Southern Baptists lose a quarter million members, but attendance rises
The Southern Baptist Convention, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, lost more than a quarter of a million members from 2023 to 2024, according to the latest annual statistics compiled by Lifeway Research. Southern Baptist congregations across the country lost a combined 259,824 members, according to the...
25 Alabama Suburbs Where First-Time Buyers Can Actually Afford a Home in 2025
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Severe thunderstorm strong winds elevated tornado risk Kentucky Tennessee Alabama
STORM PREDICTION CENTER FORECASTS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM & ELEVATED TORNADO RISK KENTUCKY TENNESSEE & ALABAMA FRIDAY & SATURDAY MAY 2-3, 2025. METRO AREAS INCLUDE Lexington-Fayette, KY. Louisville Ky, Nashville, Tn, Memphis Tn, Birmingham Al.
Fishing tournament crash kills three
A boating collision during a professional fishing tournament in Alabama last week left three people dead and three others injured. The Major League Fishing Tournament on Lewis Smith Lake, north of Birmingham, was in the second day of a scheduled three-day competition when the accident occurred. Officials said a bass...
Friends of the Forest welcomes 620 Autauga County Fifth Graders
Friends of the Forest was a huge success this year with 620 Autauga County fifth grade students attending over a three-day period. This is sponsored each year by the Autauga County Forestry Wildlife and Stewardship Council and was hosted by landowners, Heather and Ryan Conner. The Council includes Autauga County...
Stay Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. This watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Townsquare Media Coverage Area Counties Under the Watch. BLOUNT ETOWAH FAYETTE GREENE JEFFERSON LAMAR MARION PICKENS ST. CLAIR SUMTER TUSCALOOSA WALKER WINSTON. "These storms will be in an...
What’s Happening: May 2-4
Don’t let the chance of rain keep you away from all of the fun events happening in the River Region this weekend!. Prattville CityFest is happening at Pratt Park. In Pike Road, the Sweet Creek Farm Market is hosting the Spring Chicken Festival. The Kidney Walk is taking place...
First Alert: Tracking scattered rain/storms Friday & Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The coverage of rain and storms will increase today and Saturday all ahead of a cold front that will sweep across the region. Behind the front will be cooler and dry on Sunday with the more pleasant weather continuing into the start of next week. Out-the-door...
2 Alabama Guardsmen to compete in national military competition
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two Alabama soldiers have been chosen to represent the state in a national military competition this summer. Specialist Jaden Hughes and Staff Sergeant Nathanael Sanders with the Alabama National Guard will compete in the 2025 Best Warriors Competition, an annual event that identifies and...
First Alert Weather Day: Strong to severe storms possible Friday into Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning and Happy Friday!. We have declared a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for Friday into Saturday due to the possibility of strong to severe storms. THE NEXT 24 HOURS: Overnight, the Storm Prediction Center upgraded our risk to Enhanced (level 3/5) for areas from Emelle...
