Opinion Opinion | Florida man arrested for what is likely protected speech It is simply not a crime to wish the president of the United States illness or death — even death by assassination. Will NevinJanuary 28, 2025
Legislature ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 24, 2025
State Alabama begins to see impacts of “Porn ID Law” implementation The "Porn ID Law" will begin requiring age verification for adult content on Oct. 1, prompting industry responses on Thursday. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 27, 2024
Legislature House votes to extend prohibition of LGBTQ subjects in classroom through eighth grade The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024
Local news Ozark resident intends to sue mayor for “violating First Amendment rights” The feud between Ozark Mayor Mark Blankenship and resident Bryant Fontenot appears to be heading to court. Jacob HolmesApril 23, 2024
Legislature Bill that would ban certain flags on public property back on agenda The law makes it a Class C misdemeanor to display a flag outside an approved list. Jacob HolmesMarch 4, 2024
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
State Civil rights group to settle with city of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests Project Say Something said they expect the city council to pass new ordinances that clarify and add protections for protestors. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2023
Local news Ozark citizen calls on council to censure mayor for behavior in library debate Fontenot told the council that it should censure Blankenship due to the mayor’s contact with a citizen. Jacob HolmesSeptember 8, 2023
Courts SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama Lower federal courts, including the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, previously sided with the university. John H. GlennMarch 21, 2023