Saturday, February 28, 2015

Mid-South professor targeted by ISIS - WTVM

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

A Mid-South professor is being targeted by ISIS, a group known for its gruesomeness.


"ISIS does not represent my faith, their actions are in contradiction to my faith, and I'm appalled at what they are doing in the name of my faith," said Rhodes College professor of religious studies, and the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center Yasir Qadhi.


ISIS is using its propaganda magazine in the name of Islam to call for the assassination of Qadhi.


"I was one two clerics that they targeted in their latest magazine, two American clerics, and basically called for my assassination," said Qadhi. "And they have said this is an act of of worship.....that if somebody kills me, God is going to reward them."


The Magazine calls for professor Qadhi's death and heavenly reward, followed by a photo, which states that Qadhi spoke against the terrorist attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo.


"Once the ISIS magazine came out with my name on it, I was actually contacted by the FBI, and informed that I should take certain precautions," noted Qadhi.


The professor has taken precautions for himself, and for the Memphis Islamic Center. Qadhi says he's not overly worried, and continues to travel the world, giving lectures, and writing articles against radical Islamic groups, such as ISIS.


"I'm not worried too much. I understand these people who are threatening me are thousands of miles away," added Qadhi. "Contrary to popular opinion, ISIS does not have support in the American Muslim Community."


Qadhi says he has also been the target of right wing extremists in this country, threats he says the FBI is also investigating.


However, he notes that the Memphis community has been very welcoming to him and the Islamic Center.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.



Official rules: ArenaCross at Landers Center - WMC Action News 5


WMC Action News 5 – AMS Oil ArenaCross OFFICIAL PROMOTION RULES


1. Promotion Description. This promotion is sponsored by WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 (“Sponsor(s)”). The promotion begins at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ends at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015. Promotion is void where prohibited. By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these promotion rules.


2. Eligibility. No purchase necessary to enter or win. This promotion is open only to legal U.S. residents of the following counties in Tennessee: Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, Lauderdale, Crockett, Haywood, Gibson, Dyer, Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, and Benton.


In Mississippi: De Soto, Marshall, Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tunica, Tate, Union, Prentiss, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola, Lafayette, Union, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Lee, Itawamba, Bolivar, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Carroll, Grenada, Calhoun, Yalobusha, Webster, Chickasaw, Clay and Monroe.


In Arkansas: Desha, Arkansas, Phillips, Monroe, Prairie, Lee, St. Francis, Cross, Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, Craighead, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson, Independence, Jackson and Woodruff.


In Missouri: Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid


All winners must be 18 years of age, except as follows: Mississippi, age 21; Tennessee, age 18, or, if still in high school at 18, upon graduation or reaching age 19 (whichever is sooner). Employees and immediate family members of employees of Raycom Media, Inc., WMC Holdings their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per household will be accepted, and multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners cannot have won any contest on WMC Action News 5 or wmcactionnews5.com in the last 30 days and can only win once in this contest.


3. How to Enter. There is one way to enter this promotion. Beginning at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ending at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015, individuals can watch WMC Action News 5 at 6am weekdays for the cue to call. The 5th qualified caller wins. All entries must be received by 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015 and become the property of Sponsor(s), and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to use any information submitted by entrants.


No mechanically reproduced, software-generated or other automated multiple entries are permitted. Sponsor are not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected or mutilated entries, including due to transmission, technical, and/or network failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any hardware or software (whether originating with sender or Sponsor(s)), telephonic failures, human error, or any other error or malfunction.


4. Entrants agree not to upload, post or transmit any materials which contain any computer viruses, Easter eggs, worms, Trojan Horses or other harmful component or programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the operation of the promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to seek damages from any person who makes such attempt(s).


Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted by an individual or the authorized account holder of an e-mail address shall be determined by Sponsor(s) in its/their sole discretion, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the promotion.


5. Prize(s). There are (5) daily prizes. Each daily prize consists of (4) tickets to the AMS Oil ArenaCross Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30pm at Landers Center. Prize is valued at $80.


6. No prize may be exchanged for cash, transferred, or assigned. No prize can be auctioned or sold. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.


7. How the Prizes are Awarded. Each prize is awarded to the 5th qualified caller. Winners must pick up their prize at the WMC Action News 5 studios located at 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 from 9am to 5pm from March 4-13, 2015.


8. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning the daily prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.


9. Conditions of Acceptance of Prize. Driver's license with current address or other appropriate picture identification is required to claim a prize. The winner(s) will be required to execute and return a release and affidavit of eligibility within 5 days of prize notification, or the prize will be forfeited. Winner must take possession of his or her prize before 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2015 or the prize will be forfeited.


Winner(s) will be solely responsible for any and all local, state, and federal taxes, as well as license and registration fees incurred by participating in the promotion, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, gratuities and other items of an incidental nature. WMC Action News 5 will report any individual winnings over $600 (in cash or fair market value of goods or services) in a one year period to the Internal Revenue Service. Winner(s) will receive a Form 1099 from WMC Action News 5 if WMC Action News 5 reports any winnings to the Internal Revenue Service. Prize(s) may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.


Each winner agrees to the use of his or her name and likeness in publicity without any additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By entering this promotion, each winner acknowledges that WMC Action News 5, and all other sponsors and venues, have the right to publicize and broadcast each winner's name, voice, and likeness, the fact that he or she won, and all matters incidental thereto.


10. Limitation on Liability. By entering this promotion, each entrant forever discharges and releases Sponsor(s), its/their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, suits, and demands of any kind arising from or in connection with the promotion, including, without limitation, responsibility for property damage, loss of life, or personal injury resulting from or in connection with participating in the promotion or from or in connection with use or receipt of the prize(s), however caused.


11. Sponsor's Reservation of Rights. These official rules are subject to modification by WMC Action News 5. In the event of a dispute, all decisions made by WMC Action News 5 are final and binding. Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process or the operation of Sponsor's/Sponsors' web site(s), or who otherwise acts in violation of these official rules. Sponsor(s) further reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, or modify this promotion if, for any reason, the promotion is not capable of completion as planned (including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: infection by computer virus, technical corruption, force majeure, or non-authorized human intervention that compromises or affects the administration, fairness, integrity, security, or proper conduct of the promotion).


12. List of Winners. For a list of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WMC Action News 5 – 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.



Father killed in Wednesday shooting - WMC Action News 5



(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)


The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)



MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

One person died after being shot in the 2500 block of Goodwill Lane Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m.


Later Wednesday, police arrested 21-year-old Ladarious Effinger and charged him with first-degree murder and first-degree murder during a robbery.


A second person taken into custody was released without charges.


Family members tell WMC Action News 5 the victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry. He was a father and recently celebrated his birthday.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.




Mid-South professor targeted by ISIS - WTVM

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

A Mid-South professor is being targeted by ISIS, a group known for its gruesomeness.


"ISIS does not represent my faith, their actions are in contradiction to my faith, and I'm appalled at what they are doing in the name of my faith," said Rhodes College professor of religious studies, and the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center Yasir Qadhi.


ISIS is using its propaganda magazine in the name of Islam to call for the assassination of Qadhi.


"I was one two clerics that they targeted in their latest magazine, two American clerics, and basically called for my assassination," said Qadhi. "And they have said this is an act of of worship.....that if somebody kills me, God is going to reward them."


The Magazine calls for professor Qadhi's death and heavenly reward, followed by a photo, which states that Qadhi spoke against the terrorist attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo.


"Once the ISIS magazine came out with my name on it, I was actually contacted by the FBI, and informed that I should take certain precautions," noted Qadhi.


The professor has taken precautions for himself, and for the Memphis Islamic Center. Qadhi says he's not overly worried, and continues to travel the world, giving lectures, and writing articles against radical Islamic groups, such as ISIS.


"I'm not worried too much. I understand these people who are threatening me are thousands of miles away," added Qadhi. "Contrary to popular opinion, ISIS does not have support in the American Muslim Community."


Qadhi says he has also been the target of right wing extremists in this country, threats he says the FBI is also investigating.


However, he notes that the Memphis community has been very welcoming to him and the Islamic Center.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.



Official rules: ArenaCross at Landers Center - WMC Action News 5


WMC Action News 5 – AMS Oil ArenaCross OFFICIAL PROMOTION RULES


1. Promotion Description. This promotion is sponsored by WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 (“Sponsor(s)”). The promotion begins at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ends at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015. Promotion is void where prohibited. By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these promotion rules.


2. Eligibility. No purchase necessary to enter or win. This promotion is open only to legal U.S. residents of the following counties in Tennessee: Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, Lauderdale, Crockett, Haywood, Gibson, Dyer, Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, and Benton.


In Mississippi: De Soto, Marshall, Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tunica, Tate, Union, Prentiss, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola, Lafayette, Union, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Lee, Itawamba, Bolivar, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Carroll, Grenada, Calhoun, Yalobusha, Webster, Chickasaw, Clay and Monroe.


In Arkansas: Desha, Arkansas, Phillips, Monroe, Prairie, Lee, St. Francis, Cross, Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, Craighead, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson, Independence, Jackson and Woodruff.


In Missouri: Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid


All winners must be 18 years of age, except as follows: Mississippi, age 21; Tennessee, age 18, or, if still in high school at 18, upon graduation or reaching age 19 (whichever is sooner). Employees and immediate family members of employees of Raycom Media, Inc., WMC Holdings their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per household will be accepted, and multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners cannot have won any contest on WMC Action News 5 or wmcactionnews5.com in the last 30 days and can only win once in this contest.


3. How to Enter. There is one way to enter this promotion. Beginning at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ending at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015, individuals can watch WMC Action News 5 at 6am weekdays for the cue to call. The 5th qualified caller wins. All entries must be received by 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015 and become the property of Sponsor(s), and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to use any information submitted by entrants.


No mechanically reproduced, software-generated or other automated multiple entries are permitted. Sponsor are not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected or mutilated entries, including due to transmission, technical, and/or network failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any hardware or software (whether originating with sender or Sponsor(s)), telephonic failures, human error, or any other error or malfunction.


4. Entrants agree not to upload, post or transmit any materials which contain any computer viruses, Easter eggs, worms, Trojan Horses or other harmful component or programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the operation of the promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to seek damages from any person who makes such attempt(s).


Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted by an individual or the authorized account holder of an e-mail address shall be determined by Sponsor(s) in its/their sole discretion, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the promotion.


5. Prize(s). There are (5) daily prizes. Each daily prize consists of (4) tickets to the AMS Oil ArenaCross Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30pm at Landers Center. Prize is valued at $80.


6. No prize may be exchanged for cash, transferred, or assigned. No prize can be auctioned or sold. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.


7. How the Prizes are Awarded. Each prize is awarded to the 5th qualified caller. Winners must pick up their prize at the WMC Action News 5 studios located at 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 from 9am to 5pm from March 4-13, 2015.


8. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning the daily prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.


9. Conditions of Acceptance of Prize. Driver's license with current address or other appropriate picture identification is required to claim a prize. The winner(s) will be required to execute and return a release and affidavit of eligibility within 5 days of prize notification, or the prize will be forfeited. Winner must take possession of his or her prize before 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2015 or the prize will be forfeited.


Winner(s) will be solely responsible for any and all local, state, and federal taxes, as well as license and registration fees incurred by participating in the promotion, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, gratuities and other items of an incidental nature. WMC Action News 5 will report any individual winnings over $600 (in cash or fair market value of goods or services) in a one year period to the Internal Revenue Service. Winner(s) will receive a Form 1099 from WMC Action News 5 if WMC Action News 5 reports any winnings to the Internal Revenue Service. Prize(s) may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.


Each winner agrees to the use of his or her name and likeness in publicity without any additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By entering this promotion, each winner acknowledges that WMC Action News 5, and all other sponsors and venues, have the right to publicize and broadcast each winner's name, voice, and likeness, the fact that he or she won, and all matters incidental thereto.


10. Limitation on Liability. By entering this promotion, each entrant forever discharges and releases Sponsor(s), its/their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, suits, and demands of any kind arising from or in connection with the promotion, including, without limitation, responsibility for property damage, loss of life, or personal injury resulting from or in connection with participating in the promotion or from or in connection with use or receipt of the prize(s), however caused.


11. Sponsor's Reservation of Rights. These official rules are subject to modification by WMC Action News 5. In the event of a dispute, all decisions made by WMC Action News 5 are final and binding. Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process or the operation of Sponsor's/Sponsors' web site(s), or who otherwise acts in violation of these official rules. Sponsor(s) further reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, or modify this promotion if, for any reason, the promotion is not capable of completion as planned (including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: infection by computer virus, technical corruption, force majeure, or non-authorized human intervention that compromises or affects the administration, fairness, integrity, security, or proper conduct of the promotion).


12. List of Winners. For a list of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WMC Action News 5 – 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.



Father killed in Wednesday shooting - WMC Action News 5



(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)


The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)



MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

One person died after being shot in the 2500 block of Goodwill Lane Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m.


Later Wednesday, police arrested 21-year-old Ladarious Effinger and charged him with first-degree murder and first-degree murder during a robbery.


A second person taken into custody was released without charges.


Family members tell WMC Action News 5 the victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry. He was a father and recently celebrated his birthday.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.




Mid-South professor targeted by ISIS - WTVM

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

A Mid-South professor is being targeted by ISIS, a group known for its gruesomeness.


"ISIS does not represent my faith, their actions are in contradiction to my faith, and I'm appalled at what they are doing in the name of my faith," said Rhodes College professor of religious studies, and the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center Yasir Qadhi.


ISIS is using its propaganda magazine in the name of Islam to call for the assassination of Qadhi.


"I was one two clerics that they targeted in their latest magazine, two American clerics, and basically called for my assassination," said Qadhi. "And they have said this is an act of of worship.....that if somebody kills me, God is going to reward them."


The Magazine calls for professor Qadhi's death and heavenly reward, followed by a photo, which states that Qadhi spoke against the terrorist attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo.


"Once the ISIS magazine came out with my name on it, I was actually contacted by the FBI, and informed that I should take certain precautions," noted Qadhi.


The professor has taken precautions for himself, and for the Memphis Islamic Center. Qadhi says he's not overly worried, and continues to travel the world, giving lectures, and writing articles against radical Islamic groups, such as ISIS.


"I'm not worried too much. I understand these people who are threatening me are thousands of miles away," added Qadhi. "Contrary to popular opinion, ISIS does not have support in the American Muslim Community."


Qadhi says he has also been the target of right wing extremists in this country, threats he says the FBI is also investigating.


However, he notes that the Memphis community has been very welcoming to him and the Islamic Center.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.



Official rules: ArenaCross at Landers Center - WMC Action News 5


WMC Action News 5 – AMS Oil ArenaCross OFFICIAL PROMOTION RULES


1. Promotion Description. This promotion is sponsored by WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 (“Sponsor(s)”). The promotion begins at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ends at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015. Promotion is void where prohibited. By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these promotion rules.


2. Eligibility. No purchase necessary to enter or win. This promotion is open only to legal U.S. residents of the following counties in Tennessee: Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, Lauderdale, Crockett, Haywood, Gibson, Dyer, Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, and Benton.


In Mississippi: De Soto, Marshall, Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tunica, Tate, Union, Prentiss, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola, Lafayette, Union, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Lee, Itawamba, Bolivar, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Carroll, Grenada, Calhoun, Yalobusha, Webster, Chickasaw, Clay and Monroe.


In Arkansas: Desha, Arkansas, Phillips, Monroe, Prairie, Lee, St. Francis, Cross, Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, Craighead, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson, Independence, Jackson and Woodruff.


In Missouri: Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid


All winners must be 18 years of age, except as follows: Mississippi, age 21; Tennessee, age 18, or, if still in high school at 18, upon graduation or reaching age 19 (whichever is sooner). Employees and immediate family members of employees of Raycom Media, Inc., WMC Holdings their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per household will be accepted, and multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners cannot have won any contest on WMC Action News 5 or wmcactionnews5.com in the last 30 days and can only win once in this contest.


3. How to Enter. There is one way to enter this promotion. Beginning at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ending at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015, individuals can watch WMC Action News 5 at 6am weekdays for the cue to call. The 5th qualified caller wins. All entries must be received by 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015 and become the property of Sponsor(s), and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to use any information submitted by entrants.


No mechanically reproduced, software-generated or other automated multiple entries are permitted. Sponsor are not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected or mutilated entries, including due to transmission, technical, and/or network failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any hardware or software (whether originating with sender or Sponsor(s)), telephonic failures, human error, or any other error or malfunction.


4. Entrants agree not to upload, post or transmit any materials which contain any computer viruses, Easter eggs, worms, Trojan Horses or other harmful component or programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the operation of the promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to seek damages from any person who makes such attempt(s).


Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted by an individual or the authorized account holder of an e-mail address shall be determined by Sponsor(s) in its/their sole discretion, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the promotion.


5. Prize(s). There are (5) daily prizes. Each daily prize consists of (4) tickets to the AMS Oil ArenaCross Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30pm at Landers Center. Prize is valued at $80.


6. No prize may be exchanged for cash, transferred, or assigned. No prize can be auctioned or sold. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.


7. How the Prizes are Awarded. Each prize is awarded to the 5th qualified caller. Winners must pick up their prize at the WMC Action News 5 studios located at 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 from 9am to 5pm from March 4-13, 2015.


8. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning the daily prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.


9. Conditions of Acceptance of Prize. Driver's license with current address or other appropriate picture identification is required to claim a prize. The winner(s) will be required to execute and return a release and affidavit of eligibility within 5 days of prize notification, or the prize will be forfeited. Winner must take possession of his or her prize before 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2015 or the prize will be forfeited.


Winner(s) will be solely responsible for any and all local, state, and federal taxes, as well as license and registration fees incurred by participating in the promotion, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, gratuities and other items of an incidental nature. WMC Action News 5 will report any individual winnings over $600 (in cash or fair market value of goods or services) in a one year period to the Internal Revenue Service. Winner(s) will receive a Form 1099 from WMC Action News 5 if WMC Action News 5 reports any winnings to the Internal Revenue Service. Prize(s) may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.


Each winner agrees to the use of his or her name and likeness in publicity without any additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By entering this promotion, each winner acknowledges that WMC Action News 5, and all other sponsors and venues, have the right to publicize and broadcast each winner's name, voice, and likeness, the fact that he or she won, and all matters incidental thereto.


10. Limitation on Liability. By entering this promotion, each entrant forever discharges and releases Sponsor(s), its/their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, suits, and demands of any kind arising from or in connection with the promotion, including, without limitation, responsibility for property damage, loss of life, or personal injury resulting from or in connection with participating in the promotion or from or in connection with use or receipt of the prize(s), however caused.


11. Sponsor's Reservation of Rights. These official rules are subject to modification by WMC Action News 5. In the event of a dispute, all decisions made by WMC Action News 5 are final and binding. Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process or the operation of Sponsor's/Sponsors' web site(s), or who otherwise acts in violation of these official rules. Sponsor(s) further reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, or modify this promotion if, for any reason, the promotion is not capable of completion as planned (including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: infection by computer virus, technical corruption, force majeure, or non-authorized human intervention that compromises or affects the administration, fairness, integrity, security, or proper conduct of the promotion).


12. List of Winners. For a list of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WMC Action News 5 – 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.



Father killed in Wednesday shooting - WMC Action News 5



(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)


The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)



MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

One person died after being shot in the 2500 block of Goodwill Lane Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m.


Later Wednesday, police arrested 21-year-old Ladarious Effinger and charged him with first-degree murder and first-degree murder during a robbery.


A second person taken into custody was released without charges.


Family members tell WMC Action News 5 the victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry. He was a father and recently celebrated his birthday.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.




Mid-South professor targeted by ISIS - WTVM

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

A Mid-South professor is being targeted by ISIS, a group known for its gruesomeness.


"ISIS does not represent my faith, their actions are in contradiction to my faith, and I'm appalled at what they are doing in the name of my faith," said Rhodes College professor of religious studies, and the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center Yasir Qadhi.


ISIS is using its propaganda magazine in the name of Islam to call for the assassination of Qadhi.


"I was one two clerics that they targeted in their latest magazine, two American clerics, and basically called for my assassination," said Qadhi. "And they have said this is an act of of worship.....that if somebody kills me, God is going to reward them."


The Magazine calls for professor Qadhi's death and heavenly reward, followed by a photo, which states that Qadhi spoke against the terrorist attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo.


"Once the ISIS magazine came out with my name on it, I was actually contacted by the FBI, and informed that I should take certain precautions," noted Qadhi.


The professor has taken precautions for himself, and for the Memphis Islamic Center. Qadhi says he's not overly worried, and continues to travel the world, giving lectures, and writing articles against radical Islamic groups, such as ISIS.


"I'm not worried too much. I understand these people who are threatening me are thousands of miles away," added Qadhi. "Contrary to popular opinion, ISIS does not have support in the American Muslim Community."


Qadhi says he has also been the target of right wing extremists in this country, threats he says the FBI is also investigating.


However, he notes that the Memphis community has been very welcoming to him and the Islamic Center.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.



Official rules: ArenaCross at Landers Center - WMC Action News 5


WMC Action News 5 – AMS Oil ArenaCross OFFICIAL PROMOTION RULES


1. Promotion Description. This promotion is sponsored by WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 (“Sponsor(s)”). The promotion begins at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ends at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015. Promotion is void where prohibited. By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these promotion rules.


2. Eligibility. No purchase necessary to enter or win. This promotion is open only to legal U.S. residents of the following counties in Tennessee: Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, Lauderdale, Crockett, Haywood, Gibson, Dyer, Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, and Benton.


In Mississippi: De Soto, Marshall, Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tunica, Tate, Union, Prentiss, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola, Lafayette, Union, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Lee, Itawamba, Bolivar, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Carroll, Grenada, Calhoun, Yalobusha, Webster, Chickasaw, Clay and Monroe.


In Arkansas: Desha, Arkansas, Phillips, Monroe, Prairie, Lee, St. Francis, Cross, Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, Craighead, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson, Independence, Jackson and Woodruff.


In Missouri: Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid


All winners must be 18 years of age, except as follows: Mississippi, age 21; Tennessee, age 18, or, if still in high school at 18, upon graduation or reaching age 19 (whichever is sooner). Employees and immediate family members of employees of Raycom Media, Inc., WMC Holdings their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per household will be accepted, and multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners cannot have won any contest on WMC Action News 5 or wmcactionnews5.com in the last 30 days and can only win once in this contest.


3. How to Enter. There is one way to enter this promotion. Beginning at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ending at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015, individuals can watch WMC Action News 5 at 6am weekdays for the cue to call. The 5th qualified caller wins. All entries must be received by 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015 and become the property of Sponsor(s), and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to use any information submitted by entrants.


No mechanically reproduced, software-generated or other automated multiple entries are permitted. Sponsor are not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected or mutilated entries, including due to transmission, technical, and/or network failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any hardware or software (whether originating with sender or Sponsor(s)), telephonic failures, human error, or any other error or malfunction.


4. Entrants agree not to upload, post or transmit any materials which contain any computer viruses, Easter eggs, worms, Trojan Horses or other harmful component or programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the operation of the promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to seek damages from any person who makes such attempt(s).


Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted by an individual or the authorized account holder of an e-mail address shall be determined by Sponsor(s) in its/their sole discretion, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the promotion.


5. Prize(s). There are (5) daily prizes. Each daily prize consists of (4) tickets to the AMS Oil ArenaCross Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30pm at Landers Center. Prize is valued at $80.


6. No prize may be exchanged for cash, transferred, or assigned. No prize can be auctioned or sold. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.


7. How the Prizes are Awarded. Each prize is awarded to the 5th qualified caller. Winners must pick up their prize at the WMC Action News 5 studios located at 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 from 9am to 5pm from March 4-13, 2015.


8. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning the daily prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.


9. Conditions of Acceptance of Prize. Driver's license with current address or other appropriate picture identification is required to claim a prize. The winner(s) will be required to execute and return a release and affidavit of eligibility within 5 days of prize notification, or the prize will be forfeited. Winner must take possession of his or her prize before 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2015 or the prize will be forfeited.


Winner(s) will be solely responsible for any and all local, state, and federal taxes, as well as license and registration fees incurred by participating in the promotion, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, gratuities and other items of an incidental nature. WMC Action News 5 will report any individual winnings over $600 (in cash or fair market value of goods or services) in a one year period to the Internal Revenue Service. Winner(s) will receive a Form 1099 from WMC Action News 5 if WMC Action News 5 reports any winnings to the Internal Revenue Service. Prize(s) may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.


Each winner agrees to the use of his or her name and likeness in publicity without any additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By entering this promotion, each winner acknowledges that WMC Action News 5, and all other sponsors and venues, have the right to publicize and broadcast each winner's name, voice, and likeness, the fact that he or she won, and all matters incidental thereto.


10. Limitation on Liability. By entering this promotion, each entrant forever discharges and releases Sponsor(s), its/their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, suits, and demands of any kind arising from or in connection with the promotion, including, without limitation, responsibility for property damage, loss of life, or personal injury resulting from or in connection with participating in the promotion or from or in connection with use or receipt of the prize(s), however caused.


11. Sponsor's Reservation of Rights. These official rules are subject to modification by WMC Action News 5. In the event of a dispute, all decisions made by WMC Action News 5 are final and binding. Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process or the operation of Sponsor's/Sponsors' web site(s), or who otherwise acts in violation of these official rules. Sponsor(s) further reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, or modify this promotion if, for any reason, the promotion is not capable of completion as planned (including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: infection by computer virus, technical corruption, force majeure, or non-authorized human intervention that compromises or affects the administration, fairness, integrity, security, or proper conduct of the promotion).


12. List of Winners. For a list of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WMC Action News 5 – 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.



Father killed in Wednesday shooting - WMC Action News 5



(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)


The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)



MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

One person died after being shot in the 2500 block of Goodwill Lane Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m.


Later Wednesday, police arrested 21-year-old Ladarious Effinger and charged him with first-degree murder and first-degree murder during a robbery.


A second person taken into custody was released without charges.


Family members tell WMC Action News 5 the victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry. He was a father and recently celebrated his birthday.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.




Mid-South professor targeted by ISIS - WTVM

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

A Mid-South professor is being targeted by ISIS, a group known for its gruesomeness.


"ISIS does not represent my faith, their actions are in contradiction to my faith, and I'm appalled at what they are doing in the name of my faith," said Rhodes College professor of religious studies, and the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center Yasir Qadhi.


ISIS is using its propaganda magazine in the name of Islam to call for the assassination of Qadhi.


"I was one two clerics that they targeted in their latest magazine, two American clerics, and basically called for my assassination," said Qadhi. "And they have said this is an act of of worship.....that if somebody kills me, God is going to reward them."


The Magazine calls for professor Qadhi's death and heavenly reward, followed by a photo, which states that Qadhi spoke against the terrorist attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo.


"Once the ISIS magazine came out with my name on it, I was actually contacted by the FBI, and informed that I should take certain precautions," noted Qadhi.


The professor has taken precautions for himself, and for the Memphis Islamic Center. Qadhi says he's not overly worried, and continues to travel the world, giving lectures, and writing articles against radical Islamic groups, such as ISIS.


"I'm not worried too much. I understand these people who are threatening me are thousands of miles away," added Qadhi. "Contrary to popular opinion, ISIS does not have support in the American Muslim Community."


Qadhi says he has also been the target of right wing extremists in this country, threats he says the FBI is also investigating.


However, he notes that the Memphis community has been very welcoming to him and the Islamic Center.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.



Official rules: ArenaCross at Landers Center - WMC Action News 5


WMC Action News 5 – AMS Oil ArenaCross OFFICIAL PROMOTION RULES


1. Promotion Description. This promotion is sponsored by WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 (“Sponsor(s)”). The promotion begins at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ends at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015. Promotion is void where prohibited. By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these promotion rules.


2. Eligibility. No purchase necessary to enter or win. This promotion is open only to legal U.S. residents of the following counties in Tennessee: Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, Lauderdale, Crockett, Haywood, Gibson, Dyer, Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, and Benton.


In Mississippi: De Soto, Marshall, Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tunica, Tate, Union, Prentiss, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola, Lafayette, Union, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Lee, Itawamba, Bolivar, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Carroll, Grenada, Calhoun, Yalobusha, Webster, Chickasaw, Clay and Monroe.


In Arkansas: Desha, Arkansas, Phillips, Monroe, Prairie, Lee, St. Francis, Cross, Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, Craighead, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson, Independence, Jackson and Woodruff.


In Missouri: Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid


All winners must be 18 years of age, except as follows: Mississippi, age 21; Tennessee, age 18, or, if still in high school at 18, upon graduation or reaching age 19 (whichever is sooner). Employees and immediate family members of employees of Raycom Media, Inc., WMC Holdings their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per household will be accepted, and multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners cannot have won any contest on WMC Action News 5 or wmcactionnews5.com in the last 30 days and can only win once in this contest.


3. How to Enter. There is one way to enter this promotion. Beginning at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ending at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015, individuals can watch WMC Action News 5 at 6am weekdays for the cue to call. The 5th qualified caller wins. All entries must be received by 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015 and become the property of Sponsor(s), and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to use any information submitted by entrants.


No mechanically reproduced, software-generated or other automated multiple entries are permitted. Sponsor are not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected or mutilated entries, including due to transmission, technical, and/or network failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any hardware or software (whether originating with sender or Sponsor(s)), telephonic failures, human error, or any other error or malfunction.


4. Entrants agree not to upload, post or transmit any materials which contain any computer viruses, Easter eggs, worms, Trojan Horses or other harmful component or programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the operation of the promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to seek damages from any person who makes such attempt(s).


Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted by an individual or the authorized account holder of an e-mail address shall be determined by Sponsor(s) in its/their sole discretion, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the promotion.


5. Prize(s). There are (5) daily prizes. Each daily prize consists of (4) tickets to the AMS Oil ArenaCross Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30pm at Landers Center. Prize is valued at $80.


6. No prize may be exchanged for cash, transferred, or assigned. No prize can be auctioned or sold. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.


7. How the Prizes are Awarded. Each prize is awarded to the 5th qualified caller. Winners must pick up their prize at the WMC Action News 5 studios located at 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 from 9am to 5pm from March 4-13, 2015.


8. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning the daily prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.


9. Conditions of Acceptance of Prize. Driver's license with current address or other appropriate picture identification is required to claim a prize. The winner(s) will be required to execute and return a release and affidavit of eligibility within 5 days of prize notification, or the prize will be forfeited. Winner must take possession of his or her prize before 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2015 or the prize will be forfeited.


Winner(s) will be solely responsible for any and all local, state, and federal taxes, as well as license and registration fees incurred by participating in the promotion, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, gratuities and other items of an incidental nature. WMC Action News 5 will report any individual winnings over $600 (in cash or fair market value of goods or services) in a one year period to the Internal Revenue Service. Winner(s) will receive a Form 1099 from WMC Action News 5 if WMC Action News 5 reports any winnings to the Internal Revenue Service. Prize(s) may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.


Each winner agrees to the use of his or her name and likeness in publicity without any additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By entering this promotion, each winner acknowledges that WMC Action News 5, and all other sponsors and venues, have the right to publicize and broadcast each winner's name, voice, and likeness, the fact that he or she won, and all matters incidental thereto.


10. Limitation on Liability. By entering this promotion, each entrant forever discharges and releases Sponsor(s), its/their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, suits, and demands of any kind arising from or in connection with the promotion, including, without limitation, responsibility for property damage, loss of life, or personal injury resulting from or in connection with participating in the promotion or from or in connection with use or receipt of the prize(s), however caused.


11. Sponsor's Reservation of Rights. These official rules are subject to modification by WMC Action News 5. In the event of a dispute, all decisions made by WMC Action News 5 are final and binding. Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process or the operation of Sponsor's/Sponsors' web site(s), or who otherwise acts in violation of these official rules. Sponsor(s) further reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, or modify this promotion if, for any reason, the promotion is not capable of completion as planned (including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: infection by computer virus, technical corruption, force majeure, or non-authorized human intervention that compromises or affects the administration, fairness, integrity, security, or proper conduct of the promotion).


12. List of Winners. For a list of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WMC Action News 5 – 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.



Father killed in Wednesday shooting - WMC Action News 5



(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)


The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)



MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

One person died after being shot in the 2500 block of Goodwill Lane Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m.


Later Wednesday, police arrested 21-year-old Ladarious Effinger and charged him with first-degree murder and first-degree murder during a robbery.


A second person taken into custody was released without charges.


Family members tell WMC Action News 5 the victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry. He was a father and recently celebrated his birthday.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.




Mid-South professor targeted by ISIS - WTVM

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

A Mid-South professor is being targeted by ISIS, a group known for its gruesomeness.


"ISIS does not represent my faith, their actions are in contradiction to my faith, and I'm appalled at what they are doing in the name of my faith," said Rhodes College professor of religious studies, and the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center Yasir Qadhi.


ISIS is using its propaganda magazine in the name of Islam to call for the assassination of Qadhi.


"I was one two clerics that they targeted in their latest magazine, two American clerics, and basically called for my assassination," said Qadhi. "And they have said this is an act of of worship.....that if somebody kills me, God is going to reward them."


The Magazine calls for professor Qadhi's death and heavenly reward, followed by a photo, which states that Qadhi spoke against the terrorist attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo.


"Once the ISIS magazine came out with my name on it, I was actually contacted by the FBI, and informed that I should take certain precautions," noted Qadhi.


The professor has taken precautions for himself, and for the Memphis Islamic Center. Qadhi says he's not overly worried, and continues to travel the world, giving lectures, and writing articles against radical Islamic groups, such as ISIS.


"I'm not worried too much. I understand these people who are threatening me are thousands of miles away," added Qadhi. "Contrary to popular opinion, ISIS does not have support in the American Muslim Community."


Qadhi says he has also been the target of right wing extremists in this country, threats he says the FBI is also investigating.


However, he notes that the Memphis community has been very welcoming to him and the Islamic Center.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.



Official rules: ArenaCross at Landers Center - WMC Action News 5


WMC Action News 5 – AMS Oil ArenaCross OFFICIAL PROMOTION RULES


1. Promotion Description. This promotion is sponsored by WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 (“Sponsor(s)”). The promotion begins at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ends at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015. Promotion is void where prohibited. By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these promotion rules.


2. Eligibility. No purchase necessary to enter or win. This promotion is open only to legal U.S. residents of the following counties in Tennessee: Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, Lauderdale, Crockett, Haywood, Gibson, Dyer, Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, and Benton.


In Mississippi: De Soto, Marshall, Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tunica, Tate, Union, Prentiss, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola, Lafayette, Union, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Lee, Itawamba, Bolivar, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Carroll, Grenada, Calhoun, Yalobusha, Webster, Chickasaw, Clay and Monroe.


In Arkansas: Desha, Arkansas, Phillips, Monroe, Prairie, Lee, St. Francis, Cross, Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, Craighead, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson, Independence, Jackson and Woodruff.


In Missouri: Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid


All winners must be 18 years of age, except as follows: Mississippi, age 21; Tennessee, age 18, or, if still in high school at 18, upon graduation or reaching age 19 (whichever is sooner). Employees and immediate family members of employees of Raycom Media, Inc., WMC Holdings their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per household will be accepted, and multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners cannot have won any contest on WMC Action News 5 or wmcactionnews5.com in the last 30 days and can only win once in this contest.


3. How to Enter. There is one way to enter this promotion. Beginning at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ending at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015, individuals can watch WMC Action News 5 at 6am weekdays for the cue to call. The 5th qualified caller wins. All entries must be received by 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015 and become the property of Sponsor(s), and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to use any information submitted by entrants.


No mechanically reproduced, software-generated or other automated multiple entries are permitted. Sponsor are not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected or mutilated entries, including due to transmission, technical, and/or network failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any hardware or software (whether originating with sender or Sponsor(s)), telephonic failures, human error, or any other error or malfunction.


4. Entrants agree not to upload, post or transmit any materials which contain any computer viruses, Easter eggs, worms, Trojan Horses or other harmful component or programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the operation of the promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to seek damages from any person who makes such attempt(s).


Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted by an individual or the authorized account holder of an e-mail address shall be determined by Sponsor(s) in its/their sole discretion, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the promotion.


5. Prize(s). There are (5) daily prizes. Each daily prize consists of (4) tickets to the AMS Oil ArenaCross Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30pm at Landers Center. Prize is valued at $80.


6. No prize may be exchanged for cash, transferred, or assigned. No prize can be auctioned or sold. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.


7. How the Prizes are Awarded. Each prize is awarded to the 5th qualified caller. Winners must pick up their prize at the WMC Action News 5 studios located at 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 from 9am to 5pm from March 4-13, 2015.


8. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning the daily prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.


9. Conditions of Acceptance of Prize. Driver's license with current address or other appropriate picture identification is required to claim a prize. The winner(s) will be required to execute and return a release and affidavit of eligibility within 5 days of prize notification, or the prize will be forfeited. Winner must take possession of his or her prize before 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2015 or the prize will be forfeited.


Winner(s) will be solely responsible for any and all local, state, and federal taxes, as well as license and registration fees incurred by participating in the promotion, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, gratuities and other items of an incidental nature. WMC Action News 5 will report any individual winnings over $600 (in cash or fair market value of goods or services) in a one year period to the Internal Revenue Service. Winner(s) will receive a Form 1099 from WMC Action News 5 if WMC Action News 5 reports any winnings to the Internal Revenue Service. Prize(s) may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.


Each winner agrees to the use of his or her name and likeness in publicity without any additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By entering this promotion, each winner acknowledges that WMC Action News 5, and all other sponsors and venues, have the right to publicize and broadcast each winner's name, voice, and likeness, the fact that he or she won, and all matters incidental thereto.


10. Limitation on Liability. By entering this promotion, each entrant forever discharges and releases Sponsor(s), its/their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, suits, and demands of any kind arising from or in connection with the promotion, including, without limitation, responsibility for property damage, loss of life, or personal injury resulting from or in connection with participating in the promotion or from or in connection with use or receipt of the prize(s), however caused.


11. Sponsor's Reservation of Rights. These official rules are subject to modification by WMC Action News 5. In the event of a dispute, all decisions made by WMC Action News 5 are final and binding. Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process or the operation of Sponsor's/Sponsors' web site(s), or who otherwise acts in violation of these official rules. Sponsor(s) further reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, or modify this promotion if, for any reason, the promotion is not capable of completion as planned (including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: infection by computer virus, technical corruption, force majeure, or non-authorized human intervention that compromises or affects the administration, fairness, integrity, security, or proper conduct of the promotion).


12. List of Winners. For a list of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WMC Action News 5 – 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.



Father killed in Wednesday shooting - WMC Action News 5



(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)


The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)



MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

One person died after being shot in the 2500 block of Goodwill Lane Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m.


Later Wednesday, police arrested 21-year-old Ladarious Effinger and charged him with first-degree murder and first-degree murder during a robbery.


A second person taken into custody was released without charges.


Family members tell WMC Action News 5 the victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry. He was a father and recently celebrated his birthday.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.




Mid-South professor targeted by ISIS - WTVM

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

A Mid-South professor is being targeted by ISIS, a group known for its gruesomeness.


"ISIS does not represent my faith, their actions are in contradiction to my faith, and I'm appalled at what they are doing in the name of my faith," said Rhodes College professor of religious studies, and the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center Yasir Qadhi.


ISIS is using its propaganda magazine in the name of Islam to call for the assassination of Qadhi.


"I was one two clerics that they targeted in their latest magazine, two American clerics, and basically called for my assassination," said Qadhi. "And they have said this is an act of of worship.....that if somebody kills me, God is going to reward them."


The Magazine calls for professor Qadhi's death and heavenly reward, followed by a photo, which states that Qadhi spoke against the terrorist attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo.


"Once the ISIS magazine came out with my name on it, I was actually contacted by the FBI, and informed that I should take certain precautions," noted Qadhi.


The professor has taken precautions for himself, and for the Memphis Islamic Center. Qadhi says he's not overly worried, and continues to travel the world, giving lectures, and writing articles against radical Islamic groups, such as ISIS.


"I'm not worried too much. I understand these people who are threatening me are thousands of miles away," added Qadhi. "Contrary to popular opinion, ISIS does not have support in the American Muslim Community."


Qadhi says he has also been the target of right wing extremists in this country, threats he says the FBI is also investigating.


However, he notes that the Memphis community has been very welcoming to him and the Islamic Center.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.



Official rules: ArenaCross at Landers Center - WMC Action News 5


WMC Action News 5 – AMS Oil ArenaCross OFFICIAL PROMOTION RULES


1. Promotion Description. This promotion is sponsored by WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 (“Sponsor(s)”). The promotion begins at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ends at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015. Promotion is void where prohibited. By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these promotion rules.


2. Eligibility. No purchase necessary to enter or win. This promotion is open only to legal U.S. residents of the following counties in Tennessee: Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, Lauderdale, Crockett, Haywood, Gibson, Dyer, Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, and Benton.


In Mississippi: De Soto, Marshall, Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tunica, Tate, Union, Prentiss, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola, Lafayette, Union, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Lee, Itawamba, Bolivar, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Carroll, Grenada, Calhoun, Yalobusha, Webster, Chickasaw, Clay and Monroe.


In Arkansas: Desha, Arkansas, Phillips, Monroe, Prairie, Lee, St. Francis, Cross, Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, Craighead, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson, Independence, Jackson and Woodruff.


In Missouri: Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid


All winners must be 18 years of age, except as follows: Mississippi, age 21; Tennessee, age 18, or, if still in high school at 18, upon graduation or reaching age 19 (whichever is sooner). Employees and immediate family members of employees of Raycom Media, Inc., WMC Holdings their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per household will be accepted, and multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners cannot have won any contest on WMC Action News 5 or wmcactionnews5.com in the last 30 days and can only win once in this contest.


3. How to Enter. There is one way to enter this promotion. Beginning at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ending at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015, individuals can watch WMC Action News 5 at 6am weekdays for the cue to call. The 5th qualified caller wins. All entries must be received by 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015 and become the property of Sponsor(s), and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to use any information submitted by entrants.


No mechanically reproduced, software-generated or other automated multiple entries are permitted. Sponsor are not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected or mutilated entries, including due to transmission, technical, and/or network failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any hardware or software (whether originating with sender or Sponsor(s)), telephonic failures, human error, or any other error or malfunction.


4. Entrants agree not to upload, post or transmit any materials which contain any computer viruses, Easter eggs, worms, Trojan Horses or other harmful component or programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the operation of the promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to seek damages from any person who makes such attempt(s).


Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted by an individual or the authorized account holder of an e-mail address shall be determined by Sponsor(s) in its/their sole discretion, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the promotion.


5. Prize(s). There are (5) daily prizes. Each daily prize consists of (4) tickets to the AMS Oil ArenaCross Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30pm at Landers Center. Prize is valued at $80.


6. No prize may be exchanged for cash, transferred, or assigned. No prize can be auctioned or sold. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.


7. How the Prizes are Awarded. Each prize is awarded to the 5th qualified caller. Winners must pick up their prize at the WMC Action News 5 studios located at 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 from 9am to 5pm from March 4-13, 2015.


8. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning the daily prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.


9. Conditions of Acceptance of Prize. Driver's license with current address or other appropriate picture identification is required to claim a prize. The winner(s) will be required to execute and return a release and affidavit of eligibility within 5 days of prize notification, or the prize will be forfeited. Winner must take possession of his or her prize before 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2015 or the prize will be forfeited.


Winner(s) will be solely responsible for any and all local, state, and federal taxes, as well as license and registration fees incurred by participating in the promotion, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, gratuities and other items of an incidental nature. WMC Action News 5 will report any individual winnings over $600 (in cash or fair market value of goods or services) in a one year period to the Internal Revenue Service. Winner(s) will receive a Form 1099 from WMC Action News 5 if WMC Action News 5 reports any winnings to the Internal Revenue Service. Prize(s) may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.


Each winner agrees to the use of his or her name and likeness in publicity without any additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By entering this promotion, each winner acknowledges that WMC Action News 5, and all other sponsors and venues, have the right to publicize and broadcast each winner's name, voice, and likeness, the fact that he or she won, and all matters incidental thereto.


10. Limitation on Liability. By entering this promotion, each entrant forever discharges and releases Sponsor(s), its/their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, suits, and demands of any kind arising from or in connection with the promotion, including, without limitation, responsibility for property damage, loss of life, or personal injury resulting from or in connection with participating in the promotion or from or in connection with use or receipt of the prize(s), however caused.


11. Sponsor's Reservation of Rights. These official rules are subject to modification by WMC Action News 5. In the event of a dispute, all decisions made by WMC Action News 5 are final and binding. Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process or the operation of Sponsor's/Sponsors' web site(s), or who otherwise acts in violation of these official rules. Sponsor(s) further reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, or modify this promotion if, for any reason, the promotion is not capable of completion as planned (including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: infection by computer virus, technical corruption, force majeure, or non-authorized human intervention that compromises or affects the administration, fairness, integrity, security, or proper conduct of the promotion).


12. List of Winners. For a list of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WMC Action News 5 – 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.



Father killed in Wednesday shooting - WMC Action News 5



(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)


The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)



MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

One person died after being shot in the 2500 block of Goodwill Lane Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m.


Later Wednesday, police arrested 21-year-old Ladarious Effinger and charged him with first-degree murder and first-degree murder during a robbery.


A second person taken into custody was released without charges.


Family members tell WMC Action News 5 the victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry. He was a father and recently celebrated his birthday.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.




Mid-South professor targeted by ISIS - WTVM

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

A Mid-South professor is being targeted by ISIS, a group known for its gruesomeness.


"ISIS does not represent my faith, their actions are in contradiction to my faith, and I'm appalled at what they are doing in the name of my faith," said Rhodes College professor of religious studies, and the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center Yasir Qadhi.


ISIS is using its propaganda magazine in the name of Islam to call for the assassination of Qadhi.


"I was one two clerics that they targeted in their latest magazine, two American clerics, and basically called for my assassination," said Qadhi. "And they have said this is an act of of worship.....that if somebody kills me, God is going to reward them."


The Magazine calls for professor Qadhi's death and heavenly reward, followed by a photo, which states that Qadhi spoke against the terrorist attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo.


"Once the ISIS magazine came out with my name on it, I was actually contacted by the FBI, and informed that I should take certain precautions," noted Qadhi.


The professor has taken precautions for himself, and for the Memphis Islamic Center. Qadhi says he's not overly worried, and continues to travel the world, giving lectures, and writing articles against radical Islamic groups, such as ISIS.


"I'm not worried too much. I understand these people who are threatening me are thousands of miles away," added Qadhi. "Contrary to popular opinion, ISIS does not have support in the American Muslim Community."


Qadhi says he has also been the target of right wing extremists in this country, threats he says the FBI is also investigating.


However, he notes that the Memphis community has been very welcoming to him and the Islamic Center.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.



Official rules: ArenaCross at Landers Center - WMC Action News 5


WMC Action News 5 – AMS Oil ArenaCross OFFICIAL PROMOTION RULES


1. Promotion Description. This promotion is sponsored by WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 (“Sponsor(s)”). The promotion begins at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ends at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015. Promotion is void where prohibited. By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these promotion rules.


2. Eligibility. No purchase necessary to enter or win. This promotion is open only to legal U.S. residents of the following counties in Tennessee: Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, Lauderdale, Crockett, Haywood, Gibson, Dyer, Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, and Benton.


In Mississippi: De Soto, Marshall, Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tunica, Tate, Union, Prentiss, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola, Lafayette, Union, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Lee, Itawamba, Bolivar, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Carroll, Grenada, Calhoun, Yalobusha, Webster, Chickasaw, Clay and Monroe.


In Arkansas: Desha, Arkansas, Phillips, Monroe, Prairie, Lee, St. Francis, Cross, Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, Craighead, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson, Independence, Jackson and Woodruff.


In Missouri: Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid


All winners must be 18 years of age, except as follows: Mississippi, age 21; Tennessee, age 18, or, if still in high school at 18, upon graduation or reaching age 19 (whichever is sooner). Employees and immediate family members of employees of Raycom Media, Inc., WMC Holdings their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per household will be accepted, and multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners cannot have won any contest on WMC Action News 5 or wmcactionnews5.com in the last 30 days and can only win once in this contest.


3. How to Enter. There is one way to enter this promotion. Beginning at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ending at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015, individuals can watch WMC Action News 5 at 6am weekdays for the cue to call. The 5th qualified caller wins. All entries must be received by 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015 and become the property of Sponsor(s), and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to use any information submitted by entrants.


No mechanically reproduced, software-generated or other automated multiple entries are permitted. Sponsor are not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected or mutilated entries, including due to transmission, technical, and/or network failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any hardware or software (whether originating with sender or Sponsor(s)), telephonic failures, human error, or any other error or malfunction.


4. Entrants agree not to upload, post or transmit any materials which contain any computer viruses, Easter eggs, worms, Trojan Horses or other harmful component or programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the operation of the promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to seek damages from any person who makes such attempt(s).


Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted by an individual or the authorized account holder of an e-mail address shall be determined by Sponsor(s) in its/their sole discretion, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the promotion.


5. Prize(s). There are (5) daily prizes. Each daily prize consists of (4) tickets to the AMS Oil ArenaCross Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30pm at Landers Center. Prize is valued at $80.


6. No prize may be exchanged for cash, transferred, or assigned. No prize can be auctioned or sold. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.


7. How the Prizes are Awarded. Each prize is awarded to the 5th qualified caller. Winners must pick up their prize at the WMC Action News 5 studios located at 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 from 9am to 5pm from March 4-13, 2015.


8. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning the daily prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.


9. Conditions of Acceptance of Prize. Driver's license with current address or other appropriate picture identification is required to claim a prize. The winner(s) will be required to execute and return a release and affidavit of eligibility within 5 days of prize notification, or the prize will be forfeited. Winner must take possession of his or her prize before 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2015 or the prize will be forfeited.


Winner(s) will be solely responsible for any and all local, state, and federal taxes, as well as license and registration fees incurred by participating in the promotion, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, gratuities and other items of an incidental nature. WMC Action News 5 will report any individual winnings over $600 (in cash or fair market value of goods or services) in a one year period to the Internal Revenue Service. Winner(s) will receive a Form 1099 from WMC Action News 5 if WMC Action News 5 reports any winnings to the Internal Revenue Service. Prize(s) may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.


Each winner agrees to the use of his or her name and likeness in publicity without any additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By entering this promotion, each winner acknowledges that WMC Action News 5, and all other sponsors and venues, have the right to publicize and broadcast each winner's name, voice, and likeness, the fact that he or she won, and all matters incidental thereto.


10. Limitation on Liability. By entering this promotion, each entrant forever discharges and releases Sponsor(s), its/their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, suits, and demands of any kind arising from or in connection with the promotion, including, without limitation, responsibility for property damage, loss of life, or personal injury resulting from or in connection with participating in the promotion or from or in connection with use or receipt of the prize(s), however caused.


11. Sponsor's Reservation of Rights. These official rules are subject to modification by WMC Action News 5. In the event of a dispute, all decisions made by WMC Action News 5 are final and binding. Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process or the operation of Sponsor's/Sponsors' web site(s), or who otherwise acts in violation of these official rules. Sponsor(s) further reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, or modify this promotion if, for any reason, the promotion is not capable of completion as planned (including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: infection by computer virus, technical corruption, force majeure, or non-authorized human intervention that compromises or affects the administration, fairness, integrity, security, or proper conduct of the promotion).


12. List of Winners. For a list of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WMC Action News 5 – 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.



Father killed in Wednesday shooting - WMC Action News 5



(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)(Photo Source: WMC Action News 5)


The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)The victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry, according to his family. (Photo Source: Family)



MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

One person died after being shot in the 2500 block of Goodwill Lane Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m.


Later Wednesday, police arrested 21-year-old Ladarious Effinger and charged him with first-degree murder and first-degree murder during a robbery.


A second person taken into custody was released without charges.


Family members tell WMC Action News 5 the victim was Antonio "Big Frank" Grandberry. He was a father and recently celebrated his birthday.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.




Mid-South professor targeted by ISIS - WTVM

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) -

A Mid-South professor is being targeted by ISIS, a group known for its gruesomeness.


"ISIS does not represent my faith, their actions are in contradiction to my faith, and I'm appalled at what they are doing in the name of my faith," said Rhodes College professor of religious studies, and the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center Yasir Qadhi.


ISIS is using its propaganda magazine in the name of Islam to call for the assassination of Qadhi.


"I was one two clerics that they targeted in their latest magazine, two American clerics, and basically called for my assassination," said Qadhi. "And they have said this is an act of of worship.....that if somebody kills me, God is going to reward them."


The Magazine calls for professor Qadhi's death and heavenly reward, followed by a photo, which states that Qadhi spoke against the terrorist attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo.


"Once the ISIS magazine came out with my name on it, I was actually contacted by the FBI, and informed that I should take certain precautions," noted Qadhi.


The professor has taken precautions for himself, and for the Memphis Islamic Center. Qadhi says he's not overly worried, and continues to travel the world, giving lectures, and writing articles against radical Islamic groups, such as ISIS.


"I'm not worried too much. I understand these people who are threatening me are thousands of miles away," added Qadhi. "Contrary to popular opinion, ISIS does not have support in the American Muslim Community."


Qadhi says he has also been the target of right wing extremists in this country, threats he says the FBI is also investigating.


However, he notes that the Memphis community has been very welcoming to him and the Islamic Center.


Copyright 2015 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.



Official rules: ArenaCross at Landers Center - WMC Action News 5


WMC Action News 5 – AMS Oil ArenaCross OFFICIAL PROMOTION RULES


1. Promotion Description. This promotion is sponsored by WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 (“Sponsor(s)”). The promotion begins at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ends at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015. Promotion is void where prohibited. By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these promotion rules.


2. Eligibility. No purchase necessary to enter or win. This promotion is open only to legal U.S. residents of the following counties in Tennessee: Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, Lauderdale, Crockett, Haywood, Gibson, Dyer, Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, and Benton.


In Mississippi: De Soto, Marshall, Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Tishomingo, Tunica, Tate, Union, Prentiss, Coahoma, Quitman, Panola, Lafayette, Union, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Lee, Itawamba, Bolivar, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Carroll, Grenada, Calhoun, Yalobusha, Webster, Chickasaw, Clay and Monroe.


In Arkansas: Desha, Arkansas, Phillips, Monroe, Prairie, Lee, St. Francis, Cross, Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, Craighead, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson, Independence, Jackson and Woodruff.


In Missouri: Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid


All winners must be 18 years of age, except as follows: Mississippi, age 21; Tennessee, age 18, or, if still in high school at 18, upon graduation or reaching age 19 (whichever is sooner). Employees and immediate family members of employees of Raycom Media, Inc., WMC Holdings their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per household will be accepted, and multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners cannot have won any contest on WMC Action News 5 or wmcactionnews5.com in the last 30 days and can only win once in this contest.


3. How to Enter. There is one way to enter this promotion. Beginning at 6:00am Monday, March 2, 2015 and ending at 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015, individuals can watch WMC Action News 5 at 6am weekdays for the cue to call. The 5th qualified caller wins. All entries must be received by 7:00am Friday, March 6, 2015 and become the property of Sponsor(s), and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to use any information submitted by entrants.


No mechanically reproduced, software-generated or other automated multiple entries are permitted. Sponsor are not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected or mutilated entries, including due to transmission, technical, and/or network failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any hardware or software (whether originating with sender or Sponsor(s)), telephonic failures, human error, or any other error or malfunction.


4. Entrants agree not to upload, post or transmit any materials which contain any computer viruses, Easter eggs, worms, Trojan Horses or other harmful component or programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the operation of the promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to seek damages from any person who makes such attempt(s).


Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted by an individual or the authorized account holder of an e-mail address shall be determined by Sponsor(s) in its/their sole discretion, and Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the promotion.


5. Prize(s). There are (5) daily prizes. Each daily prize consists of (4) tickets to the AMS Oil ArenaCross Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30pm at Landers Center. Prize is valued at $80.


6. No prize may be exchanged for cash, transferred, or assigned. No prize can be auctioned or sold. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.


7. How the Prizes are Awarded. Each prize is awarded to the 5th qualified caller. Winners must pick up their prize at the WMC Action News 5 studios located at 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 from 9am to 5pm from March 4-13, 2015.


8. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning the daily prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.


9. Conditions of Acceptance of Prize. Driver's license with current address or other appropriate picture identification is required to claim a prize. The winner(s) will be required to execute and return a release and affidavit of eligibility within 5 days of prize notification, or the prize will be forfeited. Winner must take possession of his or her prize before 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2015 or the prize will be forfeited.


Winner(s) will be solely responsible for any and all local, state, and federal taxes, as well as license and registration fees incurred by participating in the promotion, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, gratuities and other items of an incidental nature. WMC Action News 5 will report any individual winnings over $600 (in cash or fair market value of goods or services) in a one year period to the Internal Revenue Service. Winner(s) will receive a Form 1099 from WMC Action News 5 if WMC Action News 5 reports any winnings to the Internal Revenue Service. Prize(s) may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.


Each winner agrees to the use of his or her name and likeness in publicity without any additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. By entering this promotion, each winner acknowledges that WMC Action News 5, and all other sponsors and venues, have the right to publicize and broadcast each winner's name, voice, and likeness, the fact that he or she won, and all matters incidental thereto.


10. Limitation on Liability. By entering this promotion, each entrant forever discharges and releases Sponsor(s), its/their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, suits, and demands of any kind arising from or in connection with the promotion, including, without limitation, responsibility for property damage, loss of life, or personal injury resulting from or in connection with participating in the promotion or from or in connection with use or receipt of the prize(s), however caused.


11. Sponsor's Reservation of Rights. These official rules are subject to modification by WMC Action News 5. In the event of a dispute, all decisions made by WMC Action News 5 are final and binding. Sponsor(s) reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process or the operation of Sponsor's/Sponsors' web site(s), or who otherwise acts in violation of these official rules. Sponsor(s) further reserve(s) the right, in its/their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, or modify this promotion if, for any reason, the promotion is not capable of completion as planned (including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: infection by computer virus, technical corruption, force majeure, or non-authorized human intervention that compromises or affects the administration, fairness, integrity, security, or proper conduct of the promotion).


12. List of Winners. For a list of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WMC Action News 5 – 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.