Local news Hunstville library director: Relocation of LGBTQ books was a miscommunication Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone." Jacob HolmesOctober 3, 2023
Education Huntsville library disputes APR’s evidence-based story on relocating LGBTQ books Out of the 70 children’s titles challenged, only three did not include LGBTQ subject headings. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2023
Local news FB Post suggests Foley book challenger’s words in complaints offered by Christian students A number of students from Bayshore Christian School spoke out against certain books, but a Facebook comment indicates they were working off a script. Jacob HolmesSeptember 29, 2023
Local news Huntsville library director orders mass relocation of LGBTQ books Many of the books have subject headings making it clear why they were included: "gay parents," "lesbian mothers," "gender identity." Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2023
Legislature State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge The indictment of Rogers follows the indictment for former State Rep. Fred Plump for involvement in the same kickback scheme. Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2023
Legislature Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House The contract will allow RSA to design and construct the new building, which would then be sold or leased to the Alabama Legislature. Jacob HolmesSeptember 27, 2023
Courts Special master proposes new Congressional maps to empower Black voters The first of the three maps hues closely to the plaintiffs' remedial plan and would give Black Alabamians a majority in a second district. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2023
Infrastructure Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear Baldwin bridge dispute The court rejected Baldwin Bridge Company's request to rehear the case, meaning the state can resume work on a new toll-free bridge. Jacob HolmesSeptember 25, 2023
Courts Supreme Court experts highlight Alabama’s dark money influence campaign Experts pointed to APR's reporting as evidence of the eroding accountability of the court. Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2023
State Dothan conservative forum panelists talk libraries, child access to pornography At one point, a panelist surmised that the increase in gender dysphoria in youth all ties back to "evil shots." Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2023