UM welcomes new vice president for strategic initiatives

June 19, 2024

The University of Mobile welcomes Nathan Harris as the new vice president for strategic initiatives.

Alabama students performing ‘remarkably better’ on reading proficiency, new report shows

June 19, 2024

This year, Alabama second and third graders saw an 8% increase in literacy based on the ACAP scores — 91% are reading at grade level as opposed to 83% in 2023.

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Willie Mays, baseball legend from Alabama, dies at 93

June 19, 2024

Willie Mays got his start at Birmingham’s Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in the U.S. and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues. A special, regular season game will take place at the field June 20.

National WMU leads conversation on mental health, provides resources to help

June 19, 2024

WMU’s Project Help: Mental Health is an initiative that seeks to raise the level of awareness of mental health and provide practical approaches for believers to meet needs and share the gospel.

Hundreds arrested in mob attack upon a Christian and his home, business

June 18, 2024

Police have arrested 26 of the 44 named suspects and hundreds of rioters in a mob attack in Pakistan that left a Christian man in critical condition.

Book Review: Texas author uses her storytelling skills to encourage math and friendship

June 18, 2024

Wendy Hinote Lanier’s “Too Many Pigs in the Pool” offers a fun and creative way to encourage children to do math while reading along with a fun story.

You Gotta’ Hear This: Vocabulary lessons

June 18, 2024

Barbara Eubanks has had some “teachable moments” related to the word adultery, and she believes parents and church leaders shouldn’t shy away from the word, especially in today’s culture.