Memphis Journalist Amanda Hanson Dies at 38

Action News 5 Digital Leader Remembered for Her Energy, Creativity, and Love for Dance

Amanda Hanson, a prominent journalist and Leader of Digital Innovation at Action News 5 in Memphis, has died at the age of 38 due to complications from a medical emergency.
Hanson, a Memphis native, had a career spanning 13 years in journalism, with stints at KAIT in Arkansas and WREG in Memphis, before returning to her hometown in 2021.
Known for her energy and creativity, Hanson was the driving force behind the Action News 5 Digital Desk, working tirelessly to build its coverage.
Hanson was also known for her love of dance, incorporating it into her broadcasts early in her career and earning the nickname 'Dancin’ Hanson'.
Her recent marriage to Darren and their home renovation brought her immense joy, often shared with her colleagues.