Local news Prattville Library Board likely breaks open meetings law to name interim director The Open Meetings Act requires government entities, including boards, give at least 24 hours' notice of a special meeting. Jacob Holmes7 hours ago
State Four Prattville library employees fired after closing library to stand with fired director “We will not stand for this," one library associate said. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Courts Orange Beach spends $300K to settle anti-LGBTQ discrimination suits Both lawsuits describe a hostile environment created by the former recreation director, and actions from the mayor and council that perpetuated the situation. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
Legislature Lawmaker plans to expand “Don’t Say Gay” bill to Space Camp An amendment would make it apply to all programs and activities at Space Camp. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
Local news Prattville Library Board calls special meeting as it seeks to move LGBTQ books No further details were given as to who the board plans to discuss at the meeting. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
Legislature House committee considering bill to bring abstinence-only sex ed to schools State law already requires an emphasis on abstinence education as a part of a sexual education curriculum. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Education Prattville Library Board committee urges director to move books under new policies The policy’s content prohibitions are vague, and the policy requires a board vote to exercise its discretion over book collections. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2024
Legislature Legislature passes bill criminalizing “ballot harvesting” Critics are still concerned about the law’s potential to suppress votes by making voters fear criminal charges. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2024
Legislature House passes bill prohibiting DEI programs, divisive concepts The intent of the bill is to root out DEI programs on college campuses and other state entities. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2024
Legislature “Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill heard in committee HB130 would extend the prohibition of discussing sexual orientation and gender identity throughout high school. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2024