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Churches celebrate those exploring ministry after Calling Out the Called Sunday

November 28, 2025

Rick Wright, pastor of The Church at Chelsea Westover, said Calling Out the Called Sunday was a “pretty unforgettable experience” as they joined with churches across the state to invite people to respond to God’s call to ministry.

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Library board votes on books ‘inappropriate for children’

November 21, 2025

Following ongoing debate, the Alabama Public Library Service Board voted Thursday (Nov. 21) to move all books discussing transgender topics from children’s and teen sections

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Big Hurricane Baptist burns note, dedicates historical marker during 194th anniversary celebration

November 19, 2025

Big Hurricane Baptist Church in Brookwood had a big weekend for its 194th anniversary Nov. 8-9 — they dedicated a new historical marker in their cemetery and burned the mortgage note to celebrate their new sanctuary being paid in full.

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Governor urges delay on PBS decision by public television board

November 18, 2025

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday urged the board that oversees Alabama Public Television to delay any decision on severing ties with PBS until it has studied Alabamians’ opinions on the matter and developed a plan for what comes next.

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U.S. House returns; Alabama’s members focusing on defense, health care, spending

November 18, 2025

After more than 50 days out of session, the U.S. House returned Monday for its first full week back in Washington, with a long to-do list before the end of the year.

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After 3 emergency calls in one week, Goldman urges safe travel training for missions teams

November 18, 2025

“We’ve been going all these years — we’ve never had a problem there.” Scotty Goldman said he’s heard those words many times from churches that are planning missions trips, but no one is immune to emergencies.

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Takeaways from Alabama’s 2025 school report cards

November 17, 2025

Alabama’s newest school report cards – state and federal – came out Thursday, offering a snapshot that is equal parts progress report and warning sign.

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Longtime FBC Brewton pastor John Finklea dies at 89

November 17, 2025

For 63 years, Finklea served as a pastor, including spending 25 years at FBC Brewton. He retired in 1999, and the church named him pastor emeritus. After retirement, he served 24 more years as pastor of a small country church in Sepulga.

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