State Alabama Library Association creates its own bill of rights amid controversy As the Alabama Public Library Service works to create its own library bill of rights, the Alabama Library Association beat them to the punch. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2024
News Threats against Mobile LGBTQ book event prompt venue to cancel An LGBTQ book event faced backlash and threats online, leading the venue Oyster City to cancel. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 2024
Legislature Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up. Jacob HolmesJuly 10, 2024
Local news More Madison City Council members side with library Two council members made clear Monday night that they have no interest in pulling funding. Jacob HolmesJuly 9, 2024
Local news Steve Marshall, Susan DuBose rail against Title IX revisions at town hall Marshall and DuBose have worked to prevent transgender individuals from being included in spaces designated for their preferred gender. Jacob HolmesJuly 8, 2024
Courts Plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit say new policy “doubles down” “The wording of the policies has changed, but the board’s book banning goal remains,” said attorney Will Bardwell. Jacob HolmesJuly 4, 2024
Courts Judge denies latest attempt to dismiss suit over medical cannabis The most meaningful action taken by Anderson was to deny the AMCC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Jacob HolmesJuly 3, 2024
Courts Prattville Library board files motion to dismiss lawsuit The court filing argues that the board’s replacement of the challenged policy renders the suit moot. Jacob HolmesJuly 2, 2024
Local news Prattville Library paid $20K to settle with fired director In addition to his payment, the board also agreed to provide a letter of reference for Foster as he seeks new employment. Jacob HolmesJuly 1, 2024
President Alabama Political leaders react to Presidential debate The debate has stirred concerns about President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, while Donald Trump remained confident and coherent as he lied repeatedly on stage. Jacob HolmesJune 28, 2024