‘Paws in the Pew’ event sparks joy in a unique, engaging way
April 13, 2023
First Baptist Church West Blocton held a unique service March 19. Not only did church members and many from the community attend, but there were
Retired missionary Bill Cowley dies April 12
April 12, 2023
Bill Cowley, a retired missionary and Samford University professor, died April 12. He was 92. Cowley and his wife, Audrey, served as International Mission Board
Illegal slot machines seized April 11 in Jefferson County
April 12, 2023
Over a dozen bingo halls in Jefferson County have been shut down after a multi-community effort April 11. Speaking at an April 12 news conference
Two pastors arrested for ‘fraud’; three men tortured
April 12, 2023
XI’AN, China — Two pastors and a church staff member have been arrested in China for “fraud” and two other Christians tortured for their ties
Theology 101 — The ‘where’ of praising the Lord
April 12, 2023
This week we continue to look at Psalm 150, the “hallelujah psalm.” Its opening verse identifies two places where praise is appropriate and expected. The
Tuscaloosa couple has rare set of identical twins shortly after first set of identical twins
April 12, 2023
Britney Alba’s identical twin sons, Levi and Luka, were six months old when she found herself back at the doctor for an ultrasound in May
Chinese pastor freed after 15-year sentence
April 11, 2023
XINJIANG, China — A Uyghur man convicted during secret trials for his Christian work in China has been released after serving a 15-year sentence. Alimujiang
Former Braves star Sid Bream to speak at 413 Men’s Conference
April 10, 2023
Former Atlanta Braves baseball star Sid Bream will speak at the 413 Men’s Conference on April 29 in Jasper. Bream’s famous game-winning slide against the
