The association was composed of Milo Parker Jewett, James H. DeVotie, Gen. Edwin Davis “E.D.” King and Julia Tarrant Barron.
[2] A few historians over the years have suggested that a paper called The Family Visitor was a precursor to The Alabama Baptist newspaper, but no written accounts have survived to support this claim.
Alabama Baptist State Convention annuals from 1833 through 1863 make no reference to The Family Visitor being a denominational publication.
[1] The newspaper attempts to provide concise and balanced reporting of events related to religion, and gives editorial advice on moral and ethical issues from a biblical standpoint.
The paper also has won awards in writing, photography, design and general excellence from these three groups as well as Baptist Communicators Association.