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Posted Saturday, November 30, 2019 5:30 am

Matt Peek

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‘Once in a lifetime’ snow hits parts of the U.S. South

A winter storm sweeping through the U.S. South on Tuesday was dumping snow at levels millions of residents haven't seen before. Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico was combined with a low-pressure system and chilly air to drop significant amounts of snow in some spots.

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — Used to leading off, Ichiro Suzuki got antsy when he had to wait. Considered a no-doubt pick for baseball's Hall of Fame and possibly the second unanimous selection, he waited by the phone for the expected call Tuesday. Fifteen minutes passed without a ring.

Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.

Mississippi woman handwrites entire Bible in three-and-a-half years

MACEDONIA, Miss. — Margurette Robison, 88, lives in the Macedonia community near Tupelo in Lee County. Her two daughters, Vanita Billingsley and Sherry Smith, live close by. What makes Robison’s story unique is how she has spent the past three-and-a-half years hand-copying the entire Bible word-for-word. She completed her task on Jan. 14.

Lifeway study reveals trends and best practices for groups ministry

A church without discipleship is just a gathering. And groups ministry is key for making disciples in the local church.

Jeff Dalrymple to lead ongoing Southern Baptist sexual abuse response

NASHVILLE (BP) — Jeff Dalrymple has been named to lead the office within the SBC Executive Committee dedicated to Southern Baptists’ long-term efforts in Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response, according to a statement from EC President and CEO Jeff Iorg.

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