Local news Embattled Prattville Pride group to host Pridefest Sunday The group could not host the event in Prattville this year due to struggles reaching a rental agreement. Jacob HolmesMay 30, 2025
News Clean Up Alabama leader wants “trans stuff” out of all libraries Clean Up Alabama's leader, Hannah Rees, clarified her intent, stating that "trans stuff" should be removed entirely from all libraries — not just moved. Jacob HolmesMay 28, 2025
Legislature Read Freely celebrates legislative wins as bill to criminalize librarians dies A bill that would allow for more local government control of library boards also failed to gain any traction during the session. Jacob HolmesMay 20, 2025
Local news Both sides call on Fairhope Council after state pauses funding to library Mayor Sherry Sullivan suggested that the APLS could create a state-level board to appeal book location decisions. Jacob HolmesApril 30, 2025
Education APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books. Jacob HolmesMarch 28, 2025
Local news Fairhope Council rules out defunding library over book placement Council President Jack Burrell said he takes exception to the actions of the APLS board and fears the freedom to read is under attack. Jacob HolmesMarch 25, 2025
State APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2025
Local news Fairhope City Council reappoints library board members targeted by Clean Up Alabama The decision bolsters the board's current response to book challenges. Jacob HolmesJanuary 14, 2025
Local news Prattville Pride rides In Christmas Parade Despite threats, the float experienced very little trouble during the parade. Jacob HolmesDecember 7, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | For your safety, avoid Prattville Things have become so lawless in Prattville that the mayor and city leaders are ignoring citizens' constitutional rights to protect them. Josh MoonDecember 6, 2024