Posts published in “Mississippi”

AMDs come together for in-person Garaywa gathering

AMDs come together for in-person Garaywa gathering

March 9, 2021

CLINTON, Ms. (Special) — Missions directors from Baptist associations across Mississippi practiced COVID-19 precautions including social distancing during their retreat with Mississippi Baptist Convention Board…

Dwayne Parker to join MBCB as director of Discipleship/Sunday School Dept.

March 8, 2021

Governor relaxes coronavirus mandates in latest Executive Order

Governor relaxes coronavirus mandates in latest Executive Order

March 4, 2021

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief mobilizes to meet food needs in winter storm’s aftermath

WINTER STORM RESPONSE – Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers prepare food for Neshoba County residents who found themselves without electrical power and water during the recent winter weather that swept through Mississippi in late February. (Special photo)

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief mobilizes to meet food needs in winter storm’s aftermath

March 1, 2021

Keyboard festivals win out over COVID-19 pandemic this year

Keyboard festivals win out over COVID-19 pandemic this year

February 26, 2021

Deacon killed in shooting
after church Easter egg hunt
GULFPORT (CBS News) — A Mississippi deacon suffered fatal injuries in a shooting that broke out Saturday after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church, according to the church and local police. Empowerment Ministries Christian Center, which describes itself as a non-denominational ministry located in Gulfport, identified the deacon as Eddie Shed, who also served as its head of security. The church said the shooting was not carried out by anyone affiliated with its ministry, and Shed was killed while attempting to intervene. Gunfire erupted at around 2:05 p.m. local time. The Easter egg hunt had been held in Gulfport's Jack and Florence Goldin Park, according to the Gulfport Police Department. In a news release, the department said a child custody dispute prompted the shooting, and the suspect "reportedly brandished a firearm and opened fire, striking two individuals who were attempting to deescalate (sic) the argument." Witnesses told CBS News affiliate WLOX that Shed had stepped in to protect children in the vicinity once the shooting started. He was pronounced dead at the scene.