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- 1Haitians rally at North Miami church to protect TPS holdersβΌHaitians rally in North Miami church in fight to protect TPS holders
Haitian community members gathered at a church in North Miami to rally in support of Temporary Protected Status holders, urging measures to protect them from losing their legal residency protections. The event, covered by local station WSVN, highlights ongoing concern in South Florida's large Haitian community over the future of the TPS program and the uncertainty facing those who rely on it.
- 2Woman Sentenced to 30 Years for Fatal Church's Chicken ShootingβWoman gets 30 years after fatally shooting Church's Chicken employee
A woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after fatally shooting an employee at a Church's Chicken restaurant. The sentencing closes out the case, which has drawn widespread local attention in Memphis, where the news was reported. Details about the victim, the motive, or the court proceedings were not immediately provided, but the lengthy sentence reflects the severity of the crime.
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A mass shooting on Church Street in Blakely, Georgia has left several people shot, according to local news reports from WALB and WCTV. Details about the victims' conditions, the number of shooters, and any arrests have not yet been released as investigators work the scene in the small southwest Georgia town.
- 4Microsoft silent as church groups seek 1% of data center costsβMicrosoft goes quiet after church groups ask for 1% of data center costs https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/mic
Faith-based community groups are asking Microsoft to commit 1% of its data center spending to local communities, and the company has so far not responded publicly. The demand reflects growing pressure on tech firms building large data centers, as residents and organizations seek a share of the economic benefits from facilities that consume land, power and water. Microsoft's silence on the request is itself drawing attention.
- 5Church groups ask Microsoft for 1% of data center costsβπ° Microsoft goes quiet after church groups ask for 1% of data center costs βMicrosoft claims to want to be a good neighb
Faith-based community groups in areas where Microsoft is building data centers are asking the company to contribute 1% of project costs to local causes, arguing it should be a good neighbor. According to Ars Technica, Microsoft has so far gone quiet on the request, with critics saying its neighborly claims remain unproven while the expansion of AI infrastructure strains local resources.
- 6Microsoft silent as church groups seek 1% of data center costsβMicrosoft goes quiet after church groups ask for 1% of data center costs
Church groups have asked Microsoft to contribute 1% of its data center costs to local communities, and the company has so far declined to respond publicly. The appeal taps into growing scrutiny of the enormous local impacts β power, water and land use β of data centers across the United States, and of whether tech giants should give back to host communities. Microsoft's silence is itself drawing attention.
- 7Grand Blanc Township church to rebuild one year after attackβΌA year after devastation, Grand Blanc Township church to rebuild
A church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, is moving to rebuild, one year after an attack left the building devastated. Local outlets report the congregation is preparing to restore what was destroyed, a step members describe as a sign of resilience. Details of the rebuilding plans and funding have drawn attention across the region.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear spoke at a church in Louisville as he promotes his newly released book. The appearance ties his political profile to the book tour, drawing local attention in Kentucky. Details of what he said at the service were not available, but the timing suggests the visit is part of broader publicity around the book's launch.
- 9Six injured in shooting on Church Street in BlakelyβShooting on Church Street leaves 6 injured in Blakely
Six people were injured in a shooting on Church Street in Blakely, Georgia, according to local reporting from WALB. Details about the victims' conditions and any suspects have not yet been released, and authorities are expected to provide further information as the investigation continues. Residents are expressing concern about safety in the area.
- 10Grand Blanc community marks one year since church attackβΌOne year later: Grand Blanc community shows resilience after church attack
The Grand Blanc, Michigan community is reflecting on resilience one year after an attack on a local church. Local coverage marks the anniversary of the incident, highlighting how residents and the congregation have recovered and come together in the time since the violence.
- 11Historic Springfield African American church preserved through Drury partnershipβHistoric Springfield African American church will live on with Drury
A historically significant African American church in Springfield will be preserved through an arrangement with Drury University, ensuring the congregation's landmark continues to serve the community rather than being lost to redevelopment. The agreement gives the building a future under the university's stewardship. Local coverage has highlighted the importance of saving a site tied to the city's Black history, with residents welcoming the outcome for a church that has long anchored the neighborhood.
- 12Striking musicians hold free concert at Shaker Heights churchβΌStriking musicians bring free concert to Shaker Heights church
Striking musicians in Shaker Heights, Ohio staged a free concert at a local church while their labor dispute continues. The performance doubled as a show of solidarity and a way to stay connected with the public during the strike. Details about which orchestra is involved and the status of contract talks were not included in the available report.
- 13Grand Blanc Marks One Year Since Church Attackβπ΄LIVE WNEM Morning Extra: One year since Grand Blanc church attack
Local Michigan station WNEM is broadcasting live morning coverage marking one year since the attack on a church in Grand Blanc. The anniversary is prompting reflections on the victims, the congregation's recovery and community healing, with viewers following the special Morning Extra segment as the town remembers the tragedy.
- 14LDS church slated for demolition opens 1980 time capsuleβΌLDS church facing demolition for Bangerter Highway project opens 1980 time capsule
A Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Utah that must be torn down to make way for the Bangerter Highway expansion project has opened a time capsule sealed in 1980. The capsule, buried when the building was constructed, offers a glimpse into congregation life more than four decades ago as the community prepares to lose the building to road construction.
- 15LDS church to be demolished for Bangerter Highway projectβΌAn LDS church will be torn down for the Bangerter Highway project. Before that happens, members dug up a piece of its past.
An LDS church building in Utah will be torn down as part of the Bangerter Highway expansion project. Before demolition, congregation members dug up and preserved a piece of the church's history β reportedly a time capsule or historical artifact buried on the property β as a farewell to the building that served their community for years.
- 16Edina boosts police patrols after church basketball court shootingβΌEdina increases patrols following shooting at church basketball court
Police in Edina, Minnesota, are increasing patrols in the area around a church basketball court following a shooting there. The added patrols aim to reassure residents and deter further violence while investigators work the case. No details on victims or suspects were included in the initial reports.
- 17Serbian Patriarch consecrates church in Pale, urges unityβPatriarch of Serbia consecrated church in Pale, called for unity and love
The Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church consecrated a newly built church in Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and used the ceremony to call on believers to embrace unity and love. The service drew local faithful and officials in the Republika Srpska town, where the church stands as a significant religious and community landmark.
- 18Guns to Gardens event turns unwanted guns into tools and artβGuns to Gardens event transforms more than 20 unwanted guns into tools, art in Lancaster County
A Guns to Gardens event in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, transformed more than 20 unwanted firearms into gardening tools and artwork. The program, part of a national gun buyback-style movement hosted by churches, invites people to surrender guns anonymously so they can be dismantled and repurposed rather than destroyed. Organizers say the effort aims to reduce gun violence while giving communities a constructive symbol out of surrendered weapons.
- 19Injured man seeks help at church after North City shootingβΌInjured man seeks help at church after shooting in North City
A man wounded in a shooting in North City made his way to a church to seek help, according to KMOV. The man was injured but managed to reach the church, where he asked for assistance. Details about his condition, the circumstances of the shooting, and whether any suspects have been identified have not been released.
- 20Glen Cove's First Presbyterian Church Granted Landmark StatusβΌHistoric First Presbyterian Church in Glen Cove, built in 1906, awarded landmark status
The First Presbyterian Church in Glen Cove, New York, a house of worship built in 1906, has been formally awarded landmark status. The designation recognizes the building's historic and architectural significance to the community and will help protect it from alteration or demolition. Local officials and preservation advocates welcomed the decision for the century-old church.