Archive - Grace Thornton
Coalition tries to ‘dry up’ bingo
More than 300 charities have received permits for bingo in Walker County since 2007, a fact that makes Bucky Rizzo shake his head. “It’s not that we think some aren’t charities — we know some aren’t charities,” said Rizzo, chairman of the Walker County Political Accountability Coalition, explaining that many of the “charities” aren’t qualified and are committing fraud. more »
by: Grace Thornton - Apr 17, 2009 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling
Alabama church’s efforts help halt liquor store
Bryan Easley said the Lord allowed a little birdie to come to his church recently — a little birdie that told him and the rest of East Memorial Baptist Church, Prattville, that a liquor store was going to be built on their street. more »
by: Grace Thornton - Apr 16, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, , Citizenship, Legislation
Hope after prostitution, addiction
No one knows what darkness feels like quite like Janet Gillispie does.
Sometimes it’s the recklessness of selling yourself to a stranger for $5, shame of being raped or fear of having a gun pressed to your head. more »
by: Grace Thornton - Jun 17, 2008 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Faith, Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Citizenship, Human Rights
‘Wal-Mart is my second office’
Pastor uses shopping trips as way to reach out to Hispanics in Clanton
Long after the 5 p.m. Friday whistle blows for most folks, Pastor Carlos Lemus is heading into work. more »
by: Grace Thornton - Sep 27, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
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