Former Alabama pastor, Wallace Henley, dies at 83

July 16, 2025

Wallace Henley, former pastor in Alabama, died June 24 in Houston, Texas. He was 83. Henley most recently served for 20 years as a staff

Summer learning projects highlighted during Cullman STEM camp visit

July 16, 2025

STEM camp gives students who have completed kindergarten through eighth grade a chance to strengthen problem solving, collaboration and communication skills in a hands-on setting.

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday returns this weekend

July 15, 2025

“A new school year brings new opportunities, and we want every Alabama student to step into the classroom ready to learn and succeed,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in a written statement Monday.

$68 million in federal funding frozen; Alabama schools weigh options

July 14, 2025

Alabama’s K-12 public schools are still waiting to learn the fate of at least $68 million in federal funding unexpectedly frozen barely a month before the start of the new school year.

IMB missionary training offers ‘robust orientation program’ for those looking long-term

July 14, 2025

The extensive training and services help IMB missionaries engage people, like Mark, who have never heard the gospel. John Everett and Rosie Collins are two examples of being well prepared to share the good news with a lost and dying world.

Latest news: Updates from central Texas, Lifeway and more

July 14, 2025

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

U.S. Senate passes Lulu’s Law to create a shark alert system

July 14, 2025

The legislation would direct the Federal Communications Commission to provide mobile phone alerts similar to Amber Alerts if a shark attacks someone or if shark attacks are probable under the conditions.