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
Opinion Opinion | Mind your own This is a systematic ploy to take power and resources from the people who need it the most. Chelsea CarlsonMarch 24, 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 Supporters outflank critics at Fairhope Library Board meeting Moms for Liberty and Clean Up Alabama have called for the board chair to resign, expressing frustration that challenged books have not been moved. Jacob HolmesDecember 3, 2024
Local news Huntsville Library moves challenged books after updating policy The relocated books include one with non-sexual cartoonish nudity and one about gender identity with no nudity or sexually explicit content. Jacob HolmesNovember 20, 2024
Legislature Lawmaker will seek to raise Alabama’s age of medical majority The law would restrict minors under 18 from making their own medical decisions. Jacob HolmesOctober 29, 2024
State Moms for Liberty shares 2025 agenda, doubling down on libraries The group is also pursuing to expand Alabama’s ban on instruction of LGBTQ+ content in schools. Jacob HolmesOctober 16, 2024
Education Network of Alabama Academic Libraries reflects on 40th year Speakers expressed the importance of promoting freedom of information in academic libraries. Wesley WalterOctober 7, 2024
Local news Limestone County freezes library funding The commission is withholding funds until the library board includes county appointments. Jacob HolmesSeptember 6, 2024
Courts Attorney general talks conservative fight to block Title IX expansions During his call on a conservative radio show, Marshall celebrated the court’s ruling. Wesley WalterAugust 30, 2024