Alabama students could face a statewide ban on cell phone use during the school day as soon as the 2026–27 school year under a new bill aimed at reducing classroom distractions and improving academic outcomes.
The United States’ semiquincentennial — or 250th birthday — is still a year-and-a-half away, but organizers in Alabama are planning events that will begin in
Pastor Will Faulkenberry of Mosaic City Church in Huntsville said he has a lot to be thankful for. On Nov. 9, he underwent a successful kidney transplant and is recovering well. He hopes to return home to Huntsville tomorrow (Dec. 3).
Spending on Alabama’s K-12 students went up across the board, according to spending data released by the Alabama Department of Education.
Michael Falahat said when he was growing up in Jordan, he looked forward to Operation Christmas Child season all year long. “As a child, this is probably the main way I felt in a practical way that God loves me,” he said.
Shane Stidham said when his church — Fulton Bridge Baptist in Hamilton — decided to hold a monthly food distribution, he thought it was a great idea. But he had no idea how it would affect his congregation.
Alabama Baptist associational leaders exploring opportunities to develop cohorts that would help those serving as directors of missions and associational mission strategists gather, build connections and learn from each other.
For several years, Eric Boykin and Stan Henson have been helping kids and teens get more involved in worship. After Henson’s death in April, Mount Olive Baptist built a center in his honor to train the next generation of worship leaders.
