Final enrollment numbers show K-12 public schools lose 5,800 students this year

October 22, 2025

The decline in Alabama’s public school enrollment is worse than originally thought.

Rural hospital foundation seeks to increase health care access, economic health

October 21, 2025

A new, private non-profit group is hoping to use members’ collective expertise to find funding and sustainability for Alabama’s rural hospitals.

Kevin McCreless – pastor emeritus of Broadway Baptist in Rainsville – dies at 67

October 20, 2025

Kevin McCreless, longtime pastor of Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville, died Oct. 16. In February, Broadway Baptist honored McCreless and named him pastor emeritus as he retired from 33 years of ministry there.

Health care missionary’s unseen work

October 20, 2025

After hiking in 90-degree weather in flip-flops and a skirt to reach a village, Julia Spelter and another International Mission Board missionary were exhausted and

Davis to UM students: ‘Live uncomfortable’

October 20, 2025

During the October 15th chapel service, University of Mobile students heard a convicting message from Paul Davis designed to equip students as they respond to God’s calling on their life to go and make disciples of all nations.

State convention annual meeting set for Nov. 11–12

October 18, 2025

Alabama Baptists are only a few weeks away from their annual “family reunion” and a chance to stop and celebrate the ways that God is working through their ministries.

Ed Farm, Apple join state in $16M push to bridge digital divide in rural communities

October 17, 2025

Alabama leaders are partnering with Birmingham-based nonprofit Ed Farm and Apple on a state-funded $16 million initiative to expand digital learning and workforce training in some of the state’s most rural communities.