Lawsuit over Autauga County jail conditions heads to court
A judge heard arguments today on whether to dismiss the case regarding the Autauga County Metro Jail, which was evacuated due to mold.
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Autauga sheriff sues commission over jail conditions
The sheriff evacuated the jail a year ago, claiming mold threatened the health and safety of inmates and staff.
Autaugaville residents call on school board to reverse decision to close school
Superintendent Lyman Woodfin said reduced enrollment at the school made it unfeasible to keep the doors open next year.
Autauga County Sheriff evacuates county jail citing safety concerns
Asking the County Commission to address “health and safety issues,” Sheriff Mark Harrell evacuated the Autauga County jail on Thursday.
New director steps in as Prattville library debate continues
Andrew Foster said the calls to remove or reclassify certain books for minors containing LGBTQ and sexual content are a "steep slope."
Prattville library challengers recruiting people to negatively review books
The group is assigning books to be reviewed and instructing reviewers to use verbiage that aligns with Alabama anti-obscenity law.
Judge Bill Lewis announces re-election campaign for circuit judge
Lewis is the presiding judge for the 19th Circuit, which covers Autauga, Elmore, and Chilton counties.
July 12, 2023
Prattville library director resigns amid book challenges, new director chosen
The board tapped Andrew Foster, currently the youth services system librarian for the Montgomery City-County Public Library, to step into the role of director.
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Prattville library becomes battleground for book-banning culture war
A group of Prattville parents challenged the inclusion of LGBTQ books in the children's section of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.