Elections House District 55 candidate Marable says “I won’t be controlled” The primary election is set for Tuesday, Sept. 26. There are seven total candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2023
State State librarian: Dissociating from ALA could lead to “negative repercussions” Clean Up Alabama's own meeting minutes illustrate that severing ties with the ALA is the group's main objective. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2023
Local news Ozark-Dale library board makes minor policy changes The children's section will now extend to age 13, and stickers on young adult books will denote suggested age ranges. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2023
Infrastructure Ivey on West Alabama Highway: “I’m the governor of all the people” "That area is so important to our state and does not have four-lane access to the interstate," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2023
Governor Ivey speaks at Turnaround Academy kickoff In the fall of 2022, Ivey launched the turnaround schools initiative, targeting $15 million for the 15 schools that needed it most. Jacob HolmesSeptember 20, 2023
State Civil rights group to settle with city of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests Project Say Something said they expect the city council to pass new ordinances that clarify and add protections for protestors. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2023
Infrastructure Sen. Britt on I-65 widening vs. West Alabama Highway: Why not both? Growing up in a rural community, Britt said it is important to provide critical infrastructure to rural areas as well as making much-needed expansions... Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2023
Local news North Shelby Library Board fires back at “misinformation” by Rep. Susan Dubose, others The library board said the "community" did not take issue with the library's pride month display, and said librarians aren't indoctrinating children. Jacob HolmesSeptember 18, 2023
Education Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation Kristen Clarke urged the students to use their talents and develop them at Miles College to make change. Jacob HolmesSeptember 15, 2023
State House speaker, majority leader urge APLS to address library controversy The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act. Jacob HolmesSeptember 14, 2023