Southern Baptists oust First Baptist Alexandria in vote
Delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention voted 6759 to 5638 to remove First Baptist Church of Alexandria Virginia for egalitarian views on women pastors. The move follows a credentials committee recommendation deeming the church not in friendly cooperation over doctrinal standards.
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Indianapolis
Southern Baptist Convention
First Baptist Church of Alexandria
Virginia
California
Jonathan Sams
Alexandria
Robert Stephens
Stephens
First Alexandria
First Baptist
SBC
Nicaragua
First Baptist Church
Kim Eskridge
Indiana Convention Center
Meredith Stone
Baptist Women In Ministry
Christa Brown
Southern Baptist
Baptistland
Southern Baptists
Lawmakers seek to save JROTCs with lower enrollment rule
A bipartisan group led by Sen Capito and Sen Shaheen introduces the Preserving JROTC Programs Act to cut the minimum school enrollment from 100 to 50 students. The bill targets closures amid DoD data showing JROTC ties to military enlistment and national service, and follows a West Virginia case where Cabell Midland High School received a one-year extension.
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Washington
D.C
U.S
Shelley Moore Capito
R-W.va
Jeanne Shaheen
D-N.h
U.S. Army
U.S. Department of Defense
Dod
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Capito
West Virginia
Imum
New Hampshire
Cabell Midland High School
Carol Miller
Tazewell County 4-H Dog Club sponsors four adoptions
The Tazewell County 4-H Dog Club donated 140 to the Tazewell County Animal Shelter to sponsor four dog adoptions. Members funded this from winnings in the Virginia Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Program Hay Bale decorating contest. They also donated toys treats and supplies and toured the shelter to learn about adoption and animal care.
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Tazewell County 4-H Dog Club
Tazewell County Animal Shelter
Virginia Farm Bureau
Elizabeth Smith
4-H
Dog Club
Virginia
Shooting case prompts community calls for leads
Officers secured the scene and summoned the Princeton Rescue Squad and Princeton Fire Department. The victim was taken to the West Virginia State Medical Examiner for autopsy while investigators canvassed the area for evidence and potential witnesses. Officials urged anyone with information to contact the local police at 304 487 5000 or the 911 non emergency line at 304 425 8911.
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Princeton Rescue Squad
Princeton Fire Department
Gray
Greenbrier County
West Virginia
Police Department
Juneteenth Celebration in Bluefield Features Variety Events
Juneteenth events in Bluefield on Wednesday June 19 include a talent extravaganza food trucks vendors and activities at Raleigh Street Theaters and downtown venues. Veterans will be honored at 5 pm at the Granada Theatre with a screening of Glory. The Ken Hunt Juneteenth Heritage Scholarship applications are due June 17 and contact details are provided for participation.
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Galveston
Texas
Granger
Joe Biden
Deirdre Guyton
Will King
Bluefield
Canine Park
Raleigh Street
Granada Theatre
Commerce Street
Denzel Washington
Morgan Freeman
Matthew Broderick
54Th Massachusetts
Ken Hunt
Mercer County
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