Longtime Alabama Baptist pastor Bill Broome dies at 89
March 21, 2025
William E. “Bill” Broome Jr., a retired preacher, died March 6. He was 89. A Georgia native, Broome was called to preach at age 15, graduated
$192M tax cut package sails through Alabama House; likely spells end to overtime tax cut
March 21, 2025
The Alabama House advanced with little discussion and strong bipartisan support Tuesday a four-bill tax cut package, including a reduction on the state sales tax on groceries.
Britt pushes child care legislation, wants some provisions in reconciliation package
March 17, 2025
As a mom and the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Senate, Britt said she is focused on addressing issues parents and families face, including child care accessibility.
Longtime pastor Jack Still dies at 80
March 17, 2025
For years, Jack Still served as pastor of Mount Joy Baptist Church in Hanceville, Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cullman, First Baptist Church Fairfield and Elkton Road Baptist Church in Athens.
Weekend storms: Calera Baptist, Mignon Baptist damaged; disaster relief teams at work
March 16, 2025
Two Alabama Baptist churches sustained damage in the storms last night (March 15) — Calera Baptist from a tornado, and Mignon Baptist in Sylacauga from flooding. Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief teams are now at work around the state.
Britt, Tuberville talk Space Command, legislative updates for Alabama
March 14, 2025
The Alabama delegation met last week to talk about the latest on Space Command headquarters coming to Huntsville, Britt said. She said they don’t want to get ahead of themselves but said, “things look really good.”
Ivey urges passage of school cell phone ban, teacher parental leave bills
March 14, 2025
“According to a recent survey, 72% of high school teachers in the country reported that cell phones are distracting students,” she said, referring to a recent Pew Research study.
Cuts to farm-to-school, other local produce program means $16.1M loss in Alabama
March 13, 2025
Alabama farmers will no longer receive a planned $16.1 million in grant funding this year for two federal programs that provide fresh, locally grown products in school cafeterias and food banks.
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