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The renewed demand followed Amy Minton’s publication of a list alleging Alabama libraries may have violated rules on transgender-related books.
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Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
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Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
- Legislature
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Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
- National
Jelks presses Moore to defend Omar after home raid
Britt touts $2 million secured for Southern Research Institute
Britt, Tuberville join call for federal investigation into Planned Parenthood funding
Figures calls for CD2 debates, Marques refuses invitation
Sewell secures $250,000 for Homewood stormwater upgrades
- Education
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
- Health
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
- Opinion
censorship stories
Education
Organizers aimed to counter school privatization efforts, censorship and attacks on diversity while pressing for full public education funding.
Featured Opinion
A century after Scopes, the fight over who controls acceptable knowledge remains alive in classrooms, statehouses and Washington across America.
State
Critics said the cancellations left Alabama libraries without timely guidance on funding, grants and new rules governing youth collections.
Education
Faculty leaders warned the vote weakened shared governance, academic freedom and protections for dissent at one of Alabama’s flagship institutions.
State
The funding will support eight events aimed at helping rural and underserved communities organize against book bans and restrictive library policies.
Local news
A Venezuelan native, Douaihi has warned that Alabama's library fight echoes the rise of that authoritarian government.
Elections
John Wahl, APLS chair and Republic candidate for lieutenant governor, said Jones' comments were "unhinged."
Local news
The library will soon be able to participate in the county courier service again after changes made Tuesday.
Legislature
The bill allows two thirds of a library board's appointing authority to remove a member for any reason.