Mobile’s BayBears’ manager brings faith to field

January 6, 2011

While not a “shotgun wedding,” moments after saying, “I do,” a pistol landed Turner Ward in handcuffs. Before boarding a plane for his honeymoon in

Rebuilding Haiti tops 2010 news

January 6, 2011

By now, your crisp, new calendar has several ink marks (or key strokes if you go paperless) dotting its January spread. You’ve not only set

Alabama congressman helps stop ‘secret’ plot to legalize Internet gambling

January 6, 2011

By Kristen Padilla Although Alabamians once again stopped an effort to legalize gambling in the state this year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of

Alabama Legislature passes 7 ‘historic’ ethics bills

December 23, 2010

In what many, including Gov. Bob Riley, are calling “historic,” Alabama lawmakers approved a major ethics reform package of seven bills that is geared to

Women’s ministries, services find ways to survive tough economy, meet more needs

December 23, 2010

By Kristen Padilla I think during this economic time, nonprofits are hurting across the board,” said Jean Roberson, ministry consultant and adult team leader of

Sav-A-Life centers hit hard by economy

December 23, 2010

By Sondra Washington No matter how important a ministry’s services are to the kingdom of God, lack of funding can make those services an impossibility.

Birmingham Association continues annual Season of Our Savior project

December 23, 2010

More isn’t always better, especially if it is more people in need. But Birmingham Baptist Association (BBA) is looking at the record 2,000 requests for