SUMMARY: The National Hurricane Center has initiated advisories for Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, expected to intensify into a hurricane by Wednesday as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico. Initially disorganized with 30 mph winds, the system is predicted to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane and potentially escalate to a Category 2 or 3 storm while targeting Florida’s west coast, particularly the Big Bend area. Hurricane watches and tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of Mexico. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in Central America and surrounding regions. In the tropics, another system between Africa and the Cabo Verde Islands shows a chance for development.

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SUMMARY: A 58-year-old woman was discovered stabbed to death in her bedroom in Jackson, Mississippi, on September 23. Family members found her in her home on Exchange Drive. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds, and police suspect her vehicle was stolen by the assailant; it has since been recovered in South Jackson. At present, authorities have no suspects or motives for the crime. The Jackson Police Department is seeking information from the public and encourages anyone with details to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

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SUMMARY: In Mississippi, in-person and mail-in absentee ballots are available for the November 2024 General Election at county Circuit Clerk’s Offices. Voters can check eligibility via the Secretary of State‘s “Y’all Vote” website or contact their local circuit clerk. For those unable to visit during the week, in-person absentee voting is offered on Saturdays, October 26 and November 2. Key dates include October 7 for voter registration, November 2 for the in-person absentee voting deadline, and November 5 as both General Election Day and the deadline for mail-in absentee ballot postmarks.

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