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June 21, 2025
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Despite progress, Alabama falling short on hiring enough correctional officers
June 20, 2025
Despite the missed deadline, leadership says increased salaries and new recruiting efforts are bolstering staffing numbers after years of struggles.
Abducted evangelist freed; another still captive
June 20, 2025
A Christian evangelist abducted in May in Nigeria has been released, while another remains captive.
Ways small churches can support youth programs
June 20, 2025
Youth who are involved in these projects learn valuable lessons that will aid them throughout their lives.
Alabama won’t track student outcomes under CHOOSE Act — parents will
June 20, 2025
Alabama lawmakers have pushed public schools for more accountability and a sharper focus on student outcomes. But under the state’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program, that responsibility won’t apply to private schools.
Britt, Tuberville clinch updates to child care, SNAP in tax-cut bill, but hurdles remain
June 19, 2025
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, a big advocate for expanding tax breaks for families with children, applauded the expansion of the child and dependent care tax credit included in the Senate Finance Committee’s portion of the megabill.
Current, aspiring writers hone their craft at annual event
June 19, 2025
The SCWC, which was held June 6–7 at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, attracted more than 155 attendees with 33 speakers and staff members.
Alabama’s parole grant rate dips to lowest number in 2 years
June 19, 2025
The rate at which the ABPP grants parole has drawn increased scrutiny in recent years amid the state’s crowded prisons and the board’s failure to comply with its own guidelines.
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