Ken Alford — who served nearly 40 years in ministry as a pastor and in a variety of roles at the state and national levels — is the new interim pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Gadsden.
After 90 years, Marvel Baptist Church in Brierfield (near Montevallo) shut its doors. Bibb Baptist Association leaders are praying for how they can best utilize the facility now.
Providence Baptist Church in Clayhatchee recently celebrated 175 years of service with several guest speakers, special music and a plaque from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission.
Significantly fewer Alabama high school seniors filled out this year the federal application for student aid than in previous years, and education officials are trying to reach graduates and boost application numbers.
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