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But will it even help?

Immanuel Baptist Church Lead Pastor Steven Smith received a vote of confidence from the board of deacons Sunday evening, with 59% supporting him and 41% opposing him, deacon Chairman Greg Crain announced in an email shortly after the meeting adjourned.

Immanuel Baptist Church Lead Pastor Steven Smith received a vote of confidence from the board of deacons Sunday evening, with 59% supporting him and 41% opposing him, deacon Chairman Greg Crain announced in an email shortly after the meeting adjourned.

Not in best interests

The Democrat-Gazette reported Dec. 22 that “church officials” had hired Fayetteville attorney Travis Story in November to help with a new child safety and sexual abuse prevention program.

Immanuel Baptist Church selected Fayetteville attorney Travis Story last month to help with its new Child Safety and Sexual Abuse Prevention program, a member of the congregations finance team told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on Thursday.

Immanuel Baptist Church selected Fayetteville attorney Travis Story last month to help with its new Child Safety and Sexual Abuse Prevention program, a member of the congregations finance team told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on Thursday.

When Immanuel Baptist Churchs board of deacons met Sunday to discuss Lead Pastor Steven Smiths handling of child sex abuse accusations, three deacons with relatives who have reported abuse were barred from entering the room, according to one of the deacons who was denied entrance.

Members of Little Rocks covid-19 task force spoke on a panel Wednesday about how they navigated the pandemic and what each of them faced, including staffing issues, a lack of sufficient beds and supply chain issues.

Members of Little Rocks covid-19 task force spoke on a panel Wednesday about how they navigated the pandemic and what each of them faced, including staffing issues, a lack of sufficient beds and supply chain issues.