Huntsville pastor, chaplain dies at 89 after decades of ministry

September 26, 2022

Ted Swann, 89, of Athens, died Sept. 15 at Huntsville Hospital Hospice. Born in Etowah County in 1933, Swann gave his life to the Lord

Eldridge Baptist celebrating 152nd homecoming service

September 23, 2022

Eldridge Baptist Church will celebrate its 152nd homecoming service Oct. 2, 10 a.m. Former members and the community are invited. Blake Courington, former pastor, will

Southside Baptist in Monroeville hosting homecoming

September 22, 2022

Southside Baptist Church, Monroeville, will host its homecoming service Oct. 2 at 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be Glenn Eubanks. Mike Crowe is pastor.

Pleasant View Missionary Baptist hosting Children of the Promise musical group

September 22, 2022

Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Holly Pond, will host a Sunday night singing Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. featuring Children of the Promise from Cedartown,

West End Baptist in Clanton celebrates 25 years of service for two ministers

September 21, 2022

West End Baptist Church, Clanton, recently celebrated two of its ministers for 25 years of service. Associate pastor Eddie Lightsey and minister of students Kenny

Music minister retires after 72 years of service

September 20, 2022

Ronald (“Ron,” “Ronnie”) L. Hilburn, a native of Alabama, retired Sept. 11 as minister of music of First Baptist Church Hoover. He was born in

Semmes First Baptist Church celebrates 150th anniversary

September 20, 2022

Semmes First Baptist Church celebrated its 150th anniversary Aug. 28 with former interim pastor Don Boone as guest speaker. Mark Gatlin, minister of music, arranged