Second state judge strikes down gay marriage law

September 16, 2004

Citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s Lawrence vs. Texas decision, a second Washington state judge struck down that state’s ban on same-sex marriage Sept. 7, saying

Threat of violence affects number of student volunteers at digs

September 16, 2004

Since the start of the Palestinian uprising four years ago, local archaeologists, many of them working on sites alluded to in the Bible, have had

Gunmen kill, injure worshipers in Colombia

September 16, 2004

MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Masked gunmen burst into an evening worship service at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Puerto Asis, Colombia, Sept. 4 and

‘Ugly’ quilts famous in Pickens

September 16, 2004

Remember Aunt Mattie’s pea green floral curtains from 1964? How about the outrageously bold plaid your mother outfitted you in for your first day of

Spradlin, Mary Nell

September 16, 2004

Church: First Baptist Church, Cullman Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13 Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hobbies: Church work, crossword puzzles Family Status: Widowed; four children: Donna, Brenda, Janice,