Almost four decades later, we’re still stuck fighting about books
The misguided drive to cleanse the nation’s libraries for whatever reason is commonplace.
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See recent postsDr. Wayne Flynt’s Afternoons with Harper Lee
The book is part memoir and part biography. It truly tells the intimate story of legendary author Harper Lee.
House passes bill to ensure “age appropriateness” of Literary Task Force materials
Garrett said the current structure leaves task force materials unscreened before reaching classrooms.
Working to educate Alabama’s kids when they aren’t in a classroom
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Board of Education have said Alabama’s children will not be returning to their classrooms on April 6, but they will be returning to their studies. “Beginning at the start of school on April 6, 2020, all public K-12 schools shall implement a plan to complete the 2019-2020 school … Continued
Kay Ivey inaugural committee releases schedule of events
On Friday, the Kay Ivey Inaugural Committee announced a schedule of events for the 2019 Inauguration. “The Inaugural Committee is honored to invite Alabamians to join us as we witness and celebrate this historic moment,” said Co-Chairs Jimmy Rane and Cathy Randall. “Before our state lawmakers begin their important work, we want to take a … Continued
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See recent postsThe plan to kill public education in Alabama is succeeding
Put the flashlights away, Jason Taylor has been located. Maybe. The Alabama State Department of Education’s $700,000 accountant is still working for the state, just not doing much — or anything, depending on who you ask — for the Montgomery Public Schools. Instead, according to ALSDE spokesman Dr. Michael Sibley, Taylor is spending the majority … Continued
Former Gov. Siegelman announces book about legal case, says he’s still innocent
By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman announced he is writing a new book about his legal case, which landed him a conviction in federal prison for five years. Siegelman said this during an interview with the Alabama Political Reporter’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Britt during a live taping of the TV show … Continued
Rick Burgess making big announcement
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 5, 2017 popular Greater Birmingham radio host Rick Burgess is expected to make a big announcement on his show today. Many sources expect that he will announce that he will run for Governor of Alabama in 2018. Burgess is a Republican who is very outspoken about his … Continued
George Wallace Jr. reflects on his father, family in his new book
Staff Report A man whose very name is synonymous with Alabama politics has made his last run for office, and has entered a new chapter in his professional life — that of a self-published author. George Wallace Jr. has been busy lately, mailing off copies of his new book, “Governor George Wallace: The Man You … Continued
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