Addictions - news
Shelby Baptists say ‘no’ to Sunday alcohol sales
In a unanimous vote March 3, Shelby Baptist Association pastors approved a resolution to encourage legislators to oppose bills related to Sunday alcohol sales in Shelby County. more »
By staff - Apr 1, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions,
Governor holds first of many town hall meetings
It was standing room only Feb. 24 in the Pelham Civic Center’s Bronze Room as Gov. Bob Riley and other state and local officials rallied Shelby County’s anti-gambling troops. more »
By Sondra Washington - Mar 31, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions,
Alabama County ‘bingo’ awaits high court ruling
Etowah Baptists are holding their ground against county commissioners and two bingo operating companies seeking to bring electronic bingo gambling to the area. more »
By Sondra Washington - Mar 30, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Alcohol-related legislation would allow smaller cities ‘wet’ option
One state representative who is Southern Baptist feels confident a measure he is sponsoring — a bill that could potentially make even smaller cities in the state “wet” — will prevail in the Alabama House of Representatives. more »
By Greg Heyman - Mar 30, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, , Citizenship, Legislation
Oversight of tobacco offers potential to save lives
The product packs a devastating punch. Its smoke-lined trail leads to some startling statistics: More than 400,000 Americans die each year as a result of its scourge, and each day some 3,500 children try it in one form for the first time while another 1,000 children become regular users. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 24, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health
Federal shift in marijuana policy is called ‘disastrous’
The Obama administration’s “surrender to bad state policies on so-called medicinal marijuana will have disastrous effects,” a Southern Baptist ethics leader said in response to a shift in marijuana policy indicated by Attorney General Eric Holder. more »
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, National
Sports lottery proposed in Delaware
DOVER, Del.—The governor of Delaware has proposed a sports lottery to help compensate for a $750 million shortfall in the state’s budget, but opponents contend the gambling expansion will only make matters worse. more »
By Erin Roach - Mar 24, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
St. Clair County citizens, state leaders gather to voice opposition to gambling
More than 300 people gathered Feb. 16 at Bethel Baptist Church, Moody, to stand against gambling in St. Clair County.
Alabama Baptist leaders organized the anti-gambling rally to fight recent attempts to legalize electronic bingo gambling in the county as well as to pray together about the issue, said James Sampley, pastor of First Baptist Church, Ashville. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Mar 14, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Legislators debate increasing beer’s alcohol content
Although similar legislation failed a year ago, current efforts to increase the alcohol content of both beer and wine available in Alabama have moved closer to reality following action by committees in the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives. more »
By Greg Heyman - Mar 13, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
AG’s findings blamed for state’s gambling expansion
Electronic bingo gambling has infiltrated Alabama, and some say the attorney general is to blame for the recent explosion of machines and facilities across the state. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Mar 12, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation