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Dr. Willy Rice, a respected pastor from Florida, has been elected the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention, bringing a vision for spiritual renewal rooted in Reformation values. Dr. Willy Rice, a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, is the lead senior pastor at Calvary Church in Florida. With locations in Clearwater, Crystal

Following the difficult but necessary decision to suspend the modern Sidecar class from the 2026 Southern 100 Races on safety grounds, the Southern 100 Club is delighted to announce an exciting new contingency plan aimed at ensuring three-wheeled racing remains a core part of this July’s event. In collaboration with competitors and technical officials, the

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says zoning the presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to southern Nigeria in 2027 will strengthen national cohesion and equity. In a post on X, the former presidential candidate described the recently concluded NDC convention as historic and commended party members for what he called

    At a recent national convention in a non-Southern city, your compiler was asked by a delegate with a nasal, northeastern accent what time it was, and he answered without looking.  “Must be about a quarter to three.”  (He had noticed the time in answering his cellphone a few minutes before, so the guess

Nashville, TN  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Shoney’s is going to need a bigger trophy case. Shoney’s, a true pioneer and a category leader in the restaurant industry, is one of America’s favorite brands and has been accumulating accolades for nearly eight decades. It has recently received another award, being named a winner in the 2025 Newsweek

Red dust, huge crowds and raging bulls are back in action at Mount Isa Rodeo, and the outback legacy is here to stay. Almost 2,000 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, it's not the outback city's first rodeo. And thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers, it won't be the last. "The vibes are electric, it's the

As Southern Africa works toward the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating malaria by 2030, the region continues to face major challenges, including cross-border transmission, limited resources, and insecticide resistance. However, amid these difficulties, a significant milestone will be celebrated this month: the 10th annual Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference. The event, hosted by the