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U.S. House returns; Alabama’s members focusing on defense, health care, spending

November 18, 2025

After more than 50 days out of session, the U.S. House returned Monday for its first full week back in Washington, with a long to-do list before the end of the year.

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UM announces new Pell Promise Scholarships for Fall 2026

November 18, 2025

The University of Mobile announces a new Pell Promise Scholarship to help freshmen with financial need pursue a Christ-centered university education at UM, one of the Top 100 Best Christian Colleges in America.

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After 3 emergency calls in one week, Goldman urges safe travel training for missions teams

November 18, 2025

“We’ve been going all these years — we’ve never had a problem there.” Scotty Goldman said he’s heard those words many times from churches that are planning missions trips, but no one is immune to emergencies.

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Missionary couple ’embarking on a new adventure in Africa’

November 17, 2025

Walter and Mary Norvell, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August, never imagined retirement would see them embarking on a new adventure in Africa to reach university students with the gospel.

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Author Christopher Watkin, panel address ‘timeless gospel,’ apologetics at Samford

November 17, 2025

Christopher Watkin recently spent time at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School to deliver a chapel message and join a discussion about his recent contributions to a new work, “The Gospel After Christendom.”

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Takeaways from Alabama’s 2025 school report cards

November 17, 2025

Alabama’s newest school report cards – state and federal – came out Thursday, offering a snapshot that is equal parts progress report and warning sign.

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Longtime FBC Brewton pastor John Finklea dies at 89

November 17, 2025

For 63 years, Finklea served as a pastor, including spending 25 years at FBC Brewton. He retired in 1999, and the church named him pastor emeritus. After retirement, he served 24 more years as pastor of a small country church in Sepulga.

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Making the grade: Alabama schools improve overall grade

November 14, 2025

Alabama schools improved their overall grade to 87 points out of 100 available on both state and federal report cards for the 2024-25 school year, according to preliminary data presented to state board of education members Nov. 13.

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