Lawsuit over VictoryLand raid dismissed
January 9, 2014
U.S. District Judge W. Keith Watkins dismissed a lawsuit Dec. 23, 2013, that alleged a raid of the VictoryLand casino in Macon County had violated
Alabama minister Shahan arrested, charged with wife’s murder
January 9, 2014
After more than five months of near silence, investigators in the Karen Shahan murder case made a bold move Jan. 1 when they arrested her
Addressing churches’ legal concerns
January 9, 2014
As church leaders deal with the question of how best to minister to same-sex couples who come to their churches (see stories, pages 1, 4–5),
Responding the way Christ would respond
January 9, 2014
It’s not a comfortable topic for church congregations to discuss. More and more families have relatives living an open homosexual lifestyle, and many Alabama Baptists
Trail Life USA starts own scouting group Jan. 1, opposes Boy Scouts policy on gay membership
January 9, 2014
An organization billing itself as a Christian alternative to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) said it had close to 500 troops — including several
Alabama’s AG supports First Amendment case
January 2, 2014
Can the government force photographers to photograph same-sex wedding ceremonies, even if they are against their religious beliefs? The office of Attorney General Luther Strange
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s new program targets underage drinking
January 2, 2014
Underage drinking is a serious concern nationwide, and a new program in Alabama is working to increase awareness of the dangers. The program, “Under Age,
Several reasons to avoid underage drinking
January 2, 2014
Alabama Citizens Action Program When I talk to schoolchildren and young adults about the use of alcohol, I give them four sound reasons why they
