Featured Opinion Opinion | The “scare tactics” behind the bill to arrest librarians There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes. Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2024
Legislature Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up. Jacob HolmesJuly 10, 2024
Local news Prattville Library paid $20K to settle with fired director In addition to his payment, the board also agreed to provide a letter of reference for Foster as he seeks new employment. Jacob HolmesJuly 1, 2024
Local news Prattville Library poised to rescind ban on LGBTQ+ books for minors The new policy would not outright prohibit books containing LGBTQ+ content. Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2024
State APLS board member misrepresented code changes to local library director Minton said the library would need to remove books promoting transgenderism in order to comply with new state aid requirements. Jacob HolmesJune 20, 2024
Local news Trussville Library discusses APLS code changes Trussville library director Jason Baker took a more measured approach Monday in apprising his board of the code changes. Jacob HolmesJune 18, 2024
News Ozark-Dale library defines “sexually explicit,” “harmful to minors” ahead of APLS code The state code changes must clear a few more procedural hurdles before being binding on libraries. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2024
State APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2024
Courts Texas appeals court rules libraries can’t remove books for disagreeable viewpoints There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Local news Athens-Limestone library board could change amid APLS controversy A disconnect between the board's posted policy and its actual governing procedures has led to some consternation. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2024