# developing news (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover developing news. Page: Feed: --- ## [UM celebrates record-breaking welcome home with president’s commissioning, ram rush](https://thealabamabaptist.org/um-celebrates-record-breaking-welcome-home-with-presidents-commissioning-ram-rush/) _2026-08-21 · University of Mobile · The Alabama Baptist_ Cars lined the University of Mobile campus on Aug. 14 as families arrived for Move-In Day, greeted by a familiar UM tradition: student leaders waving, cheering and rushing to each vehicle to help unload. ## [Compassion and strategy: Healthcare pros unite with missionary efforts](https://thealabamabaptist.org/compassion-and-strategy-healthcare-pros-unite-with-missionary-efforts/) _2026-08-21 · International Mission Board · The Alabama Baptist_ More than 300 healthcare professionals, students, church leaders, missionaries and volunteers gathered at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Florida, Aug. 13-15 for MedAdvance 2026. ## [Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | Aug. 21 edition](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/21/snoqualmie-valley-community-calendar-aug-21-edition/) _2026-08-21 · Record Staff · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ Featured event: Forest Feast, Aug. 29 ## [Scott Kinkel | Obit](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/21/scott-kinkel-obit/) _2026-08-21 · none · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ Scott Edward Kinkel ## [Uriah FBC calls new pastor](https://thealabamabaptist.org/uriah-fbc-calls-new-pastor/) _2026-08-21 · The Alabama Baptist · The Alabama Baptist_ Dustin Hammond is the new pastor of Uriah First Baptist Church. ## [First person: Couple leaves fingerprints all across Shocco Springs](https://thealabamabaptist.org/first-person-couple-leaves-fingerprints-all-across-shocco-springs/) _2026-08-21 · Russell Klinner · The Alabama Baptist_ "\[I\] can still picture the retired rocket scientist in Liberty overalls, pencil and pad in the front pocket, walking beside \[me\] saying, 'being right doesn’t require proving the other person wrong.'" —Russell Klinner, Shocco Springs ## [Report seeks better King County Sheriff’s Office response to ICE](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/20/report-seeks-better-king-county-sheriffs-office-response-to-ice/) _2026-08-20 · none · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) has made seven community-driven recommendations to the King County Sheriff’s Office in a report on responding to increased federal immigration enforcement within the county. ## [King County grant available to rural artists](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/20/king-county-grant-available-to-rural-artists/) _2026-08-20 · Grace Gorenflo · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ Applications are due Sept. 30. ## [New initiative to support immigrants, refugees in King County](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/20/new-initiative-to-support-immigrants-refugees-in-king-county/) _2026-08-20 · madeleinegoldberger · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ In partnership with Renton Regional Community Foundation (RRCF) and other local organizations, a new county initiative will help support immigrant and refugee communities throughout King County. ## [Alabama students make gains in English language arts, math](https://thealabamabaptist.org/alabama-students-make-gains-in-english-language-arts-math/) _2026-08-20 · Alabama Daily News · The Alabama Baptist_ Alabama students statewide posted modest year-over-year gains in English language arts and math, but dozens of individual schools saw much larger increases. ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/11uXyBKT6RZ3) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Violence against Nigerian believers claims ever more lives](https://thealabamabaptist.org/violence-against-nigerian-believers-claims-ever-more-lives/) _2026-08-20 · The Alabama Baptist · The Alabama Baptist_ Three Christians were gunned down in one Nigerian state, and funerals were held for 30 individuals massacred in another state. ## [First person: 10 reasons some churches will not reach college students](https://thealabamabaptist.org/first-person-10-reasons-some-churches-will-not-reach-college-students/) _2026-08-20 · Chuck Lawless · The Alabama Baptist_ I love college students. In fact, I’d want to be pastoring in a university town if the Lord called me back to the senior pastorate. ## [Southern Baptist chaplain promoted to rank of rear admiral](https://thealabamabaptist.org/southern-baptist-chaplain-promoted-to-rank-of-rear-admiral/) _2026-08-20 · Baptist Press · The Alabama Baptist_ U.S. Navy Chaplain Robert Christian, an alumnus of both New Orleans and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminaries, was recently promoted to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). ## [Renton places one-year moratorium on data centers](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/19/renton-places-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers/) _2026-08-19 · Drew Dotson · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ The city of Renton has temporarily banned data centers from the city, Monday night. ## [Overnight fire destroys Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pennington](https://thealabamabaptist.org/overnight-fire-destroys-ebenezer-baptist-church-in-pennington/) _2026-08-19 · The Alabama Baptist · The Alabama Baptist_ The community of Pennington lost the Ebenezer Baptist Church building to a fire overnight. “It’s a total loss,” said Jerry Snowden, who is chair of the church’s deacons. ## [NPS proposes opening bridge to Grove of Patriarchs | National Park Service](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/19/nps-proposes-opening-bridge-to-grove-of-patriarchs-national-park-service/) _2026-08-19 · none · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ The 1960s-era structure was flooded in 2021, closing the area to public use for the last five years. ## [Lass Words: Memories of the hardware store and a grandmother’s love](https://thealabamabaptist.org/lass-words-memories-of-the-hardware-store-and-a-grandmothers-love/) _2026-08-19 · Ken Lass · The Alabama Baptist_ When I was a young boy my father owned and operated a small neighborhood hardware store. ## [North Shelby Baptist Church hosts Lifeline adoption agency’s Indian family reunion](https://thealabamabaptist.org/north-shelby-baptist-church-hosts-lifeline-adoption-agencys-indian-family-reunion/) _2026-08-19 · Rachel Seale Sweetin · The Alabama Baptist_ Lifeline Children’s Services, a Christian adoption agency, held its 2026 Indian family reunion at North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham on July 25 for families to immerse themselves in their adopted child or children’s culture. ## [Fall City nonprofit works to combat horse slaughter pipeline](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/19/fall-city-nonprofit-works-to-combat-horse-slaughter-pipeline/) _2026-08-19 · Grace Gorenflo · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ Katie Berman got the “horse bug” at a young age and has loved them every day of the 20-so years since. ## [2026 Boeing Classic golf tournament | Photos](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/18/2026-boeing-classic-golf-tournament-photos/) _2026-08-19 · none · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ The 2026 Boeing Classic took place at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge Aug. 10-16, with Stewart Cink taking home his fifth win of the season. ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WEPXUBGlOXna) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Jupiter Power to seek state approval for Snoqualmie battery site](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/18/jupiter-power-will-seek-state-approval-for-snoqualmie-battery-site/) _2026-08-18 · Grace Gorenflo · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ Jupiter Power, the company behind the proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) near Snoqualmie Ridge, has announced it is now seeking state approval instead of county. ## [Son Rise Baptist pastor retires](https://thealabamabaptist.org/son-rise-baptist-pastor-retires/) _2026-08-18 · The Alabama Baptist · The Alabama Baptist_ Norman Medders recently retired as senior pastor of Son Rise Baptist Church, Odenville, and was named pastor emeritus. ## [Central Baptist welcomes interim minister of music](https://thealabamabaptist.org/central-baptist-welcomes-interim-minister-of-music/) _2026-08-18 · The Alabama Baptist · The Alabama Baptist_ Terry Barksdale is the interim minister of music of Central Baptist Church, Trussville. ## [UM celebrates record enrollment, campus growth at Ignite Conference](https://thealabamabaptist.org/um-celebrates-record-enrollment-campus-growth-at-ignite-conference/) _2026-08-18 · University of Mobile · The Alabama Baptist_ With the theme “Moving Forward Together”, the University of Mobile’s annual Ignite Conference brought faculty and staff together to celebrate God’s faithfulness and foster community ahead of a new academic year. ## [Eight Alabama public high schools rank among top 5% nationally](https://thealabamabaptist.org/eight-alabama-public-high-schools-rank-among-top-5-nationally/) _2026-08-18 · Alabama Daily News · The Alabama Baptist_ Eight Alabama public high schools ranked among the top 5% nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. ## [North Bend Pottery offers workshops, memberships](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/17/north-bend-pottery-offers-workshops-memberships/) _2026-08-18 · Grace Gorenflo · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ After taking her first pottery class, Genevieve Harris discovered the power of clay. ## [Adios Jojo wins 91st Longacres Mile after disqualification](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/17/adios-jojo-wins-91st-longacres-mile-after-disqualification/) _2026-08-17 · Benjamin Ray · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ The heavy favorite Touchy made too much contact down the final stretch, granting Adios Jojo the win. ## [Renton City Council Flock camera controversy continues](https://www.valleyrecord.com/2026/08/14/renton-city-council-flock-camera-controversy-continues/) _2026-08-14 · Drew Dotson · Snoqualmie Valley Record_ The city of Renton is waiting to take further action on Flock cameras and the contract with Flock until after a public presentation on the technology.