Nelson retires after 41 years in ministry
March 3, 2016
When Buddy Nelson asked his college sweetheart, Becky, to marry him, she said “yes” to being a banker’s wife. But by the time they got
More gambling bills filed
March 3, 2016
Gambling legislation continues to surface in the state Legislature. The most recent bills, SB114 and HB56, would clarify the legal status of fantasy sports games
Ala. pastor accepts medal for civil rights marchers
March 3, 2016
WASHINGTON — An African-American Alabama Baptist minister who took part in the historic civil rights marches in Selma has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
IMB force ‘much healthier’ with missionaries cut by 20 percent, staff by 40 percent
February 28, 2016
The recent move among International Mission Board (IMB) officials to allow missionaries and support staff to cut themselves from employment — both through retirement and
Associational food pantry supplies more than food
February 25, 2016
At the Alabama-Crenshaw Baptist Association food pantry, housed in the associational office building in Glenwood, food is not the only thing going out the door
Southcrest Baptist Church, Bessemer, hosts Brighter Day in concert
February 25, 2016
Southcrest Church, Bessemer, will host bluegrass gospel band Brighter Day from Tuscaloosa on March 4. Doors open at 6 p.m. with food and door prizes.
Sardis Baptist Church, Boaz, holds community outreach services
February 25, 2016
Sardis Church, Boaz, will hold special community outreach services Feb. 28. Robert Smith will speak at the 9:45 a.m. service and Junior Hill will speak
River Bend Baptist Church, Lowndesboro, new pastor
February 25, 2016
Mark Raughton is the new pastor of River Bend Church, Lowndesboro. He holds a degree from the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville. He and
