State Former KKK lawyer invited to speak at Neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka Sam Dickson of Atlanta frequently represented the Klan in the courtroom. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2024
Courts Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut” More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities. Jacob HolmesJuly 18, 2024
News APLS code changes become official Libraries will still receive state aid through the fiscal year, allowing about three months to draft policies aligning with the code changes. Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2024
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
State Governor sets date for annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be held Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Jacob HolmesJuly 16, 2024
Courts Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board The ruling in the case could impact up to 20 state boards that require minority representation by statute. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2024
State Alabama Library Association creates its own bill of rights amid controversy As the Alabama Public Library Service works to create its own library bill of rights, the Alabama Library Association beat them to the punch. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2024
News Threats against Mobile LGBTQ book event prompt venue to cancel An LGBTQ book event faced backlash and threats online, leading the venue Oyster City to cancel. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 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 More Madison City Council members side with library Two council members made clear Monday night that they have no interest in pulling funding. Jacob HolmesJuly 9, 2024