Local news Fairhope Council rules out defunding library over book placement Council President Jack Burrell said he takes exception to the actions of the APLS board and fears the freedom to read is under attack. Jacob Holmes16 hours ago
Local news Alabama Arise co-hosting community meeting Monday in Fairhope Alabama Arise and the Baldwin County NAACP will co-sponsor a community meeting Monday at the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship. StaffJanuary 24, 2025
Local news Birmingham Police recruitment efforts show positive progress Birmingham's $16 million police recruitment plan sees positive results, with new candidates and increased academy participation. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 22, 2025
Local news Friends of the Library present $63,000 donation to Dothan library This year's donation represents the largest annual gift to DHCLS in the history of the group. Jacob HolmesJanuary 20, 2025
Local news Birmingham Biotechnology Hub wins $43.6 million grant that will benefit entire state The funding will support several central Alabama entities working to advance the state’s biotechnology ecosystem and impact. StaffJanuary 15, 2025
Local news Fairhope City Council reappoints library board members targeted by Clean Up Alabama The decision bolsters the board's current response to book challenges. Jacob HolmesJanuary 14, 2025
Municipal elections Connie Hudson announces campaign for Mayor of Mobile Her political career started in 2001, when she was elected to the Mobile city council. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
Local news Spanish Fort Library expands challenge procedures The library moved 36 books from children’s to Young Adult, apparently including numerous LGBTQ books. Jacob HolmesJanuary 8, 2025
Local news Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed appoints Jerime Reid as chief of staff Previously serving as COO, Reid was responsible for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across city departments. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Local news Birmingham launches HEART program to support unhoused residents in crisis HEART will now dispatch trained professionals to provide compassionate care and connect individuals to essential resources. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Local news Athens, Limestone vote to change library board makeup Citizens calling for a joint library have also been critical of LGBTQ+ materials in youth sections. Jacob HolmesJanuary 7, 2025