Headline News from around the Southeast for February 25

February 24, 2021

Arkansas If you think Jess and Cassie Lothes’ hands are full as the parents of nine children, you should see their hearts, Outlook Magazine reported.

God answers Indiana church’s requests, down to the penny

February 24, 2021

By Scott Barkley Baptist Press At first glance, the numbers don’t compute. Before COVID-19, the small church in northern Indiana averaged 80 in worship attendance.

Gene Raymond Hitchcock — a longtime pastor, chaplain and Baptist worker in the state — dies Feb. 9

February 24, 2021

Gene Raymond Hitchcock — a longtime pastor, chaplain and Baptist worker in the state — died Feb. 9. He was 88. Hitchcock retired as a

Rick Hinkle, pastor of Hughes Memorial Baptist Church, Pinson, dies Feb. 5

February 24, 2021

Rick Hinkle, pastor of Hughes Memorial Baptist Church, Pinson, died Feb. 5 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 68. A Samford University

Huntsville churches merge to reach community

February 24, 2021

Two years ago, Devins Jackson would have said things were going well for his church, but they were lacking one thing they needed — a

Ryan Whitley celebrates 25th anniversary as pastor of CrossPoint Church, Trussville

February 24, 2021

BIRMINGHAM METRO ASSOCIATION Ryan Whitley says he’s heard it said that when it comes to parenting, the days are long, but the years are short.

Bill Whitfield, longtime pastor in Mobile, dies at age 90

February 24, 2021

William “Bill” Whitfield, longtime pastor of Cypress Shores Baptist Church, Mobile, died Dec. 20, 2020. He was 90. Whitfield served with the U.S. Marine Corps