Mississippi is set to carry out its 20th execution by lethal injection as Richard Jordan, who's sat on death row for 48 years, faces death this week.

For the past five years, no more than 24 executions occurred annually — but 2025 is already near that mark, with more scheduled in the months ahead.

Abdullah Seifullah of Bridgeport received a life sentence after he was found guilty of murder in the death of David Roldan-Dimas in South Carolina.

In September 2024, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Mr. Salmon to serve as District Court Judge serving Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties. Salmon’s public service also includes his membership in the ...