Friendship Baptist Association brings on new ministry assistant

May 18, 2024

Benjamin Marazzi is the new ministry assistant of Friendship Baptist Association.

Braehead Lucile Baptist hosting The Chuck Wagon Gang on June 1

May 18, 2024

Braehead Lucile Baptist Church in West Blocton will host gospel music’s The Chuck Wagon Gang, June 1, 6 p.m.

Barbara Eubanks: You Gotta’ Hear This — Decoration Day, A Dying Tradition

May 18, 2024

For generations, many churches recognized Decoration Day as a special time of remembrance. Columnist Barbara Eubanks reflects on this waning tradition.

Judson College bondholder settles lawsuit with defendants

May 17, 2024

The previously pending lawsuit by businessman Frank C. Mann involving the financial challenges and closing of Judson College has been settled as the Chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy process continues for Judson.

Bethel Baptist in Columbiana calls new pastor

May 17, 2024

Wesley Criswell is the new pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Columbiana.

Eastaboga senior adult minister retires after 54 years of service

May 17, 2024

John Whetstone retired as senior adult minister of Eastaboga Baptist Church after 54 years of ministry

Tighter policies approved for children’s section of Alabama public libraries

May 17, 2024

The Alabama Public Library Service’s newly amended administrative code requires public libraries in the state to remove sexually explicit materials from their children’s sections in order to receive state funding.