Harbin, longtime Mount Ararat pastor, dies at 79
February 17, 2025
Edward Harbin served as pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Woodville for 46 years.
Tuscumbia’s Westside Baptist loses steeple in storms; disaster relief crews at work
February 16, 2025
Westside Baptist in Tuscumbia lost its steeple when an EF-1 tornado ripped through the city late Feb. 15. Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers were at work in that city and ready to help elsewhere, including Kentucky and Tennessee.
Alabama families advocate for larger changing tables in public restrooms
February 13, 2025
“The mission of the changing table is to promote community, inclusion, access and equality for individuals with disabilities who cannot safely utilize the standard, handicap accessible restroom,” said June Wilson.
Lawmakers, governor want 8 weeks paid maternity leave for teachers, state employees
February 12, 2025
Gov. Kay Ivey is calling for eight weeks of paid maternity leave for Alabama teachers and state employees, a move that could make the state more competitive in recruiting and retaining workers.
State-commissioned report finds ‘significant’ issues in Alabama ethics law, recommends major reforms
February 12, 2025
In the 264 page report, the firm found provisions that raised “serious First Amendment concerns” regarding secrecy agreements amid ethics complaints, vagueness and due process concerns, and issues in who the ethics law applies to.
ALCAP’s Davis urges Christian leaders to get involved, use influence
February 10, 2025
“Policy affects our lives, and Christian leaders cannot ignore issues, isolate themselves or be intimidated by opposition,” said Greg Davis, president/CEO of Alabama Citizens Action Program. “Instead, we must use our influence for good.”
Former UA campus minister Bennett dies
February 6, 2025
Don Bennett served as Baptist Campus Minister at the University of Alabama from 1981 to 1990. He was also the husband of Mary Sue, who for 16 years served as special assistant to Rick Lance, SBOM executive director.
Ivey proposes record General and Education Trust Fund budgets
February 6, 2025
Gov. Kay Ivey is proposing record budgets for both the General Fund and education budgets in fiscal 2026 with increases for Medicaid, state employees and teachers retirement systems and health insurance.
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