Local news More Madison City Council members side with library Two council members made clear Monday night that they have no interest in pulling funding. Jacob HolmesJuly 9, 2024
Education Prattville Library approves workaround for LGBT book ban The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board of trustees ended its outright ban on LGBT books Monday. Jacob HolmesJune 25, 2024
News APLS member Minton: misunderstanding about library funding Minton said her focus on library books with LGBTQ content comes from a place of compassion rather than hate. Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2024
State APLS board member misrepresented code changes to local library director Minton said the library would need to remove books promoting transgenderism in order to comply with new state aid requirements. Jacob HolmesJune 20, 2024
State APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2024
Courts Clean Up Alabama is looking to fund Prattville library’s legal fight Clean Up Alabama is asking people to donate to fund the legal battle at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts Texas appeals court rules libraries can’t remove books for disagreeable viewpoints There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Local news “Limestone County citizens” raising funds to hire lawyer for fight against library The fundraiser appeared Wednesday on a site called GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding alternative. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2024
News Inside Alabama’s library war: Clean Up Alabama’s political ties and Read Freely’s roots Clean Up Alabama's political connections clash with Read Freely Alabama's grassroots advocacy over library content. Jacob HolmesJune 5, 2024
Courts Prattville Library board to consider policy changes, delaying lawsuit The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board on Monday requested additional time to respond to a lawsuit challenging its policies. Jacob HolmesJune 4, 2024