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IN THE MARGINS: Why do people see the same event differently?

IN THE MARGINS: Why do people see the same event differently?

March 6, 2025

By Tony MartinEditor Have you ever watched a news story, heard a debate, or witnessed an event and then been baffled by how two intelligent,…

IN THE MARGINS: When you just don’t care anymore

IN THE MARGINS: When you just don’t care anymore

February 27, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: What happens when you fail?

IN THE MARGINS: What happens when you fail?

February 20, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: You’re being manipulated

IN THE MARGINS: You’re being manipulated

February 12, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: Well, THAT didn’t work — when God redirects our steps

IN THE MARGINS: Well, THAT didn’t work — when God redirects our steps

February 5, 2025

Deacon victim of fatal shooting
at Gulfport church gathering
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — Officials confirm at least two people are injured and one person is dead after a shooting stemming from a domestic dispute in Gulfport on Saturday afternoon. According to investigators, the incident took place around 2:05 p.m. during the end of a church gathering at Jack and Florence Goldin Park. The gathering was for a family Easter egg hunt being held by Empowerment Ministries Christian Center. One victim identified by the church as Eddie Shed, a deacon and head of the church’s security, was shot while attempting to intervene. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Church members say Shed was trying to protect children when he was shot. “He died a hero doing what he does best, and that’s protecting and that’s loving and that’s looking out for everyone,” said fellow church member Alexis Weathersby. “He was just a wonderful man that was willing to do any and everything for anyone.”