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Prattville City Council tables library board appointments after concerns

The council tabled the appointment of Doug Darr, whose initial appointment started a chain of events that led to the reshaping of the board.

December 4, 2024

Judge sets schedule for briefing preliminary injunction in Prattville Library suit

A preliminary injunction would signal a likelihood of success on the merits of the case.

August 9, 2024

Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in Prattville Library suit

Plaintiffs are hoping to have their request for preliminary injunction fully briefed within two months.

August 8, 2024

Prattville Library board invites fringe pediatrician to back up policy

Dr. David Perry is part of a small conservative group of pediatricians that advocates against transgender care, abortion rights and adoption by gay couples.

August 2, 2024

Huntsville-Madison Library board weighs new state aid requirements

Board Chair Kevin Gray said the board must consider any new policy's impact on the community and not just achieving state funding.

July 31, 2024

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.

May 13, 2024

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Prattville Library Policies

The complaint argues that the policy is overbroad, vague and implement unconstitutional content-based discrimination against materials.

May 9, 2024

Book challengers risk moving dystopian story into the nonfiction section

What is a dystopian story if not a grim window into one of our worst possible futures?

September 7, 2023

Clean Up Alabama planning “surprise” during key Autauga, Prattville government meetings

According to APR's source, leaders have not shared their plans for Sept. 5 even with their supporters, to preserve the "surprise element."

September 4, 2023

Stop trying to steal our kids’ learning

Books provide us with an opportunity to grow and learn. Some people are determined to steal that from our kids.

September 4, 2023