Apr 09, 2021His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and husband to Queen Elizabeth II, has peacefully died at Windsor Castle. He was 99 years of age. In the past few years, Philip had experienced several health issues, including earlier this year. Pray for his family during this difficult time.
Apr 05, 2021Byron Lewis Black was scheduled to b executed on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. His execution has been indefinitely stayed. Sixty-five-year-old Byron is convicted of murdering 29-year-old Angela Clay, and her two daughters, 9-year-old Latoya, and 6-year-old Lakeishsa on March 28, 1988.
Apr 05, 2021A ferry was hit by a cargo vessel on the Shitalakkhya River outside the capital of Bangladesh. The ferry capsized and at least 25 bodies have been recovered, with nine people still missing. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for the safety of the missing.
Apr 05, 2021An attack by Maoist insurgents has resulted in at least 5 police officers being killed, and another 18 going missing. A search is underway for those missing. The attack occurred in Sukma, in Chhattisgarh state. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for the safety of the missing. Pray for peace.
Apr 05, 2021At least 48 people have died after the train in which they were riding, collided with a vehicle, derailing the train and causing it to roll down a hit. Over 100 people were also injured in the crash. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured.
Apr 05, 2021Flash floods and landslides have resulted din over 100 people dying. The floods and landslides were caused by heavy rains that caused dams to overflow. Dozens are still missing and rescue work is ongoing. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for the safety of the missing and the rescue workers.
Mar 29, 2021Security forces have killed approximately 91 people in the deadliest day of protests against the armed military coup that occurred on February 1, 2021. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for a peaceful resolution.
Apr 05, 2021A leak has been discovered in a reservoir holding several million gallons of water in Bradenton, Florida. Attempts to repair the leak in the reservoir wall have been unsuccessful, leading to evacuations and preparations for the reservoir to collapse, releasing a wall of water. Pray for the safety of everyone in the area. Pray for all working on stopping the potentially devastating problem.
Kenneth Williams, Arkansas
Updated: Friday, April 28, 2017 12:18 am EDT
Arkansas has executed Kenneth Williams. Read more here.
Updated: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:28 pm EDT
The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected all appeals for Kenneth Williams, allowing his execution to proceed.
Updated: Thursday, April 27, 2017 9:05 pm EDT
The execution of Kenneth Williams is delayed while the Supreme Court of the United States considers the case.
Updated: Thursday, April 27, 2017 7:22 pm EDT
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a request to stay the execution of Kenneth Williams.
Updated: Thursday, April 27, 2017 5:40 pm EDT
The Governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson has refused to grant clemency to Kenneth Williams. In his refusal, the governor noted that Kenneth was granted clemency once, being spared the death penalty and sentenced to life in prison, after his first murder. Kenneth then chose to escape custody and commit a second murder, for which he is scheduled to be executed.
Updated: Thursday, April 27, 2017 12:24 pm EDT
The Arkansas Supreme Court has denied a request to stay the execution of Kenneth Dewayne Williams. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has stated that there are no further requests from Kenneth pending before the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Updated: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:31 pm EDT
Kenneth Dewayne Williams is scheduled to be executed around 9 pm CDT, on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the Cummins Unit near Varner, Arkansas. Thirty-eight-year-old Kenneth is convicted of the murder of 57-year-old Cecil Boren on October 3, 1999, in Varner, Arkansas. Kenneth has spent the last 17 years of his life on Arkansas’ death row.
Kenneth was exposed to drugs and alcohol from a young age. He also grew up in a violent home. Growing up, Kenneth suffered from developmental disabilities, making it difficult for him in school.
On December 13, 1998, Peter Robertson and his friend Dominique Herd, both students at the University of Arkansas, were kidnapped at gunpoint upon leaving a restaurant in Pine Bluff, where they were eating dinner. They were forced to drive around the man, later identified as Kenneth Williams, until eventually, he forced them out of the vehicle. During their drive, Williams continuously told the couple that they would be fine. After forcing them to exit the vehicle, Williams asked where they were from. Peter said “New Jersey,” while Dominique answered “Dallas.” Williams said, “I don’t like the [expletive deleted] from Dallas anyway,” before shooting at both Peter and Dominique. Peter survived his injuries and was able to call the police. Dominique died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Williams was convicted and sentenced by a jury to life in prison, without the possibility of parole on September 15, 1999.
On October 3, 1999, less than one month after beginning his sentence, Williams escaped from the Cummins Unit, where he was serving his sentence. Williams escaped by hiding in a vat of pig slop being taken away on a garbage truck. Williams made his way to the home of Cecil Boren, who was at home tending to his garden. Cecil was shot and killed by Williams, who then dragged Cecil’s body to a bayou.
Williams stole several firearms from Cecil’s home, along with his truck. Williams managed to evade the police for several days. Williams was recaptured following a high-speed chase, which resulted in Williams crashing into a water truck and killing the driver. Williams was sentenced to death for Cecil’s death in 2000.
In 2005, Williams also confessed to the murder of a third man, 36-year-old Jerrell Jenkins on December 13, 1998. Williams received another life term, without the possibility of parole.
Kenneth Williams was scheduled to be executed on January 14, 2016. His execution was stayed, along with several others, by a judge with the Pulaski County Circuit Court. The execution was stayed due to legal challenges regarding the execution drugs.
The Arkansas Parole Board has recommended that Governor Asa Hutchinson not grant clemency to Kenneth. The governor is not required to follow the recommendation of the board.
Arkansas had planned to executed eight men over a 10 day period, beginning on Monday, April 17, 2017. Prior to the executions scheduled for that day, numerous appeals were filed in multiple courts, leading to a confusing mess of legal rulings. The first two executions, scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2017, were eventually stayed by the Arkansas Supreme Court. On Thursday, April 20, 2017, Arkansas carried out its first execution, that of Ledell Lee. Ledell’s execution occurred after multiple appeals to the Supreme Court of the United States, including appeals from drug companies who did not want their drugs being used in executions. The Supreme Court eventually rejected all arguments and allowed Ledell’s execution to be carried out shortly before the execution warrant expired. The second execution scheduled for Thursday night, that of Stacey Johnson, was stayed to allow time for additional DNA testing. Two more executions were carried out on Monday, April 24, 2017.
Jason McGehee was also scheduled to be executed on Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Arkansas. Jason has been granted a stay of execution.
Please pray for peace and healing for Peter Robertson and his family. Please pray for peace and healing for the families of Dominique Hurd, Cecil Boren, and Jerrell Jenkins. Please pray for strength for the family of Kenneth. Please pray that if Kenneth is innocent, lacks the competency to be executed, or should not be executed for any other reason, evidence will be presented prior to his execution. Please pray that Kenneth will come to find peace through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, if he has not already.
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