State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes / November 22, 2024
“That Librarian” author to speak at The NewSouth Bookstore in Montgomery Jones' book explores the push to censor library materials nationwide, which has been a hot topic in Alabama over the past two years. Jacob Holmes / November 21, 2024
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 Holmes / November 20, 2024
Shomari Figures announces transition advisory council The bipartisan group of advisors collectively represent a variety of sectors. Jacob Holmes / November 19, 2024
Immigrant coalition reacts to Trump immigration policy Trump has promised to declare immigrants as enemy invaders to carry out the largest mass deportation program in American history. Jacob Holmes / November 18, 2024
Birmingham community leaders talk gun violence solutions The panel discussed how Alabama's lack of gun laws might influence the environment, and what can be done to reverse trends toward gun violence. Jacob Holmes / November 14, 2024
Huntsville LGBT Republican group endorses Scott for Senate majority leader The group joins Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, and other figures including Elon Musk in supporting Scott. Jacob Holmes / November 13, 2024
Autauga County commissioner cries foul, says voter fraud unseated him Democrat Larry Stoudemire said a petition submitted to add an independent candidate to the ballot is rife with fraudulent or ineligible signatures. Jacob Holmes / November 12, 2024
MAGA crowd pushing Sen. Britt to support Scott for Senate majority leader A spokesperson for Britt told APR Monday evening that she is waiting to question the candidates at a forum on Tuesday. Jacob Holmes / November 12, 2024
Suspect charged with possession of machine gun in Tuskegee mass shooting The shooting left 1 dead and 16 others injured early Sunday morning. Jacob Holmes / November 11, 2024