Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi woman arrested for stabbing victim in neck: Deputies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A woman is now in jail after deputies in Mississippi say she stabbed someone in the neck earlier this month. Rebecca McEwen, 58, of Oxford, Mississippi, is charged with aggravated do...
Aug 14, 2025
Former Canton Police Chief Vickie McNeil dies
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Former Canton Police Chief Vickie McNeil has died. She was 75. According to her obituary, McNeil died on August 10, 2025. Her cause of death is unknown. Police, community unite ...
Aug 14, 2025
Three arrested in Mississippi after drugs found in sweet tea jug
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Pearl River County deputies arrested three suspects after they said drugs were found inside a sweet tea jug. A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a maroon SUV in the...
Aug 14, 2025
AT&T reached a $177M settlement over data breaches: Will you get a payment?
(NEXSTAR) - Earlier this year, AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement after a pair of massive data breaches had targeted customers. If you were among those impacted, we now know how you can file...
Aug 14, 2025
Mississippi murder suspect captured while hiding in Memphis home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Mississippi murder suspect was taken into custody Wednesday in Memphis after U.S. Marshals say he tried to hide under a bed to avoid arrest. The U.S. Marshals Service says 31-year-o...
Aug 14, 2025
Armed man wanted for theft in Mississippi arrested
UPDATE: Ewel "Bubba" Scott was taken into custody by authorities on Thursday morning along with recovered stolen property. Scott is at the Tallahatchie Sheriff's Office and will be transported to...
Aug 14, 2025
Former MMA fighter found guilty of punching, kicking son
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A former MMA fighter was found guilty on Wednesday after he punched and kicked his 12-year-old son, leaving him with a broken wrist in 2024. Ricquan Thomas, 42, was found guilty of f...
Aug 14, 2025
Man killed in Montgomery County crash
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 66-year-old man was killed during a crash in Montgomery County. The crash occurred on U.S. 82 near the town of Stewart just before 11:00 p.m. on August 13, 2025. Pe...
Aug 14, 2025
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit on I-55 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle in Jackson. The incident occurred near the Lakeland Drive exit on Interstate 55 South just after 9:15 p.m. on A...
Aug 14, 2025
Proposed project aims to revitalize Metrocenter Mall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A project to redevelop Metrocenter Mall in Jackson has been proposed to the City Council. This project is expected to cost cost millions of dollars. "We wouldn't be here if we ...
Aug 13, 2025