The Baptist Paper celebrates milestone
May 8, 2026
Five years ago, The Baptist Paper launched as a national printed newspaper.
Pedro’s ‘light’ shining where ‘there is no church … but there are people yearning for truth’
May 7, 2026
In one small Mexican village, life comes with a hard, practical rhythm. Children finish eighth grade and are quickly pulled into the fields or the
State House floods as Alabama House, Senate advance special session bills
May 7, 2026
The Alabama House of Representatives and State Senate on Wednesday passed two bills to allow special primary elections for certain State Senate and congressional districts if courts let the state revert to old maps.
UM graduation set for May 9; Rick Lance to give commencement
May 6, 2026
The University of Mobile will honor more than 300 graduates during commencement Saturday, May 9, on the Dr. Fred and Sue Lackey Great Commission Lawn on campus.
Sophomore Autumn Jones crowned Miss University of Mobile 2026
May 6, 2026
Autumn Jones, a sophomore nursing major from Fairhope, Alabama, was crowned Miss University of Mobile 2026, becoming the 61st Miss UM to represent the Baptist university since its founding in 1961.
Latest news: SBC’s Annual Church Profile shows mixed results; USCIRF reports religious freedom violations against children; new details released on Missouri Baptist leader’s death
May 5, 2026
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Dothan, Tuscaloosa schools approved by charter commission
May 5, 2026
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission approved a new Dothan charter school and a proposed Tuscaloosa County career technical school Monday (May 4), delayed two proposed Birmingham schools and rejected a separate Tuscaloosa appeal.
Samford awards honorary doctorate to lumber titan Jimmy Rane
May 5, 2026
James W. “Jimmy” Rane, who transformed a floundering timber business into the world’s largest treated lumber company, received an honorary Doctor of Commerce from Samford University’s Brock School of Business during spring commencement.
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