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Ridgeland Today
By the People, for the People
Candlelight Vigil Held in Ridgeland to Remember Gun Violence Victims
The event was organized by Families Against Gun Violence to support grieving families and promote gun safety.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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A candlelight vigil was held on February 7th in Ridgeland, Mississippi to remember those who have lost their lives to gun violence. The event was organized by Families Against Gun Violence, a local group founded by LaHoma Scott after her nephew was shot seven times in 2014. Despite the small turnout of around 10 people due to the weather, the vigil aimed to bring together families affected by gun violence and promote gun safety in the community.
Why it matters
Gun violence continues to be a major issue in many communities, leaving families and friends grieving the loss of loved ones. Events like this candlelight vigil provide an opportunity for support, healing, and raising awareness about the importance of gun safety and responsible firearm ownership.
The details
The candlelight vigil was held at Harold Turpin Park in Ridgeland. Event organizer LaHoma Scott founded Families Against Gun Violence after her nephew was shot in 2014. Since then, there have been several fatal shootings in the area, prompting Scott to bring families together who have been affected by gun violence. The vigil was a chance for these families to grieve, find support, and promote gun safety measures like trigger locks and secure storage.
- The candlelight vigil was held on February 7, 2026.
- Families Against Gun Violence plans to hold another event in June 2026.
The players
LaHoma Scott
The founder of Families Against Gun Violence, who organized the candlelight vigil after her nephew was shot seven times in 2014.
Families Against Gun Violence
A local group that organized the candlelight vigil in Ridgeland to remember victims of gun violence and promote gun safety.
What they’re saying
“We had a small group of around 10 people attend the event due to the weather. We will have another event in June.”
— LaHoma Scott, Event Organizer (blufftontoday.com)
“It's important because families are still grieving and some of these families that lost a loved one knows the other person in most cases, it's a friend or family member. It's hurtful and we want to be a support and show them love and bring the communities together, because it affects us all. Everyone knows someone that has been affected by gun violence.”
— LaHoma Scott, Event Organizer (blufftontoday.com)
“We need to get the message out that anger and having a gun can be very deadly. We have to also address gun safety and promote locks for triggers or a lock box so if there are young children around, guns should be locked up and put out of sight.”
— LaHoma Scott, Event Organizer (blufftontoday.com)
What’s next
Families Against Gun Violence plans to hold another candlelight vigil event in June 2026 to continue supporting families affected by gun violence and promoting gun safety in the community.
The takeaway
This candlelight vigil highlights the ongoing need to address gun violence in communities and provide support for grieving families. By promoting gun safety measures and bringing people together, events like this can help raise awareness and work towards solutions to prevent future tragedies.
