Russell County, Franchise Missionary Baptist Church to Honor Dr. Raymond Cochran with Series of Retirement Events

Community leaders, elected officials and congregants will gather over the coming weeks to honor the legacy and retirement of Dr.

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A View from a Pew: Stop Worrying About If He’s Coming — Just Be Ready When He Does

From where I sit — from this pew — I’ve learned something about faith that took me years to understand. Most

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From where I sit, I’ve seen elections come and go. I’ve watched good people rise. I’ve watched

Wane Hailes Feb 18, 2026

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