Gov. Bentley’s lottery bill passes Senate; Aug. 24 deadline to make November ballot August 25, 2016 Gov. Robert Bentley’s lottery bill (SB 3), sponsored by Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, passed the Alabama Senate 21–12 late in the day Aug. 19. The Read More
Latest ruling against illegal gambling ‘significant victory’ August 25, 2016 The gambling machines and more than $191,000 in cash seized from Frontier Bingo in Knoxville during a raid in 2014 will remain with the state, Read More
Lottery won’t give healthier future to our children, Alabama pediatrician says August 18, 2016 By Dr. Marsha Raulerson Shame on us. The lottery is no way to finance the Medicaid program that provides health insurance for more than a Read More
Bentley to propose state lottery vote in special session August 4, 2016 Gov. Robert Bentley confirmed July 27 that he will be bringing a statewide lottery proposal to the special session that will begin Aug. 15. The Read More
Alabama Baptist pastor addresses voting in upcoming election August 4, 2016 Pastor, FBC Springville A young voter asked me recently, “Who are you voting for in November?” Apparently a famous Christian rapper said he would not Read More
Changing genders isn’t morally wrong, majority of Americans say August 4, 2016 Most Americans see nothing morally wrong with gender change, a study released July 14 shows. Six in 10 Americans don’t think it’s wrong for people Read More
Poll asks religious groups what is morally acceptable August 1, 2016 What does the average American think about major moral issues these days? To some extent it depends on what church or synagogue you attend — Read More
Thousands gather at nation’s capital to pray for unity, healing July 28, 2016 Evangelical Christians converged on the nation’s capital for a prayer rally on one of the hottest days of the summer. With the nation reeling from Read More