Baptist and Reflector  FRANKLIN — The Baptist and Reflector, one of the nation’s longest continuously published newspapers, was awarded second place in the “Best Overall Publication: Newspaper” category by the Baptist Communicators Association (BCA) at the organization’s annual Wilmer C. Fields Awards on April 21.  The B&R also captured four additional national awards — including second place for best series or package — during the BCA’s annual awards ceremony, which

By Brandon Elrod Baptist Press CLARKSVILLE  — Pastor Larry Robertson of Hilldale Baptist Church, Clarksville, saw the young Maci Parker out of the corner of his eye, respectfully waiting to address her pastor. “I excused myself from my conversation and kneeled down to say, ‘hey’ to her,” Robertson said. “She held up a little change holder, and I asked what she was giving to me. She simply said, ‘Annie Armstrong.’

By David Dawson [email protected] TRENTON — Going to church on Easter Sunday wasn’t an option for the inmates at the Gibson County jail. So, sheriff Paul Thomas decided to bring church to the inmates.  What happened next was, as Thomas put it, “just a God thing.” And something Thomas will never forget. For several hours on the Monday night after Easter, the Gibson County correctional complex took on the feel

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LENOIR CITY — As a deputy for the Loudon County Sheriff’s department and a bivocational pastor, Kenny Palmer is used to calls for people in distress. But he was not prepared for the call he received from dispatch on April 5 that his house was on fire. Though he was told his wife (Christina) and youngest son (Colten) were out of the