Local news New director steps in as Prattville library debate continues Andrew Foster said the calls to remove or reclassify certain books for minors containing LGBTQ and sexual content are a "steep slope." Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2023
Local news Prattville library challengers recruiting people to negatively review books The group is assigning books to be reviewed and instructing reviewers to use verbiage that aligns with Alabama anti-obscenity law. Jacob HolmesJuly 13, 2023
Elections Judge Bill Lewis announces re-election campaign for circuit judge Lewis is the presiding judge for the 19th Circuit, which covers Autauga, Elmore, and Chilton counties. StaffJuly 12, 2023
State Prattville library director resigns amid book challenges, new director chosen The board tapped Andrew Foster, currently the youth services system librarian for the Montgomery City-County Public Library, to step into the role of director. Jacob HolmesJune 26, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Almost four decades later, we’re still stuck fighting about books The misguided drive to cleanse the nation’s libraries for whatever reason is commonplace. Will NevinJune 13, 2023
Local news Prattville library becomes battleground for book-banning culture war A group of Prattville parents challenged the inclusion of LGBTQ books in the children's section of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesMay 30, 2023
State DHR offering SNAP Replacement benefits to seven counties following Jan. 12 tornadoes Eligible SNAP recipients can request replacement benefits in their local DHR offices. Jacob HolmesJanuary 23, 2023
State Ivey, Britt, Sewell tour tornado damage in Selma and Autauga counties The tornado claimed six lives in Autauga County and caused massive devastation in Selma. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023
Governor Ivey appoints new Autauga County sheriff, district judge Both Harrell and Sanders were runners up in the races for their respective positions in the 2022 election cycle. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023
State Britt: “Our hearts break” for communities devastated by storm damage “I know that Alabamians in every corner of our state join us in praying for the families of those we've lost," Britt said. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023