News Book “Alabama Faith” celebrates the beauty of church stained glass across the state "Alabama Faith" features over 140 breathtaking photographs of stained glass windows from various denominations. StaffOctober 2, 2024
Courts Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear case on UMC split The major split in the denomination comes after the denomination voted earlier this year to end prohibitions on same-sex marriage. Jacob HolmesAugust 26, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes bill to punish child sex abuse by clergy A bill by Rep. Leigh Hulsey and Sen. Roger Smitherman would punish church leaders who engage in sexual activity with anyone under age 19. Josh MoonApril 29, 2024
State FFRF objects to church proselytizing for snacks in Etowah schools The Southside Wrestling Team is asking churches to donate snacks and water in exchange for allowing the churches to “pour into” students. Patrick DarringtonDecember 26, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Confronting “church hurt” emotionally, physically, sexually, spiritually In the church-going community, members are talking more openly than ever about “church hurt." David PersonJuly 6, 2023
National SBC executive committee votes to waive attorney-client privilege in abuse review After weeks of heated meetings and two votes against transparency, members voted to allow access to the committee's documents. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 6, 2021
State Saraland pastor elected Southern Baptist Convention president Saraland pastor Ed Litton's election stopped efforts by a more conservative faction to take control of the denomination. Josh MoonJune 16, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to ban sale of drug paraphernalia near schools and churches Selling drug paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a church or school would mean a $250 fine on top of any other penalties. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker pre-files bill to limit state’s authority to close businesses, churches in state of emergency HB103 would limit the current powers wielded by the governor and other public officials. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
National Congressman-elect Jerry Carl says he opposes another lockdown Carl said he wants “a return to normalcy,” in an interview with Fox News last week. Brandon MoseleyDecember 29, 2020