
Survey finds strong support for public schools, accountability for private school funding
The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama released its latest edition of the Public Opinion Survey Wednesday (Sept. 16), alongside the launch of a dedicated Education Research Center.

Alabama community college enrollment tops 100,000 for 1st time since 2010
The Alabama Community College System announced Wednesday (Oct. 14) that the latest enrollment figures show 100,262 students are attending a

‘Burning what?!’ Annual gathering in Black Rock Desert reminder of hope amid chaos.
In late August, about 80,000 people known as “Burners” will load up their vehicles with whatever they can cram into their ride and head toward “the middle of nowhere” in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.

First person: Word of appreciation, note of gratitude for Rick Lance
It’s the milestone moments during a leader’s tenure that help define the ultimate legacy.

Christian persecution closes church, targets businesses
In Indonesia a machete-brandishing protester disrupted a church service and Christian businesses were targeted or torched in acts of persecution of Christians.

Christian’s home, business torched; 35 families flee in fear
The house and business of a Christian man in Pakistan was set ablaze, and 35 families fled the village in fear when he was accused of blasphemy.

Weekend review: Hurricane relief efforts ‘ready’ and updates on persecuted church
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these headlines from the week reported by The Baptist Paper.

Persecuted church: Somali Christian confined, beaten for faith
A Somali woman reportedly has been confined to a room, beaten and deprived of sufficient nourishment as punishment for putting her faith in Jesus Christ.