1. Blalock, Keahbone to head Abuse Response Implementation Task Force

Two Southern Baptist pastors with recent leadership experience in addressing sexual abuse in the SBC will fill similar roles with the Abuse Response Implementation Task Force (ARITF).

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2. Death toll rises to 35 in eastern Ky flooding

At least 35 people have been confirmed dead due to devastating flooding that has hit the southeast part of the state, and Gov. Andy Beshear says the number will continue to grow in the coming days, as more areas become accessible.

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3. Small, rural church embraces SBC sex abuse prevention journey

Bivocational Pastor Mark Carroll is the only paid staff member at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, a congregation of about 50 worshipers in the farming community of Orlinda, Tenn., where less than 1,000 people live.

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4. Adding it all up, Florida church member rediscovers faith while building math team dynasty

For a guy in the 1980s, Will Frazer appeared to be living his best life now.

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5. Your Daily Joe

Your Daily Joe is a daily comics feature by Joe McKeever exclusive to Baptist Press.

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6. On this day in SBC history...

In 1990 - RTVC, BSSB discuss mutual telecommunications concerns

Leaders of the Southern Baptist Sunday School Board and the Radio and Television Commission re-opened discussions on ways the two agencies could work together in a telecommunications ministry for Southern Baptists.

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7. BP Sports Update

• MLB: Trade deadline is today at 6:00 PM Eastern. And so far, there has not been a move for the big prizes. Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani, and Willson Contreras all remain with their current teams. Will that be the same at the end of the day?
• Soccer: It was announced this morning that the USWNT will take on England in October at Wembley. That game will feature the current Euro Champion and the current World Champion. Should be a good one.
• NFL: Deshaun Watson got just a six-game suspension handed to him yesterday.