Pastor dragged to jail after woman puts faith in Jesus

February 13, 2026

Relatives of a recent convert to Christianity dragged a pastor to jail and vowed he will remain there until the woman returns to her family, sources say.

Panola’s Galilee Baptist, other rural churches burned in 2006 mark 20 years of God’s blessings

February 13, 2026

More than 100 people from Alabama and Mississippi gathered at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Panola the evening of Feb. 7 to mark the 20th anniversary of what Pastor Bob Little calls “a blessing in the blaze.”

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.

Latest news: Tragedy and ministry amid mass shooting in Canada; remembering SBC’s ‘open mic legend’; handling small group leadership issues

February 12, 2026

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Ambush kills pastor, two family members; grandchild left to die

February 12, 2026

A pastor and two family members were slain and his infant grandchild sustained a serious machete wound when extremists ambushed the family Jan. 16.

International partnership with Christian Academy of Guatemala announced at UM

February 12, 2026

The University of Mobile has established a new international dual enrollment partnership with Christian Academy of Guatemala, expanding UM’s global academic footprint.

Spring convocation encourages Christ-centered athletics at UM

February 11, 2026

For student athletes at the University of Mobile, the most important victories aren’t decided on a field or court, but in the foundation on which they build their lives – a foundation grounded in Christ.