Transitional home helps women rebuild their lives

September 3, 2015

"They got themselves in trouble; they can get themselves out.” That used to be Deborah Hood’s opinion of those who battled drug and alcohol addictions.

‘Seemingly holographic’ version of The Alabama Baptist using augmented reality technology getting rave reviews

September 3, 2015

Cool,” “neat,” “awesome,” “whoa” and any other adjectives you can think to say when you are impressed — that has been the initial reaction to

First Church, Pell City, new minister to children and families

September 3, 2015

Christopher Dewaal is the new minister to children and families for First Church, Pell City. His first day was Aug. 25. He earned a bachelor’s

Mormon church sticking with Boy Scouts

September 3, 2015

SALT LAKE CITY — The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) isn’t going to lose its largest sponsor after all. The Church of Jesus Christ of

Poarch Band threatens Florida with marijuana business if gambling compact isn’t made

September 3, 2015

Gambling revenues are on the decline nationwide. And while casinos operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) — 6,300 slot machines labeled as

Someone You Should Know — Annette Spiers

September 3, 2015

First Baptist Church, Moody St. Clair Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Romans 12:1–2 Favorite Hymn: “Precious Redeemer” Hobbies: Cooking and entertaining, gardening, listening to music Family Status: Wife of 55

US blacklists 23 countries for human trafficking

September 3, 2015

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has blacklisted 23 countries for failing to even try to meet minimum standards in fighting human trafficking, giving President