St. Clair County Baptists fight gambling efforts
February 19, 2009
Like so many others around the state, Alabama Baptist ministers and church leaders in St. Clair County are gearing up to fight electronic bingo gambling.
Gov. Bob Riley on electronic gambling
February 18, 2009
Gov. Bob Riley sat down with The Alabama Baptist Feb. 10 to discuss the debate over the electronic gambling machines infiltrating Alabama. Following are some
Shades Crest member, accountant shares stewardship thoughts
February 16, 2009
On any given day, Brian Barksdale, a certified public accountant, encounters a variety of clients. Some seek advice for handling a newfound fortune. Others request
State disaster relief teams among those called to help after ice storm
February 12, 2009
Alabama Baptist disaster relief teams have been hard at work moving debris in Kentucky towns ever since a major ice storm swept through the Bluegrass
Ireland receives ‘distinguished service award’
February 12, 2009
Dan Ireland (left), director emeritus of Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP), recently received the 2008 Richard D. Land Distinguished Service Award. Presented by the Southern
Okla. Baptist foundation loses money in scandal
February 12, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY — At least one Baptist group lost money as part of Bernard Madoff’s alleged $50 billion Ponzi scheme. The Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma
Baptists challenge legislators to fight gambling expansion
February 12, 2009
Legislators attending the annual Legislative Prayer Luncheon in Montgomery Feb. 4 should be clear on the message Alabama Baptists are sending — no expansion of
Scottsboro teen named last Brio Girl before magazine for girls publishes final issue
February 5, 2009
When Melissa Gibby saw an article in Brio magazine announcing the search for Brio Girl 2009, she had no idea that after rounds of interviews
