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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.

July 13, 2023

Leaked Patriot Front communications reveal Huntsville man’s application

The man indicated he works for a Department of Defense contractor in missile systems and noted Jews as the major threat to America.

July 4, 2023

Did Patriot Front members in Prattville skirt KKK-era anti-masking law?

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled, "A nameless, faceless figure strikes terror in the human heart. But, remove the mask, and the nightmarish form is reduced to its true dimensions."

July 3, 2023

Hate unmasked: APR investigation reveals identity of Prattville Patriot Front leader

The latest information shows Van Horn as the regional leader over Alabama.

June 28, 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.

June 26, 2023

White supremacist group Patriot Front protests Prattville pride picnic

Local protestors also showed up at the event, holding signs conflating the LGBTQ community with pedophiles.

June 26, 2023

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.

May 30, 2023

ALBBAA adds new marketing director to staff

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association has added Prattville resident Rhett Hollon as the organization’s new marketing director.

May 10, 2023

Benefits of driving electric touted in Prattville and Enterprise

Three more Earth Day EVents – in Birmingham, Fort Payne and Mobile – are scheduled for Saturday, April 22.

April 17, 2023

Will Dismukes found guilty of first-degree theft of property

Because the jury found the state proved certain aggravating circumstances, Dismukes could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years.

April 14, 2023