Prattville Library board intends to settle fired director’s lawsuit
The board has denied violating the Open Meetings Act in its meeting to terminate Foster's employment.
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Federal Lawsuit Challenges Prattville Library Policies
The complaint argues that the policy is overbroad, vague and implement unconstitutional content-based discrimination against materials.
Fired Prattville library director demands reinstatement, retractions
Charges include numerous Open Meeting Act violations, due process violations and defamation.
Prattville Library Board member resigns over new policies, potential “secret meetings”
Christie Sellers said the policies "evoke blatant censorship."
Ozark-Dale library board makes minor policy changes
The children's section will now extend to age 13, and stickers on young adult books will denote suggested age ranges.
North Shelby Library Board fires back at “misinformation” by Rep. Susan Dubose, others
The library board said the "community" did not take issue with the library's pride month display, and said librarians aren't indoctrinating children.
Prattville councilman Gornto threatens legal action against critical citizen
The dispute began during Tuesday night's council vote on a contract for library services and continued in a series of events on Thursday.
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Dale County Commission delays budget vote after Ozark mayor calls to defund library
Commission Chairman Steve McKinnon said he does not anticipate a situation in which the library is not funded.
Majority of Ozark City Council expresses public support of library
Three members of the five-person council have explicitly stated they would not support defunding the library.