Iva Jewel Tucker: ‘She hath done what she could’
February 28, 2020
If you knew Iva Jewel Tucker, then you aren’t surprised she lived to the age of 93. Iva Jewel’s spunk, spirit and tenacity rivaled everyone
Retired Pickens Association DOM dies on Valentine’s Day at 83
February 26, 2020
Gary Farley, retired director of missions for Pickens Baptist Association, died Feb. 14. He was 83. Farley first came to Pickens Association in 1997, and
Someone You Should Know — Marilyn Spurgeon
February 26, 2020
By Leigh Pritchett Correspondent, The Alabama Baptist Marilyn Spurgeon firmly believes that Kingdom work continues beyond the age of 90. After 60 years of teaching
University of Mobile Names Jon Seymour Head Baseball Coach, First Game at The Hank
February 24, 2020
The University of Mobile Rams baseball team took the field at Hank Aaron Stadium on Feb. 19 against cross-town rival Spring Hill College with new
Lifelong member of FBC Silverhill Violet Linden dies at age 108
February 14, 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE–The story below appeared in The Alabama Baptist in March 2011 when Violet Linden celebrated her 100th birthday. Linden died Feb. 7, 2020, at
In loving memory of Alabama’s top church planting mentor, cheerleader Lamar Duke
February 11, 2020
Lamar Duke, church planting strategist for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions (SBOM), died Feb. 11. He was 69. Duke, who joined the SBOM
Tim Tebow makes surprise stop in Birmingham during Night to Shine
February 10, 2020
Birmingham got a surprise Feb. 7 when Tim Tebow made an unannounced appearance during this year’s Night to Shine event. Tebow created Night to Shine
Alabama School of the Arts Presents Dr. Ellen Elder Piano Recital Feb. 20
February 7, 2020
The Alabama School of the Arts at University of Mobile presents Ellen Elder in recital as part of the university’s third annual Piano Festival. Elder
