State Baldwin County children’s author suggests Prattville policies as model for local libraries "They've done the work so now other local boards can follow suit," the author wrote. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024
State New APLS appointee is a step toward agenda to move LGBTQ books Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more. Jacob HolmesFebruary 8, 2024
State APLS blacklist grows to 82 books, including Amish romances The list is a mix of books targeted by Clean Up Alabama, amish romance novels and right-wing books. Jacob HolmesJanuary 29, 2024
State Organizations call on Legislature to oppose library censorship The letter largely reads as a response to another letter sent in by the state's two Moms for Liberty chapters. Jacob HolmesJanuary 24, 2024
Education Moms for Liberty sends letter to lawmakers urging action on libraries The group lays out its objectives in the letter, including giving the state agency more control of local library collection policies. Jacob HolmesJanuary 8, 2024
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
Local news Has the Prattville library board been stacked with Clean Up Alabama friendly appointees? Two of the new nominees rejected the idea that they are in Clean Up’s corner. Jacob HolmesDecember 8, 2023
Local news Three more Prattville library board members resign Three longstanding members of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library board abruptly quit Monday. Jacob HolmesNovember 28, 2023
Local news Prattville library board appointment sparks controversy Councilman Tony Moore has spoken out against the library board for refusing to move some of the books challenged by Clean Up Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2023
Education Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023