Alabama lawmakers recently gave final approval to a bill that will significantly reduce the number of public school principals eligible for an annual $5,000 stipend, from about 1,200 schools to just 420.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., is leading legislation to support mothers and pregnant women with resources, including a grant program for organizations that help expectant moms and babies.
“This degree represents more than your academic success,” Charles Smith told over 300 graduates in a ceremony held May 10 on the university’s Great Commission Lawn.
While in seminary, Pratt Dean felt a call to missions. He was appointed as an IMB missionary to Japan in 1966, and in 1970 he married Rita, who had been serving in Taiwan. The two served in Japan together until their retirement in 1999.
House Bill 166, sponsored by Rep. Leigh Hulsey, R-Helena, requires all school districts to adopt a policy by July 1 banning student cell phone use during the instructional day — from the start of instruction until the end of the school day.
Juneteenth will be an official state holiday under a bill approved by the Legislature on Wednesday.
Randy Covington will continue as exec dir of Alaska Baptists until his originally planned retirement date of Sept. 30, 2025 — despite what was announced in March following a disagreement over the extent of autonomy a church should have.
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
