Reedy, Richard P. Sr. March 8, 2001 Richard P. Reedy Sr., who served as pastor at seven churches in Alabama, died Jan. 31. He was 80. A native of Pensacola, Reedy served Read More »
Barrett, Oliver Lewis March 8, 2001 Oliver Lewis Barrett, a pastor in Alabama churches for more than 20 years, died Jan. 4. Barrett served as director of missions with the Tallapoosa Read More »
Preacher pioneered radio ministry March 8, 2001 For 55 years listeners of Christian radio station WJBY (930 AM) in Rainbow City have heard Floyd Crowe from 9:30 until 10 a.m. Monday through Read More »
Gideons report results of distributing Bibles March 8, 2001 Members of the Gideons Bible distribution group, local pastors and spouses gathered March 1 for the annual Birmingham Metro-Area Pastors Appreciation Banquet. John Ward, a Read More »
LifeWay opens new store in Trussville March 8, 2001 LifeWay Christian Stores opened its newest store in Trussville Feb. 28, with a grand opening celebration set for March 10. Only a few days Read More »
The Value of a Long Look March 8, 2001 The two churches were nothing alike. First Baptist was a county seat church. It had a history of influence in the city and among Baptists Read More »
Earnhardt maintained tradition of praying before races March 8, 2001 Race track chaplain Max Helton said the late racing legend Dale Earnhardt prayed with him before this year’s Daytona 500 — as he did before Read More »
Retirement not a part of Buster Odon’s vocabulary March 1, 2001 C.B. “Buster” Odom started preaching in July 1950. He tried to retire in 1987 and 1997. In 2000, he was recognized for 50 years Read More »