State of emergency declared in Alabama as winter storm moves in
January 23, 2026
Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 19 northern Alabama counties as people across the state brace for winter weather.
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Latest news: Baptist DR on alert as winter storm nears; March for Life; how to handle protesters at church
January 23, 2026
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Committee approves stricter penalties for parking in spots for disabled; expands reckless endangerment
January 23, 2026
Legislation moving through the Alabama Senate would make it a Class B misdemeanor to illegally park in spots designated for those with disabilities.
Felt Needs series: Understanding and serving single-parent families
January 23, 2026
Jeanie is rearing two young children by herself, working a full-time job and maintaining a household. Her ex-husband provides no child care support.
Christian getting death threats in country of refuge
January 22, 2026
A Christian who fled with her family to Uganda has received death threats because of her outreach to people from Sudan and Somalia.
House could vote soon to require age verification in Alabama app stores
January 22, 2026
The House Committee on State Government has approved HB161, which requires app stores to verify a user’s age and link parent accounts for minors.
35 Christians slain in Nigeria; teen girl abducted
January 22, 2026
At least 35 Christians were slain already in January and a teen girl abducted, as persecution of believers in Nigeria continues into another year.
Lass Words: Testing your ‘Christian blood pressure’
January 22, 2026
When you visit a doctor’s office, they usually begin by checking your blood pressure. They wrap that cuff around your upper arm, and it gradually inflates until it grips you tightly.
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