Senator targets governor’s power
February 25, 2010
Attempted raids on two of the state’s largest casinos recently ignited a media firestorm between gambling supporters and leaders of Gov. Bob Riley’s Task Force
Persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt continues
February 25, 2010
TETA, Egypt — Three men accused of killing six Coptic worshipers and a security guard pleaded “not guilty” Feb. 13 as the Coptic community mourned
Alabama Baptists ‘rally’ against expansion of gambling
February 25, 2010
By Kristen Lindsey We are in a battle for the soul of Alabama,” said Joe Godfrey, executive director of Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP), at
Tebow ad well-received but confusing for viewers
February 25, 2010
VENTURA, Calif. — Focus on the Family’s Super Bowl ad featuring star quarterback Tim Tebow may have gotten a lot of press but left many
Eight volunteers released in Haiti; two remain in jail
February 25, 2010
After nearly three weeks in a Haitian jail, eight Baptists from the United States were released Feb. 17, but two remained in prison in the
VictoryLand’s McGregor comes under fire for his ‘bingo’ games
February 25, 2010
More than 800 people filed a federal lawsuit Feb. 16 against VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor and several machine manufacturing companies providing slot machines for the
Pisgah’s New Home Baptist works to give family in need a new home
February 25, 2010
New Home Baptist Church, Pisgah, has certainly been taking its name literally in recent months. When church member DeShun Johnson’s house was in need of
City Council’s meeting ‘ambiguous,’ ‘atypical’ Bessemer mayor May says
February 25, 2010
Bessemer City Councilors barely mentioned gambling in the regular Feb. 16 meeting — a stark difference from the late-night, last-minute “bingo” meeting held just four
