Bria Bolden

Multimedia Journalist

Memphis, TN

Bria Bolden is a multimedia journalist at Action News 5. She joined the team in January 2022.

Prior to joining Action News 5, Bria was a multimedia journalist at WMC's sister station, WTOC-TV, in Savannah, GA. She's had the privilege of covering stories all over the Coastal Empire, Georgia's 2020 U.S. Senate runoff election, and the trial of the three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery.

Bria was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'Em Horns!) in 2019. She enjoys binging new television shows, trying new restaurants, or hanging at home with friends, family and her cat, Paisley.

Bria's excited to join the best news team in the Mid-South! Feel free to reach out to her via e-mail or on social media for any story ideas or news tips!

(Facebook: @boldenbria, Twitter: @boldenbria, Instagram: @briaboldentv)

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I-240 West was blocked for hours Tuesday evening after a shooting along the interstate injured...

Police re-open lanes on I-240 West after woman shot during height of rush hour traffic

Updated: Oct. 8, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

I-240 West was blocked for hours Tuesday evening after a shooting along the interstate injured one driver during the height of rush hour traffic.

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A Memphis police officer was wounded Monday evening in a struggle to detain a driver who...

MPD officer hurt in struggle to detain driver after Southeast Memphis crash, officials say

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 3:31 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

A Memphis police officer was wounded Monday evening in a struggle to detain a driver who crashed in Southeast Memphis.

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Rains and winds from Francine battered Shelby County on Thursday, with power outages,...

Remnants of Francine continue to move through the Mid-South

Updated: Sep. 12, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

Rains and winds from Francine battered Shelby County on Thursday, with power outages, interstate crashes and trees toppling homes in Midtown Memphis, Cordova, Raleigh and other areas.

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The public got a look at a finalized proposal for bus routes MATA plans to cut in order to...

Final list of possible MATA bus route cuts shared as CFO reveals deficit goes back decade

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

The public got a look at a finalized proposal for bus routes MATA plans to cut in order to achieve a balanced budget after laying off over 200 employees.

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Interim Chief Financial Officer Hamish Davidson revealed that MATA has been operating from an...

CFO: MATA has operated at deficit for past decade

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

Interim Chief Financial Officer Hamish Davidson revealed that MATA has been operating from an “unrestricted net deficit position” for the last 10 years.

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Making emergency repairs to the aging Shelby County Jail could require pulling money from...

Emergency funding for Shelby Co. Jail delayed

Updated: Sep. 9, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

Making emergency repairs to the aging Shelby County Jail could require pulling money from another critical project.

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Cleotha Abston Henderson was released from prison early on “good behavior” credits, even...

Tennessee board reviewing disciplinary violations in state prison system 2 years after Eliza Fletcher’s murder

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

Cleotha Abston Henderson was released from prison early on “good behavior” credits, even though he had 53 violations while behind bars.

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14-year-old girl shot during fight outside Whitehaven Community Center, police say

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

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Millions of dollars are coming to Memphis to help fix what one congressman says is the city’s...

City of Memphis receives $13.1M in federal funding to redesign its ‘most dangerous intersection’

Updated: Sep. 3, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

Millions of dollars are coming to Memphis to help fix what one congressman says is the city’s most dangerous intersection.

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The last day to come enjoy the fun is Sunday, September 8—plenty of time to bring yourself or...

Delta Fair & Music Festival welcomes thousands of visitors Labor Day weekend

Updated: Sep. 2, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

The last day to come enjoy the fun is Sunday, September 8—plenty of time to bring yourself or your family to this year’s Delta Fair and Music Festival.

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A new report says Memphis-Shelby County Schools failed to adequately respond to sexual...

U.S. says MSCS failed to properly report sexual harassment for years

Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

A new report says Memphis-Shelby County Schools failed to adequately respond to sexual harassment complaints filed by students.

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City of Memphis, EDGE offering $1M to help fortify, protect local businesses from crime

Updated: Aug. 28, 2024 at 10:59 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden

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Memphis police say a woman fatally shot 48-year-old Anitra West, an employee at a Church's...

Worker at Church’s Chicken dies after getting into argument with customer in drive-thru

Updated: Jul. 10, 2024 at 3:39 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden and Jordan Gartner

A Tennessee family is remembering their loved one who was shot and killed while working at a fast-food restaurant.

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(Center) Ramon McGhee's mother Lisa Choat is shown with civil rights attorney Ben Crump, right.

Inmate who died while infested with insects suffered from starvation and dehydration, autopsy says

Updated: Feb. 10, 2024 at 12:20 AM EST

By Stephanie Douglas, Bria Bolden and Gray News staff

An independent preliminary autopsy report reveals some of the factors that caused the Shelby County, Tennessee, inmate's death were severe malnutrition, starvation, dehydration and extensive insect infestation.

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Brayden Smith, 3, died Wednesday after he was struck by a stray bullet in Northeast Memphis...

3-year-old dies after being shot by stray bullet on New Year’s Eve

Updated: Jan. 4, 2024 at 12:28 AM EST

By Lydian Coombs, Bria Bolden, Jacob Gallant and Gray News staff

Police say preliminary information points to a random bullet that hit the toddler from a different part of the apartment complex.

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The Satanic Temple says that children will learn benevolence and empathy, critical thinking,...

Satanic Temple plans ‘After School Satan Club’ at another elementary school

Updated: Dec. 13, 2023 at 5:11 PM EST

By Jacob Gallant, Bria Bolden and Emily Van de Riet

The Satanic Temple is planning an “After School Satan club” at a Memphis elementary school, marking the fifth active club in the country announced this year.

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Omarion Ford was treated at the scene by paramedics and then taken to the hospital.

Teenage Cheddar’s host beaten unconscious by angry customers who weren’t seated together

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT

By Rose Johnson, Bria Bolden and Emily Van de Riet

A teenage restaurant host was beaten by angry customers Sunday night in Memphis after their group of eight was split into two tables.

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One of the shooting scenes is shown in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

14 people injured in 3 shootings in Mississippi

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 9:31 AM EDT

By Jacob Gallant, Bria Bolden and Amanda Alvarado

All 14 victims were taken to the hospital.

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Police in Memphis are on the hunt for the people responsible for the death of Stephen Pearl....

74-year-old church director dies after attempted robbery, police say

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden and Andrew McMunn

Police in Memphis are on the hunt for the people responsible for the death of Stephen Pearl.

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The grandmother of 5-year-old Blu Rolland said his body was found in his mother's boyfriend's...

Family shares disturbing details of boy found dead under home, sister’s injuries

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 2:43 PM EST

By Bria Bolden and Andrew McMunn

The grandmother of the children said her grandson, Blu, was found in a wooden box found in his mother’s boyfriend’s house in Moro, Arkansas.

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Memphis police say they have detained a man who was found inside a vehicle of interest after a...

Running community honors Eliza Fletcher by finishing her last run

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 11:17 AM EDT

By Bria Bolden and Debra Worley

The teacher and mother of two is believed to have been kidnapped and killed during an early morning jog near the University of Memphis campus on Sept. 2.

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18 year old shot hours after her birthday party

Woman shot in the face leaving own 18th birthday party

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 2:22 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden and Debra Worley

Breanna Keys was celebrating her 18th birthday at a family member’s house. She and her boyfriend were leaving the party when they were both shot.

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A "Monkey Award" was given to Shemekia Ellis' son.

Mom concerned with ‘Monkey Award’ given to her pre-K son

Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 11:20 AM EDT

By Bria Bolden and Debra Worley

Her son received other awards too, but the one comparing him to a monkey is something Ellis did not expect.

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Two Mid-South children hospitalized due to nationwide formula shortage

2 children admitted to Tennessee hospital due to nationwide formula shortage

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 1:40 PM EDT

By Bria Bolden and Debra Worley

Officials say both children are in stable condition at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Tennessee, but they both have special medical needs and the normal formula they use is out.

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Memphis Restaurant Workers United protest after Starbucks fires Poplar/Highland store employees

Starbucks employees fired after announcing efforts to unionize in Memphis

Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 at 8:30 AM EST

By Bria Bolden and Gray News staff

Former Starbucks employees say they believe they were fired after announcing they wanted to unionize. Starbucks North America says those employees violated safety and security policies.

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