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Baptist Nursing Fellowship of MS to become official state chapter

BNF members serve Soul City Church in downtown Jackson on Nov. 5, 2023, during their annual Summit. (Photo credit: BNF)

Baptist Nursing Fellowship of MS to become official state chapter

June 26, 2026

By Lindsey CarrawayWriting Specialist This year, the Baptist Nursing Fellowship (BNF) formally recognizes Mississippi as an official state chapter, opening doors to more local missions.…

MC Marching Band to represent Mississippi in 2026 National Independence Day Parade

MC Marching Band to represent Mississippi in 2026 National Independence Day Parade

June 25, 2026

Four construction projects underway at WCU ahead of fall semester

Renovations at two dorms opened in the 1960s include modernization and amenities. (Photo credit: WCU)

Four construction projects underway at WCU ahead of fall semester

June 19, 2026

Church treasurer turns 100 years old; not retiring yet!

Pastor Greg Foster (left) and music minister William Ricks (right) present Alma Dean Hicks (center) a plaque in recognition of her 65 years as treasurer of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Leakesville on June 7. (Photo credit: Maria Teel)

Church treasurer turns 100 years old; not retiring yet!

June 18, 2026

BMCU scholarship established to honor ministry and mission legacy of Tom and Jane Sumrall

Tom Sumrall (second from right) receives a plaque commemorating the Blue Mountain Christian University scholarship established in his honor. He is joined by (from left) Andrew Chesteen, pastor of First Baptist Church, New Albany, Barbara McMillin, president of Blue Mountain Christian University, and Michael Baker, pastor of Blue Mountain Baptist Church. (Photo credit: Blue Mountain Christian University)

BMCU scholarship established to honor ministry and mission legacy of Tom and Jane Sumrall

June 17, 2026

Venezuela Baptists begin
response to earthquakes
CARACAS, Venezuela — A lethal pair of earthquakes struck Venezuela late in the evening of Wednesday, June 24. Initial reports indicated that 164 people lost their lives. Hundreds more were injured while others were reported missing. Both quakes registered above 7.0 on the Richter scale, with the second hitting 7.5, making it the strongest earthquake to impact the nation in more than 125 years. Within hours of the earthquakes, Elier J. Romero, general director of the National Baptist Convention of Venezuela (CNBV), shared an update with church partners and Send Relief, Southern Baptists’ compassion ministry, saying, “We are receiving news from the affected areas. We continue praying.” The quakes struck nearby one another, the second following the first by mere seconds shortly after 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Send Relief will stand ready to support the response of Venezuelan Baptists and other ministry partners in the region. The greatest immediate needs are shelter, safe drinking water, food and medical care. In some of the affected areas, those needs were present before the earthquakes struck. Send Relief will be working with CNBV churches and other local partners to help meet immediate needs. Send Relief has posted specific prayer requests and ways to support the Venezuelan response at SendRelief.org.