Still meeting needs left by Hurricane Helene
April 17, 2026
As the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches in September, it remains more than just a distant memory for many people in East Tennessee.
Disaster Relief
Baptists aid Nebraska ranchers impacted by wildfires
April 1, 2026
Ranchers in Nebraska are receiving much-needed hay after wildfires burned large areas of pastureland, leaving many struggling to feed their cattle. The wildfires, including one
Disaster relief efforts still have ‘a long way to go’ after Winter Storm Fern
February 12, 2026
Although most of the snow and ice from Winter Storm Fern has now melted, the recovery efforts by Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams and volunteers are still going full speed.
700 Baptist volunteers respond to winter storm damage
January 29, 2026
Baptist disaster relief teams in multiple states continue to respond as lingering ice and freezing temperatures impact communities. More than 700 volunteers are engaged in feeding, warming centers, chainsaw cleanup and shower units.
U.S. braces for winter blast; Baptist DR on alert in 11 states
January 23, 2026
Baptist disaster relief teams are ready to go in 11 states — from Texas to the Carolinas.
Families sue Camp Mystic, allege gross negligence
November 11, 2025
The suit reportedly claims Camp Mystic ignored known flood risks, housed campers in flood zones, and failed to evacuate despite state rules requiring emergency plans.
First person: Heroes sometimes wear yellow hats
September 26, 2025
A year after Hurricane Helene, Tennessee Baptist volunteers from across the state continue running toward the impact zone to help people dig out and rebuild, both their homes and their lives.
Two months after deadly floods in Texas, area people say they see God at work
September 4, 2025
Today (Sept. 4) marked two months since massive flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, killed 119 people and left a swath of devastation. As people in the area continue to try to put their lives back together, Marc Ira Hooks — a correspondent for The Baptist Paper — is back on site sharing stories of hope.
Deadly 6.0 earthquake in Afghanistan: Search for survivors continues
September 3, 2025
A deadly 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan Sunday (Aug. 31), claiming more than 1,400 lives and leaving over 3,000 people injured. Entire villages were leveled in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces, where mud-brick homes collapsed, trapping residents under rubble, according to media reports.
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