Local church members have been raising money following a fire that destroyed their fellowship hall. A fire broke out at New Bethel Baptist Church of Tobaccoville in the early morning of May 30.

Marcus Pointe Baptist Church aims to start construction on the facilities in the fall, with an opening date around March 2026.

California pastor embezzled $200,000 from an Oxnard church, spending it on personal expenses. Curtis Lemons now faces prison and restitution, officials say.