Radio host who predicted world’s end dies

January 2, 2014

Harold Camping, the radio preacher who convinced thousands of followers that Jesus would return on May 21, 2011, to usher in the end of the

New Features for a New Year

January 2, 2014

With this first issue of 2014, The Alabama Baptist begins introducing four new features that will appear regularly in the state Baptist paper. The first

Wagarville Church, new pastor Joshua Purvis

January 2, 2014

Joshua Purvis is the new pastor of Wagarville Church. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of South Alabama in Mobile

New hospital vessel to be built for Mercy Ships

January 2, 2014

BEIJING, China — Mercy Ships has announced that it has reached an agreement with shipbuilding firms to purpose-build a new hospital ship for Mercy Ships.

Shahan arrested, courts records say he stabbed, killed his wife

January 2, 2014

After more than five months of near silence, investigators in the Karen Shahan murder case made a bold move Jan. 1 when they arrested her

‘Be just, merciful, humble,’ Vines tells Samford graduates

January 2, 2014

Health care insurance official Tim Vines told Samford University graduates they should “rejoice” in their accomplishment and strive to make a difference in the world.

England recognizes Church of Scientology marriages

January 2, 2014

LONDON, England — Britain’s highest court ruled Dec. 11, 2013, that Scientology is a religion, giving a 25-year-old woman and her fiancé the legal rights