Reuters: Fire destroys Oklahoma chemical plant, no injuries

A fire destroyed a chemical plant and caused small explosions near a western Oklahoma town, forcing the evacuation of about a dozen people from nearby homes, but resulting in no injuries, a county emergency management official said on Thursday.

The fire erupted about 10:00 p.m. CDT (0300 GMT) Wednesday at a Danlin Industries facility outside Thomas, Oklahoma, a city of 1,181 people about 90 miles northwest of Oklahoma City. Continue reading

Los Angeles Times: Live updates: At least four dead in Washington Navy Yard shooting

A shooter who had engaged police in a running firefight through the sprawling Washington Navy Yard was shot and killed Monday, as officials continued to search the base for a possible second shooter, law enforcement officials said.

At least four people in addition to the shooter were killed and at least eight were wounded in the rampage that began at approximately 8:20 a.m. at the Navy Yard, a huge complex of buildings located along Washington’s Anacostia River waterfront. Continue reading

The Washington Times: One shooter dead, hunt on for two more after 4 victims killed, 8 injured in Navy Yard rampage

D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier said one shooter was confirmed killed at the scene of the Navy Yard rampage and authorities are looking for two other men who may also have been involved in the attack.

The two at large suspects were dressed in military garb but are not believed to be U.S. service personnel, Lanier said. Continue reading

Master’s Media 2013 Graduation Ceremony

This was a very special day on Grace Street as five students were honored after completing a two-year program in Morningside Master’s Media School of Broadcasting. Friends and family came from near and far to watch as their loved ones received honors.

Harmony Hayes received certificates for Producing and Vocal Performance; Brandon White received certificates for Directing and Lighting; Jonathan Moore received certificates for Camera Operation and Creative Food Design; Jillian Flischel received certificates for Camera Operation and Stage Operation; and Melody Hayes received certificates for Camera Operation and Web Development.

Caleb Gordon opened this special edition of the Jim Bakker Show by doing a stellar job of announcing. Zach Drew, the Vice President and Director of Morningside Master’s Media and the co-host and announcer of the daily Jim Bakker Show, shared how this was what the school is all about – discipling the students in media. Zach was very proud of the job Caleb was doing. Continue reading

The Power of Love

Pastor Jim delivered a tremendous message to his staff recently. It’s a message that all of us need as we go forward because the stresses of life sometimes make us callous and indifferent towards one another when we should be moving ever more towards love and unity.

There is no greater thing in the spiritual repertoire of the Church than LOVE.

Pastor Jim shared that he believes we are moving into a new dimension here at Morningside and we have an amazing year coming up.

To understand where we’re going, we need to understand the time we are living in. Pastor Jim ministered the following: Continue reading

New York Businesses Unconcerned About Terrorist Threats

Businesses in New York City remain unconcerned after a global terror alert was issued by the State Department on Friday. They believe that the threats will not keep tourists from visiting the city.

The alerts stated “al Qaeda operatives may focus efforts to conduct attacks in the coming weeks.” However, the alert did not mention that New York City faced a direct threat. Continue reading