Churches

Scott Argent is the new pastor of Aldridge Church, Parrish. He comes from Mount Carmel Church, Cordova, where he served as youth pastor, associate pastor

Pastor Roger Keel of Pleasant Grove Church, Jackson, was ordained into the gospel ministry Aug. 16. He also was licensed by the church June 28.

Meek Church, Arley, will dedicate its new playground Sept. 6. The community is invited for a cookout at 4:30 p.m., and Strait Way Quartet will

First Church, New Brockton, will hold an outdoor extravaganza with M.U.D. Ministries for sportsmen and families of all ages Sept. 12, 8 a.m., at the

CrossRoads Church, Rogersville, will host a Christian school conference Sept. 13, 2 p.m., with Ed Gamble, executive director of the Southern Baptist Association of Christian

New Bethel Church, Tuscumbia, will hold a back to school event Sept. 5 with the Houndstooth Twins. They will sign autographs at 4 p.m. and