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Mild & Rainy start to Friday, warming up for weekend – Home – WCBI TV

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4 months ago

March 1, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Belle Oliver – 2024-03-01 07:10:58

SUMMARY: The first day of March started with wet weather in Columbus, Mississippi. Rain showers and thunderstorms passed through in the morning, with some showers lingering into the afternoon. Temperatures were mild, with a high of 54 degrees and dropping to the upper 40s at night. The weekend will see drier weather, with temperatures in the upper 60s on Saturday and 70s on Sunday. However, the following week is expected to bring wet weather back, with rain chances returning from the beginning of the work week through midweek. Make the most of the dry weekend before the rainy week ahead.

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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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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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