Shelby Baptists say ‘no’ to Sunday alcohol sales
March 12, 2009
In a unanimous vote March 3, Shelby Baptist Association pastors approved a resolution to encourage legislators to oppose bills related to Sunday alcohol sales in
‘Local’ legislation for Greene County violates state law, causes concern
March 12, 2009
On the surface, House Bill (HB) 363 and Senate Bill (SB) 135 appear to be typical electronic bingo gambling expansion bills — this time, the
Greene County Gambling
March 12, 2009
Due to the serious nature of House Bill 363 and its companion bill Senate Bill 135, The Alabama Baptist is printing how each legislator would
Etowah County ‘bingo’ awaits high court ruling
March 5, 2009
Etowah Baptists are holding their ground against county commissioners and two bingo operating companies seeking to bring electronic bingo gambling to the area. What began
Alcohol-related legislation would allow smaller cities ‘wet’ option
March 5, 2009
One state representative who is Southern Baptist feels confident a measure he is sponsoring — a bill that could potentially make even smaller cities in
Governor holds first of many town hall meetings
March 5, 2009
It was standing room only Feb. 24 in the Pelham Civic Center’s Bronze Room as Gov. Bob Riley and other state and local officials rallied
St. Clair County citizens, state leaders gather to voice opposition to gambling
February 26, 2009
More than 300 people gathered Feb. 16 at Bethel Baptist Church, Moody, to stand against gambling in St. Clair County. Alabama Baptist leaders organized the
Greene County gambling bill ‘illegal’ move
February 26, 2009
For the second straight year, Rep. Artis McCampbell, D-Linden, and Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, are asking state legislators to significantly expand electronic bingo gambling in
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