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Book bans stories
Local news
Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone."
State
The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act.
State
There has been a wave of challenges to content in libraries nationwide. Over the past few months that wave has reached Alabama.
Local news
Supporters of the library walked in opposition to the contract, and spoke out against moving books at the council meeting.
Local news
The cop said he witnessed harassment by the woman; she says he didn't immediately identify himself, stoking fear.
State
ALA also noted an increase in public harassment, verbal attacks and threats to library employees and board members.
Local news
The text provided an explosive moment Wednesday during a special called meeting of the Ozark Dale County Public Library Board.
Education
What exactly are the books that have been challenged by the Prattville group, which has now expanded its efforts statewide?
State
The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party.