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Alabama's gambling battle erupts into clash of the titans; Bessemer operations ordered to shut down
Alabama’s gambling war erupted into a clash of the titans this past week. Amid unrelenting threats of law enforcement raids and yet another state Supreme Court ruling — this time against the state’s largest casino — many Alabama gambling facility operators were left grabbing at straws trying to keep their facilities open and machines intact. Although shaken, they are not waving the white flag of surrender just yet.
In the latest news, Bessemer Cut-off Division District...
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Haiti needs you: Will you send a 'Bucket of Hope'?
February 4, 2010
Over the next few weeks, Alabama Baptists have the opportunity to pack “Buckets of Hope” with specific necessities for Haitians who desperately need provisions.
"These are food-supplement kits that will be assembled and sent to Haiti with very specific items in them packed in a very specific way,” said Mel Johnson, disaster relief strategist for the Alabama Baptist State...
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Why are U.S. sports so Christianity friendly?
January 28, 2010
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Legislature reconvenes — will character prevail?
January 21, 2010
The 2010 Alabama legislative session is underway, and many fear this could...
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A practical guide to estate planning from a Christian perspective
January 14, 2010
When we hear the term “estate planning,” we tend to think it...
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Child baptisms rise significantly via missions education
January 7, 2010
Southern Baptist churches that have Royal Ambassadors (RAs) and Girls in...
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Gov. Riley's State of State address (clip on gambling)
Gov. Bob Riley addressed efforts to legalize gambling in his Jan. 12, 2010, State of the State...
