Shelia O'Connor
FOX13 Memphis
Huntsville, AL, United States
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Orange Mound Energizers spread joy to community through dance
As people get older, it’s recommended to stay active, exercise and move around. A group of ladies in Orange Mound is making it easier and fun for seniors to stay active. → Read More
What you should and shouldn’t feed your furry friends on Thanksgiving
PET SAFETY: Check out FOX13's list of foods you should and shouldn't feed Fido during your Thanksgiving feast. → Read More
Zoo Lights returns with holiday glow-up
Zoo Lights is back at the Memphis Zoo to get you in the holiday spirit. → Read More
Memphis leaders look to make city more walkable for pedestrians
According to Smart Growth America, Memphis ranks third for most dangerous metro cities for pedestrians. → Read More
TN National Guard heads to Florida to help with Hurricane Ian cleanup
The TN National Guard is helping other rescue crews in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. → Read More
African American Male Academy helps young men in Memphis-Shelby County Schools achieve new heights
The program will help provide opportunities to 50 8th-graders across the Mid-South. → Read More
Dangerous by Design: New report shows correlation between pedestrian deaths & street design
There are many different ways people across the Mid-South travel to their destinations. → Read More
Mid-Southerners prepare for Memorial Day weekend travel
Another travel season is here in the Mid-South. Thousands are getting ready to either hit the skies or the roads this Memorial Day weekend. If you’re planning on flying, you’ll be joining about 45,000 other travelers. Glen Thomas, Spokesman for Memphis International Airport, tells FOX13 they are preparing for a busy travel weekend. → Read More
Red-light cameras aim to combat dangerous driving in Memphis
DANGEROUS DRIVING: Some Mid-South motorists treat the street like a "racetrack," one person said. → Read More
How parents can practice hot car safety when temperatures heat up
Hot temperatures are on the way to the Mid-South this week. Do you know the best ways to keep kids and pets safe? → Read More
MATA testing new modern trolley car on Madison Ave Line
There are many people in the Mid-South who love the trolley system in the City of Memphis. → Read More
High gas prices leave some drivers considering electric, hybrid cars
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said the high gas prices could have an impact on the city’s budget. → Read More
How to safely navigate wet roads
Wet roads can lead to dangerous driving conditions if drivers aren’t careful. → Read More
What’s causing a rise in deadly crashes across Shelby County?
Grim numbers show a dramatic increase in deadly crashes in Memphis and Shelby County. → Read More
“Enough is enough,” law enforcement leaders fed up with rising numbers in deadly crashes
There were 230 deadly crashes in Memphis in 2021. So far in 2022, there have already been 38. → Read More
Memphis to receive nearly $900k to improve transportation
In Nov. 2021, Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and President Joe Biden signed both into law. → Read More
How much it could cost to repair your car damaged in the ice storm
The ice storm of 2022 has led to a lot of cleanups, thousands without power, and many others now having to file claims for damage to their cars. Whether it was damage from the ice or you had a tree fall on top of it, repairs could be costly. → Read More
Debate for a third bridge across the Mississippi River gains support from local lawmakers
The shutdown sparked conversations on if a third bridge should be built if this situation ever happens again. → Read More
How to winterize your car before this weekend’s snowfall
It’s a simple process to winterize your car, but you need to be proactive. → Read More
MATA wants Light Rail System to help transport Ford Megasite workers
A new mode of transportation could be coming to Memphis soon. → Read More