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Dangerous heat continues, storms move in Wednesday – Home – WCBI TV

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June 25, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-06-25 04:20:23

SUMMARY: Triple-digit temperatures and high heat indices persist in Columbus, Mississippi on Tuesday, reaching 90s to low 100s. Heat indices range from 102 to 112°, especially near I-55. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, warm, and muggy with lows in the mid-70s. On Wednesday, it will start dry and hot, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s. Showers and storms are expected in the afternoon due to a stronger front, potentially causing damaging winds and significant rain in some areas. The rest of the week will be drier but still humid, with heat indices likely reaching 100-108°. Rain chances may increase again by Sunday.

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$21,000 reward offered in Mississippi homicide case

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July 2, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-07-02 11:35:11

SUMMARY: Carroll County, Mississippi authorities are offering a $21,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the 2015 homicide of Kenneth “Kim” Daves, found at his family-owned K&M Grocery store. Investigators have developed many leads but need further help to solve the case. Sheriff Clint Walker requested the Board of Supervisors to approve a $10,000 reward to augment the $11,000 already offered by the Daves family. Walker emphasized the long wait for justice and the importance of any information that could help close the case. Information can be directed to Sheriff Walker at 662-310-7233 or the Sheriff's Office at 662-237-9283.

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Man pleads guilty after body found in Madison County home

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2 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-02 10:14:25

SUMMARY: In Madison County, Mississippi, 19-year-old Dawton Gage Whatley pled guilty to second-degree murder after the body of Lemetrius Hollins was found in a local home on February 5, 2024. Whatley, who had been living with Hollins, was in custody in Washington County on unrelated charges when he confessed to shooting Hollins on February 3, 2024. Madison County deputies discovered Hollins' body during a welfare check. Whatley was charged and later indicted on June 7, 2024, ultimately pleading guilty on June 24. His sentencing is set for June 16. The motive for the murder remains unclear.

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‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ offers reward for DeSoto County fugitive

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July 2, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Shay Arthur – 2024-07-02 09:02:57

SUMMARY: Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman is offering a $20,000 reward for fugitive Joshua Zimmerman, a 31-year-old accused of murder who escaped from the DeSoto County courthouse. Zimmerman removed his shackles and changed into street clothes to flee the building. Chapman posted the reward details on social media, urging people to contact 833-TELL-DOG with tips. Zimmerman is accused of attacking an elderly man and murdering a 23-year-old woman in a Houston motel last year. The U.S. Marshals Service and Houston Police are actively searching for him. DeSoto County is investigating the escape, but is not affiliated with the reward.

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