Archives: 2018

Rainy Wednesday.

TODAY: Widespread showers and storms through the day today. Rainfall amounts around 1-2″ with higher localized amounts. Highs in the upper 70s. Overnight, lingering showers and storms, with lows in the upper 60s. THURSDAY: Highs in the upper 70s with a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain around 40%. Rain ends overnight. Lows in the mid 60s. FRI/SAT/SUN: Highs in the…

Guilty Plea in Lamar County Manslaughter

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Lamar County. Corey Wayne Dean, 20, will spend 20 years after his guilty plea. Corey Wayne Dean You may remember back in March of 2017, Dean along with two others escaped from the Marion County Jail. Dean was in jail on charges of burglary, criminal mischief, arson and discharging…

Starkville Hit and Run Investigation Continues

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A hit and run investigation in Starkville is turned over to youth court for further action. The incident happened this past Friday on Yellow Jacket Drive on the Starkville High campus. A 16-year-old student was struck. At the time, Starkville Police told WCBI that officers were searching for a silver Saturn SUV. Police say a juvenile was…

Tupelo Car Theft Suspect Crashes, Charged With Felony

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo car theft suspect crashes the vehicle in Holly Springs, after attacking the owner of the Ford Mustang. Now, Coleman Vasser III is charged with felony auto theft. Coleman Vasser III Tupelo police say Vasser took the vehicle from South Eason Boulevard on Sunday afternoon. The owner of the car was assaulted there. Investigators say shortly…