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A convicted murderer who's been on death row for more than 30 years is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. Charles Ray Crawford was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and killing 20-year-old Kristy Ray in 1993. Crawford killed her days before he was set to go to trial in another rape case.

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It will be sunny today with highs in the 80s.

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The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying four suspects believed to be connected with a weekend shooting in Leland that took the lives of six and injured at least 10. Plus, a second arrest was made on Monday in connection with a shooting on the campus of Heidelberg High School that left two dead, including an expectant mother.

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The Jackson State football team is halfway through the regular season, and after a big win over Alabama State on Saturday, the Tigers have their minds on another round of championship rings. Hear from star quarterback JaCobian Morgan.

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The unveiling ceremony featured remarks from Reynolds’ widow, Lora Reynolds, Mount Olive Mayor Cliff Kelly, friends, and country music executives, along with live performances by James Dupré from NBC’s The Voice and Clay Parker & Jodi James. The funding will be used to purchase a multi-purpose mobile training package, allowing the Academy to deliver high-impact, hands-on training programs to firefighters across the state.

Researchers from Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers analyzed data from Everytown Research covering 2021 through 2025, and found Mississippi had the ninth-highest rate, with 0.88 incidents per million residents about 63% higher than the national average. Researchers at Kuzyk Law analyzed CDC data from 2019 to 2023 and found the state had the eighth-highest rate, with an average of nearly 12 deaths per million residents, which about 21% higher than the national average.

The Cardiovascular Institute of the South has been recognized by the American Heart Association with two Gold Awards for outstanding achievement in blood pressure and cholesterol management. Oxford residents are invited to the Family Festival and NAMI Walk for Mental Health on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9-11 a.m. at the Old Armory Pavilion on Bramlett Boulevard.

A homicide investigation is underway in Clinton after a woman has been identified as the victim. Authorities say 45-year-old Delilah Harris was found shot multiple times at an apartment complex on Woodstone Road earlier today. The Mississippi State Department of Health is reminding families to follow safe sleep guidelines during National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month.

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Law enforcement officials are investigating the death of a 45-year-old woman at a Clinton apartment complex. The civil rights icon's legacy will be highlighted at the Jackson museums.

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The government shutdown is moving into its third week, with the Senate and House out of town for Columbus Day. Any funding bill would need 60 votes to pass in the Senate, meaning Republicans have to earn at least seven Democratic votes. Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania have voted for the funding bill, as well as independent Senator Angus King of Maine. Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul has voted against it.