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Man pleads guilty after body found in Madison County home

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2 days ago

July 2, 2024

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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Fourth of July fireworks shows

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23 mins ago

July 4, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-07-04 12:44:30

SUMMARY: Across north Mississippi and west Alabama, various Fourth of July celebrations include fireworks displays this evening and throughout the weekend. Starkville hosts festivities at Cornerstone Park from 4 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. The West Point Country Club features events from 1 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Aberdeen High School's family reunion includes music and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Smithville's Sparks in the Park runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Other locations like Pontotoc, Sherman Park, Saltillo City Park, Ballard Park in Tupelo, and Millport, Alabama, also host similar celebrations with fireworks. Visit local Facebook pages for details.

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Single-vehicle accident leaves one person dead near MUW

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1 hour ago

July 4, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-07-04 11:44:25

SUMMARY: A Columbus man, Johnny Kenyatta Elliott, 43, died in a car accident near MUW on Wednesday night shortly before 9 p.m. Elliott was driving an SUV north on 15th Street when it left the roadway and struck a fence column. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant confirmed that Elliott was the sole occupant of the vehicle. For continuous updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.

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Propulsion engineer is charged with obstructing probe of deadly 2017 US military plane crash

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-07-04 11:17:47

SUMMARY: James Michael Fisher, a former propulsion engineer at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, has been arrested and charged with making false statements and obstructing justice in an investigation into a 2017 military plane crash in Mississippi. This crash involved a Marine Corps KC-130T transport plane, killing 16 service members. Fisher, now residing in Portugal, allegedly concealed engineering documents and misled investigators about his decisions related to the crash. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison. His arrest was announced by federal prosecutors and multiple military investigative agencies. Fisher made his initial court appearance in Jacksonville, Florida.

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