Court Weighs in on Applying Mass Gathering Ban to Ky. Churches
A federal appeals court on Saturday declined to block the Kentucky governor's temporary ban on massing gatherings from applying to in-person religious services.
Kentucky Baptist Church Denied Bid to Block Gathering Restrictions
A federal judge has denied a Kentucky church’s bid to block enforcement of the governor's restrictions on faith-based gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. District Judge David Hale in Louisville on Saturday night rejected a motion for a restraining order by Maryville Baptist Church
Drive-In Churches Spark New Church-State Conflicts
As most churches across the country shifted to online worship services due to the coronavirus pandemic, a few tried a more low-tech way of worshiping without gathering together in a confined space: drive-in services. However, those drive-in worship services sparked church-state conflicts during Holy Week
Kentucky Churches Defy Virus Orders, Hold In-Person Services
Some Kentucky churches held Palm Sunday services in defiance of Gov. Andy Beshear’s warning against in-person worship.
Kentucky Disaster Relief Responds to In-State Flooding
Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief workers are poised and prepared to begin working in flood-ravaged southeastern Kentucky.
Sports Betting Bill Stumbles From Starting Gate in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — In a state where betting on the Kentucky Derby is seen as a rite of passage, efforts to legalize wagering on other sports have barely gotten out of the starting gate.
“Out of the Box” Pastor Guides Ky. Church’s Outward Focus
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Western Recorder) -- Denver Copeland candidly says he is an "out of the box" pastor. His track record in almost three years shepherding Stithton Baptist Church gives evidence to that perspective.
Prayers From All Over – Even Zimbabwe – Lift Up Little Leaguer
CINCINNATI (BP) -- Prayers for William Burton, a Little Leaguer who wasn't given much chance to live after a cardiac arrest at practice, are coming from everywhere. He is now seen as a miracle -- and maybe even a little bit of a celebrity --
Lawsuit Claims School Activity Ban for Unvaccinated Student Violates Religious Liberty
A high school senior in Kentucky has filed a lawsuit after being barred from school and extracurricular activities because he has not been vaccinated, claiming his decision is required by his religious beliefs.
Western Recorder Joins KBC Communications
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) -- The Western Recorder -- Kentucky's statewide Baptist newspaper for 190 years -- announced it will combine operations with the Kentucky Baptist Convention's (KBC) Communications Department as well as transition to a monthly magazine.