Eufaula DOM celebrating 50 years of ministry

June 24, 2024

Richard Donald “Don” Hatcher will celebrate 50 years of ministry July 28, 3–5 p.m. at Cross Baptist Church, Eufaula.

FBC Center Star pays off million dollar note decade after truck hits sanctuary

June 23, 2024

In March 2014, a semi truck hit the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Center Star in Killen. The church recently paid off a $1.1 million note stemming from that unexpected rebuilding project.

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Innovate Alabama gets nearly $98 million for small businesses

June 22, 2024

Gov. Kay Ivey announced June 18 that Alabama small businesses will receive nearly $98 million through Innovate Alabama, a public-private economic development organization.

Retired physician shares practical tips for caregiving from personal experience

June 22, 2024

Renée Brown Harmon became her husband’s caregiver when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 50. She shares what she has learned in her memoir, “Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer’s: Principles of Caregiving That Kept Me Upright.

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Digital Expansion Authority consultant says fiber internet connection better than satellite

June 21, 2024

While satellite is a good technology for many, it is often incompatible with rural areas with lots of trees or hilly terrain, and that is why some broadband experts are advocating for the use of fiber in rural areas.

Longtime pastor, religious education director dies at 92

June 21, 2024

Louie F. Reynolds Jr., of Enterprise, died June 19. He was the director of religious education at Fort Rucker for more than 26 years and served several Baptist churches. He was 92.

‘Hub of the office’: Coker celebrates 50 years at SBOM

June 21, 2024

Coming out of high school, Mondene Coker was dismissed as just a 19 year old who would stick with a job for a short time before leaving. But when the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions gave her a chance, she stuck with it for 50 years.