Courts Plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit say new policy “doubles down” “The wording of the policies has changed, but the board’s book banning goal remains,” said attorney Will Bardwell. Jacob Holmes / July 4, 2024
Judge denies latest attempt to dismiss suit over medical cannabis The most meaningful action taken by Anderson was to deny the AMCC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Jacob Holmes / July 3, 2024
Prattville Library board files motion to dismiss lawsuit The court filing argues that the board’s replacement of the challenged policy renders the suit moot. Jacob Holmes / July 2, 2024
Prattville Library paid $20K to settle with fired director In addition to his payment, the board also agreed to provide a letter of reference for Foster as he seeks new employment. Jacob Holmes / July 1, 2024
Alabama Political leaders react to Presidential debate The debate has stirred concerns about President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, while Donald Trump remained confident and coherent as he lied repeatedly on stage. Jacob Holmes / June 28, 2024
Inaugural Prattville Pride event featured on Good Morning America The pride event brought more than 1,000 people to celebrate a year after a small pride picnic drew the attention of a white supremacist group. Jacob Holmes / June 27, 2024
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 Holmes / June 25, 2024
Prattville Library poised to rescind ban on LGBTQ+ books for minors The new policy would not outright prohibit books containing LGBTQ+ content. Jacob Holmes / June 24, 2024
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 Holmes / June 24, 2024
Alabama’s ties to “Project 2025” Multiple organizations active in Alabama have signed on as “coalition partners” for Project 2025. Jacob Holmes / June 21, 2024