Art Long retires from Eastmont Baptist Church in Montgomery

September 12, 2021

Art Long is familiar with the first eight verses of Ecclesiastes — and the truth that there is a season and a time for everything.

Garner honored for 15 years as Colbert-Lauderdale DOM

September 12, 2021

In August, the executive committee of Colbert-Lauderdale Baptist Association recognized Eddy Garner for 15 years as director of missions, saying they were “very thankful to

After 2020 celebration postponed, FBC Salem marks 175th anniversary

September 12, 2021

After last year’s 175th anniversary gathering was postponed because of COVID-19, David Babson — pastor of First Baptist Church in Salem — said the church’s Aug.

University of Mobile hosts ‘UM Day’ with $2,000 scholarship offer

September 10, 2021

The University of Mobile will host “UM Day” on Friday, Sept. 17. UM Days gives prospective students and parents a chance to preview the campus,

Pair celebrates 50 years of ministry in Alabama, abroad

September 10, 2021

On Oct. 24, 1971, Herman Pair was ordained to the gospel ministry at Henagar Baptist Church. This Oct. 24 — which also falls on a Sunday

Pastor, St. Clair Disaster Relief leader Glenn Pender dies

September 10, 2021

Glenn Pender — longtime pastor and leader of St. Clair Baptist Association Disaster Relief — died Sept. 7. He was 83. For 53 years, Pender

Alabama pastor to serve as chaplain of 9-11 memorial stair climb

September 8, 2021

Jonathan Jenkins says the generation that’s coming along today will mark time by the COVID-19 pandemic. But for his generation, it was Sept. 11, 2001,