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After 30 years, Montgomery DA Daryl Bailey to retire

After 30 years in the Montgomery DA's office, Daryl Bailey's last day will be Tuesday.

Josh Moon

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October 14, 2024

Montgomery citizens form PAC in response to Board’s removal of superintendent

A new PAC has been formed in Montgomery to push back against board members who pushed out a popular superintendent.

Bill Britt

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October 8, 2024

Cullman library reclassifies entire young adult collection as fiction

Cullman County Public Library Director Amber Thornton said the decision came as a precaution with unclear guidance from consultation and APLS.

Jacob Holmes

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October 8, 2024

North Shelby Library to segregate LGBTQ children’s books

Books regarding sexual orientation and gender fall within a new "parent guidance" section of the Children's Department created by the policy.

Jacob Holmes

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October 4, 2024

Mayor Randall Woodfin proposes plan to recruit and retain officers

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed a $16 million plan to attract more candidates to work within the Birmingham Police Department.

Mary Claire Wooten

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October 2, 2024

Birmingham Mayor Woodfin apologizes for social media dig amid mass shooting response

“I took my eye off the ball, and it was a mistake,” Woodfin said.

September 30, 2024

Montgomery superintendent situation heats up

The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce of Thursday passed a resolution asking the Montgomery school board to reconsider the actions that led to Brown's resignation.

Josh Moon

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September 27, 2024

Montgomery leaders urge unity after MPS superintendent resigns

The Chamber approved a resolution urging the Montgomery County Board of Education to reconsider its actions.

September 27, 2024

Huntsville-Madison library system changes policy to meet APLS code

The new policy ensures no sexually explicit materials are acquired or placed in the juvenile or young adult sections.

Jacob Holmes

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September 26, 2024