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Forest Lake Baptist pastor retires after more than 3 decades

May 3, 2023

Donnie Payne retired April 30 from Forest Lake Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa. Payne has served the church since 1989. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Blue

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Elkdale Baptist in Selma welcomes new minister of music

May 3, 2023

John Braley is the new minister of music of Elkdale Baptist Church, Selma.

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Man charged in shooting deaths of 3 senior adults in Birmingham sentenced to life in prison

May 3, 2023

The man charged in the deaths of three senior adults killed during a dinner event at a Birmingham church has pleaded guilty to their murders

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Longtime pastor Earl Holt spent 56 years in ministry

May 3, 2023

Earl L. Holt, pastor of Serenity Baptist Church, Hartselle, died recently at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. A Morgan County native, Holt was in ministry 56

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Rashional Thoughts: Seasonal life changes difficult but manageable with right perspective

May 3, 2023

Balancing grief with situational awareness, my friend handled the move well. She’s thriving in her new home but moments of sadness surface occasionally. No one

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Theology 101 — Divine Spirit and Human Spirit

May 3, 2023

The Bible consistently bears witness to God as the Holy Trinity — Father, Son and Spirit. The Bible also has much to say about the

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Pastor emeritus of FBC Fairview dies

May 3, 2023

Horace R. Hall died May 1. He was 86. A Tuscaloosa native, Hall was called to preach in September 1966 and attended Baptist Bible Institute

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Mitts Chapel Baptist in Deatsville celebrates 100th anniversary

May 2, 2023

Mitts Chapel Baptist Church, Deatsville, celebrated its 100th anniversary March 19. Former pastors Terry Johnston, Roger Singleton and Dave Burns spoke while Scott Griffith, another

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