First measles case reported in Alabama since 2002

August 26, 2025

A child in north Alabama has measles, the first reported case of the illness in the state since 2002, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Harmony Baptist honors 98-year-old Lola Owens for 87 years of membership

August 25, 2025

In July 1938, Lola Owens walked down the aisle of Harmony Baptist Church in Andalusia, gave her life to Christ and became a church member. And 87 years later, she’s still there. Church members say she’s a “role model” in how to love others.

Gardendale FBC member says God answered prayers to relocate St. Vincent’s Hospital cross to Arizona church

August 24, 2025

An unusual text disrupted Richard Bradley’s workout one morning at the family life center at Gardendale First Baptist Church — someone had a 16-foot cross from the former St. Vincent’s Hospital and didn’t know what to do with it.

FBC Butler uses softball as summer Sunday night fellowship opportunity

August 24, 2025

Church softball leagues aren’t new, but the way First Baptist Church Butler’s started is maybe a little different than most — it started as a Sunday night fellowship opportunity.

FBC Butler sees need to offer ‘different’ VBS, tries something new this summer

August 22, 2025

First Baptist Church Butler decided to change up their normal Vacation Bible School plan this year after Pastor Jason Moye had a burden to do something different.

Alabama ACAP scores rise statewide, but gaps remain

August 20, 2025

Test scores in Alabama are rising overall, but the story looks different depending on location. Some districts continue to post strong gains, while others struggle with low proficiency tied closely to poverty.

NIH director visits UAB with Britt to talk about agency’s future

August 20, 2025

National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya visited the University of Alabama at Birmingham Thursday to share his vision to target chronic diseases as the head of the biomedical research agency.