Retired pastor John F. Meadows dies Sept. 10

September 17, 2021

John F. Meadows — who retired in April from the pastorate of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Salem — died Sept. 10. He was 79. A

First Baptist Church in Wetumpka celebrates 200th anniversary

September 17, 2021

First Baptist Church Wetumpka will celebrate its 200th anniversary Oct. 3. A breakfast is scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by a worship service

Kidnapped girl released, raising hope for other captives

September 17, 2021

CHIBOK, Nigeria — A girl abducted by the terrorist group Boko Haram seven years ago was recently reunited with her parents, raising hope that other

Heroes of the Faith: 2021 marks 1500th birthday of Irish abbot, evangelist Columba

September 17, 2021

Columba (521–597), an abbot and missionary evangelist, studied under prominent monastic teachers in Ireland and founded several monasteries there. He is known for spreading Christianity