State Both sides of library debate call for state library service to release “secret blacklist” Without access to the list, it's unclear just how many books have been submitted, and how many have actually been added. Jacob HolmesDecember 27, 2023
Featured Opinion Jacob Holmes’ top 5 stories of 2023 I’ve spent a lot of time covering the book-challenging campaign against public libraries. Jacob HolmesDecember 27, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | We can’t let the bigots and terrorists win The cost may be high sometimes, but the day we let them win is the day we give away our souls. David PersonDecember 27, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Roger Bedford remembered Sen. Roger Bedford was first elected to the Alabama Senate in 1982 at the age of 25. Steve FlowersDecember 27, 2023
Education Amidst book challenges, Gadsden Public Library could lose minor funding source The Etowah County GOP's Amy Minton is driving challenges and opposing library funding over "inappropriate materials" in books for minors. Jacob HolmesDecember 26, 2023
Featured Opinion Josh Moon’s top 5 stories of 2023 The top 5 stories Josh Moon covered during 2023. Josh MoonDecember 26, 2023
State FFRF objects to church proselytizing for snacks in Etowah schools The Southside Wrestling Team is asking churches to donate snacks and water in exchange for allowing the churches to “pour into” students. Patrick DarringtonDecember 26, 2023
Environment Alabama State Parks to host 11 First Day Hikes to celebrate 2024 It's part of a national program designed to celebrate the new year and the great outdoors. StaffDecember 26, 2023
Education Yarbrough, out-of-state group advocate for expansive school choice bill Under the legislation, schools would not be required to test students. "If we say a school has to administer a test, that means we... Jacob HolmesDecember 25, 2023
News Opinion | Alarming trend: A few spearhead majority of book bans, impacting free speech The nature of these challenges is also revealing. Nearly half targeted titles with LGBTQ themes, while books about race and racism constituted the second... Bill BrittDecember 25, 2023