Local news Prattville Library settles suit with former director, payment details confidential The board terminated Foster after he responded to a public records request from APR. Jacob Holmes22 hours ago
Local news Mobile community members ask for removal of Confederate priest’s statue On his statue, he is referenced as the “Poet-Priest of the Confederacy.” Patrick DarringtonOctober 23, 2023
Local news Birmingham to honor historic movement choir at its AWAKEN 2023 event The city of Birmingham will honor the Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir during its AWAKEN 2023 event. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Local news Birmingham, Clean Fuels Coalition showcase new EV charging station in Avondale The Birmingham Parking Authority held a ribbon-cutting for an EV charging station at its Avondale Village parking lot. StaffOctober 19, 2023
Local news Ozark City Council votes to censure Mayor Mark Blankenship The City Council voted 3-2 to officially censure Blankenship for texts he sent regarding defunding of the Ozark-Dale County Public Library. Jacob HolmesOctober 18, 2023
Local news Birmingham to host biotechnology conference Oct. 19-21 The conference offers attendees a chance to gain insights into the latest advancements in biotechnology and healthcare. StaffOctober 17, 2023
Local news Concerns raised over Moms for Liberty, guns at Madison Street Festival The primary point of contention surrounds the participation of gun vendors and the group known as Moms for Liberty. StaffOctober 5, 2023
Local news Hunstville library director: Relocation of LGBTQ books was a miscommunication Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone." Jacob HolmesOctober 3, 2023
Local news FB Post suggests Foley book challenger’s words in complaints offered by Christian students A number of students from Bayshore Christian School spoke out against certain books, but a Facebook comment indicates they were working off a script. Jacob HolmesSeptember 29, 2023
Local news Huntsville library director orders mass relocation of LGBTQ books Many of the books have subject headings making it clear why they were included: "gay parents," "lesbian mothers," "gender identity." Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2023
Local news Ozark-Dale library board makes minor policy changes The children's section will now extend to age 13, and stickers on young adult books will denote suggested age ranges. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2023