Education Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process Revelations that one of two finalists was caught up in a 2021 fraud investigation has raised more questions about an already questionable MPS search. Josh Moon8 hours ago
Local news Ozark citizen calls on council to censure mayor for behavior in library debate Fontenot told the council that it should censure Blankenship due to the mayor’s contact with a citizen. Jacob HolmesSeptember 8, 2023
Local news Prattville library will require children under 16 to be accompanied by parent/guardian The board said this is in response to parents' request for more parental control of what their children read. Jacob HolmesSeptember 8, 2023
Local news Prattville council votes down library contract Supporters of the library walked in opposition to the contract, and spoke out against moving books at the council meeting. Jacob HolmesSeptember 6, 2023
Local news Tense Ozark library meeting spills into parking lot between undercover cop, LGBTQ speaker The cop said he witnessed harassment by the woman; she says he didn't immediately identify himself, stoking fear. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2023
Local news Clean Up Alabama planning “surprise” during key Autauga, Prattville government meetings According to APR's source, leaders have not shared their plans for Sept. 5 even with their supporters, to preserve the "surprise element." Jacob HolmesSeptember 4, 2023
Local news In search of “compromise,” officials plan to compromise autonomy of Prattville library The current course of challenges against the Prattville public library is likely to end with the library defunded. Jacob HolmesSeptember 3, 2023
Local news Ozark mayor, wife threaten citizen with lawsuit over public reading of text messages The public has broad access to public writings, "except as otherwise expressly provided by statute." Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2023
Local news HudsonAlpha Wiregrass announces Community Engagement Committee The purpose of the Committee is to strengthen the collaboration, communication and engagement. StaffSeptember 1, 2023
Local news Reed recognized as National Mayor of The Year during Atlanta conference The award was given to Reed as recognition for the economic development that Montgomery has seen under his tenure. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 1, 2023
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