Local news Huntsville-Madison Library board weighs new state aid requirements Board Chair Kevin Gray said the board must consider any new policy's impact on the community and not just achieving state funding. Jacob HolmesJuly 31, 2024
Courts Judge hears suit alleging involuntary servitude in Alabama prisons The state argues that prison discipline for failing to work does not constitute involuntary servitude. Jacob HolmesJuly 30, 2024
Local news Ozark Library closed as it seeks to ensure compliance with new policies The updated policy bars sexually explicit content from shelves designated for minors. Jacob HolmesJuly 25, 2024
Courts Plaintiffs say new Prattville Library policies remain unconstitutional The new policy supports the removal of LGBTQ books. Jacob HolmesJuly 23, 2024
State Former KKK lawyer invited to speak at Neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka Sam Dickson of Atlanta frequently represented the Klan in the courtroom. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2024
Courts Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut” More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities. Jacob HolmesJuly 18, 2024
News APLS code changes become official Libraries will still receive state aid through the fiscal year, allowing about three months to draft policies aligning with the code changes. Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The “scare tactics” behind the bill to arrest librarians There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes. Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2024
State Governor sets date for annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be held Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Jacob HolmesJuly 16, 2024
Courts Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board The ruling in the case could impact up to 20 state boards that require minority representation by statute. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2024