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Statewide #PutThePhoneDown campaign launched

August 29, 2025

While perhaps easier said than done, the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund launched the #PutThePhoneDown campaign to combat excessive cellphone use among children.

Twenty years later, First Baptist Biloxi pastors reflect on Katrina

August 29, 2025

The Monday on Aug. 29, 2005 is marked in history for the homes leveled to their foundations — also for the lives lost and for the unimaginable scars left behind. But for First Baptist Church Biloxi, the days following the disaster stand as an immovable testament to God’s faithfulness.

90-year-old pastor celebrated by Georgia community

August 29, 2025

Senior pastor Randy Ellis stated, “George Ross is a man who sets the golden standard for the heart of the pastor. At 90 years old, he still faithfully ministers to those under his care. Ross’s ability to connect with people and impart empathy is unmatched.”

Church shatters baptism record with 846 and counting

August 28, 2025

After a record year of baptisms last year, Hillvue Heights Church has exceeded that total by more than 100 this year.

Mississippi News Aug. 28, 2025

August 28, 2025

Celebrations Holly Baptist Church, Corinth, Alcorn Association, celebrates 150 years this September. Each Sunday a former pastor will bring the message at 10:30 a.m.: Sept.

‘Incomprehensible’: 2 children killed, 17 others wounded in shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school

August 27, 2025

Police are investigating a school shooting in Minneapolis that took the lives of two children and left 17 others wounded on Wednesday (Aug. 27).

Native American ministry plans boot camp for teaching First Nations peoples

August 26, 2025

Pastors who come to teach at First Nation churches typically last only two years. Bridging the Gap Ministries, a ministry focused on enabling First Nations peoples to keep their culture and follow Jesus, plans to start the First Nations Ministry Bootcamp.