News Read Freely, ALLA challenge APLS code changes The groups say the adopted changes stray far from the original proposal put forward for public comment. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2024
News Ozark-Dale library defines “sexually explicit,” “harmful to minors” ahead of APLS code The state code changes must clear a few more procedural hurdles before being binding on libraries. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2024
State APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2024
Courts Clean Up Alabama is looking to fund Prattville library’s legal fight Clean Up Alabama is asking people to donate to fund the legal battle at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts Texas appeals court rules libraries can’t remove books for disagreeable viewpoints There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
State Southern Baptist leader says IVF embryos should be treated as persons under law The leader of the Southern Baptists Convention's seminary made it clear he sides with the Alabama Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesJune 11, 2024
News Madison councilman: My vote will always be for funding the library Huntsville-Madison library patrons once again debated the library's policies during the public comment section of a Madison City Council meeting. Jacob HolmesJune 11, 2024
News Alabama Library Association concerned about cost of implementing APLS code changes Smaller libraries in particular may have to get creative, and spend money, to make sections for youth more distinctive from adult sections.3 Jacob HolmesJune 10, 2024
Economy Ivey marks opening of venture focusing on pristine Alabama spring water Alabama Mineral Springs LLC officially started production Wednesday at a $6 million bottling plant. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2024
Local news “Limestone County citizens” raising funds to hire lawyer for fight against library The fundraiser appeared Wednesday on a site called GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding alternative. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2024