRAVELS YA YA 🐼: A special Chinese tribute underway right now at the Memphis Zoo as the city says goodbye to the beloved Panda, Ya Ya. She will be returning back to China as the zoo’s contract with the country has ended.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Indicted, booked and BONDED OUT all in under 24 hours — 4 of the 5 former MPD officers charged with murdering Tyre Nichols are out on bonds. Demetrius Haley is the only one who remains at 201 Poplar this morning.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Welcome back to the 901, #showboats !💙💛〽️

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Lots of activity at 201 Poplar today, following the booking of 5 MPD officers involved in the Tyre Nichols death investigation. Memphis police officers tell me they’re continuing to patrol the court/jail areas.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

9 months

Good morning from the Mid-South Fair in Southaven 🎡

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Demonstrators currently laid on the street in front of Memphis City Hall protesting there be more resources available for homeless and disabled people amid severe weather in the city. This follows the death of a man in Midtown last Friday amid below-zero temps. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

10 months

Cordova Middle School staff getting the students hype for the first day!

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

2 years

Please help me wish this WWII veteran, Mr. John Abbott, a happy 100th birthday!! It was an honor to celebrate with John this morning in the town of Atoka on behalf of @WMCActionNews5 .

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

5 months

It’s here y’all. And @RonChilders tells me whatever falls today is STICKING due to the low-20 temps over the next few days.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Up early this weekend filling in for our weekend anchor. Join me at 5, 6 and 8 a.m. ☀️

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

BREAKING: 2 SCSO deputies relieved of duty and under investigation in the death of #TyreNichols

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@ShelbyTNSheriff

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Remembering Dr. King: Fifty-five years ago today, our nation was rocked. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis at the National Civil Rights Museum, previously known as the Lorraine Motel. Today, we remember him and his contributions to our country.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Happy Saturday, friends. The lovely @Sydney_GTV returns next week. I have your news at 5, 6, and 8:30 a.m. Watch here —

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

11 months

FLASH FLOODING: Several areas around Shelby County experiencing it. One driver stuck on Union Ave headed toward Walnut Grove (left). Another area is on Union Ave headed toward E. Parkway S. (right). Use caution this morning!

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Had some help on my shoot this morning… @JarvisGreerWMC 😊

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

We’re ready to send our Memphis Tigers to the NCAA Championship Tournament! 💙 @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

10 months

HAPPENING NOW: About 45 TN Task Force One members gearing up to head to Pensacola, Fla. to assist with Hurricane Idalia preparation and anticipated recovery efforts.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Good morning from downtown Memphis.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Outside the memorial service for Tyre Nichols slated to begin in under 30 minutes.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

11 months

IN OUR NEWSROOM: @The_DocHolliday spreading food and joy on this Friday Eve.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Right now at Crestview Elementary and Middle Schools in Covington, TN. Tipton County Schools says they’re working on a plan for students as 8 weeks remain in the academic year. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

IN CUSTODY: Germantown police have captured the man accused of stealing items out of cars in the Oaks subdivision this morning. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

2 years

Happy #901Day , y’all! The Memphis Grizzlies will host their first ‘901 Day Grizz Bash’ this evening. More on the event highlighting all things Memphis on @WMCActionNews5 this morning.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

11 months

RIGHT NOW: At the intersection of Winchester and Ross Road. Several stop lights along Winchester are also out.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

I-55 Bridge near S. Riverside Drive shut down due to #TyreNichols protest. Our @stephanie_dtv reports no police presence in sight. #Memphis

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Right now at Hope Church in Cordova…in honor of fallen MPD Officer Geoffrey Redd killed in the line of duty earlier this month. Officer Redd’s family, friends, colleagues and community are arriving to the church now for his memorial service at 11 a.m. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

The district will provide lunch and dinner to students this week at Wynne Jr. High — Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

2 years

A few of the first hot-air balloons getting ready to take flight for the 2nd annual Collierville Balloon Festival.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Next up: Shelby County Commissioners. They will meet this Wednesday to either reappoint or replace Justin J. Pearson.

Action News 5

@WMCActionNews5

1 year

BREAKING: Nashville’s Metro Council has voted 36-0 to reinstate Rep. Justin Jones.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Feeling grateful today. Dr. King lost his life during a trip specifically planned to advocate for Memphians. Without his dedication and the work of so many of the women and men that came before me, I wouldn’t be on your TV screens in Memphis today. Thank you, Dr. King.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

7 months

HAPPENING NOW: Feed the Needy’s 29th annual Thanksgiving food giveaway! Volunteers have been here since 2 a.m. helping to pack and load boxes for delivery.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Ben Crump, attorney representing Tyre Nichols’ family, says Tyre is heard in arrest video asking Memphis police “what did I do?”

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

2 years

Just some of the young lives lost due to violence in the Memphis area over the last year. MPD’s ‘Striking Out Youth Violence’ is underway right now @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

THE DAY HAS COME: Shelby County’s new Riverdale clerk’s office location will open today. A soft opening will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. everyday this week (June 6-9). No word yet on the official hours of operation here.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

8 months

NEW: Economy parking at Memphis International Airport will increase from $6/day to $9/day beginning Nov. 1.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

6 months

Good win last night. Welcome back, Ja! 💙

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

11 months

We’re having fun and getting 3rd graders ready for a great school year! Come hang out with Action News 5 at our station today. Bring a backpack or school supplies for 3rd graders!

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

6 months

Merry Christmas from downtown Memphis! Preparation for Westy’s annual Christmas Day dinner is underway right now. Homeless or hungry— anyone is encouraged by organizers to stop by from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. today.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

10 months

Good morning from downtown Memphis. Enjoy the clear skies for now.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Tyre’s mother urges anyone with children to not let them view traffic stop video. She says she hasn’t seen it but heard it is “horrific.”

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

5 months

Good morning from a wet and foggy downtown Memphis.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

NEW: Avelo Airlines will join Memphis International offering a nonstop flight to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

9 months

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: A clear bag policy at FedExForum. The bag must be 6x8x2 inches. Don’t have one of those? You can bring a quart-size ziploc bag instead.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

RIGHT NOW: First Assembly of God church (1900 Killough Road N.) is open as a shelter in Wynne, Ark. by the American Red Cross. This shelter has 24/7 access, showers, food, cots, and a washer and dryer.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 month

Good morning from Tom Lee Park. Are you coming to the RIVERBEAT Music Festival this weekend?

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

More pictures of 4-year-old Saquoia Samuels. Last seen in the Caldwell Ave/7th St. area around 3 a.m. this morning. Have you seen her?

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Currently all hands on deck in this North Memphis neighborhood. Neighbors are also out looking for the missing 4-y/o.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Activists, community members surrounding 201 Poplar following the indictment of 5 MPD officers in the Tyre Nichols investigation. One activist told me “it’s a beautiful day.” @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

3 months

TONIGHT: Wrapping up BHM with the story of a late Memphis activist who helped integrate many of the places I & many of you visit today! Grace Meacham’s daughter (right) & fellow activist, Gwendolyn Glover (left), helped me share this story w/ you all at 5 p.m. on @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

2 years

More than 1,000 Shelby County students will receive a new backpack and supplies today, following a drive by @WMCActionNews5 and @YMCAMemphis last month. The first stop to drop off the bags was Gardenview Elementary this morning.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

2 years

Mental health exam ordered for Aug. 8 for Elijah Hyman, the 28-year-old charged with threatening to execute a mass shooting in downtown Memphis over the weekend. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

BREAKING: Cassius Bryant, 22, indicted on multiple charges including first-degree murder in the shooting death of Barshay Wilson. Bryant was booked overnight on a $2 million bond. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

11 months

Shelter. In. Place y’all.

Action News 5

@WMCActionNews5

11 months

This doesn't seem totally safe...😳

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

I’d love for my twitter feed to revert back to tweets from only the people I follow 🙃

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

6 months

BREAKING: Large police presence in Raleigh on New Allen Road following a crash near the Amazon facility here. Amazon staff are currently unable to enter or leave the facility due to this scene.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

5 months

New laws to be aware of in Tennessee heading into the new year⬇

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

7 months

Good morning from a mildly busy Memphis International Airport. No cancellations or delays as of 5:20 a.m.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

“All eyes are on Memphis.” - @Kymon5 along with @JBirchWMC and @JoyRedmondTV leading our #TyreNichols coverage tonight. The traffic stop video is expected to be released in the next hour.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

A lot of community support this morning in the North Memphis neighborhood where human remains were found overnight. MPD says they believe those remains are of 4-year-old Sequoia Samuels who reportedly went missing Thursday morning. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

Right now on North Highland Street near Trezevant Manor Retirement Home. Also downed power lines here that MLGW is aware of. Use caution in this area.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

7 months

THE DAY HAS COME: Riverside Drive opening up to traffic after months of closure. The street will be open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday. More on @WMCActionNews5 this morning.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

2 years

Preliminary hearing reset for Oct. 18 for Ezekiel Kelly. Prosecutors say 3 witnesses were subpoenaed to testify in court today. Those witnesses did NOT show up. Judge Karen Massey says subpoenas for their arrests will be issued for the next court date. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

For more context, a bill that would make public drags shows a crime in TN is currently making its way through the state legislature. It comes as a high school year book picture of Gov. Lee has recently surfaced of him dressed in women’s clothing.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

2 years

Dozens gathered by a memorial for Eliza Fletcher on Central Ave. and Grand View St. @WMCActionNews5

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 month

TODAY: Memphis Mayor Paul Young resumes his One Memphis Tour to connect with Memphians in Orange Mound. Starts at 6 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. at Orange Mound Community Center.

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Sydney Hawkins

@s_hawkinsnews

1 year

No one: Twitter taking the legacy blue checks: