William Smith offers message of faith, leadership and service to UM students

February 16, 2026

“Take heart. The world is full of fears, but Jesus has overcome them all.”

Multigenerational mission work and building something ‘beautiful’

February 13, 2026

Second Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri, has made “multigenerational” an emphasis in their pursuit of mission work, and the result has been a success.

Alabama bill spotlights stronger camp regulations after Camp Mystic tragedy

February 13, 2026

Calling it “100% preventable,” the parents of 8-year-old Sarah Marsh — who died tragically when floodwaters swept through cabins at Camp Mystic in Texas last summer — are urging stronger camp safety laws.

Congressional hearing highlights state’s reading success

February 12, 2026

Alabama’s efforts to improve literacy were on full display on Capitol Hill on Feb. 10 as Bonnie Short of the Alabama Reading Initiative detailed to House appropriators how the state’s efforts have helped students become better readers.