At the board meeting for the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS), board members criticized lawmakers and Gov. Kay Ivey for suggesting cutting funding to libraries that fail to adopt sensible policies regarding sexually explicit books made available to minors.
The Alabama Public Library Service recently voted to delay the anticipated vote to disassociate the agency from the American Library Association.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate rules committee passed a measure to bypass U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) military promotions hold by allowing them to be approved in one bulk vote.
Alabama GOP chairman and Alabama Public Library Service Board member John Wahl announced on Wednesday his plans to motion for the board to officially disaffiliate from the American Library Association.
The Etowah County Republican Party recently joined the growing list of local Republican chapters passing resolutions condemning state libraries' inclusion of sexually explicit books in public libraries.
Alabama officials are looking to hear from grandparents raising grandchildren in the state as a recently formed commission continues to study how the state can assist grandparents and others raising family members.
The state organization behind challenging sexually explicit library books is calling for the resignation of Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) director Nancy Pack after Pack allegedly proposed to renege on APLS’s pledge to disaffiliate from the American Library Association (ALA).
A Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by 45 Alabama Methodist churches seeking a vote to disaffiliate with the United Methodist Church and retain church property amidst nationwide turmoil within the denomination.
Recently uncovered information shows Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland wrote erotic fiction about murdering a real-life local business owner to steal her life, as well as posting pictures of other locals with explicit commentary without their consent.
State Baptist leadership has responded to Smiths Station Mayor and local pastor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, who for years has traipsed social media under the persona of “curvy transgender” named Brittini Blaire Summerlin.
Clay Ryan, the former vice chancellor of external affairs for the University of Alabama System, was recently named senior vice president of external affairs for Alabama Power, following the retirement of Zeke Smith.
Montgomery-based attorney Caroleene Dobson is the first Alabama Republican to announce her candidacy for the newly drawn second congressional district in the 2024 election.
While appearing in traditional male clothing, Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland delivered the regular Wednesday night service and emphatically declared he had "nothing to be ashamed of" in his first public reaction since a report revealed he regularly posted graphic content online.
In 2016, when F.L. “Bubba” Copeland challenged incumbent Smiths Station Mayor LaFaye Dellinger, he ran with the vision of growing the Lee County hamlet between Opelika and Phenix City.
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) has officially announced his resignation from the Alabama Senate to take on the position of executive vice president with the Business Council of Alabama.
The Lee County Republican Party recently joined the growing list of local Republican chapters passing resolutions condemning state libraries’ inclusion of sexually explicit books and material designed to “indoctrinate.”
Residents and representatives of Lawrence County are expressing concern over a proposed large-scale solar farm planned to cover thousands of acres of existing farmland.
A recent letter from Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack announced that the APLS would discontinue its membership with the American Library Association and offered guidelines for libraries to address sexually explicit children's books.
Ozark Mayor David Blankenship is unphased by those applauding his recent censuring by Ozark City Council after the mayor received criticism after getting the local library to relocate several sexually explicit books.
With a new House Speaker taking the lead, Congress is making progress on passing appropriations bills as another possible shutdown approaches.
After a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Lewiston, Maine, killing at least 18 and wounding at least another dozen, lawmakers and politicos have wasted no time using the shooting to call for additional gun legislation.
U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is continuing to fight for additional funding for Israel while refusing to give “another dime” to the war effort in Ukraine.
A bill to approve the 9/11 Remembrance Flag to be flown on public property and create criminal penalties for flying unapproved flags on public property was recently pre-filed in the Alabama Legislature.
Attorney General Steve Marshal held a memorial for the three fallen Alabama law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year during the 24th Annual Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Summit.
Former State Rep. Charlotte Meadows has thrown her hat into the ring, announcing her candidacy for the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) District 3 seat.
The Cullman County Library Board recently decided to keep three challenged books in their original location.
The State of Alabama could see its first openly transgender member of the House of Representatives after a runoff vote on Tuesday.