First person: The bottom line of Christmas

December 19, 2025

Can you imagine the joy of hearing the story of Jesus’ birth for the first time?

Lawmakers back health care bill that does not extend subsidies

December 18, 2025

Alabama’s Republican House members all supported the Republican health care legislation on Wednesday that does not extend pandemic-era health insurance subsidies, virtually guaranteeing the tax credits will expire at the end of the year.

Kornegay ‘grateful’ for full-circle moment in music ministry, chance to start new tradition at West End Baptist

December 18, 2025

Paula Kornegay says it’s a story only God could write. When she stood up to direct the Christmas presentation at West End Baptist Church in Clanton, the children’s choir director who first taught her to count music was in the choir.

Pine Level Baptist in Louisville celebrates 150th anniversary

December 17, 2025

Pine Level Baptist Church, Louisville, celebrated its 150th anniversary Oct. 11–12.

Central Baptist in Florence celebrates 125th anniversary

December 17, 2025

Central Baptist Church, Florence, celebrated its 125th anniversary Nov. 23.

Camp Ground Baptist in Ozark celebrates 175th anniversary

December 17, 2025

Camp Ground Baptist Church, Ozark, celebrated its 175th anniversary Sept. 28. Al Sonanstine, a former pastor, was the guest preacher, and Chris Woodall, another former pastor, led in prayer and recounted the history of the church.

Piney Grove Baptist in Ardmore celebrates 175th anniversary

December 17, 2025

Piney Grove Baptist Church, Ardmore, celebrated its 175th anniversary Nov. 9. During the service video greetings were shown from three former pastors: Joe Plunkett, Ray Stonecypher and Aaron Armstrong, who also gave the closing prayer.