Local news “I’ll bring a match”: Ozark library board member text evokes burning LGBTQ books The text provided an explosive moment Wednesday during a special called meeting of the Ozark Dale County Public Library Board. Jacob HolmesAugust 31, 2023
Local news Dale County Commission delays budget vote after Ozark mayor calls to defund library Commission Chairman Steve McKinnon said he does not anticipate a situation in which the library is not funded. Jacob HolmesAugust 30, 2023
State AMCC intends to go “back to square one” on medical marijuana licensure process The parties agreed to extend a court order preventing the commission from moving forward with its licensure process. Jacob HolmesAugust 29, 2023
State Majority of Ozark City Council expresses public support of library Three members of the five-person council have explicitly stated they would not support defunding the library. Jacob HolmesAugust 29, 2023
Local news Ozark mayor calls for defunding library if LGBT books remain in YA section Mayor Mark Blankenship posted on Facebook that he has been "trying to remove this trash from the kids section." Jacob HolmesAugust 28, 2023
Courts Alabama Supreme Court allows construction of Intercoastal Waterway bridge to resume The court ruled that state immunity prevents John Cooper from being sued in his official capacity when the relief sought would violate the state's... Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2023
Education State Treasurer’s office launches loan program to help distressed colleges The bill came about in large part due to financial troubles at Birmingham Southern College. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2023
Education Inside the 44 books challenged at the Prattville Public Library What exactly are the books that have been challenged by the Prattville group, which has now expanded its efforts statewide? Jacob HolmesAugust 24, 2023
State Advocates launch resources to help families affected by gender-affirming care ban Advocates have come together to launch resources to support families navigating this challenging period. Jacob HolmesAugust 23, 2023
State Wetumpka neo-confederate gathering shares “strategy” to “fight for our freedom” The conference featured numerous speakers labeled by the Southern Poverty Law Center as extremists. Jacob HolmesAugust 23, 2023